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Tony McManus Celtic Guitar Workshop

  • Olde Town Pickin' Parlor 7515 Grandview Ave Arvada, CO, 80002 United States (map)

A rare opportunity for guitarists of all skill levels - Celtic guitar giant Tony McManus will present instruction on the alternate tuning, DADGAD, and on Celtic guitar, especially accompaniment. Any other instrumentalists interested in the basics of accompanying Celtic music are very welcome also! Tony has performed globally at renowned guitar specific and Celtic festivals, such as the Chet Atkins Guitar fest in Nashville, the Ellnora Guitar Fest in IL, and the Celtic Connections Festival in the UK, and Celtic Colours in Canada. He is not only a whiz on Celtic guitar, he is also indecently talented in other genres such as classical and jazz!

“Tony McManus is the best Celtic guitarist in the world.” - the late John Renbourn of  Pentangle 

“Tony’s music is beyond beautiful, it’s perfect.” - Tommy Emmanuel 

”Tony McManus is the Jeff Beck of the acoustic guitar.” - Paul Reed Smith, PRS Guitars                  

Doors at 6:30.

$60 per person, either call to pre-pay, or pay at the door. Reservations are highly recommended, call to reserve.