MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2019 PROGRAM SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST Today’s Show: 10am-6pm Click to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/melbourne-guitar-show/ *PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

MARSH WHAMMY BAR EXCLUSIVELY ACOUSTIC MARSH MEZZANINE STAGE WINNERS CIRCLE WORKSHOP ROOM MEET THE Level 1 Escalator West Presented by Australian Musician and Triple M FM STAGE Level 1 Escalator West PLAYERS Level 2 Escalator West 11.00am 1876 Bar. 11.00 am Cafe Corner. BLIND TEST: TUBE AMPS VS SOLID STATE - 11.45am Level 2 Escalator West ANNA SCIONTI Ground Level 11.00am Melbourne blues artist Anna Scionti (pronounced Can you hear the difference? CHRIS BIENIEK Presented by Brett Kingman for Roland Boss Kit Riley (bass) and Gerry Pantazis (drums). Chris is renowned PAUL CAREY & Shon-tee) is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and bottleneck The divide between classic tube amp tone and solid state for his virtuosity on the guitar and ability to play a wide variety of JULIAN SCHEFFER slide player. Scionti’s uninhibited foot stomping blues is has been furiously debated for decades. Many players are genres spanning Rock and Pop, through to Jazz R&B and Funk. Paul and Julian play contemporary honest and raw. On cigar box guitar, resonator, lap steel iHeart Guitar’s Peter adamant that they can tell the difference beyond a shadow of Chris has performed on stage with artists like: The Australian guitar music deriving from from and stomp you will be deeply immersed into her world of Hodgson returns with his a doubt. Let’s put that to the test! Pops Orchestra, James Morrison, Kate Ceberano, Anthony their perspective as two Australian electrified rhythmic tunes. meet the players series 12.00pm Callea, and more composers. Their performance is 12.00pm - a bit of playing a bit of full of light, heat, melancholy and IBANEZ MASTERCLASS with JAKE BOWEN talking with our guitar 12.45pm MINNIE MARKS romance that brings global guitar Minnie is an insane talent whose out of control playing The Jake Bowen Masterclass offers an exclusive and intimate greats SARAH McLEOD music right to your front door. she defines as dirty sweet rock & roll. Minnie Marks opportunity for budding or experienced guitarists to learn Sarah McLeod, the singer and guitarist with the ARIA Award 12.15pm is not just some blazingly electrified acoustic guitar from one of the pioneers of the prog metal movement. The 11.30am winning, platinum-selling rockers The Superjesus, has Masterclasses will consist of Jake demonstrating and teaching JEREMY BARNES VAN LARKINS playing freak of nature, but also a rare and triple threat: since gone on to establish an acclaimed solo career. Sarah singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. specific techniques used on his solo work and Periphery’s JAMES NORBERT McLeod brings her rock chops and boundless energy to the Van Larkins plays a modern fusion catalogue and will conclude with Q & A session. IVANYI Melbourne Guitar Show stage with a captivating new solo of traditional styles with a “one man 1.00pm Swapping licks and talking 1.30pm show, utilising loops and pedals to create excitng new sounds band” approach incorporating bass, ASH GRUNWALD picks and lots lots more rhythm, melody and harmony. Van’s Loved for his crowd frenzied shows and blistering THE KEITH MERROW CLINIC music has transitioned from Metallica Presented by Keith Merrow for Schecter Guitars Australia guitar playing, Ash has critics and fans raving about his 1.00pm 2.15 pm to finger-style acoustic guitar, to Acclaimed studio guitar player, songwriter, producer, engineer, unique blend of roots, beats and a whole lotta groove MICHAEL DOLCE JAMES NORBERT IVANYI playing 400-year-old harp songs. gear demonstrator Keith Merrow in clinic and performance for MASTERCLASS Liam Horgan (bass) and Liam Weedall (drums). James Norbert for over a decade. Nominated for a swag of awards and Schecter Guitars. Ivanyi is a multi-instrumentalist, teacher, producer and musician 1.45pm winning a few, Ash proves why he is one of Australia’s hailing from Sydney, Australia. He has performed and toured ELLA BELFANTI most loved bluesmen. 