Stephen Bennett - Christmas Concert

Happy Thanksgiving - Vote for CD of the Year on Echoes

Dear Friends of MFGS

Wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving with your friends and family.  Thanks to Trace Bundy for a great show last Friday night, we hope to have him back soon.

And lets thank some of our fingerstyle guitar friends by voting on this 'Echoes' 2012 CDs of the Year.   Many of these guitarists have played for us in the past and if they haven't they may well do so in the future.  

Pino Forastiere, Sergio Altamura, Stefano Barone (Guitar Republic), Ewan Dobson, Jimmy Walsteen, Owen Van Larkins and Don Ross.

Just takes  a minute to vote!

  http://echoesblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/best-of-echoes-2012-poll-is-open/

All the best for this Thanksgiving and mark your Calendars for December 15th Christmas Concert &

 Guitar Workshop with Stephen Bennettt

Tickets on sale now @

www.fingerstyle.org

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society & Trinity House Theatre are 501 (c)( 3) non-profit organizations

JB Davies -Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson- Ron Stavale

Email michfingerstyle@gmail.com

Phone @ 248-646-4030

And please join us on Facebook!

Trace Bundy Concert Has Sold Out!!!

Dear Friends of MFGS

Trace Bundy in Concert - Friday November 16th

Dear Friends of MFGS

We would like to send a special thanks along to Eric Lugosch who gave an amazing performance last Saturday night at Trinity House.  Classic Americana music from Rev. Gary Davis to Joni Mitchell and his own compositions.  We don't know where this guy has been hiding all this time but he is a great teacher, has great chops and is pretty funny guy on stage. If you ever get chance to see Eric, don't pass it by.  His website has a 'Fingerstyle Academy www.ericlugosch.com/lessonhome.html, has lots of free (yes he admits he is a bad businessman) downloads. 

Our next concert is Friday November 16th with the truly amazing Trace Bundy.  Back in 2008 Acoustic Guitar gave Trace the Most Promising New Talent Award ahead of the likes of Andy McKee and Macyn Taylor.  Called the 'Acoustic Ninja' for his forays into playing the guitar with multiple capos along with deft harmonics and occasional looping is a site to be seen and heard.  

Show @ 8pm, doors at 7:30.  Tickets are $20 for general admission and $17 for Trinity House Members.                                                 

                                            There is no guitar workshop for this show

Trinity House Theatre is located @ 38840 West Six Mile in Livonia.  For tickets go online to www.fingerstyle.org

 "Possessing a staggering acoustic technique, on both right and left sides, Bundy has made his reputation as a next generation solo guitarist of serious repute."                                                                                                   Boulder Weekly

Check out a couple of his performances here and see for your self.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8OmqzNDutk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw15zgMMq9M&feature=related

                                                  The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society & Trinity House Theatre are 501 (c)( 3) non-profit organizations

JB Davies -Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale

michfingerstyle@gmail.com- phone @ 248-646-4030 And please join us on Facebook!

This Saturday November 3rd Eric Lugosch in Concert.

MFGS is Proud to Present This Saturday, November 3rd

US Fingerstyle Guitar Competition Winner

Eric Lugosch

Saturday November 3^rd at Trinity House Theatre

One of the original great fingerstylists of our time.  

Lugosch places his tunes within pleasant, folkish guitar settings....he masterfully exploits his prodigious fingerpicking skills, embellishing his simple, flowing songs with appealing baroque flourishes that sound homey rather than flashy. "    Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader

 To save a spot at  the workshop call  248-646-4030. 

 This is a 2 hr. workshop for guitarists of all levels and will be held 3pm - 5pm the day of the show at Trinity House.   Two Hour Workshop fee is $40 and workshop attendees will receive $10 off your concert tickets.

Change in Date for Picking Party - Other Events

Dear Friends of MFGS

We are resending this newletter with a change in date information for our first of the fall season Picking Party @ Bluefish Music.  The Picking Party will now be held on Sunday October 21st from 3pm to 6pm.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.   Bluefish Guitar owner Paul Murphy has graciously opened up his shop for us to come to perform, network with other guitarists or  just listen to your fellow guitarist play.  What is important about these Picking Parties is that they are held in a very supportive and non competitive environment.  You just have to like the guitar to come by.   If need be remember that Paul does repairs also so if your guitar is limping a bit or or just needs a new set of strings then stop on by.  This gathering will be hosted by MFGS's own Dave Pierson.

744 Starkweather Street Plymouth, MI - (734) 927-0675 http://bluefishguitars.com/

Also ..here is some  local music that's coming up.

