Diego M. Dowdy

rochester, ny

Events:

Killswitch Engage

Where: The Water Street Music Hall

Date: 2008-01-31 18:30:00

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All Ages: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE headline, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die and Parkway Drive support. Tickets: $27 Adv/$30 DOS.

Buddy Guy

Where: The Water Street Music Hall

Date: 2008-04-07 20:00:00

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Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy has established himself as one of the music world's premiere guitar players, having influenced musicians since the late '50s and paved the way for many blues players to follow in his footsteps.

Chiodos

Where: Water Street Music Hall

Date: 2008-04-26 18:00:00

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Chiodos formed in high school, just outside of Flint, MI. Then known as The Chiodos Bros, they played the local scene and began writing original music. Since their initial 2002 demo, 'The Best Way To Ruin Your Life,' they've built a national following and have released several full-length albums. Hailing from Georgia, From First to Last is a post-hardcore band. The Color Fred features Fred Maschreino formerly of Taking Back Sunday.

Tommy Emmanuel in Concert

Where: The German House

Date: 2008-05-07 19:30:00

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Guitar League Presents Tommy Emmanuel Bases Loaded Tour 2008 With Special Guest Loren Barrigar Wednesday, May 7: Rochester Concert Tuesday, May 6: Syracuse Concert Monday May 5: Acoustic Guitar Workshop Concert Tickets: $30 Seating: General Admission Grammy-nominated acoustic guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel will appear in concert at The German House, 315 Gregory St., in Rochester, New York, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:30pm. Tommy will also be appearing in concert at the Syracuse Center for Arts on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7:30 pm. In addition, he will be conducting an acoustic guitar workshop at the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00pm. (For tickets and info, call (315) 689-6242; please do not call the Sherwood Inn). Throughout the world, Grammy-nominated guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel has redefined the art of playing what he modestly calls “finger style guitar”. Early in his playing career, Tommy was inspired by the music of legendary American guitarist, Chet Atkins. Years later, Atkins became one of Emmanuel’s biggest fans, eventually granting him the status of “Certified Guitar Player” in 1999. Tommy Emmanuel is one of four individuals ever to be awarded this designation (along with John Knowles, Jerry Reed and Steve Warner). In addition to Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel has performed with an impressive list of stars including Les Paul, Eric Clapton, Keith Urban, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Joe Walsh and many others. Tommy and his brother, Phil also turned in an amazing performance during the closing ceremonies of 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Tommy Emmanuel has recorded a total of seventeen albums, his most recent being The Mystery, in 2006. Emmanuel’s recordings and his concert appearances continue to expand his legions of fans and win him critical acclaim. While his recordings continue to be impressive, those who have attended his prior concerts here in central New York can attest that Tommy Emmanuel’s mastery of the guitar and impressive showmanship are best appreciated at live concert performance. Tommy Emmanuel will be joined at both the Syracuse and Rochester concerts by Loren Barrigar, the premiere finger-style guitarist in central New York and one of the founders of the Guitar League. Loren’s music has been influenced by Chet Atkins, Merle Travis and Tommy Emmanuel, himself. Loren holds the record of being the youngest performer to appear on the stage of the Grand Old Opry, playing Atkins’ “Yakety Ax” at the ripe old age of six. Tickets available locally at: Aaron’s Alley, 662 Monroe Ave., 585-244-5044 Bernunzio’s Uptown Music, 122 East Ave. 585-473-6140 House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave., 585.544.3500 Stutzman’s Guitar Center, 4405 West Ridge Road, 585-352-3225 The Keg at The German House, 315 Gregory St., 585-473-5070 Lehmann Guitars 34 Elton St., 585-462-2117 Or online at tix.com For more information: Email: dan@guitarleague.com Call: 585.473.4300 www.guitarleague.com www.tommyemmanuel.com