Matthew Fagan: Tours, Workshops, Homage To The Ancestors ...

Matthew Fagan and Crystal Grey

• Matthew Fagan 10 String – Spanish Classical Guitarist Presents “Virtuoso”A Homage to my Ancestors CD Launch & Highlights from “Lord of the Strings!

In a Brilliant exciting New Show, Matthew Fagan proudly presents a special Spanish and Classical Guitar concert “Virtuoso” -A Homage to my Ancestors, a spectacular musical journey celebrating the Parkes family, his internationally renowned Virtuoso Ancestors.

Matthew will also be launching the CD “Virtuoso”- A Homage to my Ancestors which includes music repertoire of his Parkes Ancestors arranged for Spanish Guitar. Highlights of the show include Flight of the Bumblebee-Rimsky-Korsakov, Caprice No. 24-Niccolò Paganini, Rondo `A La Turca`-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Czardas Hungarian Dance-Vittorio Monti ,Traditional Summer and Winter 1st Movements from “The Four Seasons”-Antonio Vivaldi, Flamenco Dance “Solearas” and “El Vito” & “La Partida” Spanish Dances.

Matthew has recorded these stunning virtuosic concert pieces as a homage to his Grandfather and Great Uncles on “ Virtuoso”, already receiving rave reviews.

The show will open with film footage of Matthew’s Great Uncle, child Prodigy Violinist Cecil Parkes. The film was retrieved from the National Film archives and is one of the first audio films from EFTEE productions from the 1930’s. Cecil had a long prodigious career as a concert violinist with his family and toured with International star soprano Dame Nellie Melba.

DELORAINE
Stringsfest Deloraine
WHEN: Saturday 22nd March, 4pm
VENUE : Little Theatre, Emu Bay Rd, Deloraine
COST: 4pm Concert $10/
BOOKINGS: 0437 195 026 or on door
www.stringfesttas.com https://www.facebook.com/DeloraineStringfestTasmania

SWANSEA
WHEN: Sunday 23rd March, 3pm -Door Sales 2.30pm
VENUE : Swansea Town Hall, Franklin St (MAIN ST OF SWANSEA)
COST: $20/ $15 Concession, Children U16- $10, U3 Free,$40 (2 Ad & 2 Children)
Cash Payment on Door

EAGLEHAWKNECK
WHEN: Wed 26th March, 7.30pm
VENUE : Eaglehawk Neck Community Hall 5076 Arthur Highway, Eaglehawk Neck, 7179
COST: $20/ $15 Concession, Children U16- $10, U3 Free, Family- $40 (2 Ad & 2 Children)
Or Cash Payment on Door
BOOKINGS: [email protected] 0438 881 985,
Pre Bookings Online discount http://www.trybooking.com/EKKB
BYO & Plastic Glasses, Snacks/Supper available for purchase

SCOTTSDALE
WHEN: Friday 28th March, 7pm
VENUE: Scottsdale Art Gallery Café, 42 King Street Scottsdale
COST: $25 Supper Included, BYO Drinks
BOOKINGS & TICKETS AT VENUE: Ph- 6352 4388 Email- [email protected]

STANLEY
WHEN: Saturday 29th March, 7.30pm, Door sales from 6:30pm
VENUE: Stanley Town Hall, 10 Church Street, Stanley, Tasmania, 7331
COST: PREBOOKED TICKETS $5 DISCOUNT ON LINE: http://www.trybooking.com/EKKE,
OR TICKETS PURCHASED FROM: Lizzy’s This “N” That; Smith Street, Smithton &
Sticks and Stones, Shells and Bones; Church Street, Stanley
$20/$15 Concession, U16- $10- U3 Free, Family- $40 (2 Ad & 2 Children)
Extra $5 for each ticket price on door, cash payment on door

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Matthew Fagan 10 String – Spanish Classical Guitarist
Presents “Virtuoso”A Homage to my Ancestors and highlights from “Lord of the Strings”!

Matthew has recorded these stunning virtuosic concert pieces as a homage to his Grandfather and Great Uncles on “ Virtuoso”, already receiving rave reviews.

Cecil is the older brother of Milton (Child Concert Pianist, Grandfather of Matthew), and youngest brother Violinist Kingsley. Matthew’s grandfather Milton was a celebrated concert pianist, accompanying his brothers and also a concert soloist. Milton died tragically early in life at the age of 27, his only child daughter, Noela being Matthew’s mother. The boys father Albert Parkes, a celebrated concert violinist from Covent Garden, Great Britian emigrated to Australia in the 1890’s.