Saturday October 6th @ Trinity House – Claude Bourbon w/ special guest MFGS’s own JB Davies http://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/posts/promotion/claude-bourbon-w-special-guest-jb-davies/

Saturday October 6th - Duck Baker @ Double Lot House Concerts

Seating is limited to 25 people and all monies go directly to the artist. To insure maximum compensation for the artist, reservations must be paid in advance within 24 hours of contacting Nick Schillace in order to reserve a seat. There are no refunds. Checks/Cash can be dropped off or PayPal can be used. Double Lot House Concerts are held at the home of Nick Schillace and Jennie Knaggs in the Historic Sherwood Forrest/Greenacres neighborhood located at: 8/Woodward at 20192 Renfrew Detroit, MI 48211 Contact Nick: nick@nickschillace.com 248-990-6977

Sunday October 7th in Ann Arbor - The Detroit Irish Music Association presents -Duck Baker @ The Green Wood Center, 1001 Green Road, Ann Arbor Michigan. Time - 4pm Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. email colleen.e.gavin@gmail.com for advance tickets

                         The Next Performance for MFGS is another US Fingerstlyle Champion, Eric Lugosch who will perform on Saturday night November 3rd @ Trinity House. 

 Eric won in 1984 and he presents a truly original and inspirational Show. No gimmicks or gadgets, just a genuinely gifted imagination and a fluency that comes from years of working on his craft. Eric is an esteemed teacher of both beginner and advanced guitarists so this should be a great workshop to attend.

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society & Trinity House Theatre  are 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations

JB Davies - Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale

 michfingerstyle@gmail.com- phone @ 248-646-4030  And please join us on Facebook!

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This Saturday, September 22^nd

US National Fingerstyle Champion

 Chris Proctor in Concert

At Trinity House Theatre

Chris Proctor will be hosting a Guitar Workshop from 3-5pm the same day as the show.

This if for guitarists of all levels. Call 248-646-4030 for information or reservations

Workshop fee is $40 and attendees receive a $10 discount on concert tickets

“Proctor is…writing challenging compositions and playing them with such precision and clarity that they seem to sparkle… maintaining an evenness of tone and a cleanliness of fingering that will impress fellow guitarists even more than it does lay listeners.”                                       Washington Post

 “More like Kottke, he composes genuine guitar ‘tunes’ distinct from one another in their melodic symmetry, stylistically unique in their achieving a lovely suspension between tonal haiku and technical prose.”                                                                                          Los Angeles Times

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society & Trinity House Theatre  are 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations

Chris Proctor in Concert & Guitar Workshop - Sept 22nd

Dear Friends of MFGS

Fall Concert Series starts this Friday Sept 7th.

Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society

Presents in the opening night of our Fall Concert Series

Nicholas Barron

    This Friday, September 7^th  

Trinity House Theatre

Show Starts at 8 pm, Doors @ 7:30

Tickets Available At the Door!!

$20 and $17 for Trinity House Theatre Members

Let’s see…....we noticed Nicholas when he toured with Andy McKee in 2008 and we wanted to bring him to our audience here.  Yes, he is not your typical fingerstylist but he sure can play a pretty mean guitar and he plays in a style that is truly his own; percussive and highly rhythmic with big beautiful chords and funky tunings that go along with his original one man band attack. His voice has been called a cross between Van Morrison and Joe Cocker

This is one of those performers that you may have not heard of before but everyone starts somewhere and besides playing in a Chicago band with famed guitarist Fareed Haque is no small potatoes!  Here is a list of performers who thought enough of Nicholas to ask him to open for them.  Al Green, BB King, Joan Armatrading, Johnny Cash, War, Average White Band, Michael Bolton, Tuck and Patti, Charlie Hunter, Medeski Martin and Wood, and Buddy Guy. He has sung on numerous national and local TV spots including for Comcast, Coors, Miller, Cherry 7-UP, McDonalds and on and on.....

None of those performers who asked Nicholas to open have it wrong.  We can guarantee you that this will be a dynamic night of music!!!  

C’mon out and see a something different at what has been called ..... 

One of the most delightful settings for live music in Metro Detroit"                                                                                  Detroit Free Press

 Trinity House Theatre

38840 West Six Mile - Livonia, MI 48152
734-464-6302

www.trinityhousetheatre.org

Don’t forget

Saturday September 22^nd, MFGS presents Chris Proctor @ Trinity House

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society and Trinity House Theatre

 are 501 (3) (c) non-profit organizations

JB Davies - Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale

More info always at

www.fingerstyle.org

email @ michfingerstyle@gmail.com- phone @ 248-646-4030

And please join us on Facebook!

