The guitar event for 2014, starring the world’s foremost exponent of Solo Jazz and fingerstyle Guitar Playing Dr MARTIN TAYLOR MBE (UK) and Guest Associate Artist, 10 String Guitarist and Maton Endorsed Ukulele Player Matthew Fagan (AUS).

"Martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument. He's unbelievable." - Pat Metheny

'He out-shred's all of us put together....I've never seen anything like it' - Jeff Beck

Taylor is a multi-award winning guitarist, composer, educator and innovator whom Acoustic Guitar magazine calls 'THE Acoustic Guitarist of his Generation'.

Taylor makes a much anticipated return to Australia for his first solo tour of the country in five years. This tour will see him perform works from The Great American songbook as well as tunes from his latest album with Tommy Emmanuel. Taylor is a master concert performer and dazzles audiences with a signature style that artfully combines his virtuosity, emotion and humour with a strong, engaging stage presence.

Taylor is renowned internationally for his masterful arrangements for solo jazz guitar,concerts, recordings, and collaborations with musicians from many different musical genres including: Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Stephane Grappelli, Jeff Beck, Bill Wyman, David Grisman, George Harrison, Jamie Cullum, Bryn Terfel, Dianne Schuur, Gary Burton and many more.

Taylor is currently touring America and with Tommy Emmanuel promoting their new C.D, The Colonel and the Governor which was nominated for an ARIA in the best Jazz Album Category.The track 'I Won't Last A Day Without You' from the same album was also nominated for "Instrumental of the Year" for a coveted Golden Guitar Trophy.

Taylor brings a rich and varied musical heritage to his play, to the extent that Tommy Emmanuel remarked that [Taylor] is "a portal into all that came before."

From 1979 to 1990 Taylor toured the world and recorded over 20 albums with the French jazz violin legend STEPHANE GRAPPELLI. Their album with Vassar Clements "Together At Last" won a Grammy Nomination in 1987. It was through Isaacs that Taylor was introduced to Stephane Grappelli, erstwhile violinist in Quintette du Hot Club de France with Django Reinhardt. Grappelli invited Taylor to join his band full-time occupying the position once held by his idol Reinhardt.

Monsieur Grappelli described him as "A great artist, rich in talent and elegance"

The BBC made a special performance of the 'Spirit of Django Suite' by Martin Taylor and the Britten Symphonia part of their Proms concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Taylor has garnered two honorary doctorates, a BBC lifetime achievement award, Top 10 albums in both the USA and Europe, a record 14 British Jazz Awards, film and TV credits and in 2002 he was appointed MBE 'For Services to Jazz Music' in The Queen's Birthday Honours List, which he received personally from Her Majesty The Queen at an investiture at Buckingham Palace.

Outside of his work as a musician he is also involved in several charities including the Child Bereavement Charity, is Patron of the My Wish Foundation of Sri Lanka, and is a Trustee and Vice President of Scotland's Buddhist Vihara.

GUEST ASSOCIATE ARTIST MATTHEW FAGAN

The spectacular guitar event also features as a guest associate artist, Australia's most entertaining Guitar Virtuoso, Matthew Fagan performing on 10 String Spanish Guitar and Maton Ukulele of which Matthew is the endorsed player.

Matthew has toured with international celebrities Natalie Cole, The Original Buena Vista Social Club, Billy Connolly, Shirley Bassey and Michael Crawford The tour with Billy Connolly was so successful that Billy was quoted saying

"Matthew is the best guest artist I have ever toured with."

Matthew has explored the Spanish Guitar from Classical to Flamenco and Latin to Celtic Guitar and in 2012 Matthew and his original music has appeared on ABC TV and Channel 7.

TICKETING INFO
Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and 2 course meal.

Dinner & Show tickets are only available via Moshtix.

Some Dinner & Show Bookings may be on a shared table. Please let us know at the time of the booking as a special request should you prefer not to share, and subject to availability we'll do our best to accommodate your request. Note it is not possible to join ticket holders together across ticket groups (meaning A Reserve ticket holders cannot sit with B Reserve etc).

A RESERVE Dinner & Show + Beverage Package also includes a selection of Premium Red & White Wine + Local and Imported Beers and is available by exclusive table service to A Reserve Ticket Holders from Doors to Show Time (usually 1930 - 2230). *RSA and conditions apply

DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night. 

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

RESTAURANT (LA LUPITA) OPENING TIMES
LUNCH: Wed - Fri (12pm - 3pm) || DINNER: Tues - Sat (5pm - Late)

NOTE: Restaurant Hours are subject to venue/function bookings.

SEATING MAP FOR DINNER & SHOW BOOKINGS
Please Note: tables cannot be joined together. Please ensure everyone you intend to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separtately. Unfortunately, Dinner & Show bookings are for a minimum of 2 people. Tables for each section are first in, best dressed.