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Tommy Harkenrider
Tommy Harkenrider is a Southern California-based guitarist and musical educator specializing in Swing, Blues, and American Roots music. He has performed with James Harman, Candye Kane, Lynwood Slim, Phil Alvin, Rick Holmstrom, Jeff Turmes, Junior Watson, Kid Ramos, Big J McNeely, Ray Campi, Big Sandy, Dave Bennett, and Paul Pigat. Inspired by his musical heroes George Barnes, Teddy Bunn, Grady Martin, Junior Barnard, Les Paul, and Robert Lockwood, Tommy blends tradition with his own inventive approach to the guitar.
Beyond performing, he is dedicated to teaching and preserving the rich legacy of roots music.
More on Tommy here: tommyharkenriderguitar.com
Jonathan Stout
Jonathan Stout is a guitarist and bandleader specializing in Swing-era jazz. Over the last 25 years, his bands have headlined swing dances around the world while he has devoted himself to preserving the pre-bebop guitar tradition of his heroes Charlie Christian and Allan Reuss. His groups—including the Campus Five, Jonathan Stout Orchestra, and Grand Slam Sextet—celebrate classic swing, with the latter focusing on the music of Christian and the Benny Goodman Sextet.
In addition to leading his own bands, Jonathan has performed and recorded with artists such as Michael Gamble, Josh Collazo, Keenan McKenzie, Enric Piedro, DJ Bonebrake, Jeremy Wakefield, and Janet Klein, and has taught at Red Hot Strings, Django in June, and Frank Vignola’s Big Jersey Guitar Camp.
More on Jonathan here: campusfive.com/swingguitarblog
Paul Pigat
Paul Pigat is one of Canada’s premier roots guitarists, blending jazz finesse, rockabilly fire, and a wanderer’s soul. Over his career, he has toured, recorded, and performed with artists including Jeff Beck, Albert Lee, Brian Setzer, Neko Case, James Burton, and Jim Byrnes. Known for his versatility and inventive playing, Paul is equally at home performing onstage, recording in the studio, or teaching.
In addition to performing, he is a Gretsch clinician and recently served as guitar instructor for the cast of The Last of Us(Max, Season 2).
More on Paul here: paulpigat.com