Tehachapi News

Virtuoso Claude Bourbon plays Spanish guitar at HillyBean’s Café

By: Anthony McDemas, Contributing Writer

Start: Nov 13 2009 - 08:00
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $10
Contact: 822-2326
Location: Tehachapi, Ca, 93561

The unique Monsieur Bourbon is a formidable performer. He may have his roots in the blues, but he is inspired by music and song from all around the world, taking these sounds and weaving them into a performance of blues, rock, jazz, songs and melodies that defy a label, all delivered with a gravely voice.

Claude's inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur.

Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists' influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple's Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale, Monty Python; JS Bach and Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks. One reviewer even noted that although "Claude's roots were in blues, that is like saying Leonardo da Vinci was a painter." Intrigued? Claude has played countless venues, performing with several top international musicians including sax player Steve Grossman (Miles Davis band) and drummer Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore).

"This accomplished artist offers tender, compelling performance through highly developed precision. His sound instantly creates ambience - from haunting Spanish moods to lyrical, romantic jazz, Claude Bourbon provides both a rich evening of music for lovers, and a real treat for music lovers", BBC, UK.

Check out Claude Bourbon’s You Tube video on the website.

Don’t miss this exceptional show on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.hillybeans.com or at Mama HillyBean’s Cafe, 426 E. Tehachapi Blvd. For more information call 822-2326.