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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www.minor7th.com

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.

WE ARE GIVING AWAY copies of three CDs reviewed in this issue of Minor 7th, so be sure to register to win!.

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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

www.minor7th.com

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.

WE ARE GIVING AWAY copies of three CDs reviewed in this issue of Minor 7th, so be sure to register to win!.

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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

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

Luca & Calum Sold Out @ Trinity House - Tickets avail at 20 Front Street

Limited Tickets Remain for Calum Graham & Luca Stricagnoli

Calum Graham & Luca Stricagnoli

May 18th @ Trinity House Theatre
38840 West Six Mile
Livonia,  734-464-6302

Tickets are $22 and available only online at www.fingerstyle.org

May 19th @ 20 Front Street in Lake Orion

3pm and 8pm Shows

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

Tickets available at http://20frontstreet.com/

check out their music here

Luca - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2mkYv3JrjU

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

Support Live Music!!!!  

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Saturday June 2 at 6:pm

at

Award winning William Henry Russell : Impressing audiences with his award winning nylon string wizardry.
.
Founder of MFGS JB Davies : Playing harp, baritone and 6 a string guitar in altered tunings (that are banned in 10 states)

Tickets are $12 online or $15 at the door available at

https://getlocalhop.com/fingerstyle-guitar/event/k0QNMkaxIX/

Paid Parking: Lot 6 at the south west corners of Huron and Saginaw St, or metered on-street parking.

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And don't forget what's next at 20 Front Street

Wednesday June 13th,

Tickets available for Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic at 20 Front Street.

Dear Friends of MFGS

We actually think that Spring has finally arrived in Michigan!!!  When Stefano Barone performed at the DIA on April 14th and 15th Southeast Michigan (and elsewhere) was battered with an ice storm and 400,000 folks lost power.   Tomorrow is the opening of the creamery at 20 Front Street so that must mean Spring is here!!

20 Front Street is one of the most gorgeous venues in the Midwest and the perfomers love it's intimacy and warmth but especially the sound engineering with the building design and the sound system run by all around guitar wizard Jim Rawlings.  Tomorrow night will be a great night of music there.

Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque  

Friday April 27th  @ 20 Front Street

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

Tickets are $20

Doors at 7:30 and show at 8pm

http://20frontstreet.com/event/goran-ivanovic-fareed-haque-2/

"Although the music on this extraordinari...ly sensitive guitar-duo recording transcends genre, there's no resisting its mix of American jazz, acoustic blues, flamenco rhythm and Macedonian melody. Only two guitarists on the planet would come up with such a concoction, but Ivanovic and Haque (whose roots run to Yugoslavia and South Asia, respectively) play as if they're speaking the same musical language                                              

                                                       HOWARD REICH, Los Angeles Times

In 2009 Fareed Haque was voted ‘Best World Guitarist’ by Guitar Player Magazine’s Readers’ poll. And Goran Ivanovic studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg with masters such as Elliot Fisk and Joaquin Clerch.  

To have these two brilliant guitarist on the same stage together is actually a musical moment you won't want to miss!!!

MFGS presents Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque!

Free Concert Sunday April 15th - Detroit Institute of Arts

Update on 20 Front Street Concert- A Great Venue to see Stefano Barone

Dear Friends of MFGS

Spring is upon us.  Come on out to one of the nicest venues in the Midwest; 

20 Front Street!

They have a cafe with nice snacks and Kambucha along with Ray's ice cream 

and of course on this Friday April 13th they have 

from Rome Italy - Stefano Barone 

There has been a time change in his appearance;

Show starts at 8pm - Doors are at 7:30

As more film directors hear his music you will see his name in the credits of future movies! 

Wouldn't it be nice to say you saw him when he was at 20 Front Street in 2018!!

Barone has just completed a good portion of his tour performing in the Upper Peninsula, Petoskey, Livonia and Lansing along with a masterclass at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Currently he is in Milwaukee hosting a masterclass for the students of 'Peck School of the Arts'

Barone's performances interweave his own compositions such as 'The Cure' and 'Us' in-between re-arrangments of Bjork's 'Human Behavior' and Philip Glass's 'Facades'  The response to his performances has been overwhelming with offers to use his music in films and appearances at festivals. 

