MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2016 PROGRAM SATURDAY 6TH AUGUSTAON FORECOURT STAGE EXCLUSIVELY ACOUSTIC STAGE AON MEZZANINE STAGE WINNERS CIRCLE WORKSHOP ROOM PROFESSOR

GUITAR & BASS

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SHANNON BOURNE’S WHIRLYBIRD

GEOFF ACHISON & JIMI HOCKING

I BUILT THE SKY

DEAN RAY

KEVIN BORICH BAND

TERAMAZE

NICK CHARLES

MATTHEW FAGAN

LUCAS MICHAILIDIS

JUSTIN BERNASCONI

Presented by Australian Musician and Triple M FMAudio by Advanced Audio

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This free form improvisation trio will take you on an intriguing sonic journey. Witness this band’s debut performance, led by free-thinking guitarist, Shannon Bourne and featuring Luke Hodgson on bass and Leigh Fisher on drums

Two of Melbourne’s hottest guitar slingers Jimi Hocking and Geoff Achison return to the guitar show, playing some of their favourite classic Aussie guitar riffs as well as their own brand of rockin’ rhythm n blues.

Legend is an often over-used term, but in Australia it truly applies to the great Kevin Borich. A genuine pioneer of the modern Aussie rock scene, his 40 year live and recording career has seen him play alongside some of the world’s guitar greats.

Rohan Stevenson is known worldwide for his ‘I built the sky’ solo project. While generally guitar based instrumental music ‘I built the sky’, ranges from techy prog-metal to intricate punk to pop and ambient flavours. Presented by Sherlock Amplifiers.

Dean Ray personifies the romance of rock ‘n’ roll. On stage, he’s all about passion. Losing himself in the moment, the talented guitarist/singer’s one and only goal is to put on a great rock ‘n’ roll show.

A class act, revered by peers and critics as one of the finest pickers and players in the land. 2015 Artist of the Year at the Port Fairy Folk Festival

Featuring guitar wizard, Dean Wells, Teramaze is something special to experience and has been described as one of the finest prog metal bands in Australia. Presented by Ernie Ball Musicman

A gifted virtuoso guitarist and composer, he has accrued over 30 years of performance, composition and educational experience. Matthew is capable of stunning the listener with attack, as well as melting you with elegance.

Lucas Michailidis has been described as ‘quite simply a guitar-playing phenomenon.... he can pull a rhythm and complexity out of a hat’. Real art and enriching food for the soul is what you get with a Lucas peformance.

Justin Bernasconi is a rarity among guitarists and songwriters. Straddling styles and sounds from the Delta Blues, Bluegrass, English Folk and all stops in between, his highly original tunes are infused with exciting and soulful guitar playing.

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Sitting Guitar Exams

Peavey’s History of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Sherlock V3 High Voltage Distortion Pedal

Featuring Matthew Fagan & Emilio Kormanic. A valuable workshop for VCE and TAFE/tertiary guitar performance students of classical/electric and Contemporary Guitar. The workshop refers to AMEB syllabus and CPM Cert III & IV and Bachelor of Music courses. A selection of curriculum pieces be worked on in the 45 minute session.

Roland/BOSS Guitar Product ShowcaseMatt Walsham demonstrates BOSS’ new range of Waza Craft premium pedals – telling the story behind their development and showcasing their luscious all-analog tones. Josh Munday demonstrates the ME-80 and flagship GT-100 effects processors – as well as introducing the power and versatility of the GR-55 Guitar Synthesiser.

For those that have longed for a Fat Head or a Grid 30 amp, Sherlock Amplifiers has come up with an affordable pedal design that has the same high gain distortion sounds found in the Fathead and now the Grid 30 amplifier. Currently undergoing patent application. Presented by Greg Hill

Join Michael Smith, Global Product Manager for Peavey Electronic MI Division to take you through the history of Rock’n’Roll and how a young passionate Hartley Peavey started his empire and created his now legendary tones.

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FRETTED FEMMES IN SONG

PHIL MANNING

The Guitar Players Session 1 - Acoustic Blues & Roots

JAMIE PYE for Cole Clark Guitars

MIKE ELRINGTON

Featuring some of Melbourne’s finest young female songwriter guitarists. Heloise, Cat Canteri, Leisha Jungalwalla and Megan Bernard, all showcasing their songs and the part the guitar plays in them. A wonderful way to start the day at the MGS

Phil Manning first came to our attention in pioneering Australian blues band Chain. As a solo performer in the acoustic sphere, Phil has also been ahead of the game, as one of the first electric gunslingers to begin working in both realms before ‘unplugged’ became a catch phrase. He’s also played with many legendary blues icons.

