melbourne guitar show 2016 programsaturday 6th august

MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2016 PROGRAM SATURDAY 6TH AUGUST
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AON FORECOURT STAGE
Presented by Australian Musician and Triple M FM
Audio by Advanced Audio
11.00
EXCLUSIVELY ACOUSTIC STAGE
Level 1 Escalator West
Audio by Bose
Audio by Bose
11.15
SHANNON BOURNE’S WHIRLYBIRD
This free form improvisation trio will take you on an
intriguing sonic journey. Witness this band’s debut
performance, led by free-thinking guitarist, Shannon
Bourne and featuring Luke Hodgson on bass and
Leigh Fisher on drums
12.00
11.30
NICK CHARLES
A class act, revered by peers and critics as one
of the finest pickers and players in the land.
2015 Artist of the Year at the Port Fairy Folk
Festival
1.00
I BUILT THE SKY
Rohan Stevenson is known worldwide for his
‘I built the sky’ solo project. While generally guitar
based instrumental music ‘I built the sky’, ranges
from techy prog-metal to intricate punk to pop and
ambient flavours. Presented by Sherlock Amplifiers.
2.00
DEAN RAY
Dean Ray personifies the romance of rock ‘n’ roll. On
stage, he’s all about passion. Losing himself in the
moment, the talented guitarist/singer’s one and only
goal is to put on a great rock ‘n’ roll show.
12.30
MATTHEW FAGAN
A gifted virtuoso guitarist and composer, he
has accrued over 30 years of performance,
composition and educational experience.
Matthew is capable of stunning the listener with
attack, as well as melting you with elegance.
1.30
LUCAS MICHAILIDIS
Lucas Michailidis has been described as ‘quite
simply a guitar-playing phenomenon.... he can pull
a rhythm and complexity out of a hat’. Real art and
enriching food for the soul is what you get with a
Lucas peformance.
Legend is an often over-used term, but in Australia
it truly applies to the great Kevin Borich. A genuine
pioneer of the modern Aussie rock scene, his 40 year
live and recording career has seen him play alongside
some of the world’s guitar greats.
4.00
TERAMAZE
Featuring guitar wizard, Dean Wells, Teramaze
is something special to experience and has been
described as one of the finest prog metal bands in
Australia. Presented by Ernie Ball Musicman
The Melbourne Guitar Show acknowledges its
sponsors for their support in staging the event
Featuring some of Melbourne’s finest young female
songwriter guitarists. Heloise, Cat Canteri, Leisha
Jungalwalla and Megan Bernard, all showcasing
their songs and the part the guitar plays in them. A
wonderful way to start the day at the MGS
12.45
Phil Manning first came to our attention in
pioneering Australian blues band Chain. As a solo
performer in the acoustic sphere, Phil has also
been ahead of the game, as one of the first electric
gunslingers to begin working in both realms before
‘unplugged’ became a catch phrase. He’s also
played with many legendary blues icons.
1.45
The Guitar Players Session 1 Acoustic Blues & Roots
Nick Charles hosts and features– Geoff Achison,
Shannon Bourne, Jimi Hocking Sam See, and
Phil Manning. Most modern popular guitar styles
have some debt to the blues and roots. Some of
our finest blues exponents will chat about their
approach plus there will be finger-picking good
solos and “all-in” jams and tunes.
3.30
JAMIE PYE for Cole Clark Guitars
3.00
KEVIN BORICH BAND
FRETTED FEMMES IN SONG
PHIL MANNING
GEOFF ACHISON & JIMI HOCKING
Two of Melbourne’s hottest guitar slingers Jimi Hocking
and Geoff Achison return to the guitar show, playing
some of their favourite classic Aussie guitar riffs as well
as their own brand of rockin’ rhythm n blues.
AON MEZZANINE STAGE
Level 1 Escalator East
2.30
JUSTIN BERNASCONI
Justin Bernasconi is a rarity among guitarists and
songwriters. Straddling styles and sounds from
the Delta Blues, Bluegrass, English Folk and all
stops in between, his highly original tunes are
infused with exciting and soulful guitar playing.
Featuring Jamie Pye, talking about the latest
innovations in the Cole Clark family, from unique
designs in Australian and exotic woods along with
some stunning playing from Jamie.
Presented by Cole Clark Guitars
4.30
MIKE ELRINGTON
Gentle giant, Mike Elrington is a gifted songwriter
with impressive guitar skills and a fierce work ethic.
Standing at almost two metres tall, delivering gutwrenching vocals and playing fiery guitar licks, very
few people forget a Mike Elrington performance.
