Silent Films/Live Guitars
Thursday, January 28, 2010
8:00 PM
Alex de Grassi + James Blackshaw
Merkin Concert Hall
Goodman House, 129 W. 67th Street
(212) 501-3330
Tickets: $40/45
One of the top fingerstyle, steel-string guitarists, Grammy nominee Alex de Grassi is renowned for his impeccable technique and compelling compositions. He’s explored a variety of world music influences and drawn acclaim for his 14 recordings on Windham Hill and other labels. He presents his original score for Chaplin’s 1918 masterpiece Shoulder Arms. James Blackshaw is a London-based prodigy who's released seven albums of mesmerizing 12-string compositions. His style is often described as "American primitive” and incorporates elements of Indian raga, improvisation, and psychedelia. He presents his original score for The Fall of the House of Usher (directed by James Sibley Watson and Melville Webber).