News Release
Tommy Emmanuel
Live in Concert!
October 23 2006, 8 pm
Victoria Theatre
One of the world’s greatest and most endearing guitarists is scheduled to play in Singapore on October 23 2006, 8 pm at the Victoria Theatre.
A Tommy Emmanuel concert is like no other-- he plays sizzling melodies, fills in the rhythm section and weaves in a thumping bass—all on his own on a single guitar! There is no double tracking and no synthesized pre-recored accompaniment. On top of that, he also plays the drums, sings and entertains with his affable, approachable style.
All this is possible after 40 years of playing the guitar, starting at the age of 4 as a child prodigy and taking the Chet Atkins finger picking style to an all-new astonishing level. The new “solo guitar orchestra” style is emulated by many of today’s most outstanding young players, forming a huge fan base around the world. This has also given rise to festivals entitled Tommyfests where the master plays, teaches, jams and inspires a new generation of talented musicians.
In his illustrious career, Emmanuel has set sales records that have yet to be broken and performed with hundreds of musical legends including Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Sir George Martin, Hank Marvin, Joe Walsh, Stevie Wonder, Nokie Edwards (of the Ventures), Les Paul, Keith Urban, the Lexington (Kentucky) Philharmonic, the Dortmund (Germany) Symphony, and the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra.
The consummate musician was voted Rolling Stone (Australia) Magazine's "Most Popular Guitarist" for two consecutive years and has earned four Platinum and Gold albums. His album “The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World” was nominated for a Grammy award.
Tommy has toured and performed with Air Supply, Tiny Tim, Roberta Flack and Tina Turner.
Read what others have said about Tommy:
Its always funny to me when people use the phrase, Best guitar player in the world. There are too many variables such as technique, uniqueness, emotional investment in the notes, etc. But If I had to pick one, it would be Tommy Emmanuel. Watching him perform can be a study in artistic and virtuosic human achievement.
- Steve Vai, Guitarist and Co-Owner of Favored Nations
Last night I hosted a private performance of a man who I think is the most amazing talent I have ever seen. All my cynical friends were blown away. His name is Tommy Emmanuel and he is an amazing guitarist. But that is not to describe him. He is an extraordinary entertainer. A virtual magician of the guitar. I urge you to see him.
- Eric Idle, Actor/Director/Writer of Monty Python and Spamalot fame.
I think he is probably the greatest finger-picker in the world today. Hes inventive, fearless and has a flawless sense of rhythm. Hes a great showman, too. You cant watch Tommy perform and not feel happy. I just love him.
- Chet Atkins, C.G.P, "Mr. Guitar"
Tommy Emmanuel is unquestionably one of the most gifted artists of our time.
- [bJim Ohlschmidt[/b], Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Website: www.tommyemmanuel.com
Tickets at: $28, $38, $48, $68 (no concessions)
Are available from all SISTIC outlets from July 22
Hotline: 6248 5555
Online: http://www.sistic.com.sg/cms/events/index.html?content=391
Contact: Annie Pek
95 University Road Singapore 297899 Tel (65) 6250 3347 Fax (65) 6254 5116 E-mail: artsman@pacific.net.sg[/b]
Tommy Emmanuel
Live in Concert!
October 23 2006, 8 pm
Victoria Theatre
One of the world’s greatest and most endearing guitarists is scheduled to play in Singapore on October 23 2006, 8 pm at the Victoria Theatre.
A Tommy Emmanuel concert is like no other-- he plays sizzling melodies, fills in the rhythm section and weaves in a thumping bass—all on his own on a single guitar! There is no double tracking and no synthesized pre-recored accompaniment. On top of that, he also plays the drums, sings and entertains with his affable, approachable style.
All this is possible after 40 years of playing the guitar, starting at the age of 4 as a child prodigy and taking the Chet Atkins finger picking style to an all-new astonishing level. The new “solo guitar orchestra” style is emulated by many of today’s most outstanding young players, forming a huge fan base around the world. This has also given rise to festivals entitled Tommyfests where the master plays, teaches, jams and inspires a new generation of talented musicians.
In his illustrious career, Emmanuel has set sales records that have yet to be broken and performed with hundreds of musical legends including Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Sir George Martin, Hank Marvin, Joe Walsh, Stevie Wonder, Nokie Edwards (of the Ventures), Les Paul, Keith Urban, the Lexington (Kentucky) Philharmonic, the Dortmund (Germany) Symphony, and the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra.
The consummate musician was voted Rolling Stone (Australia) Magazine's "Most Popular Guitarist" for two consecutive years and has earned four Platinum and Gold albums. His album “The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World” was nominated for a Grammy award.
Tommy has toured and performed with Air Supply, Tiny Tim, Roberta Flack and Tina Turner.
Read what others have said about Tommy:
Its always funny to me when people use the phrase, Best guitar player in the world. There are too many variables such as technique, uniqueness, emotional investment in the notes, etc. But If I had to pick one, it would be Tommy Emmanuel. Watching him perform can be a study in artistic and virtuosic human achievement.
- Steve Vai, Guitarist and Co-Owner of Favored Nations
Last night I hosted a private performance of a man who I think is the most amazing talent I have ever seen. All my cynical friends were blown away. His name is Tommy Emmanuel and he is an amazing guitarist. But that is not to describe him. He is an extraordinary entertainer. A virtual magician of the guitar. I urge you to see him.
- Eric Idle, Actor/Director/Writer of Monty Python and Spamalot fame.
I think he is probably the greatest finger-picker in the world today. Hes inventive, fearless and has a flawless sense of rhythm. Hes a great showman, too. You cant watch Tommy perform and not feel happy. I just love him.
- Chet Atkins, C.G.P, "Mr. Guitar"
Tommy Emmanuel is unquestionably one of the most gifted artists of our time.
- [bJim Ohlschmidt[/b], Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Website: www.tommyemmanuel.com
Tickets at: $28, $38, $48, $68 (no concessions)
Are available from all SISTIC outlets from July 22
Hotline: 6248 5555
Online: http://www.sistic.com.sg/cms/events/index.html?content=391
Contact: Annie Pek
95 University Road Singapore 297899 Tel (65) 6250 3347 Fax (65) 6254 5116 E-mail: artsman@pacific.net.sg[/b]