MFGS Fall Series opens Friday Sept. 7th

Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society

Friday September 7^th, 8pm

 with - Chicago Blues Guitarist/Singer Songwriter

Nicholas Barron

Show Starts at 8 pm, Doors @ 7:30  

$20 and $17 for Trinity House Theatre Members

There is limited seating for 80 @ Trinity House Theatre Shows www.trinityhousetheatre.org

Trinity House Theatre - 38840 West Six Mile - Livonia, MI 48152
734-464-6302

 Tickets available through www.fingerstyle.org 

We first heard of Nicholas Barron when he toured with Andy McKee in 2008.  Although he is not your traditional fingerstylist he plays guitar in a style that is truly his own; percussive and highly rhythmic with big beautiful chords and funky tunings that go along with his original one man band attack. His voice has been called a cross between Van Morrison and Joe Cocker.

MFGS & Friends Upcoming Concerts

Saturday September 22^nd , MFGS presents Chris Proctor @ Trinity House

Critics also call his guitar playing “breathtaking,” “haunting,” and “rich.” Guitar magazines describe his compositions as “spectacular,” “elegant,” and “exquisite,” and praise his twelve-string work as “revelatory.” Media reviewers trace the roots of his style to folk, jazz, pop, and classical music, categorize his playing as “Baroque Folk,” “New World Steel String,” “Solo Guitar Orchestra,” “Instrumental Americana,” and compare him to Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges.

Sunday October 7th

The Detroit Irish Music Association presents - Duck Baker, Live in Concert

Location:  The Green Wood Center, 1001 Green Rd, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Time:  4 p.m.
Cost: $16 advance tickets (email  Colleen Gavin colleen.e.gavin@gmail.com) or  $18 at the door

Saturday November 3^rd - Eric Lugosch @ Trinity House

Friday November 16^th - Trace Bundy  @ Trinity House

Christmas Concert with Stephen Bennett – Sat.  December 15^th.  @ Trinity House

2013 concerts to date are  Trevor Gordon Hall and Pino Forastiere

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society and Trinity House Theatre are  501 (3) (c) non-profit organizations

JB Davies - Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale

More info always at

www.fingerstyle.org

email @ michfingerstyle@gmail.com - phone @ 248-646-4030

And please join us on Facebook!

Candyrat Tour This Friday - MFGS Fall Concert Series

Dear Friends of MFGS - Upcoming Events and Fall Concert Series We apologize if this is a re-send of yesterday's newsletter. Due to a computer glitch only half of our email list was sent and not being able to pinpoint the error we needed to resend the newsletter.                             

Hoping the Canadian Guitar Festival went well for everyone. It is truly a great event and if you couldn't make it this year then plan for next year for the 9th annual Festival. It is in a beautiful enclosed space and the top players in the world come there to perform. There will be video's and photos' on their facebook page soon.

If you couldn't make the Canadian Festival don't miss the chance to see three emerging Candyrat guitarists who performed there.   Maneli Jamal, Trevor Gordon Hall and Owen Van Larkins are traveling through Southern Ontario and will be in Windsor this Friday. 

This Friday August 10th @  8pm,  Phog Lounge, Windsor Ontario

$5 cover ....food and drinks starting at 5pm 

Just a stone's throw from the Det-Windsor Tunnel

http://www.facebook.com/events/471477836199323/

                    And here are our Fall 2012 Performers at Trinity House Theatre

Friday September 7^th,  8pm 

Chicago Blues Guitarist/Singer Songwriter 

Nicholas Barron

 Show Starts at 8 pm, Doors @ 7:30 -   $20 and $17 for Trinity House Theatre Members

Tickets will go on sale soon August 10th at www.fingerstyle.org

We first heard of Nicholas Barron when he toured with Andy McKee in 2008.  We were impressed then and kept him in mind for a future show. Although he is not your traditional fingerstylist he plays guitar in a style that is truly his own; percussive and highly rhythmic with big beautiful chords and funky tunings that go along with his original one man band attack.  His voice has been called a cross between Van Morrison and Joe Cocker.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVuBLQnJVzI&feature=relmfu

Born in the U.S. Virgin Island and now hailing from Chicago. He was the son of a visual artist and a well known painter.  Nicholas started expressing his artistic talents through playing guitar at age 15.  In the summer of 1982 he attended Berklee college of Music and it changed his life forever. He spent some time at the New England Conservatory of Music and then transferred to the University of Cincinnati to study Jazz guitar where he admittedly got 'schooled' studying with Charlie Parker disciple, Jimmy McGarry.

