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Music lovers - it's time to rejoice. Where else would you see the world's foremost lute player strumming his stuff in a tribute concert to the music of Jimi Hendrix? Kaki King, fresh from playing with The Foo Fighters on their US tour - she's a twenty-something, one-woman-army. Jeff Lang, one of Australia's finest blues guitarists is here for the entire event as one of our Artists-in-Residence. Hang out at the Wah Bar late into the night & rub shoulders with Jorma Kaukonen from Jeffersen Airplane or Vernon Reid from Living Colour and form your own cult of personality!

There are 5 outdoor concerts in the lush surrounds of Elder Park which cover every kind of music you'd ever want to hear. All the outdoor events feature multiple artist line-ups where you will enjoy the very best the world has to offer.

Imagine sitting on the grass under the full moon, forgetting the worries of the world for a few hours with a giant smile on your face - heaven!
 
Rips & Riffs covers the rich history of Australian Surf music featuring The Atlantics, Richard Clapton & champion surfer Beau Young.

On The Verge - the 21st Century Guitar takes a look at where guitar music is heading with the guitarist's guitarist David Linley, Kaki King and Vernon Reid.

The line-up for Slideshow - Masters of the Slide Guitar is a roll call of the world's best including Bob Brozman, Cindy Cashdollar and Lucky Oceans.

Culture of Kings - A Blues Story shows where rock music was born and features Grammy® winner John Hammond Jr (who has shared the stage with John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, G-Love and Muddy Waters) plus Australia's queen of the blues Fiona Boyes.

Unleash your inner rock-star at Kiss The Sky - A Tribute to the Music of Jimi Hendrix which serves as the electric finale to this year's event.
 
If you don't fancy the outdoors, relax in the comfortable theatre seats in the Festival Theatre for a series of performances highlighting jazz, world, flamenco, South American, Spanish and classical program. Throw in the amazing acoustics of t he theatre and you've got a night to remember.

Don't forget the series of films, masterclasses and even an outdoor yoga session led by Indian maestro J.M.Baht where he will perform traditional Indian Ragas - essentially sacred music to do yoga by. It's far cheaper than going to India and absolutely authentic.
 
There's something for every age, taste and budget at the inaugural Adelaide International Guitar Festival.

Visit the web site for details www.adelaideguitarfestival.com.au

 
Adelaide Festival Centre presents
Adelaide International Guitar Festival 2007

Over 70 Artists - 40 concerts - 10 magnificent days & nights of music

Dates: 23 November - 2 December, Tickets on sale now 
Where: Adelaide Festival Centre & Elder Park
Tickets: Weekend packages now available - 3 concerts per weekend for $120!
Book: BASS 131 246 / www.bass.net.au