2.30pm 3.00pm with a diverse range of musicians and has shared the stage with Ella Belfanti possesses a soulful EARTHQUAKER DEVICES PRODUCT LAUNCH 2.00pm FINGERSTYLE GUITAR international heavy weights such as Soilwork, Katatonia, Haken sound developed between playing Presented by Matt Dawkins and Michael Gonthier PHIL MANNING & CHRIS FINNEN hosted by Drew Roller, and more. the snowy mountains in Australia Saturday is “EarthQuaker Day”, and the official release day for Legendary blues guitarist and member of iconic Acoustic Uprising and and Japan, and the summer festivals the NEW Plumes Small Signal Shredder Overdrive pedal. We’ll blues band Chain Phil Manning teams with SA’s state be celebrating the launch at this workshop, where you can WIN featuring Van Larkins, on the East Coast. Notable for her 3.15pm treausre Chris Finnen to bring you an exotic form of a Plumes pedal just by attending! Be one of the first in THE Phisha, & Ella Belfanti percussive fingerstyle guitar, live the blues. WORLD to check out the Plumes Signal Shredder Overdrive DENNIS JONES BAND looping and powerful voice. Sizzling hot guitar solos. Smooth and soulful vocals. High-energy on the EarthQuaker Devices stand, where you’ll find the stage performance. Dennis’s feet are firmly rooted in the past, 3.00pm 3.00pm complete full range of effects pedals to try and buy. yet his heart and soul are connected to the present. Dennis COREY LEGGE ORGANIC TRIO 3.30pm Jones is an international blues star on the rise. Catch him up Corey Legge plays heartfelt folk- Come and join Rob Papp, Jon Wade, and Rob Mercer POSITIVE GRID BIAS AMP SHOWCASE close and personal while you still can! rock and alt-country, with intricate for some cool afternoon Hammond Organ grooves Presented by James Ryan For Link Audio fingerpicking and smooth vocal Respected locally and internationally, guitarist James Ryan melodies that will get stuck in your 4.15pm takes us through the features of Positive Grid’s Bias Amp head for days range. 4.30 pm NICK CHARLES International Blues Day 4.00pm Celebration 4.30pm SIMON HOSFORD’S FAIR WARNING COLE CLARK GUITARS Playing Van Halen’s debut album in its entirety, this is one BEN KELLY To celebrate International Blues Day, there’ll be finger- Ben’s music is difficult to pigeon-hole Presented by Lloyd Spiegel for Cole Clark Guitars shred fest you dont want to miss. Fair Warning features picking good solos and “all-in” jams. Nick Charles hosts as his musical stylings come from Ahead of the release of his new album, Cut And Run, Simon Hosford, Rod Bustos, Eugene Hamilton and Gerry Minnie Marks, Ash Grunwald, Phil Manning, Charlie across many genres including Latin world-wide demonstrator and premier endorsee for Pantazis. Bedford, Corey Legge, Anna Scionti, Liz Frencham America, Spanish, African inspired & Shannon Bourne. Cole Clark Guitars, Lloyd Spiegel presents the latest rhythms, and more. from the acclaimed Australian guitar manufacturer.

The Melbourne Guitar Show acknowledges its sponsors for their support in staging the event MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2019 PROGRAM SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST Today’s Show: 10am-4pm Click to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/melbourne-guitar-show/ *PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

MARSH WHAMMY BAR EXCLUSIVELY ACOUSTIC MARSH MEZZANINE STAGE WINNERS CIRCLE WORKSHOP ROOM UP CLOSE & Presented by Australian Musician and Triple M FM Level 1 Escalator West STAGE Level 1 Escalator West PERSONAL Level 2 Escalator West 10.30am 1876 Bar. Cafe Corner. FRACTAL AUDIO WORKSHOP 11.00am Level 2 Escalator West Ground Level ROBYN PAYNE’S ENGINE ROOM 11.30am Presented by Independent Music. Michael Dolce and Engine Room is an exciting and entertaining trio, THE CARTRIDGE FAMILY Brett Kingman will demonstrate the use of Fractal Audio iHeart Guitar’s Peter playing the music of UK guitar great Jeff Beck and other 11.30am gear live and in the studio. Michael has been in the house Hodgson returns with Featuring Suzanna Espie, Sarah Carrol, Nicky Del Rey band for The Voice’s live to air and recorded releases as legendary players. Featuring Robyn Paybe (bass & his meet the players SERGIO ERCOLE and Rusty Rich. well as playing on countless recording sessions. Brett keys), Kelton Hallo (guitar) and Rob Maizels (drums). series - a bit of playing Sergio has spent a significant time The Cartridge Family, named for their breezy, Kingman has been a sought-after touring musician for abroad, studying and performing sunshine-filled hillbilly songs of death, and for their years and has one of the world’s most popular gear demo a bit of talking with our extensively throughout the strong affiliation to public radio, firearms and printing! YouTube channels guitar greats Mediterranean including Andalusia, Their 3 part harmonies and 2 part jokes are worth the 11.30am 12.00pm Florence, Sienna, and Adriatic Coast. long wait between shows. 