MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2017 PROGRAM SATURDAY 5TH AUGUSTAON WHAMMY BAR EXCLUSIVELY ACOUSTIC

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WEEKEND WARRIORS SHOWCASE

OPAL OCEAN

GEOFF ACHISON & MATTY T WALL

NICK JOHNSTON

YAMMOUNI & SYLVIO PROJECT

STEPHEN TARANTO

NICK CHARLES

LUCAS MICHAILIDIS

TIM O’BRIEN

TIRI PESTRIVAS

Presented by Australian Musician and Triple M FMAudio by Advanced Audio

See two great Weekend Warrior bands open the guitar show. This program gets lapsed musicians back into playing music and living their rock dream

Opal Ocean is a powerhouse instrumental duo that shifts paradigms of the acoustic guitar.

Marcel and Andy have been long-standing sidemen for some of Australia’s finest artists. Their brand of improv will take you on a journeyfrom the depths of tranquility to a blaze of face-me lting glory.

Our electric dedication to the blues, Australian style featuring the perenial Geoff Achison but presenting some new blood in Perth’s Matty T Wall

Our special guest from Canada is one of the rising forces in the guitar universe and displays his mastery courtesy of Schecter guitars. Don’t miss it.

A class act, revered by peers and critics as one of the finest pickers and players in the land. 2015 Artist of the Year at the Port Fairy Folk Festival

Sydney-based Guitarist who currently plays with the Tech-Progressive Metal band ‘The Helix Nebula’, as a Solo Artist, and has performed for many Australian-based Progressive bands.

Lucas Michailidis has been described as ‘quite simply a guitar-playing phenomenon.... he can pull a rhythm and complexity out of a hat’. Real art and enriching food for the soul is what you get with a Lucas peformance.

A performer of solo fingerstyle guitar and member of The O’Brien Ensemble, a “Hot Club and Acoustic Swing Band”, Tim O’Brien performs for Sigma Guitars

Tiri is a fingerstyle guitarist from Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Ruben Guitars

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AMEB Rock School Clinic

BOSS SYNTH & MULTI FX MASTERCLASS

LINE 6 VARIAX & HELIX GUITAR TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

With contemporary music now such a significant part of modern music tuition, Rockschool presents a new and engaging syllabus, as rigorous in content and delivery as any classical instrumental syllabus to date. Teachers will be able to structure lessons through a goal-directed process using up-to-date, popular material with outcomes that are sure to improve and develop the performance abilities and overall musicality of students. Presented by AMEB

IBANEZ GUITARS SHOWCASEFeaturing Simon Gardner

Known for his work with acclaimed metal band Twelve Foot Ninja, Stevic Mackay will be demonstrating his signature Variax Shuriken guitar and the latest in the flagship HELIX range of guitar processors

Featuring Alex Huchings from BOSS (UK)

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UKOLOGY

LLOYD SPIEGEL IN CONCERT

FIONA BOYES

GUITAR PLAYERS SESSION 1

GYPSY FIRE

Alex Burns has become very popular in the Australian blues scene having performed countless venues and major festivals. Alex is joined by the incomparable Michael Bright on guitar, with Ken Borlaise on stand up bass.

Lloyd Spiegel is an artist at the forefront and cutting edge of Australian Blues. It’s that unique experience combined with a relentless touring schedule and stage presence that has seen him become a driving force in Australian blues. Lloyd has just released a new studio album This Time Tomorrow.

Fiona Boyes, an Aussie blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, who has been recording & performing for more than 25 years, building a career that has taken her to major festivals and stages around the world

Some of our finest blues exponents will talk about their approach, plus there’ll be finger-picking good solos and “all-in” jams. Nick Charles hosts Shannon Bourne, Lloyd Spiegel, Fiona Boyes, Phil Manning, Andrew Wrigglesworth & Geoff Achison

Gypsy fire is an internationally acclaimed Gypsy Jazz, Celtic and world music group.The lineup features Matthew Fagan on 10 string Spanish and gypsy guitar and Austral,ia’s leading European born gypsy jazz performers Alex Yarosh on guitar (Ukraine) and Romana Geermans Violin (Prague)

Get up close and personal with the Pros, in this play & chat session. It’s an MGS Q & A where you get to talk to the pros and hear some of their magic too.

