DESCRIPTION : A quality musical performance in a relaxed unplugged atmostphere, with a mix of seven string guitar instrumentals and songs.

Musical influences vary from acoustic rock through folk to jazz and classical : well-crafted texts use humour and depth for a natural sharing of deep convictions.

This clip is in French representing the song element, but the concert can be entirely in English. The extracts below give an idea of the instrumental side of the concert.

POSTLUDE : REFUGE :

SEVERAL OPTIONS WITH PRICE GUIDE

TOTALLY ACOUSTIC SOLO 7-STRING GUITAR AND VOICE for an audience of up to 50 people - £100 plus travel (train or car)

WITH SOUND SYSTEM provided by John for a larger public - £150 plus travel (mileage)

IN COLLABORATION with Hannah CLAIR, sound provided by John £220 plus travel (mileage)

WITH KEYBOARD to vary the accompaniment £270 plus travel

When sound is needed John provides his own kit with radio mikes

APPROACH:
1h30 of concert
Original texts and music, rich variety of styles
A unique instrument - this 7-string guitar (usually there are 6!) was built by Andy Manson, one of Britain's foremost luthiers. The extra string is a bottom A, extending the range, and adding a richness of sound colour. Option of additional instruments (see above)
Respect and openness towards the public
A dialogue with the audience

AUDIENCE REACTIONS:
'A different light shed on the life of the Christian and the questions he asks'.
'Professional music seasoned with humour, great communication'
'An appropriate message for people seeking a spiritual journey, grounded in daily life'
'I'd like to thank John for the excellent concert - I was particularly struck by the quality of his presentation and his straighforwardness and authenticity'.

PRESS REACTION:
'What he's looking for above all is a dialogue, don't worry about going if you're not religious, you'll be won over by the artistic quality.'
Echos Républicain
'An accomplished musician, he opens a sacred book that it's difficult to close at the end of the concert…' Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace

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