After Cincinnati he ' busked' his way through Europe where he made the lifelong decision to make a living through signing and playing guitar.  Back in Chicago he started a band with Chicago guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque called '  Mind the Gap' and they headlined regularly at the Avalon where they shared a bill with the Smashing Pumpkins quite often.

In the 2000's Nicholas recorded a record with LA Mixer/producer Dave Way who has worked with the who's who of artists from Stevie Wonder, Ziggy Marley and Sheryl Crow. In January of 2007 , James Taylor introduced the Nicholas Barron Band as the launch artist for the New York Times Emerging Artists series at Joe's Pub in NYC. Taylor called Nicholas and the band's new CD "Undeniable". Soon after that Nicholas signed with Milwaukee YouTube record lable giant Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com

Nicholas has hopened for : Al Green, BB King, Joan Armatrading, Johnny Cash, War, Average White Band, Michael Bolton, Tuck and Patti, charlie Hunter, Medeski Martin and Wood, and Buddy Guy.  He has sung on numerous national and local TV spots including for Comcast, Coors, Miller, Cherry 7-UP, McDonalds and on and on..... 

                                                               MFGS UPCOMING CONCERTS  

Saturday September 22^nd Chris Proctor

Saturday November 3^rd - Eric Lugosch

Friday November 16^th - Trace Bundy

And a special Christmas Concert with Stephen Bennett on

Saturday December 15^th.

Coming up in 2013 concerts by Trevor Gordon Hall and Pino Forastiere –

More to come

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organizations

JB Davies -Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale

More info always at

www.fingerstyle.org

email @ michfingerstyle@gmail.com - phone @ 248-646-4030

And please join us on Facebook!

Fall Concerts and Upcoming Performances

Dear Friends of MFGS

If you couldn't make the Canadian Festival three of Candyrat’s emerging  guitarists who performed at the festival  will be traveling through Southern Ontario and coming to Windsor

This coming Friday August 10th -Phog Lounge, Windsor Ontario

Just a stone's throw from the tunnel -http://www.facebook.com/events/471477836199323/

$5 cover and Phog serves food and beverages  at 5pm until close.                                            Just the best deal on the best beer downtown.

And here are our Fall 2012 Performers at Trinity House Theatre

Friday September 7^th, 8pm - Chicago Blues Guitarist/Singer Songwriter

Nicholas Barron

We first heard of Nicholas Barron when he toured with Andy Mckee in 2008. We were impressed then and kept him in mind for a future show. Although not your traditional fingerstylist he plays guitar in a style that is truly his own; at once percussive and highly rhythmic with big beautiful chords and funky tunings that go along with his original one man band attack. His voice has been called a cross between Van Morrison and Joe Cocker.

He was born in U.S. Virgin Islands and now hails from Chicago. The son of a visual artist and a well known painter ( www.wbarronart.com ) Nicholas started expressing his artistic talents through playing guitar at age 15. In the summer of 1982 Nicholas attended Berklee College of Music and it changed his life forever. He spent some time at the New England Conservatory of Music and then transferred to the University of Cincinnati to study Jazz guitar where he admittedly got‘schooled’ studying with Charlie Parker disciple, Jimmy McGarry.

After Cincinnati he ‘busked’ his way through Europe where he made the lifelong decision to make a living through signing and playing guitar. Back in Chicago he started a band with Chicago guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque called Mind the Gap that headlined regularly at The Avalon where they shared a bill with The Smashing Pumpkins quite often.

In the 2000"s, Nicholas recorded a record with LA Mixer/producer Dave Way who has worked with a who’s who of artists from Stevie Wonder, Ziggy Marley and Sheryl Crow. In January of 2007, James Taylor introduced The Nicholas Barron Band as the launch artist for the new New York Times Emerging Artists series at Joes Pub in NYC and called him and the band's new record "Undeniable"!! Soon after that Nicholas signed with Milwaukee YouTube label giant CANDYRAT records www.candyrat.com

Nicholas has opened for: Al Green, BB King, Joan Armatrading, Johnny Cash, War, Average White Band, Michael Bolton,Tuck and Patti, Charlie Hunter, Medeski Martin and Wood, and Buddy Guy. Nicholas has sung on numerous national and Local TV spots, including: Comcast, Coors, Miller light, Cherry 7-Up, McDonalds, Applebees, Supercuts,and on and on……

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Dear Friends of MFGS

If you couldn't make the Canadian Festival three of Candyrat’s emerging  guitarists who performed at the festival  will be traveling through Southern Ontario and coming to Windsor

This coming Friday August 10th -Phog Lounge, Windsor Ontario

Just a stone's throw from the tunnel -http://www.facebook.com/events/471477836199323/

$5 cover and Phog serves food and beverages  at 5pm until close.                                            Just the best deal on the best beer downtown.