12noon PHIL MANNING Phil Manning is an Australian blues legend, who along with his band mates from Chain helped to pioneer an Antipodean form of the blues which carries on today through a new generation of blues aficionados. Over the last few decades, Phil’s musical tastes have broadened to include folk, celtic and world music flavours.

2.00pm KIRK LORANGE Kirk Lorange has played with the Who’s Who of Australian music over many years. He is a renowned slide exponent, author and teacher. His plane talk series of books and videos attest to his work in music education. Be on hand as Kirk discusses the guitar and his methods.

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11.30amHISTORY OF AMERICAN GUITAR MAKINGPresented by Jon Lee, Washburn USA’s Chief Designer, and featuring Kirk Lorange with hands on demo. Presented by Washburn guitars

3.30pmTHE ADVANCING GUITARISTFeaturing Lucas Michalaidis and Stephen Magnusson this session is based on the landmark book The Advancing Guitarist - by Mick Goodrick. Coincidently, this influential book will be celebrating it’s 30th anniversary since first publication since 1987. Approaches to scale and chord voicing will be among the topics covered.

Click to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/melbourne-guitar-show/ *PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

The Melbourne Guitar Show acknowledges its sponsors for their support in staging the event

4.15pmSIMON GARDNER & THE BIG SKYBrisbane based musician, Simon Gardner is a rock guitar virtuoso who will playing his original music backed by his 4-piece band The Big Sky

5.15pmBOSS ELECTRIC GUITAR ORCHESTRAMatthew Fagan will put on show some bright new young guitarists in the inaugural performance of the Boss Electric Guitar Orchestra.

4.45pmULTRAFOXUltrafox presents the finest in Le Jazz Hot in the infectious style of Django Reinhardt and The Hot Club of France. Elegant swing , tender jazz ballads, gypsy waltzes and hot rhythm are just a few of the trademark sounds.

4.30pmMICHAEL DOLCE MASTERCLASSFeaturing Michael Dolce (The Voice houseband) in masterclass. Presented by Cilia Guitars

AON WHAMMY BAR EXCLUSIVELY ACOUSTIC STAGE

AON MEZZANINE STAGE WINNERS CIRCLE WORKSHOP ROOM

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Level 1 Escalator EastMOVIE: ACOUSTIC UPRISING

ALEX HUTCHINGS

SHANNON BOURNE

THE MERCY KILLS

TRIPLE M FINALE JAM

JOSEPH BALFE

SERGIO ERCOLE

TIM O’BRIEN

ADAM MILLER

STEVE HACKETT ACOUSTIC TRIO

GUITAR PLAYERS SESSION 2

UKULELE UTOPIA Featuring Sarah Carroll and The Thin White Ukes

NICK JOHNSTON CLINIC

WHAT’S NEW FROM FRACTAL AUDIO SYSTEMS

Presented by Triple M and Australian Musician

Acoustic Uprising is a documentary film exploring the innovative world of Acoustic FingerStyle guitar featuring interviews with many leading players including Andy McKee, Kaki King, Newton Faulkner and Tommy Emmanuel. The Acoustic Uprising looks at the rich history of FingerStyle and the fusion of musical ideas the style has become known for. By Roller Coaster Productions.

UK guitar wiz exclusively for MGS017 - a guy who’s accumulated millions of YouTube views has got to be something to see. At the MGS2017 for BOSS.

You’ve spent the weekend watching some of Australia’s finest guitar talent, you’ve picked up your dream guitar bargain, seen a cool demo or two and thinking life couldn’t get any better… BUT ... we’ve saved the best until last! Some of Australia’s slickest pickers will come together on one stage for the Triple M Finale Jam. The line up includes: Bob Spencer, James Ryan, Nick Johnston, Alex Hutchings, Shannon Bourne… and you never know who else might join them!

Described in 2016 as best on ground at the MGS, Shannon Bourne returns with another vibrant performance, featuring Carl Pannuzzo & Luke Hodgson

The Mercy Kills are part Sunset Strip trash, part CBGB’s style raw rock and 100% pure oz rock n roll champions. Formed in 2009 they have a history of hanging with legendary artists such as Courtney Love and the New York Dolls and the vibe has obviously rubbed off on the Melbourne-based quartet. On stage, TMK give it all.

