↓ Saturday, June 26, 2027 · 8:00 PM ↓
progressive blues
Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for his astonishing guitar performances, taking blues, Spanish and Middle Eastern musical styles into new, uncharted territory.
It is very difficult to describe the almost endless mix of different influences in Claude Bourdon's playing, all of which blend into one another as he moves from a classical opening across an entire continent of cultural roots, from the Balearic Islands to the Balkans and then across to the Mississippi Delta, to fit seamlessly into music that would not have been out of place in the courts of emperors and kings.
Claude Bourbon lets his songs float through the audience as if on a journey through life, absorbing the diverse flavors of Europe and beyond. His Spanish blues evolves into gypsy music, migrating to Eastern Europe, with touches of Paco de Lucia, Delta Blues, and much more.
Some of his musical influences allow the audience a fascinating insight into the world of this remarkable guitarist who now lives in the UK: Paco de Lucia, Richie Blackmore of Deep Purple, Joaquin Rodrigo, JJ Cale, JS Bach….
Bourdon has played at the Glastonbury Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival, the Colne Great British & Blues Festival, Rock O'Z Arene, Avenches, Switzerland and many others.
He has shared stages in Europe and the USA with countless musicians, such as: Calvin Russel, Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Grossman (Miles Davis), Herbie Armstrong (Van Morisson), Jose Barrenese Dias and many more.
“Claude Bourbon is a unique figure today… his playing is almost indescribable“ – The Hook, Charlottesville, USA
„Claude Bourbon ist heutzutage eine einzigartige Figur…sein Spiel ist fast unbeschreiblich” – The Hook, Charlottesville, USA
“A breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso…” – Altadena News, USA”
“Eine atemberaubende akustische Fusion aus Blues, Jazz, Folk, klassischer und spanischer Gitarre von einem erstaunlichen Gitarrenmeister…“ – Altadena News, USA