MFGS presents Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque!- Ron Stavale [ 4/17/2018 - 19:43 ] # Dear Friends of MFGS
Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic were in Michigan last year and they pretty much sold out both Trinity House and 20 Front Street. They are back for another round of music on Friday April 27th at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion. Tickets are $20 and available online through 20 Front Street
As a younger man Fareed Haque was thought of well enough to tour with Sting and over the years has performed in Jazz, Rock and Classical genres. Most recently reuniting with Goran Ivanovic and touring throughout the States. Goran Ivanovic is a Croatian born Chicagoan who performs with a nylon stringed classical guitar and creates not only gorgeous Balkan rhythms but also intricate Middle Eastern and Asian inspired cadences.
Combined together Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic are not a duo to be missed. Here is one of their pieces from last time at 20 Front Street, one of the best small venues in the Midwest
This will be a great evening of music that you won't want to miss!!!
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JBDavies @ The Platt Theatre - June 2nd more info to come.
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To know what's going on in the world of contemporary acoustic guitar
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
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 www.michfingerstyle@gmail.com or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Fingerstyle-Guitar-Society-145932971825/
JB Davies, Rick Haden, Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Dave Pierson, Ron Stavale
|  | Free Concert Sunday April 15th - Detroit Institute of Arts- Ron Stavale [ 4/13/2018 - 14:22 ] # Dear Friends of MFGS
Stefano Barone in Concert
Kresge Court – Detroit Institute of Arts Sunday April 15th - 2:30 pm
Sponsored by The Detroit Free Press Film Festival
Internationally known
contemporary acoustic guitarist and composer Stefano Barone will perform in
this free concert
The Naples, Italy-born musician’s precise
fingerstyle technique has earned him critical acclaim and fame on YouTube,
where his compositions have received millions of views. Barone is also a
frequent collaborator with Detroit Free Press senior video producer and
director Brian Kaufman, who has made Barone’s music an integral part of his
editing process in films like “Predator/Prey: The Fight for Isle Royale’s
Wolves” and “The Wall,” which gets its world premiere at Freep Film Festival
this year.
Following the music performance, Barone and
Kaufman will discuss how music can evoke a film’s mood, drive its pacing and
reinforce emotional notes.
2:30 p.m. Sun., April
15, Kresge Court, Detroit Institute of Arts. Free.
Barone also will
perform brief sets before the 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 14, screening of “The Wall” at the DIA’s
Detroit Film Theatre and
the 6 p.m. Sun., April 15, screening of “12th
and Clairmount” at the Detroit Film Theatre.
| | Update on 20 Front Street Concert- A Great Venue to see Stefano Barone- Ron Stavale [ 4/10/2018 - 23:20 ] # 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 
at 20 Front Street this Friday, April 13th wsg Stuart and OldSkool Sunny. Address is the same as the venue 20 Front Street in Lake Orion - 248-783-7105 Tickets are $18 and available online http://20frontstreet.com/event/stefano-barone/ or at the door. 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!
We hope to see you there! 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 michfingerstyle@gmail.com or join us on facebook there!!!
JB Davies, Rick Haden, Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Dave Pierson, Ron Stavale
Admired Artists
| | | Friday Night April 6th - Tickets will be available at the door.- Ron Stavale [ 4/5/2018 - 10:54 ] # Dear Friends of MFGS
Just a reminder that tickets will be available at the door Friday April 6th at Trinity House Theatre for Stefano Barone. Tickets are $20 and the money supports such great non profit venues like Trinity House and the artists that create such great music.
Even though this is going on the 3rd week of Spring that the heat will still be on at Trinity House and your presence will help create such a warm reception for Stefano!
