Mark Barnwell

Description

Mark's affinity with the guitar began at the tender age of 6. His early classical training resulted in a number of junior solo and group performances. By the age of 15, Mark was playing live with his first rock band and throughout the 80's and 90's, his experiences as lead guitarist expanded considerably with regular live performances in different styles (blues, country, funk, rock and disco).
Mark's passion for Flamenco grew upon meeting Jon Salfield, South West Flamenco virtuoso, who became his teacher.
Mark has played both solo and with other artists at numerous venues throughout the ... UK and across the globe combining his love of music and travel - see performance highlights.
His repertoire has its roots in romantic, classical guitar and traditional flamenco music, often spiced with arabic and latin sounds. Mark brings his own dynamic compositions to the mix as well as his arrangements of popular music by artists such as Gipsy Kings, Jesse Cook, Eagles and The Beatles. His music can be sampled on the audio page. Read More

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Experience

- A run of solo classical guitar performances at the Dophin Taverna in Hania, Crete - 1995
- Solo performances at Halkidiki, Greece - 2000, 2001
- Solo Flamenco performances at the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre - 2001, 2002
- Ashton Court Festival with "Zambra Mora" Flamenco trio in 2003 and 2004
- A solo Spanish guitar charity concert in Kerela, 2007, to raise money for a local orphanage
- Numerous Esperanto duo performances including Calstock Old Chapel (2004 onwards)
- Many performances at Milverton Music Club, Topsham Acoustic Cafe and Tavistock Acoustic cafe - solo and duo performances ... with Al Marconi and Jon Boyes (2006 onwards)
- Tavistock Wharf and Calstock with "Guitarras Del Fuego" (2008 and 2010)
- Live performance and chat on BBC Radio Devon (2008 and 2011)
- Duo performance with world renknowned Harp guitarist Jason Carter in 2010
- Performance at Trowbridge Festival in 2010 Read More

Previous Clients

Saturday 1st January, 2011
BBC Radio Devon, 10am. Click here for website
Thursday 27th January, 2011
Greek night, Quantock Restaurant, SCAT, Taunton, 6am. Click here for website. (A rare opportunity to see Mark play his Bozouki!)
Saturday 12th February, 2011
Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor, 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Enjoy a 4 Course Candlelit Dinner with wonderful entertainment. Click here for website.
Thursday 17th February, 2011
Valentine's dinner, Quantock Restaurant, SCAT, Taunton, 6pm. Click here for website.
Friday 6th May, 2011
Esperanto at the Dart Festival - Wildfire Bistro, Dart ... Marina, Dartmouth, 8:30 - 10:30pm. Click here for website.
Friday 27th May, 2011
Tournedos No.1, Taunton. Click here for website
Monday 30th May, 2011
Bank Holiday Monday 11am to 5pm - set in the lovely 2 acre gardens at Burges Meadow, Maundown, Wiveliscombe. This is a popular event where visitors are able to wander the gardens and enjoy a fab bit of food and refreshment. Live Music All Day.
Friday June 17th, 2011
Esperanto - Budleigh Salterton Riding School, 7pm. Click here for website. SOLD OUT
Friday 24th June, 2011
Guest appearance with Al Marconi - The Old Chapel, Calstock, Cornwall. Click here for website
Saturday 2nd July, 2011
Trevarno Gardens, with Flamenco Dancer Claudia Caolin. See http://www.trevarno.co.uk for more details
Sunday 7th August, 2011
La Terra Cafe, 22 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9DU. 01458 834 959. See www.laterre.info for more details
Friday 9th September, 2011
Night at the Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset.
8.45pm - 9.15pm The Lady Chapel
9.30pm - 10pm Abbots Kitchen, with Flamenco dancer Ananda
See http://www.glastonburyabbey.com/ for more details
Friday 30th September, 2011
The Old Chapel at Calstock. See www.calstockarts.org Read More

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