Nick Charles hosts and features– Geoff Achison, Shannon Bourne, Jimi Hocking Sam See, and Phil Manning. Most modern popular guitar styles have some debt to the blues and roots. Some of our finest blues exponents will chat about their approach plus there will be finger-picking good solos and “all-in” jams and tunes.

Featuring Jamie Pye, talking about the latest innovations in the Cole Clark family, from unique designs in Australian and exotic woods along with some stunning playing from Jamie. Presented by Cole Clark Guitars

Gentle giant, Mike Elrington is a gifted songwriter with impressive guitar skills and a fierce work ethic. Standing at almost two metres tall, delivering gut-wrenching vocals and playing fiery guitar licks, very few people forget a Mike Elrington performance.

Get a Free Lesson from the Professors

Visit the Professor’s study and get some tips, tricks and techniques from some of Melbourne’s finest guitar and bass pros.

11.00 TROY MALE Guitar

12.15 ROBBIE LITTLE Bass

1.30 SIMON PATTERSON Guitar

2.45 JOE FERNAND and TYSON CONSTANTINOU Bass

4.00PETER HODGSON Guitar

Cafe Corner. Ground Level

11.45AMEB Rock School Alyson Locke (Lead Examiner), and renowned guitarist, Simon Gardner. With contemporary music now such a significant part of modern music tuition, Rockschool presents a new and engaging syllabus, as rigorous in content and delivery as any classical instrumental syllabus to date. Teachers will be able to structure lessons through a goal-directed process using up-to-date, popular material with outcomes that are sure to improve and develop the performance abilities and overall musicality of students. Presented by AMEB

3.45Jimi Hocking Rocks with Yamaha & VoxJimi Hocking presents some exciting new amp innovations from Vox and introduces the new Revstar electric guitars from Yamaha, as well as sharing tips, tricks, and hot licks he’s learned over a 30+ year career as a professional guitarist.

Click to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/melbourne-guitar-show/ *Program subject to change

The Melbourne Guitar Show acknowledges its sponsors for their support in staging the event

AON FORECOURT STAGE EXCLUSIVELY ACOUSTIC STAGE AON MEZZANINE STAGE WINNERS CIRCLE WORKSHOP ROOM

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JAMES RYAN TRIO

DALLAS FRASCA

THE DELUSION

TEQUILA MOCKINGBYRD

TRIPLE M FINALE JAM

SERGIO ERCOLE

JAMIE PYE

BEIJA FLOR

A.J. LEONARD & JENNY ROWLANDS

Kala Instant Uke Orchestra

DANIEL CHAMPAGNE

The Guitar Players Session 2 - Our love affair with the acoustic guitar

PRA Audio: Top 8 reasons wireless guitar systems failed ... until now!

Line 6 - Tone Made Pro

Presented by Triple M and Australian Musician

Featuring Rod Bustos & Marcus Ryan, this trio will riff and rock MGS fans with a spine tingling set, topped off with a few classic David Lee Roth tunes, a great way to get your Sunday off to a big start

With over 750 shows under their belt, this award winning outfit is a stand-out in its class. On-stage this three-piece features two guitars a beast behind the kit and a mighty presence at the mic.

You’ve spent the weekend watching some of our finest guitar talent, you’ve got your dream guitar bargain, seen a cool demo or two and thinking life couldn’t get any better… BUT ... we’ve saved the best until last! Some of Australia’s slickest pickers will come together on one stage for the Triple M Finale Jam. The line up includes: Bob Spencer, Brett Kingman, Phil Ceberano, James Ryan, Simon Hosford, Shannon Bourne, Tim Gaze … and you never know who else might join them!

The Delusion is a 5-piece Progressive Metal band hailing from Albury/Wodonga. The band has built their passion for music with their mixture of polymetric grooves, melodic leads, technical rhythms and melodic synth. Sweeping guitar and pulsating grooves are a hallmark of this impressive line-up. Presented by Ernie Ball Musicman

Tequila Mockingbyrd pack a high energy punch that will hit you from the first explosion of sound until long into the after party. With an arsenal of catchy riffs and memorable choruses, Tequila Mockingbyrd pump out party anthems like ‘Good Time’ and their ode to The Esplanade Hotel ‘Never Go Home’. Debut album ‘Fight and flight’ out now

Sergio has spent a significant time abroad, studying and performing extensively throughout the Mediterranean including Andalusia, Florence, Sienna, and the Adriatic Coast. His incredible classical proficiency and love for his Italian musical heritage and culture, will provide guitar enthusiasts a real treat.

