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RICHARD GILEWITZ:
http://www.richardgilewitz.com
www.myspace.com/richardgilewitz
RICHARD GILEWITZ
guest PETER DELANEY (Limerick)
UPSTAIRS @ SLÁINTE BAR, PATRICK STREET
THURS 20TH
DOORS-9.30PM
ADM- €8
As a youngster, Richard Gilewitz embraced artists such as The Beatles, Andres Segovia, Leo Kottke, Arlo Guthrie, John Fahey and Flatt & Scruggs. Soaking up the wealth of inspiration supplied by the diverse acts featured on "The Dr. Demento Radio Show" and "The Midnight Special", Richard welcomed the challenge of mastering and adapting many styles of music for the acoustic guitar -- a trait that continually sets him apart from the mainstream.
Recognized in the international field as a musician who composes and performs a kaleidoscopic mixture of instrumental selections, Richard forges a new voice to include the expanse of his influences as his complex and energetic original works become stories from the guitar. His use of banjo style picking patterns, classical arpeggios, tapping and harmonics, as well as a rhythmic and percussive approach, bring a fresh impression to the listener.
Gilewitz began honing his skills during the late 1970's at the University of Alabama, while pursing a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, eventually working in the field of flight simulation design, telemetry and satellite systems. Soon the pull of his passion for music was so compelling that Richard left corporate life to teach and perform full time.
Today, known as one of the most unique and humorous performers on the contemporary acoustic scene, Richard is respected worldwide for his command of the 6 and 12-string guitar. He continues to work on his craft under the direction of classical guitarist David Walbert, who has studied with renowned violinist Frances Magnes, and guitarists Gil de Jesus and Sophocles Papas.
In addition to his concert program offered to audiences at performing arts centers, intimate listening rooms, festivals, and arts councils, Richard presents instructional guitar and sound reinforcement seminars worldwide, bringing his vast experience of teaching and touring to listeners of all ages and players of all levels. Based on Richard's eclectic mixture of stylistic approaches to the acoustic guitar, he offers substantial insights and amusing takes on fingerpicking patterns as a "language" for 6 ad 12-string guitar. His Meet the Artist Program (Music in the Schools) for primary, middle and high school students, and group seminar sessions for college music departments, round out a year-long touring schedule.
Richard has appeared in concert with:
Richard Thompson / Warren Zevon / Mose Allison /John Fahey / Leo Kottke / John Prine / Norman Blake / Kenny G / Adrian Legg / The Little River Band / David Bromberg / Taj Mahal / Greg Brown / John Hammond / Steve Morse / Patty Larkin / The Indigo Girls / Joe Ely / Rory Block / America / Mike Cross / Sonny Landreth / Maria Muldaur / Jane Siberry / Loudon Wainwright III / Lucinda Williams / Jorma Kaukonen
richardgilewitz.com
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http://www.richardgilewitz.com
www.myspace.com/richardgilewitz
RICHARD GILEWITZ
guest PETER DELANEY (Limerick)
UPSTAIRS @ SLÁINTE BAR, PATRICK STREET
THURS 20TH
DOORS-9.30PM
ADM- €8
As a youngster, Richard Gilewitz embraced artists such as The Beatles, Andres Segovia, Leo Kottke, Arlo Guthrie, John Fahey and Flatt & Scruggs. Soaking up the wealth of inspiration supplied by the diverse acts featured on "The Dr. Demento Radio Show" and "The Midnight Special", Richard welcomed the challenge of mastering and adapting many styles of music for the acoustic guitar -- a trait that continually sets him apart from the mainstream.
Recognized in the international field as a musician who composes and performs a kaleidoscopic mixture of instrumental selections, Richard forges a new voice to include the expanse of his influences as his complex and energetic original works become stories from the guitar. His use of banjo style picking patterns, classical arpeggios, tapping and harmonics, as well as a rhythmic and percussive approach, bring a fresh impression to the listener.
Gilewitz began honing his skills during the late 1970's at the University of Alabama, while pursing a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, eventually working in the field of flight simulation design, telemetry and satellite systems. Soon the pull of his passion for music was so compelling that Richard left corporate life to teach and perform full time.
Today, known as one of the most unique and humorous performers on the contemporary acoustic scene, Richard is respected worldwide for his command of the 6 and 12-string guitar. He continues to work on his craft under the direction of classical guitarist David Walbert, who has studied with renowned violinist Frances Magnes, and guitarists Gil de Jesus and Sophocles Papas.
In addition to his concert program offered to audiences at performing arts centers, intimate listening rooms, festivals, and arts councils, Richard presents instructional guitar and sound reinforcement seminars worldwide, bringing his vast experience of teaching and touring to listeners of all ages and players of all levels. Based on Richard's eclectic mixture of stylistic approaches to the acoustic guitar, he offers substantial insights and amusing takes on fingerpicking patterns as a "language" for 6 ad 12-string guitar. His Meet the Artist Program (Music in the Schools) for primary, middle and high school students, and group seminar sessions for college music departments, round out a year-long touring schedule.
Richard has appeared in concert with:
Richard Thompson / Warren Zevon / Mose Allison /John Fahey / Leo Kottke / John Prine / Norman Blake / Kenny G / Adrian Legg / The Little River Band / David Bromberg / Taj Mahal / Greg Brown / John Hammond / Steve Morse / Patty Larkin / The Indigo Girls / Joe Ely / Rory Block / America / Mike Cross / Sonny Landreth / Maria Muldaur / Jane Siberry / Loudon Wainwright III / Lucinda Williams / Jorma Kaukonen
richardgilewitz.com
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