Cal Poly Arts presents an international guitar master and Celtic supergroup in two expansive evenings at the Performing Arts Center’s Cohan Center.
On Monday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m., two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel performs a solo evening of amazing artistry. One of Australia’s most respected musicians, with a professional career spanning five decades, Emmanuel has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide.
Known for his distinctive “finger style,” Australia’s cultural icon plays the guitar the way a pianist plays piano – using all 10 fingers. Rather than relying on a whole band for melody, rhythm, bass and drums, Emmanuel plays all of those parts and more – on one guitar. The legendary Chet Atkins honored Emmanuel with the title of “Certified Guitar Player” for his contribution to guitar music, a very rare distinction shared by only four other people in the world.
“Run, do not walk, to a Tommy Emmanuel concert near you. True happiness is in tragically short supply right now all over the world, but you will definitely find it there.” – Cactus Cafe Review
Prices: $21 – $38
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The beloved Irish Rovers have been touring for 50 years and with wit, a wink and a smile, The Irish Rovers have returned to the United States with their “Farewell to Rovin’ Tour.”
Don’t miss the Rovers in a lively concert, filled with irrepressible Irish charm, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m.
“Throughout the years, these international ambassadors of Irish music have maintained their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer – one that will soon have you singing and clapping along. Their songs have become anthems of revelry and joy among generation after generation of fans.” Belfast Telegraph
Over the past few years, the Rovers have returned to television, sold out concert tours, returned to the radio airwaves, garnered rave reviews for their recent Gracehill Fair, Drunken Sailor, and Home In Ireland albums, attracted the attention of a new younger audience, and were touted in the press as “Internet sensations.”
“(This) makes it fifty years of touring,” says Rovers founder George Millar. “A good round number.”
Prices: $21 – $38
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All tickets may be purchased in advance at the Performing Arts Center Ticket Office, Tuesday – Saturday, noon to 6 p.m, located on Grand Avenue on the Cal Poly campus. The Ticket Office is also open as of noon on all performance days.
TICKETS: 805/756-4TIX (4849) or order online at www.calpolyarts.org.
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