Trinity House Theatre is located at 38840 West Six Mile Road on Six Mile just west off of I-275 734-464-6302
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 michfingerstyle@gmail.com or join us on facebook
Admired Artists
| | | Stefano Barone - Friday April 6th - Tickets available at the door.- Ron Stavale [ 4/2/2018 - 09:19 ] #
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- Ron Stavale [ 3/28/2018 - 14:58 ] # 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. Initially Stefano was playing piano and guitar at a young age in Naples. In 2003 Stefano first heard the album "Arial Boundries" by the amazing guitarist Michael Hedges. Barone changed his approach to music after hearing that and moved to Rome to study composition and technique with Pino Forastiere. He embraced contemporary music, especially American Minimalism along the lines of Steve Reich and Philip Glass. Stefano Barone was introduced to us by his initial groundbreaking CD 'Particolare#uno' in 2008 and his piece 'Batman/Alexander Supertramp' had over 3.5 million views on YouTube. His first appearance in the Detroit area was in 2010 with the Italian contemporary trio 'Guitar Republic' consisting of Barone, Pino Forastiere and Sergio Altamura. Barone has now evolved his music into a powerful dynamic blend of 6 and 10 string guitars along with a multitrack machine and even incorporating a cello bow by adjusting the fretboard of his D-28 Martin guitar. Here is a short take of Stefano performing a Philip Glass piece 'Facades'. https://www.facebook.com/stefbarone/videos/10213425132014399/
"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
***************************************** 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 www.michfingerstyle@gmail.com or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Fingerstyle-Guitar-Society-145932971825/
JB Davies, Rick Haden, Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Dave Pierson, Ron Stavale
MFGS Board Announcement
| | | From Rome, Italy - Stefano Barone - Multiple Dates- Ron Stavale [ 3/16/2018 - 23:33 ] # 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
*********************************************** Ian Ethan Case Thursday March 29th @ 20 Front Street tickets are $18 and available at http://20frontstreet.com/event/ian-ethan-case/ Ian returns for a performance with his double neck ovation. Its so hard to describe his music other than amazing so here is 'Butter II ' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TlsJCqf5NM ********************************************** Goran Ivanovic & Fareed Haque return to 20 Front Street On Friday April 27th 
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 on Friday May 18th @ Trinity House Theatre and Saturday May 19th 2 shows at 20 Front Street in Lake Orion Tickets on sale for Trinity HOuse at www.fingerstyle.org For 20 Front Street 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
--------------------------------------- Announcing Andy McKee Wednesday June 13th at 20 Front Street. More info coming soon! ************************************** 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. ***************************************************
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. ******************************************
To know what's going on in the world of contemporary acoustic guitar
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
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 www.michfingerstyle@gmail.com or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Fingerstyle-Guitar-Society-145932971825/
JB Davies, Rick Haden, Mark Hawks, Jeb McIntyre, Dave Pierson, Ron Stavale
Concert Information MFGS Board Announcement
| | | Update on Ticket Sales for Don Ross This Friday & Saturday- Ron Stavale [ 3/8/2018 - 14:50 ] # 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 Saturday March 10th @ 20 Front Street in Lake Orion 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. 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
Admired Artists Gig Announcement
| | | 2 Time National Fingerstyle Competition Winner - Don Ross- Ron Stavale [ 3/1/2018 - 20:14 ] # 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/
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Sunday March 11th - The California Guitar Trio @ the Ark http://theark.org/shows-events/2018/mar/11/california-guitar-trio
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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
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| | Don Ross March 9th & 10th - 2018 Spring Season Concerts- Ron Stavale [ 2/8/2018 - 23:21 ] # Dear Friends of MFGS
MFGS is proud to ring in 2018 by presenting our first ever performer way back in 2002 Don Ross! 
Friday March
9th @ 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!
& 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
Don Ross is one of those few guitarists who was a contemporary of Michael Hedges and an inspiration to many of your favorite acoustic guitarist performing today. In 1988, Don Ross became the first Canadian to win the U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and he won it again in 1996. Don is still the only two-time winner of the competition. Don was our first performer for MFGS way back in 2002 and in fact, our logo was drawn off of a photo of Don playing the guitar.
Don is one of the greats of this genre and he has a good following here and across the border so if you haven't seen him perform here is your chance....if you seen him before we know you'll be back.
Here is Don performing his tribute to Michael Hedges - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkidVP0AcQ8 ********************************* Friday April 6th & Friday April 13th
From Rome Italy Stefano Barone!
@ Trinity House Theatre and 20 Front Street Save the Dates additional dates to be determined Stefano Barone has been invited here to perform at the Detroit Free Press Film Festival April 11th -April 15th. His music was used in 3 of Freep Videographer, Brian Kaufman's films. Dates of the film's world premier will be coming out soon and Stefano will be in town for the week and he has graciously agreed to perform for you at both Trinity House Theatre and 20 Front Street. https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/2017/09/07/freep-film-festival-detroit-documentaries-2018-dates/640595001/ Stefano is a brilliantly creative guitarists and now has evolved where the 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 *************************************
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!
