John Etheridge / Guitar Festival 16 and May
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Malmesbury's first Guitar Festival featuring Jazz, Folk and Progressive music.Starting us off on the Saturday night is John Etheridge who rightly enjoys a glowing reputation throughout the jazz world and beyond and has been described by Pat Metheny as, "One of the best guitarists". He is a prodigiously gifted and creative player whose approach to music can only be described as 'eclectic' as he refuses to accommodate or even acknowledge artificial musical boundaries.He is a regular guest on Jazz Line-up -most recently a live duo set from the Bath Festival with pianist John Horler, and is often a guest on Radio3's In Tune programme.
Sunday sees a triple bill of artists from Welsh instrumentalist Toby Hay, Jazz duo Gina Griffin and Andy Christie (who you may have seen at our Sofa Sessions) and local folk outing The Picture Framers.
Toby Hay is a Welsh guitarist and composer based in the Cambrian Mountains, renowned for his intricate, nature-inspired instrumental folk music. His work, deeply connected to landscape, memory, and Welsh hiraeth, includes albums like The Gathering and New Music for the 12 String Guitar, often featuring his own Cambrian Records label.
Gina and Andy perform original arrangements of jazz standards and Hot Club. Gina's unique command over the violin, often scat singing in harmony is mesmerising and Andy's clean polished jazz guitar in the vein of Metheny and Etheridge underpins the violin harmonies perfectly. This is classic perfect Sunday music vibes.
The Picture Framers are Viv Sherman, a singer and songwriter based in North Wiltshire. Guitarist for Pack Horse Ceilidh band and occasionally other bands too. Often seen playing in music sessions in his local area. Viv also uses melodeon to achieve drones, chords and simple melodies in the songs to compliment Chez's banjo playing.
The other half of The Picture Framers is Chez Dunford, an independent musician performing both self-penned and traditional folk songs. Based in Bristol and the Forest of Dean. She plays piano accordion, banjo and occasionally trumpet.
Chez is a theatre maker, circus artist and community practitioner using music and story to connect people.
Tickets:
Sat night only featuring John Etherdige £15
Sun only featuring all three acts £20
Weekend including all 4 acts £30
Dates
Saturday 16 May 2026 - Sunday 17 May 2026 (UTC+00)Location
John Etheridge / Guitar Festival
90 The Triangle, Malmesbury, SN16 0AH
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John Etheridge / Guitar Festival 16 and May
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