Tonight Nov 30th & Tomorrow Dec 1st - Support Live Music!!!

Dear Friends of MFGS

Thanks for supporting Live Music in Southeast Michigan!!!  

 Trevor is performing tonight November 30th  wsg Michigan's own Bill Russell, at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion but check first to see if tickets are still available by calling   248-783-7105

Tomorrow night, December 1st is our last concert of the year! 

We are hosting Trevor Gordon Hall who was named one of the 30 Great Guitarists under 30 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine.   Also appearing MFGS's own JB Davies!!

Tickets at Trinity House will be available at the door so come on out and see a great show!! 

For some holiday spirit listen to Carol of the Bells by Trevor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUvit02cvEM

Trinity House Theatre at 38840 West 6 Mile in Livonia

Tickets are $20

Doors at 7:30 and Show at 8pm

MFGS

Ticket Update on this weekend shows with Trevor Gordon Hall

Dear Friends of MFGS

Just wanted to update you on this weekends concerts with Trevor Gordon Hall.

  We had a little glitch on our website and our Vendini Ticket sales site for a couple of days so please read up on ticket availability and come on out to support live music in Michigan.

On Thursday November 29th - Trevor Gordon Hall is at the Robin Theatre in Lansing -Show is at 7pm & Tickets are $16 and available at https://www.therobintheatre.com/events/trevor-gordon-hall or at the door.

Friday November 30th -  Trevor Gordon Hall wsg William Henry  Russell are at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion - Doors at 7:30/show at 8.  Tickets are $18 and available at http://20frontstreet.com/event/trevor-gordon-hall-wsg-william-henry-russell/   or at the door (but call first!) 248-783-7105

Saturday December 1st - Trevor Gordon Hall wsg JB Davies are at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia.   Doors at 7:30/show at 8. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door,

Trinity House Theatre is at 38840 West Six Mile in Livonia   734-464-6302 . www.trinityhousetheatre.org

Wishing you a very happy holiday season

Carol Of The Bells - Trevor Gordon Hall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUvit02cvEM

Treat yourself to a special evening with Trevor Gordon Hall

This Friday November 30th at 20 Front Street In Lake Orion

William Henry Russell is an award winning classical / fingerstyle guitarist, conservatory trained classical musician, and an established composer and arranger. He is the 2009 Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, the 2018 Indiana Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, and the third place finalist at the 2018 International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship held in Winfield Kansas  

Here is Trevor the last time he was at 20 Front Street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-CH29RRiP4

Doors at 7:30

Show at 8pm

Tickets are $18 & available at

20 Front Street (the name of the venue and the address)

http://20frontstreet.com/event/trevor-gordon-hall-wsg-william-henry-russell/

&

Saturday December 1st

Trevor Gordon Hall 

in performance

@Trinity House Theatre in Livonia

www.trinityhousetheatre.org

wsg/ JB Davies

JB Davies is co-founder of MFGS and that was way back in 2001!  JB is a fingerstyle guitarist who performs alternate tunings on baritone, six string and harp guitars.  

Doors at 7:30

Show at 8pm

Tickets are $20 and available online at

www.fingerstyle.org

We would appreciate you forwarding this concert info to your friends so we can continue to bring some of the best contemporary guitarists in the world to Southeast Michigan!

We can't do it without you!!

Remember www.minor7th.com

for the latest reviews of new contemporary guitar music

Our friends at Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com

And Strings By Mail (a Michigan Company!)

for all your guitar needs

https://www.stringsbymail.com/

Andrew York Lesson #1 (stay tuned for the following 3 lessons)

https://www.stringsbymail.com/videos.html#improv-pt1

with some other great instructional and performance videos

https://www.stringsbymail.com/videos.html

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization promoting the art of Contemporary Acoustic Guitar through workshops and performances since 2001

email: questions

  copy and paste   michfingerstyle@gmail.com                 

                          

or find us on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Fingerstyle-Guitar-Society-145932971825/       

JB Davies - Mark Hawks - Jeb McIntyre - Ron Stavale

"One Of The 30 Great Guitarists Under 30" Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Dear Friends of MFGS

This will be MFGS's last concert of 2018 although we will continue to promote other artists/events as they come to our attention.

