The French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer brings his world tour back to Canada.
Friday 17 Oct at St. Paul's Doors: 6:30pm - Show: 7:30pm
“It’s like the guitar has been given free reign to play it’s self!”
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe.
Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album "Encore", voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine reader’s Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century.
Acoustic East Coast
Saturday, November 8th at 2:00pm
This concert will feature instrumental covers of favourite East Coast Canadian music, interspersed with stories about the songs and anecdotes about how and why they were created. Performed by PEI’s own Bayfield String Quartet and narrated by Cameron MacDuffee, expect to experience some of your favourite songs in a whole new way!
Program to include:
● Peter’s Dream - Lennie Gallant
● Flying on Your Own - Rita McNeil
● Fare Thee Well - Rankin Family
● Inner Ninja - Classified feat. David Myles
● Snowbird - Gene MacLellan
● Carry Me Home - Hey Rosetta!
● Sparrow - Tara MacLean
Come experience East Coast favourites reimagined for string quartet by Natalie Williams Calhoun. Celebrate the Best of the East Coast in the incredible acoustics of Historic St. Paul's.
Ticket Information to come...