Their descendent, Matthew Fagan has followed in the footsteps of his Ancestors and has toured with an extraordinary array of the world’s greats, including: Natalie Cole; The Original Buena Vista Social Club; Shirley Bassey; Michael Crawford and Billy Connolly.
Billy quoted that “Matthew is the best Guest Artist that I have ever toured with”.

Matthew will also present excerpts from his successful show “Lord of the Strings” for those of you that missed it. A particular highlight of Matthew’s performance is his virtuosic hit rendition of J.S Bach’s Toccata on Celtic Steel String Guitar which featured as the climax on the final episode on the Australian ABC TV1 Television Production “A Moody Christmas” http://youtu.be/NBHY4wdDHys
Other highlights include Malaguena, Classical Gas, Over the Rainbow and the Celtic Reel Lead the Knave.

Matthew has developed very unique and versatile performances always surprising the audience with his modern interpretation and original arrangements and compositions with a magical repertoire that crosses from Classical, Spanish Classical and Flamenco, Celtic, Latin American, World Music, Ambient music to Blues, Bluegrass, Rock & Contemporary music.

Come prepared with some requests of your favourite Guitar/Uke tunes you would like Matthew to perform in the hilarious Guitar Challenge

Matthew also takes you on a Voyage around the Ukulele with the beautiful music of Spain, Latin American and other world music. Fingerpicking, Bluegrass & popular contemporary music delights audiences. Matthew has recently appeared at the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Melbourne Ukulele Festival, Central Coast Ukulele Festival and Swingalales and SSCUM Ukulele Clubs. Audiences are continually amazed, reinspired, and even become converted fans of the Ukulele after seeing Matthew Fagan’s performance on the Ukulele.

Hola Maestro, The “Tocata” was a masterpiece: a fusion that leans towards J.S. Bach in one direction ….&Paco Pena in the other!
David “el Rasquito de Cord
“Matthew performs with charisma and a gentle humour that people love. He is affectionate with the audience and wins them over with his unaffected charm. He’s a natural”.
Zelda Cawthorne – Freelance Journalist

• Workshops/Private Lessons Available on Matthew Fagan’s March Tour

SUNDAY 23rd MARCH- SWANSEA
UKULELE WORKSHOP (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)
WHEN: Sunday 23rd March 1pm
VENUE : Swansea Town Hall, Franklin St (MAIN ST OF SWANSEA)

Private lessons available in Swansea on Monday 24th of March (Day and Evening)-
and Tuesday (Day) 25th of March $65 per hour

WEDNESDAY 26th MARCH- EAGLEHAWKNECK
GUITAR/UKULELE WORKSHOP (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)
WHEN: Wednesday 26th March, 5.30pm-6.30pm
VENUE : Eaglehawk Neck Community Hall, 5076 Arthur Highway, Eaglehawk Neck

Private lessons available in Eaglehawk Neck & Hobart Tuesday 25th(Day)
Wednesday 26th (During Day up to 3pm) and Thursday 27th
of March (Day) -$65 per hour

FRIDAY 28th MARCH- SCOTTSDALE
UKULELE WORKSHOP (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)
WHEN: Saturday 29th March, 10.00am
VENUE: Scottsdale Art Gallery Café, 42 King Street Scottsdale
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Ph- 6352 4388 Email- [email protected]

SATURDAY 29th MARCH-STANLEY
GUITAR/UKULELE WORKSHOP (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)
WHEN: Saturday 269h March, 5.30pm-6.30pm
VENUE: Stanley Town Hall10 Church Street, Stanley, Tasmania, 7331

Cost $20/ $15 for those that attend concert.
Bookings essential- [email protected] 0438 881 985
(Minimum of 10 Participants, also private Lesson offered $65 per hour)

UKULELE AND/ OR GUITAR WORKSHOP INFORMATION
International touring guitarist, professional teacher & endorsed Maton Ukulele Player, Matthew Fagan provides a unique fun, exciting and informative workshop with flexible delivery depending on the participants interest & experience sought out in booking process. The workshop can include stretching, fingerpicking, strumming techniques, interpreting and expressing different music styles i.e. Bluegrass, Blues, Flamenco,Classical, rhythm, harmonies, chords, scales, composition and improvisation.

