Event

The Guitar Cabaret w/ Paul Pigat

Driftwood Brewery and The ANZA Club is thrilled to present the launch of The Guitar Cabraret series with host, the internationally-reknowned singer songwriter and guitarist, Paul Pigat. The Guitar Cabaret pairs local guitar virtuoso, and host, Paul Pigat with a wide range of guitar-slinging guests. In this instalment, we are thrilled to have Paul Rigby join Pigat on stage and to have them both accompanied by Jesse Cahill (Cousin Harley) and Jeff Gammon.

Paul Pigat has a robust and diverse repertoire. Best known as the frontman and blistering guitarist for the rockabilly band Cousin Harley, Pigat also has a wide breadth of projects from jazz to roots to blues, most notably The Paul Pigat Trio and Boxcar Campfire. Paul's solo guitar performances showcase the entire range of his work and never ceases to amaze and dazzle audiences and fans around the world. However impressive the list of credits he's compiled over the last few years has been - earned by supporting artists such as Neko Case, Jim Byrnes, Michael Kaeshammer and Carolyn Mark and opening for such acts as the Blind Boys of Alabama and The Stray Cats - it's when you get to hear Paul on his own that his star really shines.

Paul Rigby is a virtuosic guitar player in his own right. He is an accomplished guitarist and song-writer, best known for his work co-writing and playing for Neko Case. Paul's other credits include Garth Hudson, Carolyn Mark, ew3ewand more recently Art Bergman. The consulate sideman, Rigby is a versatile and nuanced player who can easily vacillate between rapid fire acoustic roots and dreamy pedal-infused electric guitar brilliance. Pigat and Rigby have a previous project together, Pigby, which which is a locals favourite for the few that have had the pleasure of catching one of their rare live shows. The Pauls have been long time friends and guitar soulmates for decades, so it only made sense to have them play at the Guitar Cabaret.