LONDON, UK (September 13, 2024) As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand is announcing a new monthly series of acoustic performances at the Gibson Garage London. The Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions will feature live music performances throughout the month on September 13 with Rachel Croft, September 17 with Gio Dara, September 19 with a surprise guest, and September 26 with Sam Palladio. All Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions begin at 2:00pm, Live from the state-of-the-art stage located on the lower level of the Gibson Garage London, and are free and open to the public. The Gibson Garage London is the ultimate music experience and marks the first-ever Gibson flagship store outside of the U.S. and is located at 61-62 Eastcastle St, London, UK just off Oxford Street.
“Just like the Gibson Garage Nashville, we have designed the Gibson Garage London to be part of the London music community with a live stage featuring regular performances, special events, and showcases for music fans to experience from both emerging and established artists,” says Lee Bartram, Head of Commercial and Marketing EMEA at Gibson. “Every month, there will be new and exciting events for fans, expect so much more to come.”
The Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions showcase artists that perform their music on the storied Gibson acoustics which are all handmade by the expert luthiers at Gibson’s acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana. The Gibson Garage London features a special, dedicated Acoustic guitar room with one of the largest displays of Gibson Acoustic guitars in the entire UK, as well as an area for Epiphone acoustics including the premium and popular Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom guitars.
The Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions follows the recent announcement of the partnership between the Gibson Garage and Busk In London--the London-based busking programme, launched by the Mayor of London and managed by Found in Music--which is the city’s leading programme supporting the music, live performances and careers of buskers. The Busk In London series features music performances from buskers at the Gibson Garage London every two weeks.
For the latest schedule of events at the Gibson Garage London, follow @GibsonGuitarUK on Instagram.
Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions:
Rachel Croft
September 13, 2:00 PM
Rachel Croft
Featured on Netflix and BBC 2, Rachel Croft is an "emotive and uncompromising alternative artist at the top of her game with a vocal range that flows effortlessly from fierce power to deadly soft” (Atwood Magazine). Hailing from London, Rachel’s thunderous and cinematic works have been synced on the BBC and Netflix, premiered in leading global outlets such as CMT, BBC Radio and Fresh On The Net, and featured as "Caffè Nero Artist of the Month" in February 2024 across 600+ UK locations.
Her tempestuous, female-forward songwriting and vivid stage presence have been making waves in the UK and beyond, performing at iconic venues such as Bush Hall and the Camden Assembly in London, the Bitter End in New York, and the Bluebird Café in Nashville; as well as gracing festivals including Cambridge and Black Deer, and selling out venues across Europe on regular tours.
Listen to music from Rachel Croft HERE.
Gio Dara
September 17, 2:00 PM
https://www.instagram.com/giodara_/?hl=en
Gio Dara
Gio Dara is an independent singer-songwriter and a busker who's originally from Ukraine. He moved to UK two years ago to pursue a dream of making it in the music industry and since arriving in London he’s been busking full-time, captivating audiences with raw, heartfelt performances that reflect their journey and passion for music. With each note and lyric, Gio brings a unique sound inspired by the journey of his biggest music inspiration, Ed Sheeran, to London’s vibrant music scene, striving to carve out a distinctive space in the industry.
Listen to music from Gio Dara HERE.
Special Guest, Artists To Be Announced, Day of show on September 19
Sam Palladio
September 26, 2:00 PM
https://www.sampalladio.co.uk/
Sam Palladio
Actor and musician Sam Palladio grew up in Cornwall in the southwest of England, but it was in Music City USA, Nashville Tennessee, that Sam got his musical big break playing the role of soulful, country songwriter Gunnar Scott on ABC’s hit TV Drama “Nashville”. Created by Academy Award-winning writer Callie Khouri “Nashville” ran for 6 seasons with over 5 million viewers each week. Sam found himself immersed in the worlds of Americana, folk and country and was able to make music with some of the finest musicians and songwriters in the world.
Sam recently set out to make his debut album. Having lived and made music in Nashville for nearly a decade, he felt his debut needed to reflect his British roots, Cornish upbringing and his time spent on both sides of the world. In 2022, he teamed up with Danish producer Søren Hansen (New Politics) and multi GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Sardy (Oasis, Snow Patrol, LCD Soundsystem, The Who).
His first single “Something On My Mind” was released to critical acclaim last year and was followed by his next single “Tennessee” which features Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters. Sam's other television and film acting credits include Netflix’s “The Princess Switch” trilogy, AMC's "Humans,” and Showtime's "Episodes", alongside Matt Leblanc, ABC’s primetime drama “Rebel” opposite Katy Segal and Andy Garcia. Most recently, Sam stars in the recent Bob Marley Biopic “One Love” which was released February 2024.
Listen to music from Sam Palladio HERE.
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Gibson Acoustic guitar room inside the Gibson Garage London
With a rich history of craftsmanship and innovation, Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has become synonymous with music culture. The Gibson Garage is the ultimate guitar experience and destination for music lovers across the globe and the place to explore Gibson’s 130-year music history. The Gibson Garage London marks the first-ever Gibson flagship store outside of the U.S. and follows the successful opening of the Gibson Garage Nashville. The Gibson Garage London is located at 61-62 Eastcastle St, London, UK W1W 8NQ, just off Oxford Street, and is open to the public daily from 10:00-7:00pm (Monday-Saturday), and from 12:00-6:00pm (Sunday).
At the Gibson Garage London, music lovers can design their own Made-to-Measure guitar inside the Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab by selecting a unique guitar top off the wood library on the wall and choosing the specs inside and out. The Gibson Garage London features a special, dedicated Acoustic guitar room with one of the largest displays of Gibson Acoustic guitars in the entire UK, as well as areas for Epiphone electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, and the biggest display of Kramer guitars in the UK. At the Garage, fans are encouraged to pick up and play all things Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, and Maestro and enjoy a massive display of exclusive Gibson apparel, gifts, and lifestyle items, as well as gear and accessories. The Gibson Garage London features uniquely British cultural discoveries around every corner and level. Music fans will experience regular live performances from music icons and emerging artists, events, signings, and panel discussions from musicians and artists, all from its state-of-the-art stage located on the lower level of the Garage. Whether you are a seasoned professional musician, a casual guitar player, a beginner, or simply a music fan, the Gibson Garage is the new, must-see music destination in London.
For the latest news and events at the Gibson Garage London, follow @GibsonGuitarUK on Instagram, and visit https://gibson.com/garage-london.
Gibson Garage London
61-62 Eastcastle Street
London, UK
W1W 8NQ
(off Oxford Street)
Mon-Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
Gibson Garage London
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