TREVOR GORDON HALL IN CONCERT!

Thursday November 29th - The Robin Theatre - Lansing

https://www.therobintheatre.com/events/trevor-gordon-hall

Friday November 30th

 20 Front Street - Lake Orion

http://20frontstreet.com/event/trevor-gordon-hall-wsg-william-henry-russell

wsg/ William Henry Russell - 2018 Winner of The Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Competition & 2018 3rd place winner of The Windfield Guitar Festival's 2018 International Finger Style Guitar Competition!

tickets are $18 and available at

http://20frontstreet.com/event/trevor-gordon-hall-wsg-william-henry-russell/

20 Front Street is the name of the venue and the address in Lake Orion!! 

 248-783-7105

Saturday December 1st - Trinity House Theatre - Livonia

wsg/MFGS's own JB Davies - Co-Founder of MFGS and guitarist extraordinaire

Tickets are $20 and available at www.fingerstyle.org

Trevor’s tour calendar has taken him to 14 countries and counting performing at many historic places including Carnegie Hall in NYC, Union Chapel in London, Music History Museum in Bologna, Adolfo Mejia Theater in Colombia, and a brief performance on The Great Wall in China. He has also had the opportunity to share the stage with some of the most trusted and legendary names in the music business prompting high praise from John Mayer, Steve Miller, Graham Nash, Steve Hackett, Dar Williams, Will Ackerman, Pat Martino, Stanley Jordan, Phil Keaggy, Tommy Emmanuel, Andy McKee and more. Trevor is an artist on a mission to ride the line between being adventurous and accessible. 

here is a nicely done tour sample for your listening pleasure 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YzHL-HR_kM&fbclid=IwAR0TOJMn_eZZgXV8Yy-_bHiVWwy2OVl9Nk1NURNWJ88_b99vOTKzZkDyhC0

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Another Great Concert !

This Friday November 16th

At 20 Front Street in Lake Orion

An Evening of Instrumental Guitar featuring Rollie Tussing, Nick Schillace, and Jason Dennie

http://20frontstreet.com/event/an-evening-of-instrumental-guitar-featuring-rollie-tussing-nick-schillace-and-jason-dennie/

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Check out Minor 7th's November/December Edition reviewing the best in non-mainstream acoustic guitar music

featuring new releases by

Laurence Juber - Tim Thompson - Sean Shibe - Antoine Boyer

www.minor7th.com

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Our Friends at Classical Guitar Society of Michigan

Sunday November 18, 2018   

Plymouth Public Library

         2:00 pm---Ensemble Rehearsal      

      3:00 pm---Open Play  

CGSM President’s Message 
Hi Everyone, 
Our final event of the 2018 autumn season will be our Holiday Members Concert on Sunday, December 16th at 1:45 p.m., in the Waldorf Room located at the Plymouth Public Library

https://sites.google.com/site/guitarmichigan/

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The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization promoting  the art of Contemporary Acoustic Guitar through workshops and performances since 2001 

Please let us know if you can post flyers for us!!!     

email: copy and paste  michfingerstyle@gmail.com  

or find us on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Fingerstyle-Guitar-Society-145932971825/   

JB Davies,  Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Ron Stavale

Richard Gilewicz - Saturday November 3rd - Trinity House Theatre

Dear Friends of MFGS

@ Trinity House Theatre

www.trinityhousetheatre.org

Whether playing solo, conducting guitar seminars and school programs, or sharing the stage with folks such as Stephen Housden of the Little River Band, Brooks Williams, Michael Fix, The California Guitar Trio, John McCutcheon, John Renbourn, Mose Allison, the late John Fahey, Leo Kottke, Norman Blake, Indigo Girls, or John Hammond, Richard always invites the audience to join his journey filled with twitters, twists, and turns at every tune.

@ 20 Front Street in Lake Orion 

   You may remember Goran Ivanovic from his sold out shows at Trinity House and 20 Front Street in 2017 when he appeared with Fareed Haque. Goran is a versatile composer and guitarist and he plays with a great trio. They have been coming to Downtown Detroit for several years playing at Cliff Bells .  It's time to see them at 20 Front Street!

