Iain Forbes responsible for plucking, picking & strumming. Mr Taylor Guitar - responsible for resonation, vibration and general oscillation.
Influences
Easily 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!
“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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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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