Guitar Techniques give David Mead album a 5 Star review
19/11/2010
The latest issue of Guitar Techniques magazine gives David Mead's new album 'Arboretum' a glowing review and five stars. "The source of musical inspiration is a mysterious, elusive and wonderful thing. A sound, a phrase, a place or, in David Mead's case, a word; Arboretum. It could have been the title for a single track, he says, but then the thought of the exotic woods from which acoustic guitars are made came into mind and that inspired the whole album. And what a superb instrumental collection it is, too. Highly melodic, honest and expertly executed this is David at his acoustic best. It's all beautifully produced too, making a listening experience that will transport you to a better place where all is calm and beautiful and Mother Nature reaches out to embrace you. From the opening sound of birdsong and the first crystal chord right through to the night storm, this is a glorious set that somehow touches your inner soul. Miss it at your peril." ***** To get your copy and to listen to the album go to www.davidmead.net/orderGuitar Label showcase in Glasgow
07/10/2009
Glasgow will play host to a showcase concert by boutique record company The Guitar Label on the 15th November 2009. As part of the Big Guitar Weekend organised at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama there will be a Guitar Label showcase concert of some of their artists including Martin Taylor, Clive Carroll, MiLi and Marcus Bonfanti. The event is sponsored by Scottish based social networking site www.iTalkguitar.com and will be the first time that The Guitar Label have brought some of their artists together under the same roof. Tickets are only £12 and can be ordered at http://boxoffice.rsamd.ac.uk/ or by calling 0141 332 4101.About the label & artists:
Scottish record company 'The Guitar Label' is fast becoming the home of great guitar music and this show will present an evening featuring four of its leading artists. Other guitarists that have recorded for the label include Steve Howe of YES, Martin Carthy, Preston Reed, Martin Simpson, Albert Lee and Juan Martin.
Award winning guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR has established a unique career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing.
CLIVE CARROLL has been described by Acoustic Guitar magazine as 'Probably the Best and Most Original Young Acoustic Guitar Player and Composer in Britain' and his collaborations have included touring with Ralph Towner and Tommy Emmanuel.
The Independent on Sunday recently said 'If there is a gap between Seasick Steve and Jack Johnson, Bonfanti is the person to plug it' and MARCUS BONFANTI, with his trusty Hummingbird Acoustic, Stomp box, Harmonica and incredible voice, is leading the way for a new generation of Blues artists.
The vibrancy and passion of MILI's playing coupled with the depth of her compositions have made her one of classical guitars fastest rising stars and already she has worked with Jose Carreras, Tommy Emmanuel and John Renbourn. A truly unmissable concert.
Links
www.martintaylor.com
www.clivecarroll.co.uk
www.marcusbonfanti.com
www.miliguitar.com
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQEWJpBBJMQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etXcTxgxUF0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykkjDY0yWVs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs9ae_DM-mo
Alison Burns iPhone App
14/09/2009
Apple have just approved the new Alison Burns iPhone app and you can check it out at http://ow.ly/pdVEThe app lets you keep up to date with Alison's tour dates, blog posts, news, videos and music plus it has a cool little game on it. P3 Music will be announcing more Apple iPhone apps for its artists soon.
Mike Stern UK Dates - Now Booking
15/07/2009
In a career that spans three decades and a discography that includes more than a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, five-time GRAMMY nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation. After joining Blood, Sweat & Tears aged only 22 he was recruited by Miles Davis before continuing on a career that has seen him collaborate with Jaco Pastorius, Bill Evans, Marcus Miller and David Sanborn.
To book Mike Stern for UK shows contactneil@p3music.com (UK only)