 “The trio are recognized for their individual virtuosity, but they show particular excellence as a unit able to stop on a dime and twist gracefully through the trickiest hairpin turns together on local stages.”         

Jeff Elbel, Chicago Sun-Times,

Tickets are $18 and available on line or at the door

http://20frontstreet.com/event/goran-ivanovics-trio-wsg-violinists-natalie-frakes-laura-roelofs/

Goran  was studying at the prestigious Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria with masters like Elliot Fisk and Joaquin Clerch when his parents (his father is a Serb, his mother a Bosnian Croat) were expelled in the late 90s; the family was granted asylum in the US and they settled in Chicago.

He’s recorded duet albums with the great Pakistani-Chilean jazz guitarist Fareed Haque as well as Greek-American musician Andreas Kapsalis. He’s a key member of the quartet Eastern Blok with Matt Ulery, Doug Rosenberg, and Michael Caskey, a combo that deftly surveys the folk music of Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Serbia in a distinctly jazz-oriented context, embroidering timeless Balkan melodies and rhythms with sophisticated improvisational gambits.

Concerts next week for your listening pleasure plus...Trevor Gordon Hall Nov. 30th & Dec 1st

Dear Friends of MFGS

First, we wanted to thank the folks at Trinity House Theatre www.trinityhousetheatre.org & 20 Front Street www.20frontstreet.com for hosting Andrew York & Alex de Grassi!  Thanks to Annette York for the photos. The performances were magnificent and we hope they will be able to come back in the future.

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Coming up next ......Some great music at local venues!!!

Thursday, November 1st

@ 20 Front Street in Lake Orion

Goran Ivanovic's Trio

    “The trio are recognized for their individual virtuosity, but they show particular excellence as a unit able to stop on a dime and twist gracefully through the trickiest hairpin turns together on local stages.”                                       Jeff Elbel, Chicago Sun-Times,

wsg/Violinists Natalie Frakes & Laura Roelofs   

Tickets are $18 and available at

http://20frontstreet.com/event/goran-ivanovics-trio-wsg-violinists-natalie-frakes-laura-roelofs/

Goran Ivanovic is a multiculti wunderkind. A Croatian-born Chicagoan, he plays nylon-string classical guitar, with which he not only unleashes great stampeding Balkan rhythms, but intricate Middle Eastern and Asian-inspired cadences as well

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Thursday November 1st @ The Berman Center for The Performing Arts

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

The Grammy Award-winning LAGQ is one of the most multifaceted groups in any genre. The LAGQ is comprised of four uniquely accomplished musicians bringing a new energy to the concert stage

"The world’s hottest classical ensemble or its tightest pop band?  However it helps you to think about LAGQ, keep the emphasis on superlatives for its unrivaled joy, technical élan and questing spirits." – Los Angeles Times

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Saturday November 3, 2018

 Richard Gilewitz

For nearly four decades, American fingerstyle wizard Richard Gilewitz has fascinated listeners with 6 and 12-string finger gymnastics while spinning enchanting yarns of a seasoned raconteur. His concert performances around the world spill over with unexpected turns of the funnies, thought-provoking takes on life on the road, and tunes that propel the audience on a magical journey of sight and sound

Here is a sample of what you will hear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppyjdu_K0Wg

Tickets are available throught Trinity House Theatre www.trinityhousetheatre.org

$18, $15 for members

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MFGS

presents

TREVOR GORDON HALL

"One of the top 30 Guitarists in the world, under 30!"  2014  Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Thursday November  29th.  The Robin Theatre, Lansing

https://www.therobintheatre.com/events/trevor-gordon-hall

Friday November 30th. 20 Front Street, Lake Orion

wsg/ Bill Russell

Tickets are $18 and available at http://20frontstreet.com/event/trevor-gordon-hall/

Saturday December 1st, Trinity House Theatre

wsg/Bill Russell

Tickets are $20 on sale at www.fingerstyle.org

Update on Alex de Grassi/Andrew York Concert

Grammy Winning guitarist Andrew York. Grammy nominated guitarist Alex deGrassi October 12th and 13th

There are still some tickets available for Andrew York and Alex DeGrassi's concert this coming Friday October 12th and this Saturday October 13th.  Although there is a small surcharge on the tickets we recommend at this time to purchase tickets ahead of time.

