Greg Herriges will take the EAC stage on Friday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. and play an evening of "progressive world music," folk and jazz/rock on guitar and Greek bouzouki.
Greg plays an eclectic mix of original and traditional world (“whirled”) music on guitar, voice, and bouzouki (Greek lute), with an innovative approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles. A virtuoso performer and award-winning composer, his music and writing have found international acclaim. Among other honors, Greg was selected to receive the 2009-10 Bush Artist Fellowship for Music Composition, which speaks volumes for his artistry and dedication to music
With a background in progressive rock and fingerstyle guitar, Greg studied ethnomusicology (traditional World music), working with masters of Indian classical music, Chinese pipa, and Indonesian gamelan. Mixing those influences with his own acoustic sensibilities, he spins new webs out of everything from Turkish folk and Bollywood film music to Japanese koto tunes and surf-rock.
Also an author/arranger of music instructional books, Greg’s recent internationally published books/CDs, World Guitar and Guitar Explorer (publ. Hal Leonard), explore the stringed traditions of the world with novel approaches on the guitar. His authoring credits also include most of the Guitar Songs for Dummies series and contributions to Guitar Edge magazine.
Greg also creates live accompaniment and soundtrack music for theatre and film as a music director/composer. Recent projects include Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, Zaraawar Mistry’s Stories from India, Twin Cities Public TV’s MN Original and Incommons, In the Heart of the Beast Theatre’s plays Beneath the Surface and Are You Thirsty?, and many more. He was also music director and primary composer for the 2010 Minneapolis Mayday Ceremony, leading a brass/string/percussion ensemble to accompany this yearly renewal event that drew nearly 50,000 people
“A ‘musician’s musician’s musician’... outrageously talented.” —Wild Fruit Folk Music
“… a gifted musician who is able to bring the best sounds from several cultures into one type of intriguing music.” —Folkworld (Germany)
“Guitar renegade... Herriges always comes off as native maestro, never slumming dilettante. His technique on both guitar and bouzouki is formidable, his feel for diverse cultures exemplary.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune
There is no charge for this event. Donations are always gratefully accepted. Please feel free to bring a treat to share at intermission, if you wish. Beverages will be provided.
To learn more about Greg and hear samples of his music, check out Greg’s:
Website: https://www.gregherriges.com/default.html
Facebook: facebook.com/GregHerrigesMusic