Califone + Howard Fishman premiere scores to Buster Keaton silent films

Groundbreaking guitarists premiere original film scores for silent films by Buster Keaton.

Califone & Buster Keaton's Go West (1925)

Howard Fishman & Buster Keaton's The Frozen North (1922) 

As part of ourAlternative Guitar Summit, we present a tribute to the jazz guitar legend Jim Hall. Each act will perform either Jim Hall compositions, tunes associated with him, or improvisations in his spirit.

A series of alt-guitar music curated by the guitarist/composer/arranger/bandleader Joel Harrison.

A series of alt-guitar music curated by the guitarist/composer/arranger/bandleader Joel Harrison.

The warmth and splendor of Italy has inspired guitarists and composers for five centuries. Our day-long celebration of Italian guitar music, from the Renaissance and Baroque to Berio and the music of today,  as performed by artists includingEliot Fisk,Bill Kanengiser,Connie Sheu,Dale Kavanagh,Emanuele Segre,Jason Vieaux,Nigel North,Hopkinson Smith,Pino Forastiere,The Harlem Quartet, andLionheart.

Silent Films/Live Guitars: Groundbreaking guitarists premiere original film scores for silent comedies by Buster Keaton.

Groundbreaking guitarists premiere original film scores for silent films by Buster Keaton.

Groundbreaking guitarists premiere original film scores for silent films by Buster Keaton.

2012 marks the 30th anniversary of Brian Eno's landmark tribute to the NASA moon landings,Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. The New York Guitar Festival presents a rare live re-imagining of this masterpiece featuring the Brooklyn ambient ensemble Itsnotyouitsme, legendary NY guitar master Larry Campbell and special guests David Torn, Noveller, Tortoise's Jeff Parker, and Phish's Mike Gordon.