On one of the PBS stations last night, they had these two guys absolutely ripping it up on the classical Larrivees. It was like this classical/flamenco style music, and it was freakin' mesmerizing how talented they were and how good it all sounded live. I can't remember their names or even find that listing (It was like Fetz and some other dude), but I'd love to record it if it ever plays again.
If someone knows what I'm talking about, please send me the name of these guys.
Thanks!
Tait
I didn't see the show. How did you identify the classical guitars as Larrivees?
well, unless there's another guitar company that make another guitar that looks just like this...
(the LSV-30)
http://www.larrivee.com/data/products/guit...V-30/LSV-30.htm (http://www.larrivee.com/data/products/guitars/LSV-30/LSV-30.htm)
...Then I might be wrong, but I caught a few shimmers from the transparent pickguard and went "hmmmmm...". I happened to have the new brochure right near me so I flipped through until I found the same guitar that they both certainly appeared to be playing. The light didn't illuminate the inside to see the lable, but it HAD to be them. And MAN did they sound sweet!
Someone's gotta know these guys.
Robert,
Go to http://www.pbs.org (http://www.pbs.org) and see if you can find it on last night's tv schedule, or call your local pbs station. They should be able to tell you who they are.
From your clues, I am thinking Strutz and Farah (though I dont get pbs on my little antenna :( ); they play a flaming flamenco/new world music--I think they are on the Narada label (?)
OK.
It is Strunz and Farah. Sounds very intriguing. One is Costa Rican the other is Iranian with an amalgamation of styles.
Their website says this about the guitars they use:
"GUITARS: Strunz & Farah use many different types of guitars including those made by Esteso, Montalvo, Maldonado, and James Goodall. They have used many others as well, such as those of Archangel Fernandez, Takamine, and Kenny Hill. Strunz & Farah endorse La Bella Strings."
The website did indicate that they had an appearance on PBS.
Yup...that was them (Strunz and Farah) http://www.strunzandfarah.com/ (http://www.strunzandfarah.com/) .
and...you know what, now that i look at...maybe it wasn't the Larrivee. The head stock looks different on the pictures of them from the website, but they might have been playing something different on stage when I saw them. The body's look the same, and it does have the transparent pickguard as well. Well Larrivee's or not, check the listing below (assuming they've got something in your state), and set your Tivo's or tape players, cuz they'll blow your minds.
http://www.sierranevada.com/sierracenterst...e/airdates.html (http://www.sierranevada.com/sierracenterstage/airdates.html)
Thanks Naboz!
What do I win?!..a new LV-BW?! Yes! Its coming on Tuesday...gotta keep active, keep my mind occupied, maybe clean the garage...
Oh, back to your local PBS sceduled program. ;)
I found this on the official Strunz & Farah website :)
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GUITARS: Strunz & Farah use many different types of guitars including those made by Esteso, Montalvo, Maldonado, and James Goodall. They have used many others as well, such as those of Archangel Fernandez, Takamine, and Kenny Hill. Strunz & Farah endorse La Bella Strings.
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