Bill Burke (8 String Guitarist) Ensemble Performance October 9, 2009

A prolific tap-style player, Bill Burke is recognized as a "wildly gifted musician" and "new master of the 8-string guitar". Bill plays the 8-string Warr Guitar in a manner similar to piano, enabling him to play multiple parts at the same time. His refreshingly original and beautiful compositions feature captivating melodies over layered rhythms; highly infused with flavors of place, time and travel.

Bill's compositions combine elements of minimalism, jazz, folk and world. He has composed and produced four recordings and numerous broadcast works for TV, Film and radio. Bill’s music can be heard nationally and internationally on stations as diverse as NPR (NYC and Echoes), Australia’s FretNet, Siberia’s Penguin Radio, The Netherlands’ Radio Xymphonia, WKMHD (Portland, OR) and numerous others. He continually gigs, teaches and provides clinics. Bill will be performing as an ensemble with Ed Boas and more. This is a show not to be missed! Tickets are $7.00. 9pm.

Official Website: http://www.thewinchester.net