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Guitarfest 2007 Photo Gallery
The 4th Annual Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival was held from
March 11 – 18, 2007
 Beaucoup Blue – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Father and son duo of David and Adrian Mowry. Their music steeped in Americana are influenced by Blues, Folk, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Country, and Bluegrass. A range of instruments and two soulful voices blend together like only family members can.
 Arina Burceva - Minsk, Belarus
Ukranian –born guitarist Arina Burceva has delighted numerous audiences with her passionate dynamic performances and lyrical interpretations. Graduate of San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Arina has won first prizes at national competitions, performed as a soloist with a guitar orchestra, played for the Governor of California and for the President of the United States. Her repertoire boasts a variety of jewels from Classical, Baroque to Flamenco, World and jazz.
 Jocelyn Celaya – San Diego, CA/Rosarito, Mexico
Jocelyn Celaya is a Radical Classical Guitarist and Vocalist from San Diego California and Rosarito, Mexico. Having affection for eclectic musical styles, she sings and composes her own music by blending genres, along with utilizing many other techniques from all over the world, she has been placed in a category all of her own. It is a unique fusion of methods and styles that have a classical foundation on the classical guitar and vocals. It is radical classical.
Best Pop Instrumental Jocelyn has become one of the most requested artists on PBS (O.E.T.A) and has had her music and concerts aired on other PBS programs, Telemundo and Clear Channel. In 2002, she was given an award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International and later in 2006 became the youngest guitarist to receive the award as a Lifetime Honoree Member/Performer for the Association of Finger Style Guitarists. On Octo18-Jun-2007; Sciences Committee placed Jocelyn on the Official Ballot for the 2007 Grammy Awards in the following categories: Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Album and Best New Artist.
Jocelyn has had the honor of performing for and/or worked with distinguished and diverse listeners that include the world famous Romero’s Family, the Queen of England’s royal entourage, P.O.D., Switch Foot, Preston Reed, Ruben Romero, Pearl Jam and many others.
 Jose Luis Cobo – Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Troba, Latin Folk – Zihuatanejo’s own post 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.
 Chris Dunnett – Cincinnati, Ohio
Flamenco based World Fusion with elements of Latin, Middle Eastern, Gypsy, Calypso, Rock, and Neo-classical styles emphasized by melody and driven by guitar.
 Dave Feder – Miami, Florida
David Feder, performs world wide as a solo artist playing all original Songs. In his live Festival performances, his music is Funny (Usually Politically Incorrect) and emotionally charged. Dave is a world class master musician. And his Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar playing antics have dazzled audiences all over the Planet.
Dave now also performs with his son Nyan, an up and coming fingerstyle guitarist in his own right.
 Pat Guadagno – Newark, New Jersey
The New York Times called Pat Guadagno “A well-traveled troubadour with a remarkable repertoire that spans decades of Country, Blues, Rock and Soul music.... The musical journey is always an unpredictable ride "
 Josie Kuhn – Nashville/Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Zihua’s Own – Josie has been called “One of the leading women in the Americana movement” – a singer/songwriter/guitarist, she has 4 CD’s to her name and has toured the world. 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 goes down. “If you can imagine a cross between Patsy Cline and Buffy St. Marie you’re not far off the mark.”
 Peter Lang – Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Lang is still firmly rooted in the 60s/70's John Fahey/Leo Kottke blues/folk/Americana styling that he helped pioneer, and it is certainly refreshing to hear it being played this well by one of the old masters" Dirty Linen, May 2002
 Erika Lukett – California
Blazing songs along the Global frontier. Part World, part Jazz, part pop...all heart. Her album, "Unexpected" was awarded ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2006 by JPF, the world’s largest music organization which reviewed over 25,500 albums from 100 countries before bestowing the honor!
 Steve Pierson – Los Angeles, California
Energetic, fun, sexy, funky, and soulful Blues music. Featuring amazing musicianship, outstanding showmanship, and genre bending songwriting.
 Ruben Alejandro Reyes J. – Toluca, Mexico
Graduate of the School of Fine Arts of Jocotitlan and of the State of Mexico Music Conservatory, where he earned his degree under the tutelage of maestro Sergio Damian Wilson. During his career he placed second in the II Encuentro Cultural Ixtapaluca Mexico (2nd Cultural Encounter, Ixtapaluco, Mexico), he received Honorable Mention in the Presea al Merito del COMEM (Conservatory of Music) , and in 2000 was selected by the government of the State of Mexico to offer concerts throughout a large portion of the state.
 Sergei Roudzinski – St. Petersburg, Russia
Sergei Roudzinski, accomplished and versatile gutarist and composer from St.Petersburg, Russia, finalist of Guitar Player’s Guitar Hero 2006. From classical and jazz to fusion, jazz-rock and rock, his approach to guitar instrumental music is akin to impressionist painting - colors within colors.
 Robert Temple – Bay Area – Northern California
socially conscious soulfolk music ranging from funky rockers to passionate ballads , tongue in cheek satire to the deadly serious. soulful vocals, open tuned strum and fingerstyle guitar.
 Twelve Strings – Berlin, Germany
Award winning duo of Thomas Glatzer and Matthias Wiesenhutter – have played together for more than 10 years with great synchronization, timing, and composition. They play on a classical concert guitar and a “Plektrum” guitar. Their music ranges from Classical to jazz.
 Nick Vigarino – Seattle, Washington
"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."
 Tim Williams – Calgary, Canada
High energy - Finger Style Blues, Ragtime & Slide Guitar - originally from California, long-time Canadian resident. Tim Williams is an in-demand performer, producer, studio musician, and guitar instructor. His music has taken him to much of North America, as well as appearances in Great Britian, Australia, Morroco, and Cuba. He is also an award-winning composer anad musical director for live theatre.
 Steve Wilson – Houston, Texas
Powerful vocals, haunting acoustic clarity, and thoughtful lyrics = music that speaks to you.
 Zico - Missouri
Zico is not your ordinary acoustic alternative solo artist-performances are highly energetic and entertaining-touring nationally and internationally since 2000-shows reflex the time he has spent perfecting his songwriting and stage presence-sharing the bill with all genre of music-A MUST SEE
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