And here are our Fall 2012 Performers at Trinity House Theatre

Friday September 7^th, 8pm - Chicago Blues Guitarist/Singer Songwriter

Nicholas Barron

We first heard of Nicholas Barron when he toured with Andy Mckee in 2008. We were impressed then and kept him in mind for a future show. Although not your traditional fingerstylist he plays guitar in a style that is truly his own; at once percussive and highly rhythmic with big beautiful chords and funky tunings that go along with his original one man band attack. His voice has been called a cross between Van Morrison and Joe Cocker.

He was born in U.S. Virgin Islands and now hails from Chicago. The son of a visual artist and a well known painter ( www.wbarronart.com ) Nicholas started expressing his artistic talents through playing guitar at age 15. In the summer of 1982 Nicholas attended Berklee College of Music and it changed his life forever. He spent some time at the New England Conservatory of Music and then transferred to the University of Cincinnati to study Jazz guitar where he admittedly got‘schooled’ studying with Charlie Parker disciple, Jimmy McGarry.

After Cincinnati he ‘busked’ his way through Europe where he made the lifelong decision to make a living through signing and playing guitar. Back in Chicago he started a band with Chicago guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque called Mind the Gap that headlined regularly at The Avalon where they shared a bill with The Smashing Pumpkins quite often.

In the 2000"s, Nicholas recorded a record with LA Mixer/producer Dave Way who has worked with a who’s who of artists from Stevie Wonder, Ziggy Marley and Sheryl Crow. In January of 2007, James Taylor introduced The Nicholas Barron Band as the launch artist for the new New York Times Emerging Artists series at Joes Pub in NYC and called him and the band's new record "Undeniable"!! Soon after that Nicholas signed with Milwaukee YouTube label giant CANDYRAT records www.candyrat.com

Nicholas has opened for: Al Green, BB King, Joan Armatrading, Johnny Cash, War, Average White Band, Michael Bolton,Tuck and Patti, Charlie Hunter, Medeski Martin and Wood, and Buddy Guy. Nicholas has sung on numerous national and Local TV spots, including: Comcast, Coors, Miller light, Cherry 7-Up, McDonalds, Applebees, Supercuts,and on and on……

Mid - Summer MFGS Newsletter - Fall Concert Series

Dear Friends of MFGS

Alert - Guitars Stolen from Local Music Store

  Dear Friends of MFGS

Please pass this info along to whomever you know in the music world.  One of our good friends and long time supporters, Huber & Breese Music Store in Fraser Michigan had a theft of 5 guitars this week.  We all know folks in the music business who are trying to make a living in this economy and this can not be tolerated.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/Pricey-guitars-swiped-from-Fraser-music-store/-/1719418/13068548/-/uebcyhz/-/index.html 

FRASER, MICH (WXYZ) - They're singing the blues today at Huber & Breese Music in Fraser.

Items valued at over $10,000 were taken in a late night robbery Wednesday.

The thief broke 2 windows trying to get into the store. Once inside, he chose 3 Gibson guitars, all Les Pauls. He also made off with a Fender Stratocaster guitar. But he didn't stop there. He took the whole cash register too, an antique 1896 National Cash Register.

Co-owner Judy Huber says, "Thank goodness no one was hurt."

Fraser Police are looking for a man wearing a light colored baseball cap, a light colored jacket, and blue jeans. He took off in a light colored SUV.

The store will celebrate 40 years in business next week.

If you think you can help the police, call them at 586-293-1425.

Keep us posted about music events in your area.   Thanks to Al Petteway, Amy White and the folks at Trinity House www.trinityhousetheatre.org for what was described as a 'magical' evening of music.

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a501 (3) (c) non-profit organization

JB Davies - Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale

Email us @ michfingerstyle@gmail.com

Update on Al Petteway/Amy White Concert Saturday Night

Dear friends of MFGS

There are about 20 tickets still available for this concert as of Friday May 4th,   There are 11 remaining online and we recommend that you purchase them while available.