Joseph has won numerous instrumental & overall awards in both NZ & Australia since first competing in 2013, including Overall Intermediate at the NZ Gold Guitar Awards, Overall at the CCMA’s in Tamworth AUS, runner-up Aristocrat Entertainer of the Year (AUS).

Sergio has spent a significant time abroad, studying and performing extensively throughout the Mediterranean including Andalusia, Florence, Sienna, and Adriatic Coast. His incredible classical proficiency and love for his Italian musical heritage and culture, will provide guitar enthusiasts a real treat.

A performer of solo fingerstyle guitar and member of The O’Brien Ensemble, a “Hot Club and Acoustic Swing Band”, Tim O’Brien performs for Sigma Guitars

Steve Hackett has had a remarkable musical career and is renowned as one of the most innovative rock musicians of our time, beginning with prog rock legends Genesis. Steve has released more than 30 solo albums as well as the seven albums he recorded with Genesis. Steve takes time out from his Genesis Revisited theatre shows to play an exclusive trio show for us. PREMIUM TICKET REQUIRED for trio performance.

1.00pm STEVE HACKETT Q&A Steve Hackett in conversation with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips and taking questions from the floor.All welcome. Premium ticket not necessary for Q&A

‘it takes an impossibly gifted player to improvise independent melodies, harmonies, and bass lines all at the same time - while maintaining an impeccable groove. Australia’s Adam Miller is one such rare phenomenon’ - Premier Guitar Magazine

The acoustic guitar has left its imprint on many cultures and musical genres across the world. This show will feature some of the diverse styles and sounds of the instrument from Flamenco to Jazz and Contemporary instrumentalists to Djangophiles. Nick Charles hosts and features –Sergio Ercole, Joseph Balfe, Doug Devries & Alex Burns

Sarah Carroll is an original singer/songwriter, well known for her work with The Junes, The Cartridge Family, The Pirates Of Beer and partner Chris Wilson, and most recently, Aine Tyrrell and Jackie Marshall. She specialises in country, but loves the bossa nova and has rhythm and blues in her heart! The Thin White Ukes have been performing the songs of David Bowie (and friends) with small strings and big harmonies in their hometown of Melbourne and beyond since 2014. From Space Oddity to Blackstar, their lovingly handcrafted arrangements of the late great Duke’s mercurial songbook have teased the neck hairs of spellbound audiences and attracted a stellar series of guest collaborators including Jen Cloher, Kim Salmon, Emily Lubitz, Steve Kilbey, Ashley Naylor and Angie Hart.

12.30pmTONE DESIGN FOR THE GT-1Featuring Josh Munday

COLE CLARK GUITARS SHOWCASEFeaturing Lloyd Spiegel

Our special Canadian guest features in a clinic for Schecter Guitars

Featuring Brett Kingman

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Get up close and personal with the Pros, in this play & chat session. It’s an MGS Q & A where you get to talk to the pros and hear some of their magic too.

12.00 noon MIKE ELRINGTON Mike Elrington is a gifted singer songwriter with incredible guitar skills. Standing at almost two metres tall, delivering his signature, gut-wrenching vocals like an instrument all on its own, very few people forget a performance from this man. Mike offers great music & life lessons in this session

2.00pm BOB SPENCER Bob Spencer is a real force on the guitar in this country. He was a member of the legendary Skyhooks and The Angels and an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and can be seen regularly with the wonderful cover outfit Raw Brit. Bob’s quirky personality. In this session Bob offers invalubale advice for guitarists.

Cafe Corner. Ground Level

MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2017 PROGRAM SUNDAY 6TH AUGUSTClick to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/melbourne-guitar-show/ *PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

10.30amAMEB CLASSICAL GUITAR SESSIONSession dedicated to the classical guitar presented by AMEB

The Melbourne Guitar Show acknowledges its sponsors for their support in staging the event

2.30pmTHE OMNIFICThe Omnific is a progressive band featuring 2 bassists & drummer. Announcing themselves in Nov 2016 with their debut EP “Sonorous”, The Omnific has gained a wide audience with their unique compositions and style.

3.30pmDIESEL IN CLINIC FOR VOXIn Celebration of Vox Amplification’s 60th anniversary, Diesel will host an intimate clinic discussing his use of Vox amps including the all-new MV50, plus he will perform some of his amazing songs live and include some Q & A for your chance to chat to one of Australia’s most revered musicians.