  Two giants of the guitar world are coming to Southeast Michigan! 

 Grammy winning (and nominated x 2) guitarist/composer Andrew York and Windham Hill/Grammy nominated guitarist/composer Alex de Grassi !

These remarkable guitarists step outside the box to weave the sounds and traditions of steel and nylon into  a unique program for two guitars. Having begun their respective careers in seemingly different genres.

Saturday, October 13^th, 2018  @ 20 Front Street

 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, Michigan - Phone - 248-783-7105 

 Doors @ 7:30pm -Concert @ 8pm.

Tickets $30 Available at http://20frontstreet.com/event/alex-de-grassi-and-andrew-york/

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Alex DeGrassi is self taught and he turned the musical world upside down with his 1978 timeless release of  'Turning Turning Turning' and his 1979 'Slow Circle'. His influence on the guitar world has been incredible and he was described as                                           

  "Flawless"   Wall Street Journal

“De Grassi’s solo steel-string pieces resemble orchestral overtures more than mere songs.  Alex’s control and sensitivity are almost as striking as his technical expertise.”  --Guitar Player Magazine

Grammy Winning Guitarist Andrew York

 received a GRAMMY as a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet during his sixteen years with the cutting-edge ensemble.  Andrew crosses over stylistic boundaries with an unusual authority - besides his classical contribution, he also has an extensive background as a jazz guitarist, studying with jazz legends Joe Diorio and Lenny Breau

"Immaculate technique, elegant and expressive . . . His intimate knowledge of
the instrument provides for some delicious sonorities of authentic originality . . ."                                 - John Schneider, Soundboard Magazine

From 12 pm - 2pm on  Saturday October 13th Andrew York will be at a masterclass at Oakland University's Varner Hall.  This will be open to the public.  

More info to come.

thanks to Strings By Mail for bringing this opportunity to Michigan

Nicholas Barron Saturday at the PLAT and Ian Ethan Case at 20 Front Street. Free Iliana Matos Concert!!

Dear Friends of MFGS

Fall is here and it is time to catch some great guitar music. 

Starting out Tuesday September 25th is a Free Concert at Oakland University.  Guitarist Iliana Matos will be performing at Oakland's Varner Hall and it is a free performance.  Information here. https://www.facebook.com/events/1510951785715200/ 

"Her name deserves to go down in guitar history as one of the great players of our time!"      Classical Guitar Magazine

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This Saturday September 29th there are 2 great concerts

Nicholas has opened for Joan Armatrading, Average White Band, Pat Benatar, Michael Bolton, James Brown, Buckwheat Zydeco, Eric Burdon, Johnny Cash, Tommy Castro, Shawn Colvin, Johnny Copeland, Shamekia Copeland, James Cotton, Dark Star Orchestra, Karl Denson, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Doobie Brothers, Kinky Friedman, Nelly Furtado, Al Green, Groove Collective, Buddy Guy, Scott Henderson, Charlie Hunter, Freedy Johnson, Stanley Jordan, BB King, Kinsie Report, Jay Leno, Idina Mandel, Medeski Martin, John Martyn, Dave Mason, Andy Mckee, The Meters, Willie Nelson, The Neville Brothers, Jeffrey Osborn, Grant-Lee Phillips, Paul Reiser, Royal Crown Revue, Magic Slim, Phoebe Snow, REO Speedwagon, String Cheese Incident, The Subdudes, James Taylor, Tiny Universe, Tuck and Patti, Uncle Jon’s band, Gino Vanelli, WAR and Widespread Panic.

 Don't miss this guy .................An "Undeniable" Talent    James Taylor

Nicholas performing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAA0-S5k9OA

Tickets $15 online https://getlocalhop.com/nicholas-barron-with-special-guest-jb-davies/event/SqHamUTnsc/

or $20 at the door

 PLAT  https://www.theplat.org/

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Also on Saturday September 29th

Michigan's Bill Russell is 3rd at Winfield! & Info on Nicholas Barron Concert and updates!

Dear Friends of MFGS

We are so happy to announce that one of our MFGS friends, Bill Russell, just took the 3rd place honors at the Winfield International Guitar Competition. 