12.00pm STARS His incredible classical proficiency TONE DESIGN FOR PROG METAL GUITAR DAVE LESLIE After over 35 years Stars are back with the original line and love for his Italian musical with James Norbert Ivanyi for Boss Dave Leslie is the lead up - Mick Pealing, Mal Eastick, Roger McLachlan, Glyn heritage and culture, will provide In this clinic, James will walk you through how to guitarist from iconic Dowding and featuring Nick Charles who with Mick has guitar enthusiasts a real treat. setup your signal chain for the best heavy guitar Australian rock band written the fine new songs on “Boundary Rider”. Audiences 12.30pm tones – starting from the guitar and its pickups, all the The Baby Animals, who have had numerous can expect the music from “Paradise” and Land Of 12.30PM LLOYD SPIEGEL way through to the amp and effects. Learn about gain Fortune”, “The Andrew Durant Memorial Concert” and the Lloyd Spiegel is an artist at the forefront and cutting structure, EQing, effects and much more. hit songs over the last new album. ADAM MILLER edge of Australian Blues. It’s that unique experience few decades. We’re Adam uses complex rhythms combined with a relentless touring schedule and stage 12.30pm honoured to have Dave & dissonant haunting phrases, presence that has seen him become a driving force in at MGS2018. Check combined with breathtaking riffs and THE KEITH MERROW CLINIC Australian blues. Lloyd has just released a new single out this session in melodies. His jazz influenced style Presented by Keith Merrow for Schecter Australia ‘Track Her Down’ off his soon to be released album ‘Cut which Dave will discuss 1.15pm with finger-picking mastery creates Acclaimed American studio guitar player, songwriter, guitars and life in a high and Run (out Sep 3) producer, engineer, gear demonstrator Keith Merrow in a improvisation filled performance profile recording and JEREMY BARNES clinic and performance for Schecter Guitars. Featuring Pete Drummond (drums) and Nick Delaney that’s beautifully unpredictable. performing band. (bass). Known as one of the globe’s ‘fastest’ guitarists, 1.30pm 1.30pm Jeremy has had a profile on the world stage for some 1.30pm years now as one the most technically terrifying guitarists VOX PRODUCT SHOWCASE PHIL MANNING MINNIE MARKS 1.40pm As a founding member around. Presented by Jimi Hocking. Vox is known for making Minnie is an insane talent whose of Chain, one of THE WORLD OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR the best stage amps around, but did you know they out of control playing she defines Australia’s best known The acoustic guitar has left its imprint on many cultures make some of the best small amps too? In this exclusive 2.30pm as dirty sweet rock & roll. Minnie blues bands, Manning and musical genres across the world. This show will session, you’ll see and hear the newest smaller Vox amps TRIPLE M FINALE JAM Marks is not just some blazingly has been equally feature some of the diverse styles and sounds of the for practicing, recording and jamming. New technology You’ve spent the weekend watching some of Australia’s electrified acoustic guitar playing successful as a soloist instrument from some of the best players around. has allowed Vox to create massive tone from smaller, finest guitar talent, you’ve picked up your dream guitar freak of nature, but also a rare and and sideman for a Featuring Nick Charles, Lloyd Spiegel, Van Larkins, lighter, less-expensive gear as you’ll discover. bargain, seen a cool demo or two and thinking life triple threat: singer, songwriter and Chris Finnen, Sergio Ercole, and Adam Miller. lengthy list of artists. couldn’t get any better… BUT ... we’ve saved the best multi-instrumentalist. 2.30pm Phil’s musical tastes until last! Some of Australia’s slickest pickers will come FENDER ACOUSTASONIC TELECASTER have broadened to together on one stage for the Triple M Finale Jam. include folk, celtic and Presented by Fender representative Matt Collyer and Featuring Simon Hosford, Kathleen Halloran, Charlie world music flavours. Bedford, Mal Eastick, Michael Spiby, Pete Robinson, feature singer/songwriter/guitarist Josh Needs. Dennis Jones, Mick Pealing, Roger McLachlan and The new Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Marcus Ryan, all wrangled by the one and only James has taken the guitar world by storm –be one of the first Ryan You never know who else might join the jam. in Australia to see, hear & play this ground breaking instrument during an in-depth clinic and concert performance!

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