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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Gryphon
Saturday 6 June 2009 Saturday 6 June 2009

After touring in the UK, Europe and the US 32 years ago, Gryphon disbanded as each member went on to pursue his own distinct musical career.

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After touring in the UK, Europe and the US 32 years ago, Gryphon disbanded as each member went on to pursue his own distinct musical career.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Tuesday 28 July 2009 Tuesday 28 July 2009

Since being voted Billboard's 'Best New Artist' for her very first album in 1964, Buffy Sainte-Marie has been hugely celebrated as a musician and composer, virtually inventing the role of Native...

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Since being voted Billboard's 'Best New Artist' for her very first album in 1964, Buffy Sainte-Marie has been hugely celebrated as a musician and composer, virtually inventing the role of Native American international activist pop star.
Royal Festival Hall
Laura Marling and Friends
Tuesday 11 August 2009 Tuesday 11 August 2009

A talent to treasure, the Mercury Music Prize-nominated Laura Marling performs with special guests at Royal Festival Hall.

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A talent to treasure, the Mercury Music Prize-nominated Laura Marling performs with special guests at Royal Festival Hall.
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The Clore Ballroom
Kit Downes Trio
Saturday 21 November 2009 Saturday 21 November 2009

As prolific as he is talented, pianist Kit Downes (also a member of loud jazz trio Troyka) leads his own acoustic trio with bassist Calum Gourlay and drummer James Maddren.

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As prolific as he is talented, pianist Kit Downes (also a member of loud jazz trio Troyka) leads his own acoustic trio with bassist Calum Gourlay and drummer James Maddren.
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Foyer Bar - level 2
Skip 'Little Axe' McDonald
Friday 29 January 2010 Friday 29 January 2010

Born in 1949, Dayton, Ohio, Skip McDonald learned to play the blues on his father's guitar from the age of 8.

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Born in 1949, Dayton, Ohio, Skip McDonald learned to play the blues on his father's guitar from the age of 8.
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The Front Room at QEH
Max Eastley & Liam Frost
Friday 29 January 2010 Friday 29 January 2010

Soundscapes meet acoustic guitar in a special edition of Friday Tonic, featuring a double bill of Cape Farewell voyagers Max Eastley and Liam Frost.

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Soundscapes meet acoustic guitar in a special edition of Friday Tonic, featuring a double bill of Cape Farewell voyagers Max Eastley and Liam Frost.
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The Clore Ballroom
AfroReggae's Acoustic Samba Band
Friday 23 July 2010 Friday 23 July 2010

A Friday Tonic special, as AfroReggae's Acoustic Samba band start the weekend in a relaxed carioca way with a live show in The Clore Ballroom.

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A Friday Tonic special, as AfroReggae's Acoustic Samba band start the weekend in a relaxed carioca way with a live show in The Clore Ballroom.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
The Contenders
Friday 14 January 2011 Friday 14 January 2011

The Contenders are four of the UK's best folk music artists who are hoping to win the Arts Foundation Fellowship in Folk Music 2011.

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The Contenders are four of the UK's best folk music artists who are hoping to win the Arts Foundation Fellowship in Folk Music 2011.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2011
Friday 3 June 2011 Friday 3 June 2011

The pinnacle of aspiring UK acoustic guitar talent arrives at Southbank Centre for the culmination of this prestigious competition.

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The pinnacle of aspiring UK acoustic guitar talent arrives at Southbank Centre for the culmination of this prestigious competition.
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Purcell Room
Tom Kerstens, guitar, with the G Plus ensemble
Saturday 4 June 2011 Saturday 4 June 2011

A major figure in the world of the guitar, IGF's Artistic Director is passionately committed both to the heritage and future of guitar music.

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A major figure in the world of the guitar, IGF's Artistic Director is passionately committed both to the heritage and future of guitar music.
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Purcell Room
Adam Brown, guitar
Saturday 4 June 2011 Saturday 4 June 2011

Adam Brown is an exceptional young talent who has performed throughout Europe, the US and South America.

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Adam Brown is an exceptional young talent who has performed throughout Europe, the US and South America.
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Purcell Room
Graham Anthony Devine, guitar
Saturday 4 June 2011 Saturday 4 June 2011

Graham Anthony Devine is one of the outstanding virtuosos of his generation.

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Purcell Room
Tomorrow People
Sunday 5 June 2011 Sunday 5 June 2011

Tomorrow People sees young talented from UK Conservatoires performing live.

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Tomorrow People sees young talented from UK Conservatoires performing live.
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Purcell Room
The Classical guitar since 1951 and the future
Sunday 5 June 2011 Sunday 5 June 2011

Panel discussion led by Classical Guitar Magazine features editor Guy Traviss exploring the future of the guitar and new music for guitar.

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Panel discussion led by Classical Guitar Magazine features editor Guy Traviss exploring the future of the guitar and new music for guitar.
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Purcell Room
Manus Noble, guitar
Sunday 5 June 2011 Sunday 5 June 2011

Manus Noble is one of the UK's most talented young guitarists. Born in London in 1988, he studied the guitar from the age of seven and at an early age was noticed as an exceptional talent.

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Manus Noble is one of the UK's most talented young guitarists.
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Purcell Room
Spiro
Sunday 5 June 2011 Sunday 5 June 2011

They might bear the tools of the folk musician and be partial to the odd traditional tune, but Spiro have closer affinities to the worlds of contemporary classical and dance music than they do to...

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They might bear the tools of the folk musician and be partial to the odd traditional tune, but Spiro have closer affinities to the worlds of contemporary classical and dance music than they do to the folk scene.
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Level 3 Function Room
Graham Devine Guitar Masterclass
Sunday 5 June 2011 Sunday 5 June 2011

A masterclass for advanced students with one of Britain's best classical guitarists.

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A masterclass for advanced students with one of Britain's best classical guitarists.
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Level 3 Function Room
Modern Minstrelsy & the Acoustic Guitar with Matt Buchanan
Sunday 5 June 2011 Sunday 5 June 2011

An exploration of how the acoustic guitar has been adopted by singers and instrumentalists both past and present to create unique and innovative music.

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An exploration of how the acoustic guitar has been adopted by singers and instrumentalists both past and present to create unique and innovative music.
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The Clore Ballroom
The La De Dahs
Friday 23 December 2011 Friday 23 December 2011

The La De Dahs are twee, fun and quintessentially English. They are here to charm you with their delightful harmonies, surprising songs and wiggling hips.

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The La De Dahs are twee, fun and quintessentially English.
Foyer Bar - level 2
Tom McConville & David Newey
Friday 13 January 2012 Friday 13 January 2012

This award-winning roots duo are internationally renowned for their fiery, heart-stopping performances.

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This award-winning roots duo are internationally renowned for their fiery, heart-stopping performances.
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