*Program subject to change
WINNERS CIRCLE WORKSHOP ROOM
Level 1 Escalator West
11.00
Audio by Bose
Sitting Guitar Exams
Featuring Matthew Fagan & Emilio Kormanic. A valuable
workshop for VCE and TAFE/tertiary guitar performance
students of classical/electric and Contemporary Guitar. The
workshop refers to AMEB syllabus and CPM Cert III & IV and
Bachelor of Music courses. A selection of curriculum pieces
be worked on in the 45 minute session.
11.45
AMEB Rock School
Alyson Locke (Lead Examiner), and renowned guitarist,
Simon Gardner. With contemporary music now such a
significant part of modern music tuition, Rockschool presents a
new and engaging syllabus, as rigorous in content and delivery
as any classical instrumental syllabus to date. Teachers will
be able to structure lessons through a goal-directed process
using up-to-date, popular material with outcomes that are sure
to improve and develop the performance abilities and overall
musicality of students. Presented by AMEB
12.45
Roland/BOSS Guitar Product Showcase
Matt Walsham demonstrates BOSS’ new range of Waza Craft
premium pedals – telling the story behind their development
and showcasing their luscious all-analog tones. Josh
Munday demonstrates the ME-80 and flagship GT-100 effects
processors – as well as introducing the power and versatility of
the GR-55 Guitar Synthesiser. 1.45
Peavey’s History of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Join Michael Smith, Global Product Manager for Peavey
Electronic MI Division to take you through the history of
Rock’n’Roll and how a young passionate Hartley Peavey
started his empire and created his now legendary tones.
2.45
Sherlock V3 High Voltage Distortion Pedal
For those that have longed for a Fat Head or a Grid 30 amp,
Sherlock Amplifiers has come up with an affordable pedal
design that has the same high gain distortion sounds found
in the Fathead and now the Grid 30 amplifier. Currently
undergoing patent application. Presented by Greg Hill
3.45
Jimi Hocking Rocks with Yamaha & Vox
Jimi Hocking presents some exciting new amp innovations
from Vox and introduces the new Revstar electric guitars from
Yamaha, as well as sharing tips, tricks, and hot licks he’s
learned over a 30+ year career as a professional guitarist.
PROFESSOR
GUITAR & BASS
Cafe Corner.
Ground Level
Get a Free Lesson from
the Professors
Visit the Professor’s study
and get some tips, tricks
and techniques
from some of Melbourne’s
finest guitar and
bass pros.
11.00
TROY MALE
Guitar
12.15
ROBBIE LITTLE
Bass
1.30
SIMON PATTERSON
Guitar
2.45
JOE FERNAND and
TYSON CONSTANTINOU
Bass
4.00
PETER HODGSON
Guitar
MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2016 PROGRAM SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST
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AON FORECOURT STAGE
Presented by Triple M and Australian Musician
EXCLUSIVELY ACOUSTIC STAGE
Level 1 Escalator East
AON MEZZANINE STAGE
Level 1 Escalator West
11.00
JAMES RYAN TRIO
Featuring Rod Bustos & Marcus Ryan, this trio
will riff and rock MGS fans with a spine tingling set,
topped off with a few classic David Lee Roth tunes,
a great way to get your Sunday off to a big start
12.00
DALLAS FRASCA
With over 750 shows under their belt, this award
winning outfit is a stand-out in its class. On-stage
this three-piece features two guitars a beast
behind the kit and a mighty presence at the mic.
1.00
THE DELUSION
The Delusion is a 5-piece Progressive Metal
band hailing from Albury/Wodonga. The band
has built their passion for music with their mixture
of polymetric grooves, melodic leads, technical
rhythms and melodic synth. Sweeping guitar and
pulsating grooves are a hallmark of this impressive
line-up. Presented by Ernie Ball Musicman
2.00
TEQUILA MOCKINGBYRD
Tequila Mockingbyrd pack a high energy punch that
will hit you from the first explosion of sound until
long into the after party. With an arsenal of catchy
riffs and memorable choruses, Tequila Mockingbyrd
pump out party anthems like ‘Good Time’ and their
ode to The Esplanade Hotel ‘Never Go Home’.
Debut album ‘Fight and flight’ out now
3.00
TRIPLE M FINALE JAM
You’ve spent the weekend watching some of our
finest guitar talent, you’ve got your dream guitar
bargain, seen a cool demo or two and thinking life
couldn’t get any better… BUT ... we’ve saved the
best until last! Some of Australia’s slickest pickers
will come together on one stage for the Triple M
Finale Jam. The line up includes: Bob Spencer,
Brett Kingman, Phil Ceberano, James Ryan,
Simon Hosford, Shannon Bourne, Tim Gaze …
and you never know who else might join them!
The Melbourne Guitar Show acknowledges its
sponsors for their support in staging the event
11.30
SERGIO ERCOLE
Sergio has spent a significant time abroad,
studying and performing extensively throughout
the Mediterranean including Andalusia, Florence,
Sienna, and the Adriatic Coast. His incredible classical
proficiency and love for his Italian musical heritage
and culture, will provide guitar enthusiasts a real treat.
