2 SHOWS

7p Show | Doors at 5p

10p Show | Doors at 9:15p

Greg Carmichael - nylon guitar

Miles Gilderdale - steel/electric guitar

Gary Grainger - bass

Jay Rowe - keys

Greg Grainger - drums

Celebrate an evening of world-class contemporary jazz with Acoustic Alchemy. Known for their signature blend of nylon and steel-string guitars, the group seamlessly fuses soft rock, world music, and funk into a high-energy performance. Don't miss this chance to see these masters of melody deliver an unforgettable live set.

For over three decades 3x Grammy-nominated ensemble Acoustic Alchemy has been at the forefront of contemporary jazz, even if the band’s signature eclectic mix of styles has meant they have never comfortably fit snugly into any one genre; “We’ve had a lot of labels over the years, at the start there were all these names flying around like New Adult Contemporary, New Age music, and then it became Smooth Jazz, but we’ve never really thought about ourselves as being in any one particular genre. We just make music we like.” Says Greg, “At the core it’s always been about one simple concept: the sound of the nylon and steel guitars working together, but that leaves a lot of scope for exploring all sorts of musical ideas.”

The group's newest EP The Empire of Lights showcases Acoustic Alchemy’s signature refusal to be pigeonholed. This four-track EP—the first in a series leading to a full album—ranges from the Western shuffle of "8,000 Miles" to the reggae-infused "Alisio." Building on their 35-year legacy, this project delivers a masterclass in quality with a seamless, start-to-finish groove.

With a sound that is fancy, feisty, and extremely soulful, Acoustic Alchemy explodes with every performance with a fresh, new energy and their trademark melodic chemistry.