The workshop can cover
-Complete right hand fingerstyle development from beginner to advanced. Covering fingerstyle Folk/country/traditional styles as influenced by Merle Travis / Chet Atkins /Tommy Emmanuel.
-Banjo rolls and bluegrass as applied to fingerstyle.
-Flamenco guitar technique as applied to fingerstyle guitar including Flamenco strumming rasguedeo advanced rhythms.
-Flat picking techniques as in Traditional bluegrass and gypsy jazz (DjangoReinhardt) styles

Guitar Workshop Background Information
International touring guitarist and professional teacher, Matthew Fagan, provides a unique fun, exciting and informative package for beginner to advanced.
Matthew is a leading instructor with over 25 years of guitar tutoring experience with two degrees in music from the Victorian College of the Arts and Monash University.
Matthew has studied with masters John Williams, Tommy Emmanuel, Paco Pena , Martin Taylor, Tony McManus and Leo Kottke. Matthew is annually a finalist at the Winfield Guitar Festival, fingerstyle competition, the leading competition in the World and has performed and conducted workshops at the Bath Guitar Festival UK and major Australian Festivals i.e. The National Folk Festival, Port Fairy and Cygnet Festival.
Essentially a Spanish classical guitarist , Matthew has deeply explored the techniques of Spanish Flamenco, Gypsy Jazz, Celtic, American roots and modern finger-style Guitar.

Matthew is the endorsed player of Maton Ukuleles. Matthew has conducted Ukulele workshops at the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Central Coast Ukulele Festival, Illawarra Folk Festival and Swingalales & SSCUM ukulele clubs. Matthew’s workshops start off with group participation in stretching exercises essential knowledge for sustainable playing.

Matthew loves to share his experience and knowledge in the workshops he leads

• Matthew Fagan’s Ukulele CD Launch Ukuleleland & Highlights from “Lord of the Strings”!
at Republic Bar

Tuesday 25th March, 8.30pm
VENUE : Republic Bar, 299 Elizabeth Street Hobart, Tasmania 7000.
CONTACT: (03) 6234 6954
Food available and Bar Open, No Cover
http://www.republicbar.com

World Virtuoso and Maton endorsed Ukulele player Matthew Fagan will be launching his debut Ukulele CD Ukuleleland recorded in the U.S.A at the Republic Bar. Hobart will be the first to see the launch.

Matthew Fagan takes you on a Voyage around the Ukulele with the beautiful music of Spain, Latin American and other world music from Africa, Italy and Japan. Also Zydeco music and classic Ukulele tracks such as Aint she Sweet will be shared. Be prepared to get up and dance.

Matthew will also share some excerpts from his show “Lord of the Strings” for those of you that missed it, and also to remind everyone that Matthew is a guitar player.

Matthew has recently performed Ukulele concerts and Workshops at the 2013 Port Fairy Folk Festival, Melbourne Ukulele Festival and Central Coast Ukulele Festivals, St George and Sutherland Community of Ukulele Musicians (SSCUM) and Wollongong Ukulele Group.
Audiences are continually amazed, re inspired, and even become converted fans of the Ukulele after seeing Matthew Fagan’s performance on the Ukulele.

• Latin Soul Show featuring International touring 10 String Spanish Guitarist, Matthew Fagan with Guest Singer Crystal Laine

WHEN: Thursday 27th March, 9pm
WHERE: Alchemy Bar and Restaurant, 90 George Street Launceston
COST: No Cover
CONTACT VENUE : 6331 2526

Come and enjoy a vibrant musical journey of Sultry Latin, fiery Spanish Flamenco and more.

Crystal’s warm sensual and intimate vocals combined with Matthew’s impressive finger-style guitar technique create an intimate connection with the audience through their superb technical ability and emotionally fiery execution.

Crystal Laine will share vibrant and joyous Brazilian Bossa Nova Jazz songs made famous by Astrid Gilberto including hits Girl from Ipanema and Mas Que Nada. A particular highlight of Matthew’s performance will be original flamenco which featured Matthew performed live on the opening episode, season 2 of Channel 7’s “Winners and Losers”. http://youtu.be/hDA11gm9XSU

A fiery virtuosic performance of Spanish & Latin music and more to inspire.

Come prepared with some requests of your favourite Guitar tunes you would like Matthew to perform in the hilarious Guitar Challenge.

Matthew Fagan is an exhilarating, breathtaking and captivating performer and his shows are not to be missed.

“Matthew has a Latin Soul and we love his playing so much that we want to take him back home to Cuba” Ibrahim Ferrer- The Original Buena Vista Social Club.
Matthew Fagan