Having performed for years as a world class acoustic guitarist Stefano has embarked upon a very exploratory  approach to his compositions.  The music that he wants to create takes more than a guitar.   With the use of a multitrack machine and a 10 and 6 stringed guitar and an adaption to change one guitar into a modified cello.

Here is a brief  a powerfully haunting piece called  'The Cure'

https://www.facebook.com/stefbarone/videos/10213528015266416/

20 Front Street!

Friday Night April 6th - Tickets will be available at the door.

Stefano Barone - Friday April 6th - Tickets available at the door.

Dear Friends of MFGS

The weather is slowly coming around to Spring so here is an opportunity to come out to hear some remarkably new  music originating from Neapolitan roots and an infallible sense of rhythm and the ability to improvise. 

  True to our non profit mission of supporting the art of Fingerstyle Guitar MFGS is proud to present Stefano Barone on Friday April 6th at Trinity House Theatre.

 Barone has had over 5 million views on YouTube from his groundbreaking 2008 CD 'Particolare#Uno'.  Having embraced the American Minimalist sound along the lines of Philip Glass and Steve Reich Stefano's compositions have evolved following the pursuit of the artistic sound he is inspired to create.  His music is thematic and quite distinctive as it has been woven together with his remarkable technical ability along with his 6 and 10 string guitars and occasionally layers the sound with a cello bow on one or both of the instruments. 

Stefano collaborated with Pino Forastiere and Sergio Altamura to form the Italian supergroup trio of Guitar Republic. In 2010 Free Press Videographer Brian Kaufman saw Guitar Republic perform for MFGS in Ferndale and something about the unique sound they created caught his ear.  Since then Kaufman has used their music as a trio and individually as solo artists for many of his films.

This year the Detroit Free Press Film Festival has invited Stefano to perform a short set before 2 of the films Kaufman has directed using the music from Stefano and the other artists of Guitar Republic http://freepfilmfestival.com/special-events/. 

In addition to his performances at various venues Stefano Barone will be teaching a masterclass for guitar students at Interlochen Center For the Arts in Michigan & Peck School for the Arts in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Stefano Barone a short take on him performing 'The Cure'

https://www.facebook.com/stefbarone/videos/10213528015266416/?hc_ref=ARSuU4i_lzHSZq30SlsMexurVaCkEGkWMpt_mzstzkKOrpzbmHpfRXaVO3KjLt8Hnkg

This Friday is an opportunity to see Barone perform a full set of his amazing music.

Trinity House Theatre is located at 38840 West Six Mile

 in Livonia. Exit west on 6 mile road off of I-275. 

www.trinityhousetheatre.org

Show at 8pm - Doors are at 7:30

Tickets are $20 and are available online @

www.fingerstyle.org  or at the door the night of the show.

Grab a friend and come on out to experience a musical journey and support artists like Stefano as they continue create such inspirational music.

"Stefano's music is akin to great storytelling, eliciting a broad range of emotions and an even broader range of sounds from an instrument that often sounds nothing like a guitar. As a documentary filmmaker, I was immediately drawn to its power."           Emmy Award Winning Director – Brian Kaufman  

Upcoming Shows - Save the  dates

Thursday April 5th - Stefano Barone at The Robin Theatre in Lansing. https://www.therobintheatre.com/

Friday April 13th - Stefano Barone at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion http://20frontstreet.com/

Friday April 27th - Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic @ 20 Front Street in Lake Orion http://20frontstreet.com/

Sunday May 6th - JB Davies at the Platt Theatre in Pontiac - more info to come

Friday May 18th - Luca Stricagnoli and Calum Graham @ Trinity House Theatre. www.trinityhousetheatre.org

Saturday May 19th - Luca Stricagnoli and Calum Graham, 2 shows at 20 Front Street. http://20frontstreet.com/

Wednesday June 13th - Andy McKee @ 20 Front Street http://20frontstreet.com/

Friday June 29th - Christie Lenée @ 20 Front Street http://20frontstreet.com/

The Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization promoting contemporary acoustic guitar through workshops and performances since 2001 www.fingerstyle.org

Friday April 6th - Stefano Barone - Update on Ian Ethan Case

Dear Friends of MFGS

Friday April 6th Stefano Barone will be appearing at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia.  This will be the first Detroit area performance for him on this Midwest tour.  Barone was invited to perform in the US by the Detroit Free Press Film Festival.   

