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Iain Forbes
Acoustic / Jazz / Folk

Iain Forbes 'The Guitar player'




United Kingdom

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Member Since8/28/2007
Band Websitewww.iainforbes.com
Band MembersIain Forbes responsible for plucking, picking & strumming. Mr Taylor Guitar - responsible for resonation, vibration and general oscillation.
InfluencesEasily inspired and very sensitive to just about everything.... Chet Atkins, The Who, Tommy Emmanuel, Steely Dan, Doyle Dykes, Led Zeppelin, Martin Taylor, Jimmy Hendrix, Django, James Taylor, Barney Kessel, Neil Young, Joe Pass, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Dr John, Tony Rice, The Eagles, Merle Travis, Donald Fagen, Jerry Reed, Jazz, Country, Classical, Rock, Blues, Folk the lot! Too many to list!
Record LabelBarking mad records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 9:00P
Gordon House Hotel South West Scotland, Scotland
Nov 26 2009 7:00P
Kinlochard Village Hall Stirlingshire
Nov 28 2009 9:00P
Stanley Park Cafe Blackpool, Northwest

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   About Iain Forbes
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“One of the best Guitarists I've ever seen, Iain combines an astonishing talent with a huge range of musical tastes - and a refreshing lack of self-importance” The Buteman-Bute live Festival

His first recognition as a talented solo guitarist was in 2003 at The Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow. Iain was honoured with a Danny Kyle award for his performance, in which he competed with bands and musicians from all over the UK.

In the past few years Iain has been opening shows for established acts which include Brian Kennedy, Eddi Reader, Donnie Munro of Runrig, John Renbourn, The James Brown Band, Horse McDonald, Ricki Lee Jones, Hans Theesink, Bruce Molsky and Duck Baker.

He has played in large concert venues such as ‘The Royal Concert Hall’ in Glasgow, ‘The Barrowlands’ and small venues and clubs and has made many festival appearances. Some festival appearances include Celtic Connections, The Ullapool Guitar Festival, The Glasgow Jazz Festival, The Hairst, Bute Live, The Largs Jazz festival, The Traquair Fair, The Glasgow Fringe, The Merchant City Festival, The Kirkmichael village festival and many more.

"Guitar player extraordinaire" - Neilston Festival

"Superb jazz guitarist" - Darvel Festival

“Iain Forbes opened with a breathtaking display of guitar playing, delivered smoothly and confidently with introductions to the pieces littered with his gently, self-deprecating humorous anecdotes” - The Glasgow Fringe Festival

“Brilliant Solo guitarist playing various styles but all in his own Inimitable way” The Cumnock Festival

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   Iain Forbes's Friend Space (Top 8)
Iain Forbes has 812 friends.
 Doyle Dykes 


 Chet 


 Nick Milligan 


 TOMMY EMMANUEL 


 Paul McCormick 


 John Moxey 


 John Goldie 


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Dec 19 2009 1:01 AM

happy holidays ;D
Six Gun Britt

Six Gun Britt



Nov 23 2009 10:39 PM

and oh how i love chet adkins!
SGB
Paul Carella

Paul Carella



Nov 23 2009 8:19 PM

Hey Fingers,

nice one getting into the final week man, well deserved. It's an honour to know, "the greatest guitarist of our time!!!" :)

Speak soon

YEEEEEHAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

P

Paul Carella

Paul Carella



Nov 16 2009 8:38 PM

HAHA!!!!

Yeah, im getting on great here mate thanks, with work and the music. I'll be up the road for ten days at Christmas. So give me a shout if you fancy a beer or a jam. :)

Thats cool you seen Alan and nice to hear he's asking for me, tell him the same from me if you see him again.



I hope all is well

Talk soon partner

P
Paul Carella

Paul Carella



Nov 16 2009 8:11 PM

Hey Fingers, how are ya?

Thanks for the kind words on hosstheboss.com mate. We're doing well eh, both in the top ten, moan the WEEGIES!!!!!! lol

It's good to see you getting the recognition you deserve. You know you've got my vote mate. :)

I hope we can jam sometime soon, once again.

Talk soon

P

YEEEEHAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul McCormick

Paul McCormick



Nov 14 2009 9:54 PM

He Dude

Well done for making it through to the next week of hosstheboss.com

let's hope you're still there next week.

get the votes in everybody
Paul McCormick

Paul McCormick



Nov 10 2009 7:56 PM

Vote for my pal Iain on (all the w's) hosstheboss.com Texas radio song contest.

