Six Guitar Masters Play Classic Rock, Spaghetti Western Soundtracks, and More

Montréal Guitare Trio and California Guitar Trio Will Make You Appreciate Guitar Music in a Whole New Way at Horizon Stage on January 18

Montréal Guitare Trio (MG3) and California Guitar Trio (CGT) are both powerhouse guitar trios independently. Now they have decided to link their passion, and their talent, in order to create a stunning evening of guitar music; a sextet made in Heaven. This delightful concert provides the opportunity for audiences to see, and hear, the six virtuoso guitarists devoting themselves to becoming one voice. The program features the music of legendary groups such as Queen, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Rush, famous spaghetti western music by Sergio Leone, and several original compositions. Mostly instrumental, with occasional vocals, an evening spent with MG3 and CG3 will make you listen to, and enjoy, guitar music in a whole new way. Horizon Stage is excited to present Montréal Guitare Trio and California Guitar Trio on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, MG3 and CGT shows are full of captivating stories and humor that enable concertgoers to feel like they’re part of the music, not just spectators. The sextet’s goal is to transcend their instruments, so that people focus on the music first, and their considerable technical prowess second. During these groundbreaking, highly-entertaining shows, the trios perform inventive arrangements of each others’ repertoire, alongside new music for guitar sextets.

Described by the CBC as the "hottest guitar ensemble in Canada”, MG3 has established itself as a musical force to be reckoned with. For over 20 years, the trio's virtuosity, rigor, creativity, and impressive stage presence have been winning over audiences around the world. The trio, composed of guitarists Sébastien Dufour, Glenn Lévesque and Marc Morin, have given hundreds of concerts in some of the most prestigious venues across North America, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Winner of the 2011 Opus Award for concert of the year in the Jazz & World Music category, MG3 has released seven albums including their most recent, Danzas, in 2017.

The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for CGT. 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. Comprised of Bert Lams, Hideyo Moriya, and Paul Richards, the group has established a unique, personal connection with audiences. Their 16 albums, streamed over 65 million times on Pandora, offer diverse snapshots of their mercurial muse. The trio’s most recent release, Komorebi, showcases its acoustic side, with beautiful lush originals and innovative cover arrangements of the Beatles, Beach Boys, and more. The trio’s output has made a major global impact, having served as the soundtrack for Olympics coverage, and programs on CNN, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. They have fans in high places too: NASA used their music to wake the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Prepare yourself for an evening of incredible guitar music with Montréal Guitare Trio and California Guitar Trio, at Horizon Stage on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Adults and $30 for Students and Seniors and may be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave), by phone at 780-962-8995 or 1-888-655-9090, and online by visiting through Ticketpro.ca.