CX Country treated to two gigs by SA guitar masters
Those who love masterful guitar playing are in for a bumper treat this month as two of South Africa’s greatest guitar players come together to perform two unique shows.
Since the early 1980s, the name Tony Cox has been synonymous with the acoustic guitar in SA and further afield. Known inside and outside the country’s borders as an exceptional performer and multiple award-winning recording artists, Cox is also a revered teacher of the instrument and has an online stable of students that span the world.
Very active as an organiser of guitar-based events, Cox never tires of spreading his acoustic guitar gospel and has hosted a string of global players for his International Guitar Nights.
Those attending last year’s sold-out show with Austrian guitarist Thomas Leeb in Knysna will attest to the power of the performances.
Cox has produced a heavy tome of recorded work throughout his career, collaborating with the cream of South African musicians – far too many to list here but notable among them is long-time friend and fellow guitarist, Steve Newman.
At the age of 18, Guy Buttery’s debut album was nominated for Best Newcomer’ and Best Instrumental’ at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) making him the youngest nominee in the history of the event. He went on to collect two SAM As in 2010 and again in 2014.
Buttery has also received numerous other major national accolades, notably the Ovation Award for his live performances at the National Arts Festival, and has been honoured with more of these prestigious awards than any other artist.
He was then invited to perform his works with the 52-piece KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, dubbed “Africa’s greatest ensemble’, with his solo performance voted “Top Live Show’ by Cape Times readers. He was selected by the public as one of SA’s Top Young Personalities in a Mail & Guardian survey.
In 2018, Guy Buttery scored the highest accolade for a musician in South Africa when receiving the Standard Bank Young Artist Award. Need we say more…? Now diarise one or both of this weekend’s shows:
• Friday, March 30, Knysna Montessori School Theatre, 8:15 pm (tickets for sale at Symphony of Sound in Knysna 076 822 7779) – vegan snacks available from Peace of Food.
• Saturday, March 31. White House Theatre, Plettenberg Bay, 8 pm (tickets for sale at The Old House Shop in Plett 044 533 2010).
You can also ensure your seat by getting tickets online (www. quicket.co.za/e…/42041-tony-cox-and-guy-buttery/), and go to www.tonycox.co.za for additional information.
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