INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT - WINTER SERIES 2013
Produced by Tony Cox
FEATURING
PRESTON REED (USA) and JON GOMM (UK)
supported by David Baudains (SA), Guy Buttery (SA) and Tony Cox (SA)
VENUES
Fringe Theatre, Joburg Theatre Complex
Mon to Wed 1/2/3 July 2013 @ 20h00 - Jon Gomm, Tony Cox, Guy Buttery
Thu to Sat 4/5/6 July 2013 @ 20h00 - Preston Reed, Tony Cox, Dave Baudains
Baxter Concert Hall, Cape Town
Mon to Wed 8/9/10 July 2013 @ 20h00 - Jon Gomm, Tony Cox, Dave Baudains
Thu to Sat 11/12/13 July 2013 @ 20h00 - Preston Reed, Tony Cox, Guy Buttery
MEMBERS
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MEDIA RELEASE
Tony Cox's series of shows featuring highly acclaimed international acoustic guitarists in the world today is delighted to announce the brilliant UK guitarist and singer, Jon Gomm for the forthcoming winter series. And to add an extra mind-blistering dimension, the equally incredible, funk, slapping, tapping, groove machine from the USA, Preston Reed, described as a ‘tour de force’ by one critic, will completely slake the thirst of any guitar loving fan whatever their preferred genre, be you eight years old or eighty.
Circling the globe annually, performing in the finest venues and acoustic guitar-based events, these leading lights in the acoustic guitar world will soon perform at the Fringe Theatre, Joburg Theatre Complex from 1-6 July and Baxter Concert Hall, Cape Town from 8 to 13 July 2013.
Both guitarists have achieved worldwide fame and have millions of Youtube hits on their posted video material. Jon Gomm, based in Leeds is an acoustic singer-songwriter with a revolutionary virtuoso guitar style. He uses the acoustic guitar to create drum sounds, basslines and twisting melodies all at the same time. His live shows combine deeply personal performances, has a natural wit and a once-seen-never-forgotten two-handed guitar style, that produces sounds people can barely believe are coming from a humble acoustic guitar.
Preston Reed is a one-man revolution. The 57-year-old New Yorker tweaks the nose of musical convention, pokes the eye of accepted wisdom, and burns the rulebook of the past. His unique style is impossible, unfathomable, unthinkable, as with blurred hands he taps, tickles, slaps and soothes his instrument, fusing polyrhythmic percussion with emotive melody to create a sonic landscape. It is said that ‘your brain fizzes as it computes the musical madness being relayed by your ears’.
Beginning with a six day run in Johannesburg IGN, then moves to Cape Town for repeat performances. Jon Gomm will occupy the first three nights of each week. Preston Reed then takes over the latter part of the week. There is a strong South African support act with local acoustic aces, David Baudains, Tony Cox and Guy Buttery.
Tickets cost R165 at both venues. There is a R30 discount if you book for both concerts at the same time. These tickets cost R300 per person. This discount does not apply to already discounted tickets of R120 for students, senior citizens and block bookings of 10 or more.
Johannesburg performances are Monday to Wednesday 1/2/3 July 2013. with Jon Gomm, Tony Cox and Guy Buttery and on Thursday to Saturday 4/5/6 July Preston Reed, Tony Cox and Dave Baudains. Performances are at 20h00.
Book through Joburg Theatre Ticketing Call Centre: 0861 670 670 or on line www.joburgtheatre.com - For corporate and block bookings call Happiness on 011 877 6853 or email
vipticketing@joburgtheatre.com. BOOKING IS CURRENTLY OPEN
The Cape Town season at the Baxter Concert Hall is Monday to Wednesday 8/9/10 July 2013 with Jon Gomm, Tony Cox and Guy Buttery and 11/12/13 July, Preston Reed, Tony Cox, and Dave Baudains. Performances are at 20h00.
Book through Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers outlets. Call 0861 915 8000 or on line www.computicket.com or the Baxter 021 685 7880.
Booking for the BAXTER is currently open for members and opens to the public on 29 April 2013.
For corporate bookings and charities at the Baxter contact Sharon Ward 021 680 3962
sharon.ward@uct.ac.za or Carmen Kearns 021 680 3993
carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
R5 will be donated from each ticket sold to the Kronendal Music Academy who provide music education to the Hout Bay's under-privileged and economically challenged communities.
IGN is grateful for the generous sponsorship received from their sponsors, Fine Music Radio, Paul Bothner, Music Connection, T.O.M.S and Rondebosch Manor (5 photos)