In June of 2018 Bill performed with JB Davies and Jay Brown at the PLAT Theatre in Pontiac. Bill is also the 2018 Indiana Fingerstyle Guitar Champion as well as the 2009 Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Champion.  “Bill” received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from The Boston Conservatory and a Master’s Degree in Music from Florida State University. What an honor and we were fortunate to hear him at our concert in Pontiac.  

Congratulations Bill!!

Here is a nice article and a link to his website! 

https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2018/09/14/guitarist-bill-russell-third-international-competition/1300504002/  

https://williamhenryrussell.com/

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Speaking of the PLAT (Pontiac's Little Art Theatre) here is the link for tickets to

Tickets are $15 online and available at 

https://getlocalhop.com/nicholas-barron-with-special-guest-jb-davies/event/SqHamUTnsc/

Hailed by James Taylor as an “undeniable” talent - Nicholas blends blues and folk with his signature voice and mouth percussion. He continually expands his musical palette varying his gifts through the blues, jazz, funk. A prolific artist, Nicholas has released ten albums of original music.... He currently performs as: a solo artist; with the jazz cellist Ben Davis; the funk trio The Strapping Owls; and The Nicholas Barron Band. Nicholas’ natural talent, raw energy and charisma has earned him the privilege to open for his musical idols Al Green, James Brown, Buddy Guy & BB King, The Meters and Johnny Cash, as well as performing with other major musicians. (check out his web-site https://www.nicholasbarron.com for full bio of works.)
The PLAT is pleased to host his performance and invites you to an up-close, intimate evening with Nicholas Barron. 

Doors at 7:30 and show at 8pm

 47 North Saginaw

 Pontiac, MI. 

https://www.theplat.org/

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Also on Saturday September 29th

At 20 Front Street

 in Lake Orion

See the amazing

Ian Ethan Case

with his virtual Photon Orchestra

Hear from Ian about his music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgFEVN-1AOU

Technically speaking this is  light years away from what you see now days. 

Ian will also be performing at

The Robin Theatre in Lansing on Friday September 28th

https://www.therobintheatre.com/events/ian-ethan-case-at-the-robin-theatre-double-neck-guitarist-and-composer

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And a once in a lifetime show!!!

 2 of the preeminent guitarists of our time

at 2 of the most intimate venues in the Midwest!!!

Saturday, October 13^th, 2018  @ 20 Front Street

 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, Michigan - Phone - 248-783-7105 

 Doors @ 7:30pm -Concert @ 8pm.

Tickets $30 Available at http://20frontstreet.com/

Alex DeGrassi 'Turning Turning Turning'  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqqmisiod-c

Andrew York  'Yamour'  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okbWHXwx6YA

Yasmin Williams performing  'GuitKa'   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_p0OvEMgvw

Catch some of  your favorite artist and their tours at Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com

Tickets on Sale for our Fall Concert Series !!!

Dear Friends of MFGS

Hoping that you had a great summer and that you are looking forward to some amazing contemporary guitar music this fall. 

It will be an interesting start to the season as we have 2 performers on the same night at different venues!  It wasn't done on purpose but think of it as a musical menu for that night and you get to choose which artist you'd enjoy! 

Saturday September 29th MFGS presents

 Nicholas Barron

@ The PLAT  ( Pontiac's Little Art Theatre! ) 

https://www.theplat.org/

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Nicholas Barron is a celebrated Chicago-based singer, songwriter & guitarist who blends blues and folk with his signature voice and quite unique          mouth percussion. 

   This will be Barron's second appearance for MFGS. Not specifically a fingerstylist; but he could be if he didn't sing so well!

Hailed as "undeniable" by James Taylor.

 Here is Nicholas performing 'I'm Not Superman'. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVuBLQnJVzI

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Saturday September 29th MFGS presents

Candyrat recording artist

Ian Ethan Case

with the Proton Symphony

at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion

Not only is Ian Ethan Case one of the few proficient performers with a double necked acoustic guitar; he decided to bring strings, horns and percussion. This will be a remarkable show!   Here is a preview of the music you will hear.

