Known as The Welsh Tornado, Gareth is world-renowned for his ‘fingerstyle’ guitar playing. You can’t help but smile while you watch his fun demeanour as he draws your eye to his fast-moving fingers.
Within a year of taking up the guitar, Gareth was opening for Tommy Emmanuel. He was also invited by Tommy to play at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention in Nashville. Gareth has a distinctive style that can be heard through his creative and innovative arrangements which cover a wide spectrum of genres including country, folk, bluegrass, classical, pop, rock, jazz and swing music, along with his own beautiful and often intricate original compositions.
With influences like Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Tommy Emmanuel and Merle Travis, Gareth’s techniques range widely, even including his own compositions and Michael Jackson arrangements. Gareth is a very entertaining performer. It is clear that he truly loves the music.
For tickets, call 229-5052 or email [email protected]. You are definitely in for a treat!