Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel will be touring Japan later this month. He will be performing in Osaka at 7pm (Japanese time) on the 20th Oct @ Osaka Kouseinenkin Hall with special guest Kazumi Watanabe showcasing Maton guitars. Tickets for this not-to-be-missed performance can be purchased via Kyodo Osaka Ticket Center on (06) 7732-8888.

See the Dolphin Guitars website for more information.

Maton guitars can be purchased in Osaka from the following distributors...

Dolphin Guitars
Tel: 06-6310-6180
Fax: 06-6310-6132
Web: www.dolphin-gt.co.jp
Email: take-m@dolphin-gt.co.jp

Miki Gakki – Umeda Branch
Tel: 06-6361-2211
Fax: 06-6361-5721
Web: www.mikigakki.com/umeda/
Email: isobe@miki.co.jp

Line In The Sand - Acoustic Australian Tour November 2009

Jeff Martin & The Armada will be returning to their spiritual home Australia in November. Touring nationally across the country in ‘unplugged’ mode, The Armada are set to captivate followers with their Middle Eastern musical explorations. The trio’s power, and intricacies of their playing, will entwine you into a transcendental reverie.

A highlight of the tour will see The Armada record their Sydney shows for an upcoming live and acoustic DVD release. Filming over two nights at Notes, Newtown, on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November, these special performances will feature a string quartet and Jeff's array of Eastern Instruments...

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2009

Paolo Bertolani / Contea di Levante

Teatro Astoria     Lerici (SP)
Venerdì  27 settembre 2009 ore 21.30

Musiche Antonio Lombardi
Liriche Paolo Bertolani
Orchestrazione GnuQuartet

Anthony Knowles (marketing and A&R) and Michael Foley have recently been putting the finishing touches on a project that will be of great interest to those of you who have been supporting Maton electric guitars. They have been fortunate enough to enlist the talents and services of one Simon Hosford, known to most of you as the professor of shredding and all things warm and fuzzy in electric guitar world. This clinic is incredible. Simon eloquently and informatively talks the attendees through all of the major models and then proceeds to tear them to pieces with the aid of backing tracks and pure skill. He has done a mountain of work and his knowledge of the product is first class. Once you get past the sound of peoples jaws dropping, we find you will comfortably settle in to an hour or so of enjoyable guitar activity. If you are carrying the Mastersounds and are interested in hosting one of these evenings, let me know and we can get the ball rolling.

Oz-eGuitar & Music Sales in conjunction with Maton present the Maton Music Expo. It will feature live performances by Michael Fix and Phil Davidson plus you'll get a chance to win a free Maton guitar!. It will be held at Pioneer Village Music Club, Old Petrie Town, Daybro Road, Petrie in QLD on Friday 20th Nov. To book tickets to this fundraising event for the Down Syndrome Association of Queensland, please head to www.oz-eguitars.com.au and click on 'Events'. Alternatively phone them on (07) 3285 1311.

The World Championship Of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held in Hollywood every year, had well over 5000 entries this year from more than 40 countries worldwide in the categories including Dance, Drama, Modelling, Vocal, and Instrumental.

Joe took home the division award for best instrumentalist as well as the '2009 Senior Grand Champion Of The World' award... (awarded to the best talent over all categories).

Joe is the youngest winner to date, as well as the first and only instrumentalist to win the top prize. It is yet another outstanding achievement for Joe, so for those that are yet to catch on, make sure you catch him live during his world tour later this year.

Visit his website for more information: www.joerobinson.com

After touring globally throughout 2007 and 2008, Kieran Murphy took a much needed break for the creation and further development of his art. Kieran spent 2009 composing and producing a significant portfolio of a more matured, developed and sophisticated palette of sounds, all of which exude sensuality in his 5th studio album, Always, Francesca.

'Always, Francesca' plays on sensuality in all its musical forms, from emotional senses to organic, latin rhythms to slow-jam funk. The artist's style and prowess of translating emotions into evocative sounds are delivered with a technical and creative genius more sensual and refined than ever.

Order your copy of 'Always, Francesca' at www.kieranmurphy.com.au

Bob Evans ( A.K.A Kevin Mitchell of Jebediah Fame) is currently on the road with his Goodnight Bull Creek album tour. Maton were fortunate enough to have secured Bob's services for some in-store appearances at Billy Hydes Brisbane, Flemington and North Perth. Each night was met with large crowd appreciation and great reviews.

The multitudes have been responsive to Bob's soulful and melodic solo in-store shows. With his Maton EMGA in hand, Bob serenaded his captivated audiences with his trademark catchy and airy tunes like Someone So Much and Don't you think it's time? He really is arguably one of Australia's finest young song writing talents and his appeal has been evident with a responsive and highly attentive following at each store.

Maton has been proud to have had an association with Bob for some time now and we hope that, not only does Goodnight Bull Creek continue to go gangbusters for Bob, but also the opportunity to catch him in more stores soon will arise....Maton in hand of course!