CHAPEL

80 MINS

SAT 2000

R 100

Lovers of fine acoustic guitar are in for a huge treat when Guy Buttery and Nibs van der Spuy take to the stage! These internationally renowned legends will be showcasing their brand new duo show after a five year break due to their rigorous individual touring schedules. Anyone who’s ever witnessed a ‘Guy and Nibs’ 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 2000’s before their respective careers took off, both locally and internationally.

Guy has recently been 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 3 national awards including the esteemed SAMA Award for ‘Best Instrumental Album for 2010’. In the same vein, Nibs has become a highly acclaimed guitarist, singer/songwriter, being featured in leading publications from France’s ‘Liberation’ to the UK’s ‘Guardian’. He performs regularly abroad, with his biggest interest being in France.

In the midst of all these incredible achievements, the odd guest appearance on one another’s shows proved that there was still plenty of magic in the air. A big seed was planted in June 2010 when both Guy and Nibs were invited to play at the ‘Rio Loco Festival’ in Toulouse, France. It was the first time in years where their performing paths crossed for more than a moment and thus the intention for a new combined act re-emerged.

The audience can expect some new compositions with old favourites and a few surprises at this performance. Both Nibs and Guy feel very excited to be performing at this year’s festival. In 2010 Nibs won a Silver Ovation Award, and Guy a Golden Award.