March 17, 2011. They’re two guitar technicians par excellence, both have released a number of their own CDs and play across multiple genres while always bringing the highest quality to their performances. Lovers of fine acoustic guitar work are in for a huge treat when Nibs van der Spuy and Guy Buttery take to The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway’s stage for one show only on Monday, March 28.
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Internationally renowned, well travelled but with talent forged on local stages, they bring their brand new duo show to The Barnyard after a five-year break due to rigorous individual touring schedules. Anyone who’s ever witnessed a “Nibs & Guy” performance will remember a tight synergy of fluid and interwoven musical tapestry. The virtuosos collaborated on a series of shows in the early and mid-2000s before their respective careers took off both locally and internationally.
In the picture: Nibs and Guy get their groove on. Picture by Jonx Pillemer
Guy Buttery was recently featured in the world’s biggest-selling guitar magazine, Guitar Player, which saw him performing at leading guitar festivals throughout Europe, Australia and the US. He has also just picked up three national awards including a much sought-after SAMA Award for Best Instrumental Album for 2010. Nibs is a highly acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, being featured in leading publications from France’s Liberation to the UK’s Guardian. He also performs regularly abroad.
The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway is an intimate venue with great sound and lighting, the perfect stage for a guitar masterclass. Audience members can meet the musicians and get autographs in the bar after the show, where they will also be able to buy merchandising and CDs.
Expect some new compositions with old favourites and a few surprises thrown in to spice up this performance.
Nibs has released a number of full length CDs, including Beautiful Feet and Sweet-Thorn, while Guy has released When I Grow Up, Songs From The Cane Fields and Fox Hill Lane.
Tickets are R100 per person, and seating will be as for normal shows, with no standing room. Call The Barnyard Theatre on 031 566 3045 for bookings or e-mail gateway@barnayrdtheatre.co.za for enquiries and further details.