The next Music Night at Sunbury Cricket Club falls on Friday 20th March, and it promises to be a very special evening indeed as the Club welcomes one of UK’s finest acoustic and electric guitarists GORDON GILTRAP. He is a greatly respected personality, not least by his peers in the business – Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple and Rainbow has said that “I think Gordon Giltrap is one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world….He was always way ahead of his time…….His concerts and playing are breathtaking.”
His music defies definition and transcends the genres - his career goes back to the ‘60s working in folk clubs with the likes of Bert Jansch, but he was highly successful on the prog rock scene, and has recorded with major names like Rick Wakeman, Brian May and Midge Ure He had a big hit in 1977 with “Heartsong” from his landmark album “Perilous Journey” – the tune was used for a long time as the theme for BBC’s “Holiday” TV programme. Indeed, several of his compositions have been featured as TV music.
He is a very engaging and witty raconteur as well as a quite extraordinary performer, so an enthralling evening is assured. The Sunbury audience loves a top class guitarist and this is a chance to see one of the UK’s very best. Please note that since he has to travel a long way for the gig, we will be starting the show promptly at 8.30 p.m., so he can get away at a reasonable hour, so please make sure you arrive on time.
You are urged to have a look at his web site at www.giltrap.co.uk – there’s a wealth of fascinating background and biographical detail, which will set the scene for his performance. The Club looks forward to seeing you there.