Ms. Cellaneous Glow

Ms. Cellaneous Glow



Nov 9 2009 2:10 PM

Greetings~
I voted for ye on HosstheBoss.com and will try to do so more before the end of the contest. (= Not only is your playing brilliant, Who Are You always reminds me now of one of our fave telly programs...you know the one, I'm sure. heheh AND with the fact that ma man is also from Glasgow and spells his name the same as you - how can I NOT choose you as my fave! How's that for backroads-instead-of-the-highway logic? *^_^* Hope to catch you live in Glasgow someday when we're home.
XO-X
The Mob

The Mob



Oct 15 2009 10:47 PM

Digen the tracks...Peace...
Claire

Claire Fulton



Oct 8 2009 2:32 PM

Am looking forward to this weekend! It's good to see you're on the lineup this year but as we have so far to travel and can't leave Stirling until later on in the afternoon, I think we might miss most of Friday nights show. Hope you'll be playing at the late night sessions too so we can catch you there! All the best!
Ayush

Ayush



Sep 27 2009 2:43 AM

hello sir
hope you have great health aand you are enjoying beautiful smiles................
i have uploaded a new song "27"......well i have created in just two days.....so please let me know anything if i can improve..........................
take care
all the best
Si Hayden

Si Hayden



Sep 21 2009 3:18 PM

I've just joined facebook, if your a member, link up on there too!:) www.facebook.com/sihayden Hope all is well! si
Jen Gloeckner

Jen Gloeckner
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Sep 14 2009 2:42 AM

hi,

just letting some of my myspace friends know that
i have uploaded a new song (Pulse). hope you like!

peace,

jen
Guitar Lady

Guitar Lady



Aug 29 2009 1:15 PM

Greetings from Russia
from Moscow from my guitar heart!
GL.
David King

David King



Aug 23 2009 5:52 PM

Hi Iain

I did go to the Django gig - it was excellent - they played a few new things as they're currently recording a new album - I think it would have been Django's 100th birthday next year so its all to tie in with that.
A Girl And A Guitar

A Girl And A Guitar



Aug 20 2009 11:50 PM

hi,
thanks for the friendship.
have a great day.
:)
David King

David King



Aug 19 2009 3:17 PM

"Who are You" - very tasty version Sir !!
ANDY LINDSAY

ANDY LINDSAY



Aug 11 2009 7:33 AM

Got your message but couldn't open it. Anyway as it 'appens I'm hoping to get along TONIGHT to B&P with Margaret & Norman - so maybe see you then! - Andy
Paul McCormick

Paul McCormick



Aug 7 2009 4:59 PM

Hey Pal, the votes are coming in. We're still in the top 5 on the hosstheboss.com August song Comp.

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehargh!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Wee Spies

Wee Spies



Jul 31 2009 6:47 PM

http://www.myspace.com/jonathancarr88

theres that guy i was talking about on tuesday hes really really good, i will pop down on sunday for a while i need to be at capitol for 6 for a sound check tho
Paul McCormick

Paul McCormick



Jul 26 2009 4:16 PM

What a fantastic guitarist.
Signed: His pal:)
WINDJAMMER'S

WINDJAMMER'S



Jul 24 2009 7:26 AM

Hello
many thanks from France
for the add it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

Friendships

Gihem for Windjammer's
Wee Spies

Wee Spies



Jul 15 2009 12:53 PM

Cheers anyway dude!! sorry ive not been at Open Mic Night been in the studio or gigging was at the liquid ship last nite, was a good wee venue good sound too. im comin next week tho, got some new tunes to try :D

hope all is well dude!
Ayush

Ayush



Jul 13 2009 8:42 PM

hello sir...hope you are enjoying lots of smiles............
chet was great so is tommy.....i know tommy had enjoyed playing with you......i dream of being lucky like you....but you yourself is a great guitar player......and you will be in hall of fame......i dream of playing with you......
and sir yes.....angelina of tommy is the best......i love that tune.....
and sir......do you play "THE DAY TRIPPER"......i am struggling with it...please help....tommy E is genius......
well thank you for being so kind......keep creating great music......
take care
and enjoy good healths
ayush
Ayush

Ayush



Jul 10 2009 9:38 PM

hello sir
hope you are enjoying lots of smiles....................
have you played with tommy emmanuel........and do you play with some kind of orchestra............i really like the acoustic sounds of orchestras.....................and please upload more videos of yours and also lessons on you tube or myspace videos...........keep creating great music
love from india
ayush
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