If it's a last minute decision please call  Trinity House before you go since they are holding a few more at the door.  734-464-6302

We have had an amazing response for Al's workshop so call if you want to go to that too 248-646-4030.

This should be a great show!

Tickets are $20 and $17 for Trinity House Members

Hope to see you there!! 

Al Petteway & Amy White

Saturday, May 5^th- Trinity House

38840 6 Mile Rd Livonia - (734) 464-6302

www.trinityhousetheatre.org

We have had good pre sales so consider buying on line or if it's a last minute decision call Trinity House to see if there are tickets still available that you can reserve before you drive out there.

Show @ 8 pm, Doors @ 7:30

Tickets are $20 - $17 for Trinity House Members

Also consider

Concert Reminder - Saturday May 5th, Al Petteway & Amy White

MFGS is proud to Present

Grammy-Winning Guitarist, Indie-Award Winning Duo

Al Petteway & Amy White

Saturday, May 5^th - Trinity House

38840 6 Mile Rd Livonia -  (734) 464-6302

www.trinityhousetheatre.org

We have had good pre sales so consider buying on line or if it's a last minute decision call Trinity House to see if there are tickets still available that you can reserve before you drive out there. 

Show @  8 pm, Doors @ 7:30

Tickets are $20  - $17 for Trinity House Members

Also consider

 Al & Amy’s music was featured throughout the soundtrack of the 2009 Ken Burns EMMY-winning documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKtT8x-1G50&feature=related

In 2010, their album, Caledon Wood, (which includes the main theme of the National Parks documentary) was counted among the essential albums of the past 20 years in the Acoustic Guitar Magazine 20th anniversary issue. Here is 'Maggies Reel' from Caledon Wood - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBD21H3zrTQ


 www.fingerstyle.org   

And don't  forget our friends @ Candyrat on Tour Now  www.candyrat.com

US 2012 Tour - Email your friends in these cities - can't miss performances.

 Pino Forastiere, Sergio Altamura, Craig D'Andrea and Trevor Gordon Hall

Tuesday, May 1st at 8:00pm - Columbus, OH - Kafe Kerouac (details)
Wednesday, May 2nd at 8:00pm - Pittsburg, PA - Thunderbird Café (details)
Thursday, May 3rd at 8:00pm - Cleveland, OH - Wilbert's (details)
Saturday, May 5th at 8:00pm - Collinsville, CT - Bridge Street Live (details)
Sunday, May 6th at 7:00pm - NYC, New York - Rockwood Music Hall (details)

 Wednesday, May 9th at 8:00pm - Philadelphia, PA - Tin Angel (details)
Thursday, May 10th at 7:30pm - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java (details)
Friday, May 11th at 8:00pm - Raleigh, NC - Deep South Bar (tickets) (details)
Sunday, May 13th at 8:00pm - Charlotte, NC - The Evening Muse (details)

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society & Trinity House Theatre are 501 (3) (c) non-profit organizations

JB Davies - Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale

Email us @ michfingerstyle@gmail.com

MFGS Reminders - Corey Harris - Candyrat Tour - Peppino D'Agostino

at Callahan’s Music Hall in Auburn Hills on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday March 17^th. There will be two sets, start time is 5:30pm. Tickets are available at   Callahans http://www.atcallahans.com/event/94835   or at 248-858-9508.

Both sets will be recorded for broadcast on public television.

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Candyrat guitar tour - March/April/May 2012

Pino Forastiere - Stefano Barone - Sergio Altamura - Craig D'Andrea - Gareth Pearson

- Ewan Dobson - Ryan Spendlove - Matthew Santos - Trevor Gordon Hall

- Owen Van Larkins - Peter Cilluzi 

http://www.candyrat.com/calendar.aspx

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March 18th  - Sharon Isbin in Concert

Mcihigan Fingerstyle Guitar & Upcoming Music Performances

Dear Friends of MFGS

We would like to thank Don Ross and Brooke Miller along with all of you who came out to our sold out show on Feb 10th. It was a fabulous evening of music and some witty banter between the lovely musical couple! We wish all the best to Don and Brooke who were driving back to Toronto the next day and then on to Winnipeg for a concert in 2 days.

We wanted you to know about a special evening coming up from our friends at the American Music Research Foundation. AMRF is dedication to the preservation of American Music, particularly rhythm & blues, jazz and ragtime.

On Saturday March 17th AMRF will present Corey Harris

and the Rasta Blues Experience along with Thornetta Davis and Phil Wiggins.

