Tommy Emmanuel in Concert May 7, 2008

Guitar League Presents
Tommy Emmanuel
Bases Loaded Tour 2008

With Special Guest
Loren Barrigar

Wednesday, May 7: Rochester Concert
Tuesday, May 6: Syracuse Concert
Monday May 5: Acoustic Guitar Workshop

Concert Tickets: $30
Seating: General Admission

Grammy-nominated acoustic guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel will appear in concert at The German House, 315 Gregory St., in Rochester, New York, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:30pm.

Tommy will also be appearing in concert at the Syracuse Center for Arts on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7:30 pm.

In addition, he will be conducting an acoustic guitar workshop at the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00pm. (For tickets and info, call (315) 689-6242; please do not call the
Sherwood Inn).
Throughout the world, Grammy-nominated guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel has redefined the art of playing what he modestly calls “finger style guitar”. Early in his playing career, Tommy was inspired by the music of legendary American guitarist, Chet Atkins. Years later, Atkins became one of Emmanuel’s biggest fans, eventually granting him the status of “Certified Guitar Player” in 1999. Tommy Emmanuel is one of four individuals ever to be awarded this designation (along with John Knowles, Jerry Reed and Steve Warner). In addition to Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel has performed with an impressive list of stars including Les Paul, Eric Clapton, Keith Urban, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Joe Walsh and many others. Tommy and his brother, Phil also turned in an amazing performance during the closing ceremonies of 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Tommy Emmanuel has recorded a total of seventeen albums, his most recent being The Mystery, in 2006.
Emmanuel’s recordings and his concert appearances continue to expand his legions of fans and win him critical acclaim. While his recordings continue to be impressive, those who have attended his prior concerts here in central New York can attest that Tommy Emmanuel’s mastery of the guitar and impressive showmanship are best appreciated at live concert performance.
Tommy Emmanuel will be joined at both the Syracuse and Rochester concerts by Loren Barrigar, the premiere finger-style guitarist in central New York and one of the founders of the Guitar League. Loren’s music has been influenced by Chet Atkins, Merle Travis and Tommy Emmanuel, himself. Loren holds the record of being the youngest performer to appear on the stage of the Grand Old Opry, playing Atkins’ “Yakety Ax” at the ripe old age of six.

Tickets available locally at:
Aaron’s Alley, 662 Monroe Ave., 585-244-5044
Bernunzio’s Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 585-473-6140
House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave., 585.544.3500
Stutzman’s Guitar Center, 4405 West Ridge Road, 585-352-3225
The Keg at The German House, 315 Gregory St., 585-473-5070
Lehmann Guitars 34 Elton St., 585-462-2117
Or online at tix.com

For more information:
Email: dan@guitarleague.com
Call: 585.473.4300
www.guitarleague.com
www.tommyemmanuel.com

Official Website: http://www.guitarleague.com