Saturday, November 8

1:30 PM

Jeff Linsky

Finger Style

“The stuff guitarists’ dreams are made of…”

Called by the L.A. Times “the finest finger-style guitarist you will ever see or hear,” Linsky merges Latin and classical styles with traditional jazz finger-picking. With his dazzling improvisation, “the guitar becomes an orchestra in his hands.”

Buy tix to Jeff Linsky or see below for an all-weekend concert pass.

4 PM

Oz Noy Trio

Funk Fusion

“A guitar in his hands can be a dangerous beast…”

Imagine John Schofield, Jeff Beck and James Brown mixed together. Jazz fusion legend Mike Stern calls the Israeli-born Oz Noy “one of the best I’ve ever seen.” Speed licks, tasty chops and sonic assaults are the order of the day!

Buy tix to Oz Noy Trio or see below for an all-weekend concert pass.

7:30 PM

Peter Bernstein Trio

Jazz, Post Bop Swing

“Sweet lyricism that simply shimmers…”

With an intoxicating sense of melody and rhythm, Bernstein has been one of New York City’s guitarists of choice for more than a decade. His post-bop swinging style exudes elegant harmonies and rhythmic sophistication.

Buy tix to Peter Bernstein Trio or see below for an all-weekend concert pass.

Sunday, November 9

11 AM

Brasil Guitar Duo

Classical Fingerpicking

“Unmatched execution of intricate Brazilian rhythms…”

Classical guitar at its best, this exceptional duo cruises the repertoire from Scarlatti to samba with virtuosic ease. Prize-winning artists Luiz and Lora lend robust and colorful sonority to a seamless blend of traditional and Brazilian work.

Buy tix to Brazil Guitar Duo or see below for an all-weekend concert pass.

4 PM

Frank Vignola Quartet

Gypsy Jazz

“Vignola plays like a fine lover…”

Hot gypsy jazz. After stints as a sideman with artists like Madonna, Leon Redbone and Ringo Starr, Vignola came into his own as a leader— setting the bar for Django Hot Club music in America. An eclectic virtuoso of the highest order.

Buy tix to Frank Vignola Quartet or see below for an all-weekend concert pass.

Register to hear all these concerts, plus see clinics by these artists, as well as go to the workshop and hang with other guitarists in an atmosphere conducive to learning the craft. Find out more about registering to learn, listen, love the world of guitar.

Individual Concert Pricing

Ticket costs for individual shows are as follows:

Adults: $15
Seniors/Students: $12
SUNY Oswego Students: $7 

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.oswego.edu or by visiting the Tyler Box Office.

All-Weekend Concert Pass (Best Deal!)

Love listening to guitar more than learning? We have a deal for you! Buy a concert pass to see all the shows and save money over buying the shows individually.

Adults: $60 (SAVE $15)
Seniors/Students: $40 (SAVE $10)
SUNY Oswego Students $25 (SAVE $10)

You can purchase an all-weekend concert pass online or stop by the Tyler Box Office for concert pass purchase up to and including the weekend of the symposium.