Contemporary Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Peter Janson and Teja Gerkin

Posted By alison on May 4, 2010

July 7, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Acoustic Outfitters presents an evening of amazing fingerstyle guitar music as we welcome two of the nations finest to our intimate concert venue.  Peter and Teja will perform solo and together,  intertwined with open audience interaction.  Call or email to register and reserve your seat for this incredible night!

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Peter Janson. Considered a “gifted acoustic fingerstyle guitar player” (Dirty Linen), Peter Janson’s brand of American Fingerstyle music brings world-class solo guitar playing to the concert stage. Reminiscent of American Folk guitar, Celtic guitar and American Roots music,  his original and compelling contemporary style is filled with artistry, superb technical mastery, and heartfelt passion. With critical acclaim such as “perfection… highly creative,” “a true artist’s soul,” and “perhaps the leading contemporary fingerstyle guitarist today” there’s no doubt he has bridged a gap bringing together the every-day music fans with the die-hard guitar fans.

He is a regular performer at guitar festivals and concerts throughout North America. His solo recordings include Firelight Moonlight, Winter Gifts, Across the Bridge, Sometimes From Here, and most recently Compass Rose. He also appears on numerous international recordings and compilations. Hear a sample of Peter’s music at his website: http://www.peterjanson.com/

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Teja Gerkin. Weaving together influences of folk, jazz, classical, and world music into a style that is uniquely his own, Teja’s playing reflects his diverse musical interests. While many of his composition employ alternate tunings, two-handed tapping, percussive effects, and other extended guitar techniques, others simply rely on his keen sense of melody and movement. Within this framework, Teja has created a repertoire that appeals to fellow guitarists as well as to listening audiences, and while original material is his main focus, he can also be found playing Irish traditionals, the occasional jazz standard, or improvising on themes by classical composers. More about Teja at his website http://www.tejagerken.com/
Tickets: $20 in advance/ $25 at the door. Call or email to make reservations.