"Music plays an important role in making of a documentary film. A song can set the pacing of the edit, reinforce an emotional note and evoke a mood in a single scene or throughout the film. Detroit Free Press senior video producer and director Brian Kaufman use of music is an integral part of his editing process as evident in his films “12th and Clairmount,” “Predator/Prey: The Fight for Isle Royale’s Wolves,” and his latest film “The Wall” that is world premiering at Freep Film Festival this year. And the man behind much of that music is internationally known contemporary acoustic guitarist and composer Stefano Barone".                                             Detroit Free Press

Trinity House Theater - Friday April 6th

38840 Six Mile Rd, Livonia

 Doors at 7:30 / Show at 8pm

Tickets are $20 online at www.fingerstyle.org or at the door.

Ian Ethan Case concert at 20 Front Street on Thursday March 29th has been postponed !!! due to an injury to Ian.  We hope he will heal well and get back on the road quickly.  We know he wants to come back to this area as soon as he can. If you've purchased tickets please call 20 Front Street 248-783-7105

Our next newsletter will have more information on the upcoming Freep Film Festival and our other shows.

and remember  !!!!

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

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

From Rome, Italy - Stefano Barone - Multiple Dates

Dear Friends of MFGS

We have another amazing set of concerts coming up!  Starting,

from Rome Italy,

  contemporary guitarist/composer

Stefano Barone

 Stefano Barone has been to the States several times in the past as a solo artist and also part of the avant-garde Italian trio Guitar Republic. 

This year Stefano was invited to the US to perform during the Detroit Free Press Film Festival April 11th - 15th.  Free Press Executive Video Producer and Director Brian Kaufman has used Stefano's compositions for several of his most recent films including this years world premiere of 'The Wall'.  Barone will perform a short set prior to 2 films and then an afternoon engagement and discussion on music and film with Brian Kaufman & Stefano. 

Born in Naples, Barone studied piano in his youth and then turned to the acoustic guitar. In 2003 after hearing the late Michael Hedges striking album 'Arial Boundaries', Barone changed his approach to music and moved to Rome to study with the renowned Pino Forastiere.  Barone embraced contemporary music, in particular American Minimalism following along the lines of Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Dominic Frasca.  

His pieces are created with a 6 and 10 stringed guitar, a multi-track machine  along with using a cello bow to orchestrate  his compositions and arrangements. His music has a cinematic quality to it because it creates perfect balance bordering between acoustic and electronic sound.

Barone will be appearing at a series of appearances and performances in Michigan while he is here.

Friday April 6th - Trinity House Theatre - Tickets are $20 and available at www.fingerstyle.org

Friday April 13th - 20 Front Street in Lake Orion - Tickets $18 and available at 20 Front Street, www.20frontstreet.com

For his other appearances at The Robin Theatre in Lansing, Red Sky Stage in Petoskey, Section House in Little Lakes please go to www.fingerstyle.org for information. In addition to the above performances Barone will be giving masterclasses at Peck School of the Arts in Milwaukee and Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.

"Stefano's music is akin to great storytelling, eliciting a broad range of emotions and an even broader range of sounds from an instrument that often sounds nothing like a guitar. As a documentary filmmaker, I was immediately drawn to its power."           Brian Kaufman - Detroit Free Press

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzGM-T0VOlk

 (shot on the gorgeous stage at 20 Front Street)

tickets are $20 and available at

http://20frontstreet.com/event/goran-ivanovic-fareed-haque-2/

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Save the date for

MFGS's own JB Davies

May 6th

The Platt Theatre, Pontiac Michigan

More info to come soon!!!

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Luca Stricagnoli & Calum Graham

We would like to thank all of you who came out to see Don Ross at Trinity House Theatre and 20 Front Street.

Both shows were sold out and Don put on a great performance along with interspersing his humorous stories along the way.  The sound at both venues was amazing due to the work of John McCoy at Trinity House and Jim Rawlings at 20 Front Street. Don & his 3 guitars made it back to Nova Scotia in one piece and Don would love to come back again. A thanks to the folks at Trinity House and 20 Front Street for keeping these venues open for live music.   

