I get many press releases and some of them get my full attention such as the one below - Guy Buttery has been classed as one of the best upcoming guitarists internationally and judging by the ease with which he gets dates for his tours, both locally and internationally, I think he is a name that is going to be on all acoustic music lovers lips!

Press release
“Guy Buttery’s goal is to stretch the boundaries of fingerstyle guitar to their outermost limits. …the most diverse and intriguing fingerstyle album in recent memory.”

- Guitar Player Magazine
USA’s leading Guitar Magazine

South African guitarist Guy Buttery, returns for his third European tour following the success of his previous visits in which he performed alongside music giants such as Jethro Tull, Donovan, Martin Simpson, The Animals and many others.

Gaining recognition as one of the finest new acoustic guitarists on the international scene, Guy’s upcoming tour will include performances at some of the most prestigious festivals and venues across the UK and Europe. His stirring live shows consist of his idiosyncratic guitar pieces and sitar improvisations which draw from numerous influences and explore vast and varied soundscapes.

The Mail & Guardian echo this by stating “Buttery immerses himself entirely into the soul of his guitar, coaxing sonic shapes and forms of such startling originality, that his instrument acts as a kind of lightning conductor for the sound of another realm.” Though his technical prowess is also bewildering, Guy’s music only needs ears to be appreciated.

Witness the sheer grace and remarkable talent of this outstanding young musician, by booking your seat at one of the venues or festivals included in his Sept/Oct UK and European tour and prepare yourself for a musical journey of discovery and inspiration, forever etched in your mind.

TOUR DATES:

14 Sep : The Bell – Bath, England
19 Sep : Clonakilty Festival – Cork, Ireland
21 Sep : Clonakilty Festival – Cork, Ireland
23 Sep - 3rd Oct : Italian Tour
25 Sep : TBC – Verona, Italy
26 Sep : Madame Guitar Festival – Friuli, Italy
04 Oct : The Jolly Brewer – Lincoln, England
08 Oct : The Half Moon – Putney, England
09 Oct : The Green Note – Camden, England
12 Oct : The Canterbury Festival – Canterbury, England
16 Oct : Rotterdam Bar – Belfast, Northern Ireland
17 Oct : Ards Guitar Festival – Newtownards, Northern Ireland
18 Oct : Ards Guitar Festival – Newtownards, Northern Ireland
19 Oct : Musicport Festival – Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England

In just a short time of performing publicly, Guy has had the honour of performing with musicians and bands such as Madala Kunene, Landscape Prayers, Perez, Butternut, Nibs van der Spuy and Gito Baloi (Tananas), whilst also playing at all Major music festivals and theatres around the country.

At the tender age of 18, Guy released his highly acclaimed debut album “When I Grow Up…”, of all original compositions. It was nominated for both ‘Best Instrumental Album of the Year’ and ‘Best Newcomer for 2002′ by the South African Music Awards (SAMA).