LONDON, UK As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand is announcing the Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions shows and upcoming events for December. Music fans are invited to check out Jonjan Kavlakoglu who will perform live at the Garage on December 10 at 5:00pm, followed by Ricky Warwick on December 12 at 2:00pm. On Saturday, December 14, music lovers can spend the day at the Gibson Garage London for the special Rockin’ Santa holiday event from 12:00pm-4:00pm. All Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions performances are live, free and open to the public from the state-of-the-art stage located on the lower level of the Gibson Garage London. 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.
Designed to be part of the London music community the Gibson Garage London features a live stage with regular music performances, special events, and album release parties from both emerging and established artists for music fans to enjoy. Every month there are new events and shows for fans inside the Gibson Garage.
The Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions are a 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. Every month, the Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions showcase artists who perform their music on celebrated Gibson acoustics which are all handcrafted 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 storied Gibson Acoustic guitars throughout the entire UK, as well as a special area for Epiphone acoustics including the premium and popular Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom guitars.
For the latest schedule of events at the Gibson Garage London, follow @GibsonGuitarUK on Instagram.
GIBSON GARAGE LONDON ACOUSTIC SESSIONS:
JONJAN KAVLAKOGLU
December 10 (5:00)
https://www.instagram.com/jonjanofficial/
Described as ‘James Brown meets Rodrigo y Gabriela’, Jonjan Kavlakoglu combines the athletic skill of passionate Flamenco with highly dynamic Funk playing -pushing an audience’s expectation of what a solo guitar can do in the right hands. Born in Istanbul with British/Turkish heritage, and having performed for George Benson, Apple, the BBC, Google, on the London Eye and in Jimi Hendrix’s bedroom to name some highlights, Jonjan is a master of his craft and a whirlwind of acoustic-percussive mastery in action.
Listen to Jonjan Kavlakoglu’s new album Strings Attached HERE.
RICKY WARWICK:
December 12 (2pm)
https://www.instagram.com/rickywarwickofficial/
The journey from Belfast to Los Angeles, entwined with a lifetime spent at the coalface of bona fide rock n roll, has made for a heady cocktail of creativity and popularity. Ricky Warwick, founder of The Almighty, Black Star Riders, The Fighting Hearts, acclaimed and respectful frontman of Thin Lizzy since 2011, remains unstoppable.
Listen to music from Ricky Warwick HERE.
This time, Warwick is on a solo run with the release of his new album Blood Ties, which will be released worldwide via Earache Records on March 14, 2025. Acknowledging that it was time to mine a deep seam for this record, the busiest man in the business has left nothing in the dressing room. Big cathartic guitar sounds and life-affirming, often joyous assessments of where he stands in this time and place make this album a standout piece of work in a career that has spanned over four decades. The Northern Irish man has spent his time well and the foundations for an album such as Blood Ties have been laid on solid ground.
As a solo artist and a singer/songwriter, Ricky Warwick has also collaborated with some of the finest musicians on the planet on his new album Blood Ties which was cowritten by Keith Nelson (Buckcherry, Blackberry Smoke), and features Billy Duffy (The Cult), Lita Ford and Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke).
Listen to Ricky’s new single “Don’t Leave Me In The Dark,” featuring Lita Ford HERE, and pre-order the Blood Ties album now on colored vinyl, signed CD, and more HERE.
ROCKIN’ SANTA – GIBSON GARAGE LONDON -- HOLIDAY EVENT
December 14 (12pm—4:00pm)
Music lovers are invited to the Gibson Garage London for “Gibson Garage Rockin’ Santa” holiday event from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on December 14. All fans that attend can get their picture taken with Rockin’ Santa on top of the giant Gibson Guitar Throne inside the Gibson Garage, enjoy free cookies and more while shopping the one-of-a-kind gifts, guitars and apparel available only at the Gibson Garage London.
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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
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