California Guitar Trio
The Kennett Flash is proud to present CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO!Friday, March 31, 2023$45 advance | $55 day of show$5 BYOB | all ages7pm doors | 8pm show Comprised of Bert Lams, Tom Griesgraber and Paul Richards, The California Guitar Trio has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres since 1991, exploring the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. The group has established a unique, personal connection with audiences. In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, CGT shows are full of captivating stories and humor that enable concertgoers to feel like they’re part of the music, not just spectators.———————————————-A processing fee of $3.50 per ticket (for tickets $15.99 and under) or $5.00 (for tickets $16.00 and up) will appear on your order at check out. This fee is waived when you purchase tickets through our Box Office, typically open Tuesday – Friday, 11am-3pm and 2 hours prior to all showtimes. Call 484-732-8295 to reach the box office and make sure we’re on-site before visiting in person at 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA 19348.Opener and Headliner Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the Membership box on the checkout page. As promised, you do not pay additional ticket fees. Ticket prices are adjusted to account for the event fees that are applied. Please call the Box Office with questions at 484-732-8295.Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-909-3313 or email [email protected] for more information.
A Journey Through Strings and Stories: Hiroya Tsukamoto
The Kennett Flash is proud to present: A Journey Through Strings and Stories: Hiroya Tsukamoto Friday, August 1, 20258pm show | 7pm doors$23 tickets | $5 BYOBall ages “A Journey Through Strings and Stories” Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. 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. Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born guitarist who moved to the US in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in NYC, Japanese National Television (NHK), International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022. “Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. ” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine———————————————- We are now an all-in pricing venue, so the price that you see for our shows include all fees. Etix adds an online processing fee based on the cost of tickets. This online processing fee is waived when you purchase tickets over the phone or at the door. Email [email protected] to schedule a phone call or a time to buy tickets in-person. Please see the FAQs on our website for answers to frequently asked questions about The Flash. Opener (Level 2) and Headliner (Level 3) Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the prompt during the checkout process. With the shift in Pennsylvania venues requiring all-in pricing, we are still committed to the value of your membership. Level 2 and 3 Flash Members will still receive a discount based on the cost of the online fees, but it will vary from show to show. Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-732-8295 or email [email protected] for more information.
A Journey Through Strings and Stories: Hiroya Tsukamoto
Experience the spellbinding artistry of Hiroya Tsukamoto / a master of fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural boundaries. Praised by Acoustic Guitar Magazine for his “delicate, fluid, and beautifully details” style, Hiroya’s music weaves intricate melodies with poetic narratives, creating an unforgettable, soul-stirring performance. Friday, January 9, 20268pm show | 7pm doors$20 tickets | $5 BYOBall ages Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, NHK Television, International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022. Website: https://hiroyatsukamoto.com ——————————————– In accordance with Pennsylvania law, we are now an all-in pricing venue, so the price that you will see online for our shows include all fees. Tickets are available at the door for all shows unless otherwise posted or sold out. Please see the FAQs on our website for answers to frequently asked questions about The Flash. Opener (Level 2) and Headliner (Level 3) Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the prompt during the checkout process. With the shift in Pennsylvania venues requiring all-in pricing, we are still committed to the value of your membership. Level 2 and 3 Flash Members will still receive a discount based on the typical cost of the online fees, but it will vary from show to show. Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-732-8295 or email [email protected] for more information. * Before Online Fees
An Evening With HIROYA TSUKAMOTO
The Kennett Flash is proud to present HIROYA TSUKAMOTOGuitar Workshop available before the show! Friday, September 11, 20268pm show | 7:15pm doors | 6pm workshop$20 SHOW TICKETS* | $5 BYOBall ages$40 GUITAR WORKSHOP* add-on available, limited to 10 participants. Experience the spellbinding artistry of Hiroya Tsukamoto, a Japanese-born master of fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling, as he returns to the Kennett Flash to perform songs from his newest album, Rainshadow. On this latest project, Tsukamoto uses his composing and songwriting talents to hone in on crafting compelling, memorable, and singable melodies. He writes, “Through this record, I hope you will find some melodies that resonate with you and that you end up humming in your daily life.” Recognized for his dizzyingly agile fingerpicking and his soulful performances, Tsukamoto invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. Come witness a performer who has been celebrated for his “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style (Acoustic Guitar magazine), and for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Tsukamoto, an alumnus of Berklee College of Music, has been recognized for his talents on stages such as Blue Note in New York City, Japanese National Television (NHK), International Storytelling Center, and United Nations. He scored second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2018 and 2022. ———- WORKSHOP: Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will lead an intimate, informal masterclass for players of all levels of ability and accomplishment. Hiroya will demonstrate fingerstyle techniques, including chords and basic theory, breaking down elements such as tone and rhythm, explaining how to apply them to a practice routine. Wisdom on scales, tunings, improvisation, and more to help players improve and expand their talents will be presented with kindness and patience and easy laughter by one of the best fingerstyle players in the world. Questions will be warmly received. This workshop is limited to ten participants. Please bring your instrument. 6pm start. 75 minutes. ———- Please see the FAQs on our website for answers to frequently asked questions about The Flash. * Before Online Fees
The California Guitar Trio
The Kennett Flash is proud to present THE CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO Wednesday, September 23, 20267pm show | 6pm doors$40 advanced* | $45 day-of-show* | $5 BYOBall ages The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune for good measure. Comprised of Bert Lams, Tom Griesgraber and Paul Richards, the group has established a unique, personal connection with audiences. In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, The California Guitar Trio’s (CGT) shows are full of captivating stories and humor that enable concertgoers to feel like they’re part of the music, not just spectators. CGT’s 21 albums, streamed over 115 million times on Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, offer diverse snapshots of the group’s mercurial muse. The trio’s latest album “Live In Scottsdale – On Tour With King Crimson” is a recording of the final opening set from the 2021 tour with the legendary King Crimson and features the new CGT 2.0 line up with Tom Griesgraber on Chapman Stick. CGT most recent studio release Elegy showcases its acoustic side, with beautiful lush originals and innovative cover arrangements of Beatles, Radiohead and more. Other highlights include Masterworks, an album of classical works, with expansive takes on Bach, Beethoven, Arvo Pärt, and Schubert. Andromeda, which combines their many influences into a visionary album of original material; CG3+2 , an exploration of kinetic rock territory in collaboration with bassist Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto; and Echoes, which re-imagines timeless material by artists such as Mike Oldfield, Penguin Café Orchestra, Pink Floyd, and Queen.———————————————- In accordance with Pennsylvania law, we are now an all-in pricing venue, so the price that you will see online for our shows include all fees. Tickets are available at the door for all shows unless otherwise posted or sold out. Please see the FAQs on our website for answers to frequently asked questions about The Flash. Opener (Level 2) and Headliner (Level 3) Members: Thank you for your support! Select your tickets using the price code that matches your Membership level and enter your Member ID into the prompt during the checkout process. With the shift in Pennsylvania venues requiring all-in pricing, we are still committed to the value of your membership. Level 2 and 3 Flash Members will still receive a discount based on the typical cost of the online fees, but it will vary from show to show. Interested in becoming a member at The Kennett Flash? Call 484-732-8295 or email [email protected] for more information. * Before Online Fees