 Ian Ethan Case and the orchestra performing ' The Axis' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2nt7sVS8Ns

20 Front Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362 • 248-783-7105

Tickets are $18 and available online at

http://20frontstreet.com/event/ian-ethan-case/

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October 12th and 13th

MFGS in conjunction with Strings By Mail and Connermara Concerts

is honored to present

Alex DeGrassi & Andrew York in Concert

Saturday, October 13^th, 2018  @ 20 Front Street

 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, Michigan - Phone - 248-783-7105 

 Doors @ 7:30pm -Concert @ 8pm.

Tickets $30 Available at http://20frontstreet.com/

Alex DeGrassi 'Turning Turning Turning'  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqqmisiod-c

Andrew York  'Yamour'  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okbWHXwx6YA

Yasmin Williams performing  'GuitKa'   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_p0OvEMgvw

Catch some of  your favorite artist and their tours at Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com

2018 Fall Concert Series Announced

Hiroya Tsukamoto @ Trinity House Theatre 6/22/18 - Christie Lenée @ 20 Front Street 6/29/18

Dear Friends of MFGS

Friday JUNE 22nd  -  Hiroya Tsukamoto

In 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States.  He has been traveling throught the US and Canada performing some music that ........well just listen to these folks! 

HiroyaTsukamoto plays with fluid mastery, pristine tone, and great warmth".    -Celine Keating, Minor 7th

"...chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended."   -Jazz Review.com

@ Trinity House Theatre

38840 W. Six Mile

734-464-6302

Doors are at 7:30 and show at 8pm

Tickets are $15 and available here and at the door! 

http://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/posts/promotion/hiroya-tsukamoto-june-22/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaPLbxCHOFU

Hiroya will also be performing at the Robin Theatre in Lansing on June 21st.

https://www.therobintheatre.com/events/hiroya-tsukamoto-cinematic-guitar-poetry

and teaching a guitar workshop at Elderly Instruments on June 23rd 1pm

https://www.elderly.com/blog/2018/06/12/upcoming-workshops/

517-372-7880

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Al Di Meola  @ The Michigan Theatre

 Tuesday June 26th!  

http://www.ticketoffices.com/venues/michigan-theatre-tickets?upcomingevents&kclid=59a3ec19-fb60-4fa0-9c9e-5c718bd11338&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI35y30LDi2wIVhUJpCh3nRwgGEAAYASABEgKN2fD_BwE

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Christie Lenée won the prestigious Winfield International Fingerstyle Competition in 2017

Here is Christie with Tommy Emmanuel performing a gorgeous rendition of 'Landslide'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyp0GF_GUtQ

and she will be performing

 at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion on Friday June 29th.

Friday June 29th @7:30 PM

Ticketss are $18 and available @

http://20frontstreet.com/event/christie-lenee-20-front-street/

From the NAMM show in Anaheim to performances in Nashville,  Florida born Christie Lenée has amazed folks with her .......oh wait........she won the 2017 International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in Winfield !!!  Need I say more?

"Christie Lenée is a wonderful spirit making beautiful music on the guitar. She has epic compositions that take one on a journey through time."

    Tim Reynolds (Guitarist for Dave Matthews Band)

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Welcome to our new musical friends in Ferndale  

  Bayberry Music!!

On Woodward, just north of 9 mile

http://bayberrymusic.com/

They have all of your stringed instruments covered....from viola's to hand made guitars by Luthier Andrew Pursell

23430 Woodward Ave. -  Ferndale, MI 48220
Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM
248-439-0700 - Main
248-439-0705 - Service

Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization promoting  Guitar Workshops and performances since 2001

PLAT Theatre in Pontiac- Sat June 2nd. CD Giveaway

Dear Friends of MFGS

Saturday June 2nd 

JB Davies

William Henry Russell

Jerome 'Jay Brown' Espy

at

https://www.theplat.org/

47 N. Saginaw Street - Pontiac

Show at 7pm - tickets available at the door or online

 (doors at 6p)

You may bring your own refreshments!

Come on out and support local talent at a new local venue.

  Stop at the new Slows BBQ location across the street for dinner and then catch the show! (or vice versa!)

There will be a CD giveaway! 

 A few years back MFGS members put together a CD of local musicians performing contemporary acoustic guitar music. 

We recently discovered a big box of these CDs and will hand  one of them out to anyone attending the concert. 