**************** And on May 18th and 19th @ Trinity House Theatre and 20 Front Street Luca Stricagnoli & Calum Graham Save the date! 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 gigs Monday February 12th Albert Lee @ The Ark http://theark.org/shows-events/2018/feb/12/albert-lee
Friday February 16th - From Australia one of the most dynamic contemporary singer songwriters Daniel Champange at 20 Front Street http://20frontstreet.com/event/daniel-champagne-3/ Daniel performing Supernova https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d_unCtXtCw&index=1&list=RDpvNX82Ki_tI
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/ ************************ 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.
Please visit Minor 7th's January/February 2018 issue featuring reviews of work by Richard Smith, Christie Lenée, and Pino Forastiere. www.minor7th.com
and check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Minor7thReviews/
Also, check out some of the great new releases 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
| | MFGS Wishes you a Happy Holiday Season & 2018 Schedule- Ron Stavale [ 12/15/2017 - 21:21 ] # Dear Friends of MFGS
We wanted to take a moment and thank you and all the performers that came out to make 2017 another great year for contemporary guitar music in Southeast Michigan.
Pierre Bensusan, Trevor Gordon Hall, Billy McLaughlin, Acoustic Eidolon Goran Ivanovic with Fareed Haque, & Calum Graham
We would also like to thank all the amazing folks at Trinity House Theatre and 20 Front Street for working so hard to allow artists to continue to perform live music.
Your support is what's necessary to keep this music coming to Michigan!
Here is a list of the over 100 performances we have hosted at various venues over the last 15 years
Don Ross-
February
2002
with Jordan O'Connor
opening
act - Jason Dennie
Preston
Reed- February 2002
Alex DeGrassi- April 2002, Muriel
Anderson
September 2002, Al Petteway &
Amy White- October 2002, Laurence Juber-
November
2002, Don Ross- February 2003,
Pierre
Bensusan-
March 2003, Ed
Gerhard- April 2003,
Stephen
Bennet- Sept 2003, Preston
Reed- October
2003,
Pat Donohue- March 2004, Al Petteway & Amy White-
April 2004, Stephen Bennet May 2004, Isato Nakagawa- September-
2004, Ed
Gerhard- March 2005, Michael
Gulezian- April 2005,
Erika Luckett- April 2005, Muriel Anderson- September 2005, Pino
Forastiere-
November 2005, Don
Ross- December 2005, Stephen Bennet
-
January 2006, Andy McKee- February 2006, Pat Donohue- March 2006,
Al Petteway
& Amy White- April 2006, Ed
Gerhard- May 2006, Masa
Sumide
- March 2007, Tony McManus- March 2007, Don Ross- April 2007, Billy Mclaughlin
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September 2007, Laurence Juber- September 2007, Tim Sparks & Michael Young
October 2007, Pat Donohue- October 2007, Pino
Forastiere- February 2008, Michael Chapdelaine- March 2008, Andy McKee- April 2008,
Ed Gerhard- September
2008, Craig D'Andrea/Antoine Dufour - October 2008, Stephen Bennett - November 2008, Pino
Forastiere with Craig D'Andrea & Antoine Dufour - March 2009,
Peppino
D'Agostino April 2009,
Billy McLaughlin & Nathan Wilson - May
2009, Al Petteway & Amy
White – Sept. 2009, Don Ross - Oct. 2009, Michael Chapdelaine - November 2009. Peter Finger
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March 2010, Guitar Republic - April
2010, Laurence Juber - May 2010,
Bert Lams & Tom
Griesgraber -June 2010, California Guitar Trio- Sept. 2010, Preston Reed September 2010,
Tony
McManus
November 2010, International Guitar
Night, January 2011 with Pino Forastiere, Clyve Caroll & Alexandre Gismonti, Pierre Bensusan March
2011, Stefano Barone, with SG Glenn Poorman, April 2011, Craig D'Andrea & Antoine Dufour / Candyrat Guitar Night with | |
