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"Claude Bourbon weaved his songs through the audience as if on a journey through life taking in different flavours of Europe and beyond... from classical openings, across a whole continent of cultural roots, holding audience attention under a musical spell, his music would not have been out of place in the courts of Emperors and Kings.G.Munn".

The beautiful atmospheric 15th Century Old Baptist Chapel in Tewkesbury will be the perfect setting for Claude to play an intimate concert on Wednesday 31st August 2022, 8pm.

?A breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso?? Altadena News, USA?

"Claude Bourbon has French and Swiss roots. His instruments are guitar and voice. His music is rooted in multiple traditions ? blues, jazz, folk, Mediterranean, and for good measure classical. (Can we say BACH!)
Mr. Bourbon?s guitar fingering and arrangements are varied and eloquent. Claude has the gift of brilliant sequencing, and the result is a hypnotic voyage along a river of songs and instrumentals. He wisely began with a two separate songs to establish his connection with us. What followed was a series of pieces strung together like a cleverly woven magic carpet. I felt like I was floating along, all thought swept aside. I was flowing with him from sad to sweet to ironic and on to another dimension. Some songs are in English, some in French, and within each there is rhythmic dance among the words. He plays with consonant sounds, and his tone is sometimes like that of a lover whispering in your ear. Other times, that tone goes deep and strong to relay important history or solidarity with those who have had similar experiences. Instrumentals provide continued rhythmic and melodic steps on the journey. Each strum or pluck is explicit, yet free flowing.
Claude Bourbon aptly describes himself as a musical artist. He uses a vast array of music tools to paint a landscape we have all visited either in person or in our dreams." Mary Pat Cooney ? FolkWorks

? Claude Bourbon is a unique figure today? his playing is almost indescribable? - The Hook, Charlottesville, USA


For more information about Claude Bourbon, go to his website at: http://www.claudebourbon.org/


This event is subject to Coronavirus regulations or advice which may be in place at the time of the event.

The concert will begin at 8pm on Wednesday 31st of August 2022 with doors open at 7.30pm. The Old Baptist Chapel is situated in a medieval alleyway off Church Street. Nearest car park is Abbey Lawns, a short distance away, free after 6pm. Other public car parks are nearby.

Please note there is no bar at the venue, but audience members may bring their own alcoholic drinks if they wish. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 (cash only) on the door (if available).

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63 Church Street,

Tewkesbury,

Gloucestershire,

England,

GL20 5RZ.