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Update on Ticket Sales for Don Ross This Friday & Saturday

Dear Friends of MFGS

We know you don't want to miss an opportunity to see the only 2 time winner of the National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition so here is an update on tickets.

Don Ross

Friday March 9th @  Trinity House Theatre

38840 Six Mile Rd, Livonia

There are about 16 tickets left for the Friday show in Livonia and we are recommending that you buy online ahead of time @ www.fingerstyle.org

  Online ticket sales will stop for this show at 6pm on March 9th . 

Doors at 7:30 and Show at 8

After 6pm on Friday it is best to call Trinity House Theatre to see if any tickets remain.  734-464-6302 http://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/

Don Ross

There has been a great response for this show also but 20 Front Street holds more folks so tickets will be available on line or at the door for Saturday nights performance with Don Ross at 20 Front Street. 

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

Doors at 7pm show at 7:30

http://20frontstreet.com/

One correction from last newsletter.  Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque are performing at 20 Front Street on Friday April 27th , not Saturday April 28th which was mentioned in the last newsletter.  More info to come.

2 Time National Fingerstyle Competition Winner - Don Ross

Dear Friends of MFGS

MFGS presents 2 Time National Fingerstyle Competition Winner

Don Ross

Friday March 9th @ Trinity House Theatre & Also a Second Show Saturday March 10th @ 20 Front Street in Lake Orion   In 1988 Don Ross became the first Canadian to win the US National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and he won it again in 1996. He is the only 2 time winner of this prestigious event.   Don is one of those few guitarists who was a contemporary of the late Michael Hedges and Ross remains an inspiration to many of your favorite contemporary acoustic guitarists. It has been 4 years since Don was  in the Detroit area and way back in 2002 we used a picture of Don to create our MFGS logo. Don is coming in from Halifax Nova Scotia.  He is one of the greats of Fingerstyle Guitar and he has a good following on both sides of the river.  Half of the tickets for Trinity House have been sold already so you might want to pick them up sooner than later.   Trinity House Theatre Show is at 8pm and doors are at 7:30  Tickets are general admission at $20 and $17 for Trinity House Members Trinity House is located at 33840 West Six Mile Road in Livonia Tickets available at www.fingerstyle.org  Trinity House has new seating and so there are only 78 available spots. If there are any tickets available at the door we will let you know by our newsletter a day or two before the concert.  Best to buy now! ******************************************** & Also a Second Show Saturday March 10th @ 20 Front Street in Lake Orion (that's the name of the venue and the address!) Tickets available through 20 Front Street at www.20frontstreet.com Show is at 7:30 and doors are at 7pm 248-783-7105 Here is Don performing Klimbin  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBwM9VqmxQE ********************************* From Rome Italy Stefano Barone! Contemporary acoustic guitarist Stefano Barone has been invited to the United States to perform at the 2018 Detroit Free Press Film Festival, which will be held at a variety of Detroit venues running from April 11th – 15th.  Barone’s multiple appearances at the festival will be announced in early March. See freepfilmfestival.com for details.  Emmy-winning director Brian Kaufman, executive video producer at the Detroit Free Press, has used Barone’s music as a backdrop in his latest documentary, “The Wall,” which will receive its world premiere at Freep Film Festival, and previous movies “Packard: The Last Shift” and “Predator/Prey:    The Fight for Isle Royale Wolves.” Stefano is a brilliantly creative guitarists and now has evolved with a 6 and 10 string guitar along with incorporating a cello bow creating music that is a bit avant-garde and cinematic.   Stefano is part of the trio Guitar Republic and here is some of the music that Brian incorporated into his film the historic Packard Plant   https://vimeo.com/76144774 In addition to his Freep Film Festival Performances Barone will be appearing Thursday  April 5th @ The Robin Theatre, Lansing MI    Friday  April 6th @  Trinity House Theatre, Livonia, MI Sunday April 8th @ The Red Sky Stage, Petoskey MI Friday April 13th  20 Front Street , Lake Orion, MI Detroit Free Press Film Festival (venues TBD) Info at www.fingerstyle.org Save the Dates !!! ************************************* On Saturday April 28th - MFGS Presents Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque  @ 20 Front Street - Tickets on sale soon!! Goran and Fareed just killed it when they performed last year at Trinity House and 20 Front Street.  