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.   available online at https://getlocalhop.com/fingerstyle-guitar/event/k0QNMkaxIX/

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Andy McKee

Wednesday June 13th at 20 Front Street

Lake Orion

http://20frontstreet.com/event/andy-mckee/

One of the best venues in the Midwest !

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where the best in new guitar CD releases are reviewed, with an emphasis on acoustic, independent and obscure guitar music.

This month: Luca Stricagnoli, Ian Ethan Case and Andrea Mele amongst others

"Like" us on Facebook  - https://www.facebook.com/Minor7thReviews/

We now also have artist links to Spotify , so you can stream the music right away.

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Also, check out some of the ! great new releases and where your favorite artists are touring on Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com 

Thanks for supporting these artists and venues that make th! is music happen!

Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization promoting  Guitar Workshops and performances since 2001

www.michfingerstyle@gmail.com

or find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Fingerstyle-Guitar-Society-145932971825/

JB Davies, Rick Haden, Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Ron Stavale

Fingerstyle Guitar at the PLAT Theatre - Saturday June 2nd

Dear Friends of MFGS

Mark your calendar for Saturday June 2nd @

 Pontiac's Little Art Theatre 'The PLAT' 

Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm.

You may bring your own refreshments!

Come on out and support local talent at a new local venue.  Stop at the new Slows BBQ location across the street for dinner and then catch the show! (or vice versa!)

MFGS's own JB Davies on Harp, Baritone and 6 String

Award Winning William Henry Russell on 6 String (nylon)

and

the up and coming Jerome 'Jay Brown' Espy

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.   available online at https://getlocalhop.com/fingerstyle-guitar/event/k0QNMkaxIX/

The PLAT Theatre  - https://www.theplat.org/

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ANDY McKEE!!!

AT 20 FRONT STREET

in Lake Orion - Wednesday June 13th

20 Front Street, Lake Orion -  248-783-7105

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This month: Luca Stricagnoli, Ian Ethan Case and Andrea Mele amongst others

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Also, check out some of the ! great new releases and where your favorite artists are touring on Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com 

Thanks for supporting these artists and venues that make th! is music happen!

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JB Davies, Rick Haden, Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Ron Stavale

Suggestions for Saturday May 19th in Lake Orion

Dear Friends of MFGS

Since the Friday night May 18th  Calum Graham/Luca Stricagnoli show at Trinity House Theatre is sold out and the  Saturday evening May 19th show at 20 Front Street has only 6 tickets left (and will sell out soon), we have a suggestion for you. 

The afternoon show is just over 1/2 full at this time. It will be as great of a show as the evening one. 

Here's a peak at what you'll see

The Last of the Mohicans - Luca Stricagnoli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kbv1OpIpaA

Phoenix Rising - Calum Graham - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqn-7ZkYUYM

Buy a couple tickets for the afternoon show and make dinner reservations at one of Lake Orion's fine eatery's just 2 blocks away from the venue! 

Then come back to 20 Front Street's café/creamery for coffee and or Ice Cream.

Doors at 2:30 - Show at 3pm

http://20frontstreet.com/

20 Front Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362 • 248-783-7105

Sagebrush Cantina

4.3  (923) · $$ · Mexican

Sprawling cantina offers ample Mexican entrees plus a 30-ft. bar with an extensive tequila list.

28 S Broadway St

Happy hour food · Late-night food · Comfort food

Valentino's Italian Grill

4.6  (147) · $$ · Italian

Upscale Italian fare, including steak, veal picata & housemade lasagna, served in a polished space.

185 S Broadway St

Happy hour food · Comfort food · Great dessert

CJ's Lakeside Grill

4.4  (222) · American

Homey, laid-back cafe offering American fare for breakfast through dinner, plus sushi & a full bar.

21 W Flint St

Happy hour food · Late-night food · Comfort food

Lockharts BBQ Lake Orion

4.2  (325) · Barbecue

Upbeat place with outdoor seating & a full bar offering classic BBQ specialties & homestyle sides.

37 E Flint St

Also, check out some of the ! great new releases and where y

our favorite artists are touring on Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com

Thanks for supporting these artists and venues that make this music happen!

Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization promoting  Guitar Workshops and performances since 2001