James Blackshaw + Tomáš Niesner

British guitar wizard James Blackshaw returns to Prague after fifteen years

James Blackshaw, known for his innovative approach to the 12-string guitar, draws from minimalism, 60’s Takoma school of American Primitive guitar, as well as European classical music, while continuing the tradition of leading British players like Bert Jansch and Davy Graham. Using finger-picking technique, repetitive motifs, and sustained drones, Blackshaw creates hypnotic, emotional and touching instrumental music. 

​Born in London in 1981, Blackshaw has released eleven solo studio albums, two EPs, two live recordings and has also appeared on numerous compilations. Blackshaw has collaborated with Lubomyr Melnyk, performed and recorded as a member of Current 93 and with Jozef Van Wissem as Brethren of The Free Spirit and toured and played shows with artists such as Grails and Swans, for whom he opened at Prague's Palác Akropolis back in 2010. Two of his albums were released by Michael Gira on the Young God label.

His latest, Unravelling In Your Hands, was released in November 2024, following a near decade long hiatus from making music.
 

„After a nearly decade-long hiatus—including joblessness, injury, and personal loss—the UK guitarist returns with a moving, virtuosic album that communicates a rare sense of purpose.“ — Pitchfork

The evening will open with Brno-based guitarist Tomáš Niesner, also known from the bands Unna and Vlněna or from his duo with Jakub Šimanský.

Tickets:
390 CZK via MeetFactory & GoOut
450 CZK at the door

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