Everyone is Welcome: Performers at any level from beginners to professionals are warmly encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play. No charge to play or attend.

SBGS In-Person Open Mic

Vineland Branch Library

Renowned as one of the foremost guitarists of our time, Paul Galbraith has a revolutionary approach to guitar playing that has made him an instantly recognizable figure in classical music. But it is ultimately his interpretative breadth that has captivated audiences around the world.

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Paul Galbraith, Guitar Virtuoso in Concert

St Francis Episcopal Church

The South Bay Guitar Society is pleased to present a masterclass with guitar virtuoso Paul Galbraith. Four players will perform individually and receive feedback from Paul in this educational event.  

Masterclass with Guitar Virtuoso Paul Galbraith

Palo Alto High School Library

Everyone is welcome: Performers of all levels from beginner to professional are warmly received and encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play.

SBGS Virtual Open Mic

Online

Since its debut in 1999, the Canadian Guitar Quartet has performed on three continents, going from one standing ovation to the next, and established a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world. 

The Canadian Guitar Quartet has released four critically acclaimed albums while touring extensively in Canada and abroad, appearing in recital and with orchestra. The ensemble's first concert at the 92nd Street Y in New York, part of its Art of the Guitar series, was especially well received, with Don Witter Jr. of New York Classical Guitar Society writing, “The Canadian Guitar Quartet made one of the greatest New York City debuts of any artistic ensemble in decades…STUNNING !!!”

Peninsula Guitar Series presents the Canadian Guitar Quartet

First Lutheran Church

The South Bay Guitar Society is pleased to present virtuoso Pierre Bensusan. Tickets are not included in the regular season. Please note the concert time of 7:00 p.m., 30 minutes earlier than our usual start. 

Acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, nicknamed “Mr. DADGAD,” has taken his unique sound around the globe. Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album "Encore," voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine reader’s poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century.

Pierre Bensusan, Guitar Virtuoso in Concert

Community School of Music and Arts

Celebrate the launch of WoodenHouse, the third CD of longtime Montara resident Mark Kostrzewa, with special guest Teja Gerken. Opening performance by HollerFolk Band.

Mark Kostrzewa: CD Launch Party for WoodenHouse

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows

Based in the Bay Area, Wasska Project is a colloquial musical idea that fuses Latin-American traditional harmonies with classical guitar resources.

Wasska Project, guitar and cajon duo - FREE LIBRARY EVENT

Saratoga Library

Carlos Alonzo Rivera is a multifaceted guitarist, composer and educator based in San Francisco. Carlos possesses a diverse musical background and is well-versed in genres including classical, jazz. rock, metal and blues.  He holds a Master's of Music in classical guitar performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor's of Music and Music Industry from California State University, Chico. Carlos has worked in masterclasses with some of the world's best guitarists including Roland Dyens, David Russell, Scott Tennant, Bill Kanengiser, Andrew York, and Eliot Fisk. Carlos is currently the guitarist for Dark Americana pop singer Lenni Revel and is also working on a solo 7-string guitar album.

South Bay Guitar Society

May 4, 2024

Paul Galbraith, Guitar Virtuoso in Concert

May 5, 2024

Masterclass with Guitar Virtuoso Paul Galbraith

May 14, 2024

SBGS Virtual Open Mic

May 16, 2024

Peninsula Guitar Series presents the Canadian Guitar Quartet

May 17, 2024

Pierre Bensusan, Guitar Virtuoso in Concert

South Bay Guitar Society

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