They were guests on Ann Delisi's Essential Music Show and made a gorgeous video of their performance at 20 Front Street Seven Ships - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzGM-T0VOlk Save the Date! **************** Luca Stricagnoli & Calum Graham And on May 18th and 19th @ Trinity House Theatre and 2 shows at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion Tickets on sale http://20frontstreet.com/event/calum-graham-luca-stricagnoli-730-pm-show/ This will be an amazing performance by 2 of the guitarists who will be making music for many years to come.  Luca - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kbv1OpIpaA Calum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w7khl1lixQ *********************** Other fingerstyle/contemporary acoustic guitar/classical & benefit gigs Saturday March 3rd - Breakfast @ St. Andrews - Ann Arbor The annual benefit concert has raised more than $65,000 for The Breakfast at St. Andrew’s since the first show kicked off in 2010. Each winter, performers have gathered at The Ark, in Ann Arbor, donating their musical talents to support our program. That, combined with a growing list of sponsorships from local businesses and community groups, has enabled us to direct all of the concert profits directly to feeding the hungry. http://breakfastatstandrews.org/home/benefit-concert/ ************************************************ Sunday March 11th - The California Guitar Trio @ the Ark http://theark.org/shows-events/2018/mar/11/california-guitar-trio ***************************************** Friday March 16th - The Ann Arbor Guitar Trio @ Trinity House Theatre http://www.trinityhousetheatre.org/upcoming-shows/ ************************ Our Friends at Classical Guitar Society of Michigan Reminder---Xavier Jara Concert at Madonna University, March 18  Xavier Jara, 2016 winner of the Guitar Foundation of America’s International Competition (the first American to win since 2000), will be performing at Madonna University’s Kresge Hall on Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 pm. General admission is $20, and $15 for students. He also will be giving a Master Class in Kresge Hall on Saturday, March 17, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. The fee for the class is $50 for performers and $20 for auditors. If you are interested in performing, please contact Helene Rottenberg at hgrguitar@gmail.com or call 313-832-2613. If you are a teacher, please pass this information on to your students.  Madonna University is located at 36600 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI. For more information about Xavier or the tour, please go to GuitarFoundation.org.   ********************************************** Ian Ethan Case Thursday March 29th. http://20frontstreet.com/  7:30pm 20 E Front St Lake Orion, MI 48362 (248) 783-7105 AND did you ever  want to build a Concert Ukulele ? May 19th & 20th Sam Bradfords Workshop hosts Michigan Luthier Gary Zimnicki for a 2 day workshop. https://www.facebook.com/events/2080583935561450/ As a non profit volunteer organization we appreciate you getting the word out and posting flyers!  Just email us at michfingerstyle@gmail.com and we'll send you one. If you hear of other concerts or events let us know and we will post them. ****************************************** Visit Minor 7th March April Edition www.minor7th.com where the best in new guitar CD releases are reviewed, with an emphasis on acoustic, independent and obscure guitar music. This month: Michael Kobrin (fingerstyle), Bryce Mullins (fingerstyle), Chastity Brown (singer-songwriter), Morild (jazz), Simon Linsteadt (singer-songwriter), Alice DiMicele (singer-songwriter), Julien & John (jazz/pop), Rupert Wates (singer-songwriter). Also be sure to check out the brief reviews of Robin Lee Berry (singer-songwriter), Eric Loy (fingerstyle) and Richard Knott (blues) at "Short Takes." "Like" us on Facebook. We now also have artist links to Spotify, so you can stream the music right away. WE ARE GIVING AWAY copies of three CDs reviewed in this issue of Minor 7th, so be sure to register to win!. Also, check out some of the great new releases and where your favorite artists are touring on Candyrat Records www.candyrat.com Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society is a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization promoting  Guitar Workshops and performances since 2001 JB Davies, Rick Haden, Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Dave Pierson, Ron Stavale

Don Ross March 9th & 10th - 2018 Spring Season Concerts

Dear Friends of MFGS

MFGS is proud to ring in 2018 by presenting our first ever performer way back in 2002 Don Ross!

MFGS Wishes you a Happy Holiday Season & 2018 Schedule