Gibson Garage London Opens Its Stage to Rising Artists for a Month of Free Live Shows
Gibson is inviting fans to a month of free live music at Gibson Garage London this November, with acoustic sets from Jeff Slate, The Jack Knives, Shanilee and Lujuria. The performances take place on the venue’s lower-level stage.
The guitar maker, which has more than 130 years of history, says the monthly acoustic sessions offer free live performances in an artist-focused setting. The lineup features emerging artists.
Free Acoustic Sessions in London
The sessions are presented in partnership with Busk In London, billed as the city’s leading initiative supporting live music and busking. The Mayor of London launched the initiative, and Found in Music manages it.
Each month, participating artists perform free acoustic sets on Gibson acoustic guitars handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana. The series celebrates both rising talent and the power of live performance.
The Gibson Gallery is also hosting the Scarlet Page Exhibition, billed as showcasing work by one of Britain’s most celebrated music photographers. Photographs will be available to purchase, and the exhibition stays open for six months.
Gibson Garage London also hosts free guitar lessons every Saturday for players of all levels. Participants must call the venue to book a free ticket. The venue is at 61–62 Eastcastle Street.
November Lineup Features Four Artists
New York-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, author and radio host Jeff Slate has recorded and toured with Pete Townshend, Roger McGuinn, Sheryl Crow and Jeff Tweedy. His latest release is A World Called Desire: The Townshend Tapes Redux.
The Jack Knives, from Orange County, California, are a punk rock band known for guitar-driven anthems and sing-along choruses. The band has released Ghost Radio and Into the Night and has toured with Joan Jett, H2O and Hot Water Music.
Spanish-born, London-based Filipino artist Shanilee makes soulful indie pop with touches of indie rock and Spanish nostalgia. Her inspirations include Olivia Dean, Corinne Bailey Rae, Remi Wolf and Guitarricadelafuente.
Lujuria formed in Argentina in 2006 and plays rock rooted in alternative, grunge, stoner and hard rock. Led by singer and guitarist Matt Houdini, the band has played more than 1,400 shows across the Americas and Europe.
