Visit Yamaha Music London on 12th & 13th September 2015 for a series of Guitar-related workshops, performances and demonstrations - all completely free to attend!
Saturday's Lineup:
Saturday Night In Soho - Unplugged with Ralph McTell, Albert Lee and Daniel Ho
The definitive English Singer/Songwriter. The Ultimate Virtuoso Guitarist. And the award-winning instrumental composer/performer. Between them, Ralph McTell, Albert Lee and Daniel Ho have amassed an incredible number of awards, accolades and countless performances and recordings. This is a rare opportunity to see them all on one night, here at Yamaha Music London.
This will be a close-up and intimate performance by Ralph with the opportunity to ask questions; Ralph will be joined by Albert Lee as his special guest. Daniel Ho kicks off the evening at 7:30pm.
Ralph and Albert appear ahead of their autumn tours with newly-released Live DVDs of their 70th Anniversary Concerts, available to order on the night.
• 12th September 2015. Doors open 6:30pm; show starts 7:30pm
• An Evening With Ralph McTell, with special guests Albert Lee and Daniel Ho
• Free Entry but spaces are limited - book your place today:
Natalie McCool's Electro-Acoustic Guitar Workshop
Saturday 12th September 2015, 4:00pm
Natalie McCool is a multifaceted artist whose musical journey of discovery through varied collaborations has now landed her on the most ambitious sound to date. Excelling in razor-sharp alt-pop production developed with Dave Berger from seminal Liverpool alt pop band Outfit, the new recordings have every hallmark of great pop music with a fresh twist of modern alternative influences.
‘Oh Danger’ is the new track from Natalie McCool and follows on from blog favourite ‘Pins’ which was a suitably prickly lament towards a faltering relationship, that ebbs and flows with an engrossing charm akin to Tove Lo or Lana Del Rey. This charm was not lost on Huw Stephens at Radio One who declared it ‘brilliant’ before playing the track on his show a number of times. ‘Pins’ came after the widely acclaimed ‘Dig it Out’, a dark ballad with syncopated vocal and shadowy video (released on Young and Lost Club), described by The Sunday Times as a ‘Mesmerising lilt-pop gem’.
On 12th September, Natalie will be instore performing and answering questions on electro-acoustic guitars - a brilliant opportunity to get essential advice from an up-and-coming professional artist.
Alex Wesley on L Series & Silent Guitars
Saturday 12th September 2015, 12:30pm
Alex Wesley is one the UK's busiest professional singer/writers. From the Acoustic Folk sounds of Francis to the heavier tones of A.K.A., Alex is a hugely versatile musician.
On 12th September, Alex will be instore performing on our award-winning Silent and 5-Star-rated L Series guitars - a session not to be missed.
Line 6 HELIX Launch with Paul Hindmarsh
Saturday 12th September 2:00pm
Sunday 13th September 1:30pm
See Line 6's revolutionary HELIX Guitar Effects System in action here at Yamaha Music London as top Line 6 demonstrator Paul Hindmarsh puts it through its paces.
Representing a new way of thinking about guitarists and technology, Helix is like no other guitar processor that you’ve seen before. Immense care was taken to assemble a palette of tools that would let musicians quickly recreate the sound they hear in their head, without sonic compromise. The revolution has begun...
Exclusive Yamaha THR100H Guitar Amp Launch
Saturday 12th September 2015, 3:00pm - Tommy Gentry Demonstrates
Sunday 13th September 2015, 12:30pm - Ross Bailey Demonstrates
A great amp always has a certain something. More than just great tone, it has dynamics that breathe life into every note and give punch to every chord. With our new THR amp heads, our engineers have captured the component-level interaction between the speakers and the power amp (the murky world known as the damping factor) and tuned it to perfection, achieving a new level of performance excellence, even at low volumes.
Yamaha Guitar Tech In Store & On Hand
There's a reason every touring guitarist has a guitar tech on hand; a properly-setup guitar feels better, sounds better and plays better - the way the original luthier intended. But most guitars in the world haven't been set up since leaving the original workshop - making playing harder for their owners.
Coinciding with the London Acoustic Show and the launch of our instore Guitar Service Centre, we'll have Yamaha Guitar Techs instore, ready to set up your Yamaha guitar (old or new) and talk you through the key steps of keeping your guitar at its best.
Sunday's Lineup:
Yamaha Classical Guitars with Sam Rodwell
Sunday 13th September 2015, 2:30pm
From our award-winning beginner and classroom models to our stunning handcrafted, shellac-finished Grand Concert flagship, our classical guitars are among the most popular in the world.
On 13th September, prize-winning classical guitar virtuoso Sam Rodwell will be instore, putting our range through its paces, and answering your questions about the guitars and about playing technique.
Exclusive Yamaha THR100H Guitar Amp Launch
Saturday 12th September 2015, 3:00pm - Tommy Gentry Demonstrates
Sunday 13th September 2015, 12:30pm - Ross Bailey Demonstrates
A great amp always has a certain something. More than just great tone, it has dynamics that breathe life into every note and give punch to every chord. With our new THR amp heads, our engineers have captured the component-level interaction between the speakers and the power amp (the murky world known as the damping factor) and tuned it to perfection, achieving a new level of performance excellence, even at low volumes.
Line 6 HELIX Launch with Paul Hindmarsh
Saturday 12th September 2015, 2:30pm
Sunday 13th September 2015, 1:30pm
See Line 6's revolutionary HELIX Guitar Effects System in action here at Yamaha Music London as top Line 6 demonstrator Paul Hindmarsh puts it through its paces.
Representing a new way of thinking about guitarists and technology, Helix is like no other guitar processor that you’ve seen before. Immense care was taken to assemble a palette of tools that would let musicians quickly recreate the sound they hear in their head, without sonic compromise. The revolution has begun...
Yamaha Guitar Tech In Store & On Hand
There's a reason every touring guitarist has a guitar tech on hand; a properly-setup guitar feels better, sounds better and plays better - the way the original luthier intended. But most guitars in the world haven't been set up since leaving the original workshop - making playing harder for their owners.
Coinciding with the London Acoustic Show and the launch of our instore Guitar Service Centre, we'll have Yamaha Guitar Techs instore, ready to set up your Yamaha guitar (old or new) and talk you through the key steps of keeping your guitar at its best.
Saturday Night In Soho - Unplugged - Ticket System
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