Weaving percussive elements into his deft patchwork of dizzying alternate tunings, chiming harmonics and gorgeous melodic counterpoint, Jamie’s guitar says it all. Presented by Cole Clark Guitars

Featuring Lachie Robertson & Jeremy Bourke.7 String acoustic guitar duo Beija Flor play Original Compositions inspired by the music of Brazil and Argentina, along with a range of Fingerstyle and traditional South American repertoire.

Hosted by Matt Fagan, and featuring AJ Leonard, Sarah Carrol, Dan McKeoin, Mike Jackson and the NCAT Ukes. Spend a relaxing Sunday morning listening to some of Melbourne’s Maetros on the Ukulele. From classical to Hawaiin and everything in between. Then ... Learn to play the UKE instantly - Jam along with our all-star line up Led by education legend Mike Jackson and Dan McKeion - in Hawaii it’s called a Kanakatila. Sponsored by Kala Ukuleles and Music Sales

The cello was born in the 1550’s, built for Charles IX King of France. Three hundred years later the ukulele was born and taken up by King Kalakaua of Hawaii. These auspicious beginnings from opposite sides of the globe are magically combined in the expert hands of AJ Leonard & Jenny Rowlands.

This young singer, songwriter and guitarist has become a renowned performer throughout his Australian homeland and now around the world. “Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once in a lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy that plays like no one else could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art.” BW Review NZ.

Nick Charles hosts and features – Daniel Champagne, Matthew Fagan, Lucas Michailidis, Sergio Ercole, Jon Delaney. The acoustic guitar has left its imprint on many cultures and musical genres across the world. This show will feature some of the diverse styles and sounds of the instrument from Flamenco to Jazz and Contemporary instrumentalists to Djangophiles.

1.15Roland/BOSS Guitar Product ShowcaseMatt Walsham is back to present BOSS’ new range of Waza Craft premium pedals. Josh Munday was involved in the international NAMM launch of BOSS’s ME-80 effects processor (and designed tones for it) and has since been viewed by millions on YouTube. See him demonstrate the ME-80, flagship GT-100 effects processors and GR-55 Guitar Synthesiser.

Maton Custom shop seminarAs the head of Maton’s Custom Shop, Andy Allen has the ability to build a guitar that will produce the sound that the customer has ordered and wants to hear - learn about tone woods and techniques and what goes into a Maton custom shop guitar.

Featuring Matt Davies of Wireless Audio Pty Ltd with special guest Pyotr Belov of PRA Audio Systems, Wayne Jones and Jack Pantazis. Are you ready to change the way you feel about wireless? We have good news! PRA Audio WiC (Wireless Instrument Connection) Systems was designed to do just that; change the way you feel about wireless systems. But don’t take our word for it. Please join us and see and hear for yourself.

Join Jon Beckx, Product Specialist for Line 6 Australia for an in depth look at how iconic guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, James Hetfield and John Petrucci created their signature sound. With each guitarist’s rig broken down component by component, you’ll not only learn how to recreate their distinctive sound but also gain insight into how to go about enhancing and personalising your own unique voice. Tone demo’s throughout, this one is not to be missed!

PROFESSOR GUITAR & BASS

Get a Free Lesson from the Professors

Visit the Professor’s study and get some tips, tricks and techniques from some of Melbourne’s finest guitar and bass pros.

11.00 ROBBIE LITTLE Bass Presented by Ernie Ball MusicMan

12.15 BOB SPENCER Guitar

1.30 TIM GAZE Guitar Presented by Vase Amplification

2.45 TROY MALE Guitar

4.00 WAYNE JONES Bass Presented by Wayne Jones Audio

Cafe Corner. Ground Level

MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2016 PROGRAM SUNDAY 7TH AUGUSTClick to website: http://www.australianmusician.com.au/melbourne-guitar-show/ *Program subject to change

11.00Fractal Audio Systems AX8 Clinic“Building a rocking rig with the Fractal Audio Systems AX8” Featuring Brett Kingman

The Melbourne Guitar Show acknowledges its sponsors for their support in staging the event