Guitar Under The Stars 2012 - Sunday, September 9  4:30-10 PM
Riverfront Plaza, Hartford. FREE ADMISSION.

Don't miss our season opener, an end of summer tradition and spectacular day of Spanish, Latin, American, and International guitar music.

4:30 PM  Kaleidos Duo: Yovianna Garcia, guitar, and Sayun Chang, percussion
5:30 PM  Frank Varela, virtuoso jazz guitar
7:30 PM  Daniel Salazar Ensemble, with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra

In Deep Band - Saturday, September 29, 2012 8:00 PM
The Studio at Billings Forge, Hartford   (Directions)  (Tickets)

CGS board member Hugo Vivero's exciting band plays all-time classic rock favorites. So put on your dancing shoes and be ready to have some fun!

Guitar Day! 2012 - Saturday, October 27, 2012, all day starting at 9 AM
Central CT State University, Elihu Burritt Library, New Britain   (Directions)  (Tickets)

A full day of workshops and instruction, including guitar building with luthier Tom Bazzolo, and cuatro builders, Bill Cumpiano and Harry Becker. Special bonus: Taylor Guitar Road Show.

Joe Diaz - Saturday, October 27, 2012 8:00 PM
La Kerencya Restaurant, Hartford   (Directions)  (Tickets)

Puerto Rican cuatro maestro, Joe Diaz, and his smoking band, Son Borinquen, enthrall us with their brilliant melodies and infectious rhythms.

Nigel North - Saturday, November 3, 2012 8:00 PM
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford   (Directions)  (Tickets)

This world-renowned British lutenist will dazzle you with music of the Renaissance and Baroque.

Guy Van Duser & Billy Novick - Saturday, January 12, 2013 8:00 PM
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford   (Directions)  (Tickets)

With a playing style reminiscent of his friend Chet Atkins, Guy is joined by his 30-year partner Billy on reeds and pennywhistle. Their old-school jazz sound is described as "elegant, riveting, and soulful".

Romance de la Guitarra: Danza y Pasión - Cancelled due to weather.
University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford   (Directions)  (Tickets)

Local guitar favorite, Daniel Salazar,Jr., returns with his ensemble and special guests to present a romantic evening of passionate music and dance.

Pierre Bensusan - Saturday, March 2, 2013 8:00 PM
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford   (Directions)  (Tickets)

Considered by many to be the best steel-string acoustic player on the planet, this French/Algerian guitarist combines Celtic, jazz, and world styles. His music is all original, much of which features beautiful singing.

Vladimir Gorbach - Saturday, March 9, 2013 8:00 PM
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford   (Directions)  (Tickets)

Russian-born Vladimir Gorbach studied under guitar greats Manuel Barrueco, Pepe Romero, and David Russell, and has been called the "Liberace of the guitar" for his dazzling performances.

Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio - Saturday, April 6, 2013 8:00 PM
Charter Oak Cultural Center, Hartford   (Directions)  (Tickets)

"One of the hottest Flamenco guitarists to emerge in recent years." - National Public Radio
"A flamenco phenom... A rising star of the Spanish guitar form." - The Boston Globe

MASTER CLASSES

Don't miss these rare opportunities to learn from internationally renowned concert artists and master teachers. All guitar enthusiasts may attend as observers. Call for dates and details.

For Ticket Information, please contact the Guitar Society's office at (860) 249-1132