Event

Guitar Nights - November 2014

Michael Chapdelaine - National Fingerstyle Champion

Michael Chapdelaine is the only guitarist ever to win First Prize in the world's top competitions in both the Classical and Fingerstyle genres. From New York's Lincoln Center to the Cactus Cafe in Austin, from Milano to Bangkok, Michael continues to enchant, dazzle and surprise audiences and critics alike as he redefines the modern acoustic guitar with his amazing technique.

Michael is Professor of Music and head of guitar studies at the University of New Mexico. He has given master classes throughout the world including, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Peru, Venezuela, Taiwan, Indonesia and at institutions such as, University of Miami, Mannes School of Music, University of Texas, and California State University. His teachers included the great Spanish maestro Andres Segovia.

The Andy Rau Band

The Andy Rau Band is a progressive bluegrass / Americana band from Southern California which seamlessly blends folk, rock and pop influences into their original, inventive music.

*Guitar Nights will include opening performances by PCM guitar students.