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August 1, 2025

7:30pm to 9:00pm: Chaz Underriner

International Guitar Festival: This concert is a survey of Chaz Underriner’s works for guitar, video and electronics. As a guitarist, electroacoustic composer, and video artist, this multimedia setup is a core part of Chaz’s artistic work that has evolved throughout time, similar in a way to solo piano works by pianist-composers in the 18th and 19th centuries.

This program traces the evolution of Chaz’s aesthetic and technical interests over the past decade: The earliest work explores a very simple and static use of video and field recordings, the middle works utilize more color and experimental film/video techniques, and the most recent piece uses live video techniques in tribute to “The Interaction of Color” by Josef Albers. What is consistent between all the works is a sense of dreaminess that creates a space for contemplation for the audience.

August 2, 2025

7:30pm to 9:00pm: Shankh Lahiri and Hindol Deb

International Guitar Festival – World Music Series – World-touring Tabla artist, Singer, composer, CEO of a non-profit, Shankh Lahiri, and Germany-based Sitar artist, Master of Jazz Composition at Hochschule für Musik, Köln Hindol Deb, this duo brings together a unique sound of traditional and modern Indian classical music journey ‘The Music for Soul.’ The essence of Indian Raga music intermingles with the colorful rhythms of Talas. A special part of their presentation will be demonstrating the vocal compositions and interpreting their instruments with the human voice.

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August 8, 2025

7:30pm to 9:00pm: Nick Scout

International Guitar Festival: Scout encompasses every style in the guitar landscape, bringing his genuine voice to multiple genres. Using harp guitar, resophonic, electric, gourd banjo, pedal steel, and classical guitar, he shapes and weaves concise stories with his compositions, building small worlds inside every piece.

Touching on all emotions through his performances, Scout delivers an authenticity through his music that is rarely seen these days. From gypsy jazz to Neo-soul; prog to classical; minimalism to experimental- Scout keeps your attention with an ever changing soundscape while maintaining a cohesive sound.

Opening Act: Cigano Swing

Players:
Nick Scout
Nate Chivers
Mark Archers
Rick Rodriquez
Michael Van Gelder

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August 9, 2025

7:30pm to 9:00pm: Hiroya Tsukamoto

International Guitar Festival: Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.

Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.

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August 10, 2025

7:30pm to 9:00pm: Johnbern Thomas Trio

International Guitar Festival / Jazz Series / Guitar Series :

The Johnbern Thomas Trio is a jazz group led by drummer Johnbern Thomas, known for blending Haitian rhythms (like yanvalou) with jazz and other Latin styles, as seen in their album “Mesi, Merci, Thank You, Gracias”. This is going to be a reunion of the Trio after 8 years. Johnbern Thomas will be joined by Hermand Duverne on Bass and Junior Dorcelus Guitar, with very special guest Mushy Widmaier on piano.

Expect very high level Haïtian jazz played by the biggest names in the genre.

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August 16, 2025

7:30pm to 9:00pm: Christie Lenee

International Guitar Festival: “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenée is more than a musician – she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals.

Christie has been described as “Dave Matthews meets Joni Mitchell and Michael Hedges,” integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks and percussive, harmonic textures. Since achieving 1st place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017, her captivating performances have been seen on stages with Tommy Emmanuel, Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), Andy McKee, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Melissa Etheridge, Antigone Rising, Kaki King, Jake Shimabukuro and Christopher Cross to name a few.

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August 22, 2025

7:30pm to 9:00pm: Clive Carroll

International Guitar Festival: Clive has established himself as one of the world’s premier acoustic guitar players. He has toured across Europe, Australia, the Middle East and North America, garnering praise for his sublime performances of everything from 16th and 17th century lute music to Jazz standards, Blues, Irish reels and his own groundbreaking compositions.

Lauded guitarist Tommy Emmanuel has also taken Clive on the road, and similar nods to Clive’s musicianship have been given by everyone from classical guitarist John Williams to Madonna, Guy Ritchie, Michelin award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, and the Sultanate of Oman.

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August 23, 2025

4:00pm to 5:30pm: Christopher Schoelen

International Guitar Festival – Guitar Series – Classical Series: Dr. Christopher Schoelen is an accomplished performer and the current guitar professor at Northern Michigan University. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory, where he studied under the world-renowned guitarist, Eliot Fisk. As an accomplished musician, he has given performances in venues such as Carnegie Hall in NYC, has served as a competition judge, and has conducted master classes at guitar festivals. He has also performed internationally in several countries, including Spain and Italy.

This concert will feature works ranging from historical pieces to contemporary compositions for the classical guitar. The program will include a set of premieres of 15 one-minute pieces that were composed for him in the summer of 2024 and selections from his second solo guitar album, Neo: Modernism & the Guitar.

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7:30pm to 9:00pm: Gareth Pearson 

International Guitar Festival: Gareth Pearson is referred to as “The Welsh Tornado” which is particularly appropriate, seeing as this special talent combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs making Pearson one of the most exciting acoustic musicians gigging today.

Gareth has a distinctive style that can be heard through his creative and innovative arrangements which cover a wide spectrum of genres, including country/folk/classical/pop/rock/jazz/swing and bluegrass music, along with his own beautiful and often intricate original compositions.

Drawing his playing style initially from influences such as Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel, he has developed a style that is both inspiring and entertaining.

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Date: August 1-23, 2025

Location: The White House, 2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

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