GUITAR WARS TOURNAMENT 2010
*Young and Pro Talent showcased at Guitar Wars Competition!*
Guitar Wars,the annual guitar competition for junior school learners with prizes sponsored by Marshall Music, is the brainchild of well-loved local rocker Jono Dose. The event was once again warmly hosted by Grove Primary School but this time budding musos rocked their hearts out at night. Official Guitar Wars t-shirts were on sale with designs by the talented Ian Jepson.
The winner of this year’s event, Daniel Newton (Rondebosch Boys Prep), went home with a beautiful Les Paul and free set-up by judge Gareth Travis of Marshall Music. He was joined on the judging panel by classical whizz-kid, Mark Rontsch and Charles Knighton-Pullin, the acclaimed lead guitarist of SABRETOOTH and Almost Famous Band.
The kids rocked harder than the previous year and came with their game faces on. They showcased their rhythm playing, promising shred solos, improvisation work and even some singing. They were also faced with an onslaught of ridiculous questions and some tough criticism.
After an array of challenging covers, well-known hits and own compositions, the final results came down to the age old classic debate of feel and energy versus technical ability. After a photo shoot and the awards presentation it was on with the show and time for the pros demonstration.
The audience was thrilled with a jam by Jono Dose (guitar), Stu Jepson (drums) and SABRETOOTH’s Ryan Swanich (bass).
The evening came to an end with a stellar surprise. Canadian singer/songwriter and pro blues (wo)man guitarist Natasha Meister joined them on the stage and wowed the crowd with her rendition of Valerie and a jam of her own material.
All in all a fantastic and well orchestrated event. Here’s hoping for more musical indoctrination of the youth in the future. Rock on!
*Young and Pro Talent showcased at Guitar Wars Competition!*
Guitar Wars,the annual guitar competition for junior school learners with prizes sponsored by Marshall Music, is the brainchild of well-loved local rocker Jono Dose. The event was once again warmly hosted by Grove Primary School but this time budding musos rocked their hearts out at night. Official Guitar Wars t-shirts were on sale with designs by the talented Ian Jepson.
The winner of this year’s event, Daniel Newton (Rondebosch Boys Prep), went home with a beautiful Les Paul and free set-up by judge Gareth Travis of Marshall Music. He was joined on the judging panel by classical whizz-kid, Mark Rontsch and Charles Knighton-Pullin, the acclaimed lead guitarist of SABRETOOTH and Almost Famous Band.
The kids rocked harder than the previous year and came with their game faces on. They showcased their rhythm playing, promising shred solos, improvisation work and even some singing. They were also faced with an onslaught of ridiculous questions and some tough criticism.
After an array of challenging covers, well-known hits and own compositions, the final results came down to the age old classic debate of feel and energy versus technical ability. After a photo shoot and the awards presentation it was on with the show and time for the pros demonstration.
The audience was thrilled with a jam by Jono Dose (guitar), Stu Jepson (drums) and SABRETOOTH’s Ryan Swanich (bass).
The evening came to an end with a stellar surprise. Canadian singer/songwriter and pro blues (wo)man guitarist Natasha Meister joined them on the stage and wowed the crowd with her rendition of Valerie and a jam of her own material.
All in all a fantastic and well orchestrated event. Here’s hoping for more musical indoctrination of the youth in the future. Rock on!
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