Fingerstyle Guitar Masters at Old St. Hilary’s Landmark

Guitarists Steve Baughman, Doug Young, and Teja Gerken are among the most acclaimed representatives of the fingerstyle guitar genre, a loosely defined style that includes influences of folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary music. Steve is one of the world’s finest Celtic guitarists, and he also applies his unique touch (often employing banjo-style “clawhammer technique) to American old-time and fiddle tunes. Teja and Doug recently released their album Duets, of which Acoustic Guitar magazine says, “Duets represents modern fingerstyle at the highest level.” Windham Hill guitar legend Alex de Grassi concurs: “Employing an impressive battery of artisan guitars, Teja and Doug produce a wonderful range of sonorities and musical directions that updates the classic chemistry of the "Bert & John" (Jansch & Renbourn) recordings of the sixties—a treat for fans of both acoustic guitar music and the art of lutherie.”...

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Guitarists Steve Baughman, Doug Young, and Teja Gerken are among the most acclaimed representatives of the fingerstyle guitar genre, a loosely defined style that includes influences of folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary music. Steve is one of the world’s finest Celtic guitarists, and he also applies his unique touch (often employing banjo-style “clawhammer technique) to American old-time and fiddle tunes. Teja and Doug recently released their album Duets, of which Acoustic Guitar magazine says, “Duets represents modern fingerstyle at the highest level.” Windham Hill guitar legend Alex de Grassi concurs: “Employing an impressive battery of artisan guitars, Teja and Doug produce a wonderful range of sonorities and musical directions that updates the classic chemistry of the "Bert & John" (Jansch & Renbourn) recordings of the sixties—a treat for fans of both acoustic guitar music and the art of lutherie.”

At Old St. Hilary’s, Teja and Doug will highlight their duet repertoire, though both are likely to play some solo pieces as well. Steve will perform a solo set, with the concert concluding with several trio performances. Here is a preview: https://youtu.be/HIeZnUFuD78
Visit their websites for music samples: www.tejaanddougguitar.com
www.celticguitar.com.

Presented by: Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society with generous support from The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission, The Allen Family Foundation and Bank of Marin.

Tickets $20, general & $15, seniors/youths: advance purchase available at the Landmarks Office, Tiburon Town Hall and Brown Paper Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4535159
Tickets available at the door (if not sold out) will be $25 & $20, starting at 3:30 p.m.
There is no parking at Old St. Hilary’s. Please park at the Boardwalk Shopping Center, 1550 Tiburon Blvd. and take a shuttle to the concert. Shuttle service begins at 3:30 p.m. in front of Rustic Bakery.
More info: www.landmarks-society.org, 415-435-1853

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