The concert will be at Callahan’s Music Hall.  This will be another night of great music put on by AMRF and of special note ….these performances will be filmed for PBS.  So take a look at the AMRF link and come out for nice night of music and you might even become part of music history!    

For more information click on this link http://www.atcallahans.com/event/94835/

There will be 2 shows this evening, 5:30 and 9:30 pm

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For our next show on Saturday May 5^th we will be presenting (for the 3^rd or 4^th time) GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GUITARIST - INDIE AWARD-WINNING DUO,  Al Petteway and Amy White.

Al & Amy’s music was featured throughout the soundtrack of the 2009 Ken Burns EMMY-winning documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. And in 2010, their album, Caledon Wood, (which includes the main theme of the National Parks documentary) was counted among the essential albums of the past 20 years in the Acoustic Guitar Magazine 20th anniversary issue. 


This will be a sold out show.  Tickets are on sale now @ www.fingerstyle.org for $20 and $18 for Trinity House Members

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Other music in the area

March 6^th at the Ark – Jorma Kaukonen

March 20^th at the Ark – Peppino D’Agostino

Don’t forget our friends at the Michigan Classical Guitar Society http://www.guitarmichigan.org/

And thanks to Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com for sending us some really great CDs to raffle off at our concerts.  

Don Ross - Brooke Miller this Friday @ Trinity House

Friends of MFGS

Just a reminder that this Friday night, February 10th @ 8pm we will presenting all the way from Nova Scotia Canada, Don Ross and Brooke Miller at Trinity House in Livonia.  Don has been a friend of MFGS since our beginning in 2001 and he is performing with Brooke Miller, another amazing Canadian singer songwriter/guitarist who just happens to be married to Don...or is he married to her?  

 Anyway , check them out with Don playing ' Crazy' by Gnarls Barkley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWm9Ney38ok and Brooke playing one of her recent pieces 'Cannonball' on a brand new Greenfield Guitar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZGkGTf50Jg

There are about 25 tickets left for the show so we recommend that either you buy them online  through www.fingerstyle.org or call Trinity House @ 734- 464-6302 to reserve a seat.

Trinity House is located @ 38840 W. Six Mile Rd. Livonia 48152. Doors open at 7:30 and show starts at 8pm.

At intermission we will be raffling of 4 CDs from our good friends @ Candyrat Records.  Candyrat records will be starting their 2012 tour with some of their amazing artists.  Check it out @ http://www.candyrat.com/calendar.aspx.

We hope to see you at the show. Remember it's a Friday concert at Trinity House

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society & Trinity House are 501 (3) (c) non-profit organizations

JB Davies - Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale

michfingerstyle@gmail.com

Update on Don Ross - Brooke Miller Concert

Dear Friends of MFGS

Just an update on our concert with Don Ross and Brooke Miller on Friday February 10th.  Since this is a Friday Concert we will be unable to have a guitar workshop on that day.  Seating is limited to 84. We have 40 tickets online and the remainder will be at the door.  We are recommending that MFGS patrons purchase tickets early.  The links on the flyer do not connect so use these for more information.

www.fingerstyle.org & www.trinityhouse.org

Update on Don Ross - Brooke Miller Concert

Dear Friends of MFGS

Just an update on our concert with Don Ross and Brooke Miller on Friday February 10th.  Since this is a Friday Concert we will be unable to have a guitar workshop on that day.  Seating is limited to 84. We have 40 tickets online and the remainder will be at the door.  We are recommending that MFGS patrons purchase tickets early. 

www.fingerstyle.org & www.trinityhouse.org

Don Ross/Brooke Miller Friday Feb. 10th - Picking Party Next Week

Dear Friends of MFGS

Just some updates on our next concert and some other area guitar events. Stay tuned to our new website at www.fingerstyle.org for ticket information about our Feb 10th Concert with Don Ross and Brooke Miller. Tickets on sale now. Trinity House holds 84 patrons. We are holding 40 tickets online and 40 avail at the door. More information to follow.

