Thursday, November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Impressive and expressive guitarists on tap


Guitar virtuoso Don Ross arrives on Salt Spring Island for the first time for a concert on Wednesday, Nov 6. at ArtSpring. 

Appearing with Ross will be very special guest Jule Malischke, a renowned German guitarist and songwriter. They will each perform a solo set followed by a collaborative set that will reveal their unique chemistry as they push the boundaries of the genre and deliver an experience that is both technically impressive and deeply expressive. 

According to Nick Lyons of Analogue Magazine, “Don and Jule’s collaboration is a masterclass in guitar artistry. Their interplay of intricate melodies and emotional expression creates a musical experience that is nothing short of extraordinary.”

After collaborating at a guitar festival in Europe, Ross and Malischke uncovered a sound that was too exceptional to overlook. Malischke is one of Europe’s most treasured guitarists, known for her captivating performances that masterfully navigate various guitar styles, blending virtuosity with exceptional songwriting. 

Ross is an acclaimed and pioneering figure whose innovations have shaped an entire generation of acoustic guitarists. He is the only two-time U.S. national finger-style guitar champion, and his unique style of playing is celebrated by fans worldwide. Over the span of his career Ross has amassed millions of YouTube views, won multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, is Juno nominated, was awarded Guitar Player Magazine’s Best New Talent, collaborated with Bruce Cockburn on his 2023 release Water and was awarded the prestigious Walter Carlton Prize for Excellence in Performing Arts by the Canada Council for the Arts. 

Next Wednesday’s concert begins at 7 p.m. (Note the slightly earlier than usual time for ArtSpring concerts.)

Tickets are available through ArtSpring, online and at the box office.

Sign up for our newsletter and stay informed

Receive news headlines every week with our free email newsletter.

Other stories you might like

Traditional African and chamber music meets

A Salt Spring audience can enjoy a  groundbreaking concert series — African Chamber Music: Zimbabwean, South African, and Ghanaian Traditions Reimagined with Strings —...

Contemporary dance explores world after dark

BY KIRSTEN BOLTON For ArtSpring With the days becoming shorter and shorter, what happens in the dark is very much top of mind this time of...

Lots of laughs promised at Sutureself shows

Sid Filkow may be most familiar to Salt Spring theatre-goers as one of The Geezers, who along with his late friend Arvid Chalmers mounted...

Métis story presented by Axis Theatre

By KIRSTEN BOLTON For ArtSpring For two daytime performances on Tuesday, Oct. 29, ArtSpring hosts acclaimed Vancouver-based youth theatre company Axis Theatre and its production of...

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here