Michael Gulezian on August 25

Saturday, August 25: Michael Gulezian

"If I could play guitar the way Michael Gulezian does, I would just sit in front of a mirror and watch myself do it." - Garrison Keillor, "A Prairie Home Companion"

Boundary-free, horizon-expanding, genre-bending, transcendent, soulful, kickass, mind-opening, exquisitely gorgeous instrumental solo acoustic guitar music. If you've never heard of Michael Gulezian (gu-LAY-zee-in), you're in for an amazing evening. How's that? He's only one of the most highly regarded instrumental acoustic artists of our time. In concert, Michael is all warmth and humor ... and though it's quite breathtaking to watch him perform, a Michael Gulezian show is more than a display of cutting-edge virtuosity—it is the passionate communion of an honest-to-goodness master musician engaged with his audience of the moment in the mystery of self-revelation, creating music of atmospheric power, ecstatic joy, and haunting beauty.

The reviews he's piled up over twenty five years in business speak volumes: "unbelievable"... "incredible"..."music from another planet" (Jazziz Magazine); "Gulezian's place [is] among the great acoustic guitar innovators of the 20th Century" (Music Web Express); "for all his virtuosic ferocity, Michael never loses sight of the melody, or the drama of his compositions. And he can still play sweetly. At this stage in his career, Gulezian doesn't need to prove he can play, he just needs more people to hear his expansive and original sound" (Acoustic Guitar Magazine).

With his two most recent CDs charting nationally on radio, Michael quickly found himself performing live to an audience of millions on NPR radio shows West Coast Live, Echoes, and World Cafe. Yet for all the airplay, accolades, and critical acclaim, Michael remains most touched and humbled by the words of his late friend and colleague Michael Hedges, who called Gulezian "a great guitarist. My kindred spirit."

If you enjoy the uncompromising artistry of musicians such as Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges—pioneering guitarists who amaze us with what ten fingers and one guitar can do—you will love Michael Gulezian.

Considering this will be Michael's first-ever performance in Darby, it's sure to be a very special evening of music, and completely sold out. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience Michael Gulezian in concert, in the intimate setting and perfect acoustics of the Shredders Club!

Potluck begins at 5 p.m., showtime is at 7 p.m. sharp. Admission is $15 advance, $20 at the door. You can get the advance price by mailing a check to Jay Toups, 7245 Lapwai Lane, Darby, MT 59829, made payable to Michael Gulezian. Sorry, reservations without payment in advance are no longer being accepted, thanks for your understanding.

Mark your calendar, send your check, and please forward this link and tell your music-loving friends about this great show!

For more information, see http://www.timbrelinemusic.com/music.html.