Sunday January 15^th at 3:00 p.m.
Meeting of the Classical Guitar Society of Michigan http://www.guitarmichigan.org/
-Open Play, all are welcome to share one their favorite pieces
-Brian Roberts will give a short presentation on Phrasing, Rhythm and Meter
-Cole Robertson, our featured performer will give a mini-concert
-Kitharra Ensemble rehearsal from 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Friday January 20^th  -  Our own JB Davies will perform along with singer songwriter Paul Gaughan ww.cdbaby.com/cd/paulgaughan

From the Living Room Acoustic Showcase www.OldFrontPorch.com located in the atrium of the Oakland Arts Building next to the Blue Note Café 7 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, MI
Show starts goes from 8:15 to 10:30 pm Admission: $5.00 person

Sunday January 22^nd  -  MFGS’s first picking party of the year @ Tracey's Corner Cafe (aka the Beat Cafe) from 4pm -7pm - This is an opportunity for guitarists of all levels, and even those who just enjoy listening, to come and enjoy fingerstyle guitar in a non competitive, very supportive environment.  This event is hosted by Dave Pierson of MFGS and the format is open to also discuss technique, creating music or even just showing off the guitar you got for Christmas!   Tracey’s is located at 29200 Hoover Rd in Warren.  (586) 576-0317. Food and non alcoholic drinks available.  http://www.yelp.com/biz/traceys-corner-cafe-warren

Saturday, 4 February 2012, 3:00 pm, Royal Oak Public Library, http://www.ropl.org/    Paul Vondiziano, Guitar Recital http://paulvondiziano.com/  The new CD of Paul’s own works will be represented on the program.  This info comes from our friends at the Michigan  

Friday February 10^th at Trinity House, MFGS presents Don Ross and Brooke Miller!  We chose Don Ross to be the first performer for MFGS in 2001 in what is now 10 years ago. We are bringing him back for the 4th or 5^th time?  Why? Because we love him and & well actually, he is one of today's true innovators of guitar composition and technique and one of the top guitarists in the world. In September 1996, he managed to do what no other player has done: he won the prestigious U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship twice. The competition, held yearly in Winfield, Kansas, cannot be won only with immaculate technique, but the player's music must also display a high degree of emotion and intensity - hallmarks of Don's style. 

Don will share the bill with Brooke Miller who is a fabulous singer songwriter in her own rite (and Don’s wife).  Winner of the 2007 Colleen Peterson songwriting award (conferred by the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals), Brooke is destined for recognition as one of Canada’s strongest new crop of  singer songwriter, Brooke Miller.  Brooke’s career began on Prince Edward Island, Canada, in a loud Brooke has just released her fourth CD, ‘BROOKE MILLER’. “....Miller's vocals serve the melody and the lyrics with a modesty that lets them shine. But don't underestimate her voice & undeniable guitar skills. When Miller sings, it has the same effect as someone looking you straight in the eye. You believe her. “- Jim Farber NYC Daily News  

Trinity House -  “one of  the most delightful settings for live music in Metro Detroit”   Detroit Free Press. 

Trinity House is located at 38840 W. 6 Mile in Livonia www.trinityhouse.org  

Don Rosswill also be sponsoring a Guitar Workshop from 3pm -5pm

the day of the show.  This is a remarkable opportunity. Spend 2 hours with these internationally acclaimed guitarist and then pick out your seats watch sound check or grab a bite to eat before the show begins. 

Call 248-646-4030 to reserve a spot at the Guitar Workshop.   

 Guitar Workshop Tickets are $40  -  Workshop and Concert Tickets combined - $52

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society & Trinity House are 501 (3) (c) non-profit organizations            

JB Davies - Rick Haden -Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Dave Pierson - Ron Stavale           

michfingerstyle@gmail.com              

Happy New Year and 2012 Schedule

Dear Friends of MFGS

We wanted to extend our best wishes for you and yours in this upcoming New Year. We have our 2012 schedule tentativly penned in and wanted you to know about our move to Trinity House  http://www.trinityhouse.org/ .  Trinity house is located in Livonia off of 6 mile and they are a volunteer, non-profit group with a long tradition of supporting acoustic music.   Fullfilling our  mission to support new (or new to us)  fingerstyle artists  and sprinkling a few of our favorites and a touch of great guitarists who even sing a bit. We have a great lineup in store for you in 2012. Again, as part of our mission, all of our artists will host a 2 hour guitar workshop before the concerts. 

Ten years ago Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society presented it's first concert with the only guitarists to win first place twice at the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship (’88 and ‘96). That amazing guitarist was Don Ross.  Don has released over a dozen solo albums as well as collaborative cds with Andy McKee and Men of Steel (Don, Beppe Gambetta, Dan Crary & Tony McManus)Don). Don's biggest collaboration is now with his wife,  Brooke Miller, who is also a great guitarist and singer songwriter in her own rite.  Winner of the 2007 Colleen Peterson songwriting award (conferred by the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals), Brooke is destined for recognition as one of Canada’s strongest new crop of writers of acoustic music. 

Thanks for supporting the past 10 years of Fingerstyle Music