LEE BARBOUR (USA) Jazz Lee Barbour is a guitarist/composer from Charleston, S.C., specializing in jazz, fusion, and gypsy swing guitar. He has performed with world class guitarists Jimmy Bruno, Howard Alden and is nearing completion of a duo album with Joe Beck.
BROOK (USA) Singer/Songwriter, Acoustic - Take equal parts driving rhythms and pagan revival and shake, shake, shake. With his gritty vocals and wide ranging guitar work, Brook plays genres from ragtime to world fusion, from jazzy ballads to stinging slide guitar driven blues.
JOCELYN CELAYA(USA) Classical, Alternative “I am very blessed to now be sponsored and supported by companies providing sound systems, thumb picks, guitar accessories, clothing/ jewelry, and best of all Ovation guitars. Because of my trademark “Radical Classical Guitar and Vocal” sound, they have believed in the vision and created my very own signature “Radical Classical” guitar which is the one and only of its kind.
JOSE LUIS COBO (Mexico) TROBA, LATIN FOLK Zihuatanejo’s own poet laureate and Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival Ambassador. Local legend who has recorded and performed across Europe and Mexico but prefers to entertain his loyal following at his legendary ZIhuatanejo bar, El Canto de la Sirena, named after his popular song.
DALETH & ANTARES (MEXICO) MUSIC OF OLD MEXICO WITH GUITAR AND VOICE Daleth & Antares are composers who have recorded music for national Mexican films; they present a versatile music of Mexico, Brazil, Italy, France and the US.
DAVID FEDER (USA) ACOUSTIC, WORLD, HILLBILLY FLAMENCO Jazz Guitarist David Feder has been captivating audiences with his playfully sensual music for over 20 years….And with his fresh approach to the finger style classic guitar, Feder breathes new life into the American Gypsy-World Music scene.
JUAN GASPAR (México) CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL As a performing concert artist (Juan) has traveled extensively all over Mexico and some parts of the U.S. He has recorded as a soloist and with vocal and instrumental groups. His recent compositions for guitar are recorded in the CD Festones, which has deserved wide acclaim and very favorable reviews.
STEPHANIE HARDY (CANADA) SINGER/SONGWRITER, CELTIC Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist Stephanie Hardy … began her career as the lead singer of Slainte Mhath, one of Canada’s most popular celtic bands. Now a solo artist, she has released singles from her upcoming debut recording which have been supported by radio airplay throughout Atlantic Canada.
JUANITO (México) CUBAN, TROPICAL, ROCK, ROMANTIC, BALLADS, CUMBIAS, SALSA, BOLEROS… Guitar and voice become one, for the delight of people who are looking for happiness in their hearts. Juanito Zihua always says, “Don’t worry, be happy. I like to be versatile and all I do is for the joy of the tourists and locals alike.”
RANDALL CHARLES KOHL (USA, México) HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY, BLUE GRASS, RAGTIME, JAZZ, CLASSICAL Randall Kohl is currently an instructor on the music faculty of the Universidad Veracruzana in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. He has performed extensively in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia as a soloist and as a member of the Xalapa Guitar Orchestra and the Cuartito Xalapan.
JOSIE KUHN (México, USA) AMERICANA, SINGER/SONGWRITER (Josie’s) Kuhn has been called “One of the leading women in the Americana movement,” by more than one reviewer. Her songs will make you think, make you cry or make you laugh and the words and melodies will stay with you long after the curtain has closed
MICHAEL LEWIS(USA) ADULT CONTEMPORARY, BLUES Michael fuses styles of jazz, blues, rock and Latin influences into an eclectic blend of original music. He is a master guitarist whose works are aired in countries worldwide.
FLAV MARTIN(USA) SINGER/SONGWRITER, FOLK Acoustic guitarist phenom Flav Martin catches people delightfully off guard ... high octane guitar work and very memorable songwriting!
STEVE PIERSON (USA) BLUES, ROCK Since bursting onto the blues scene with his critically acclaimed debut album, “Blues Head,” Pierson has been winning fans all over the country. Pierson calls upon his many influences to create contemporary blues music that is steeped in tradition while keeping an eye towards the future.
ERIC REID & ROBERTO MARTINEZ (MEXICO) JAZZ, BRAZILIAN, CLASSICAL Eric Reid studied classical guitar with international competition prize winner David Burgess and Flamenco with Rene Herédia (Guitarist for Carmen AmayaTeamed here with singer and bassist extraordinaire with a distinctive Latin flavor, Roberto Martinez.
MICHAEL KENT SMITH (USA) JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL Michael Kent Smith … has studied classical guitar with Paul Herrmann, fingerstyle guitar with Martin Simpson and Edward Gehard, jazz with Richard Medel, composition with Howard Krueger and flamenco with Manuel Lozano in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. (He) was voted Chicago’s Best Guitarist in 1989.
RICARDO SWEATT RODRIGUEZ (USA) ACOUSTIC, AVANT-GARDE Ricardo Sweatt Rodriguez is a guitarist who works as a solo artist and heads his own record label and concert company - Omeros.net. When asked what style of music he plays, he says “Acoustic fusion. I once played for Larry Coryell and this is what he called it. It’s the best description of what I do….”
KRISTIN SWEETLAND (CANADA) ACOUSTIC, ALTERNATIVE Kristin Sweetland (is) being hailed as one of Canada’s “hottest young guitar players” much lauded for both her intricate instrumental guitar work and deep poetic lyricism. The music combines broad influences from roots, classical, world music and rock’n roll traditions in a way that is rich, delicious and utterly refined...
NICK VIGARINO (USA) BLUES, FUNK “Vigarino radiates an unpredictable fervor with his slashing acoustic slide guitar and powerful vocals. Funky licks and modern lyrics color his homemade “slop-jar Delta funk” material. With his band or solo, he consistently captures and then rivets listeners with precise, passionate performances.” - Washington Blues Society
NEIL C. YOUNG (ENGLAND) JAZZ High energy fusion of jazz, Latin and rock through an exciting mix of expression and technique. Performing and composing over the past 10 years in Europe as well as lecturing in composition, arranging and harmony at various educational institutions in the North of England.
MARIO MARTIN ZELAYA (USA) ACOUSTIC, ROCK “For me, Pete Townsend’s performance at Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball is the model to aspire to. I am also heavily influenced by the quirky guitar imaginings of Adrian Belew (particularly his rare acoustic work) and the sheer poetry - musically and lyrically - of the masterful Silvio Rodriguez
ZICO (USA) ACOUSTIC, ALTERNATIVE Zico began his solo career during the summer of 2000 after Hobson’s Choice disbanded. Zico takes you into his world with songs on relationships, politics, the ups and downs of the business, and on the life he lives. He has shared the stage with acts/artists as the likes of David Allen Coe, Ton Loc, Gin Blossoms, Fastball, Caroline’s Spine, Supermint, The Goodyear Pimps, and many others. |