12.30
JAMIE PYE
Weaving percussive elements into his deft
patchwork of dizzying alternate tunings, chiming
harmonics and gorgeous melodic counterpoint,
Jamie’s guitar says it all.
Presented by Cole Clark Guitars
1.30
BEIJA FLOR
Featuring Lachie Robertson & Jeremy Bourke.
7 String acoustic guitar duo Beija Flor play Original
Compositions inspired by the music of Brazil
and Argentina, along with a range of Fingerstyle and
traditional South American repertoire.
2.30
A.J. LEONARD & JENNY ROWLANDS
The cello was born in the 1550’s, built for Charles
IX King of France. Three hundred years later the
ukulele was born and taken up by King Kalakaua of
Hawaii. These auspicious beginnings from opposite
sides of the globe are magically combined in the
expert hands of AJ Leonard & Jenny Rowlands.
10.30
Kala Instant Uke Orchestra
Hosted by Matt Fagan, and featuring AJ Leonard,
Sarah Carrol, Dan McKeoin, Mike Jackson and
the NCAT Ukes.
Spend a relaxing Sunday morning listening to
some of Melbourne’s Maetros on the Ukulele. From
classical to Hawaiin and everything in between.
Then ... Learn to play the UKE instantly - Jam along
with our all-star line up Led by education legend
Mike Jackson and Dan McKeion - in Hawaii it’s
called a Kanakatila. Sponsored by Kala Ukuleles
and Music Sales
12.45
DANIEL CHAMPAGNE
This young singer, songwriter and guitarist has
become a renowned performer throughout his
Australian homeland and now around the world.
“Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once in a
lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy that plays like
no one else could possibly play unless they spent at
least two lifetimes studying the art.” BW Review NZ.
2.00
The Guitar Players Session 2 Our love affair with the acoustic guitar
Nick Charles hosts and features – Daniel
Champagne, Matthew Fagan, Lucas Michailidis,
Sergio Ercole, Jon Delaney.
The acoustic guitar has left its imprint on many
cultures and musical genres across the world. This
show will feature some of the diverse styles and
sounds of the instrument from Flamenco to Jazz
and Contemporary instrumentalists to Djangophiles.
*Program subject to change
WINNERS CIRCLE WORKSHOP ROOM
Level 1 Escalator West
11.00
PROFESSOR
GUITAR & BASS
Cafe Corner.
Ground Level
Fractal Audio Systems AX8 Clinic
“Building a rocking rig with the Fractal Audio Systems
AX8” Featuring Brett Kingman
12.00
Maton Custom shop seminar
As the head of Maton’s Custom Shop, Andy Allen has
the ability to build a guitar that will produce the sound
that the customer has ordered and wants to hear - learn
about tone woods and techniques and what goes into a
Maton custom shop guitar.
1.15
Roland/BOSS Guitar Product Showcase
Matt Walsham is back to present BOSS’ new range
of Waza Craft premium pedals. Josh Munday was
involved in the international NAMM launch of BOSS’s
ME-80 effects processor (and designed tones for it) and
has since been viewed by millions on YouTube. See
him demonstrate the ME-80, flagship GT-100 effects
processors and GR-55 Guitar Synthesiser. 2.15
PRA Audio: Top 8 reasons wireless
guitar systems failed ... until now!
Featuring Matt Davies of Wireless Audio Pty Ltd with
special guest Pyotr Belov of PRA Audio Systems,
Wayne Jones and Jack Pantazis. Are you ready to
change the way you feel about wireless? We have good
news! PRA Audio WiC (Wireless Instrument Connection)
Systems was designed to do just that; change the way
you feel about wireless systems. But don’t take our word
for it. Please join us and see and hear for yourself.
3.15
Line 6 - Tone Made Pro
Join Jon Beckx, Product Specialist for Line 6 Australia for
an in depth look at how iconic guitarists like Stevie Ray
Vaughan, Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, James Hetfield and
John Petrucci created their signature sound. With each
guitarist’s rig broken down component by component,
you’ll not only learn how to recreate their distinctive sound
but also gain insight into how to go about enhancing
and personalising your own unique voice. Tone demo’s
throughout, this one is not to be missed!
Get a Free Lesson
from the Professors
Visit the Professor’s
study and get some tips,
tricks and techniques
from some of
Melbourne’s
finest guitar and
bass pros.
11.00
ROBBIE LITTLE
Bass
Presented by
Ernie Ball MusicMan
12.15
BOB SPENCER
Guitar
1.30
TIM GAZE
Guitar
Presented by
Vase Amplification
2.45
TROY MALE
Guitar
4.00
WAYNE JONES
Bass
Presented by
Wayne Jones Audio