I never knew so many different sounds could come from a guitar. Clive Carroll's gig was an eye and ear opener for all of us. The extraordinary range of sounds was matched by the variety of the music styles played. Classical Dowland to Johnny Cash, Albeniz to Chet Atkins, and atmospheric music of his own composition.
He played everything with such apparent ease, yet with a body totally engaged in the rhythms and nuances of the music. His technique was so good, producing so many layers of sound, it was difficult to believe at times there was only one guitar.
All this presented with a friendly and self deprecating commentary, funny stories and fascinating little insights into the guitar playing world.
The audience didn't want to let him go. But go he did. We hope he'll come back and if he does, look, please don't miss the chance to see him work his magic.
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