Ian Melrose: solo acoustic fingerstyle guitarist
(Celtic and contemporary), dobro and low whistle player,
studio musician, ex-Clannad lead guitarist, member of Kelpie,
Leuchter-Melrose Duo, Island Tapes project and Talking Water,
arranger, producer ... many facets of a musical personality.
Ian was signed up in 2001 by Europe's most
prestigious acoustic guitar label ACOUSTIC MUSIC
RECORDS, and has quickly become one of the labels
best-selling and major featured artists. As well as
four solo CDs he has also written a book of guitar
transcriptions of Scottish fiddle music.
Apart from solo and ensemble concerts all over the
world, including many major festivals e.g. Montreal
Jazz Festival (CAN), Celtic Connections (SCO), Open
Strings (D), Dranouter Folk Festival (B), Kirkmichael &
Ullapool Guitar Festivals (SCO), International Guitar Tour
(Hungary), International Guitar Festival of Genua (It) and Festival Interceltique de Lorient (F), he does studio work for film and TV productions, and
continues to produce and arrange for various artists.
ich danke dir. Ich freue mich auf die Zukunft und bin gespannt was noch alles auf mich zu kommt. Habe mir viel vorgenommen und arbeite hart, ich danke dir für Alles,
Dear Ian, thanks again for the wonderful tones you gave to my songs last saturday in Berlin Guitars. It was a real pleasure and I enjoyed playing with you. Greetings to you, Kerstin and Mia. Looking forward to listening to your new CD! A bientot...... CB
Hi Ian! After we became happy owners of your new CD, it stuck in my player till now:) I love it: beautiful music and brilliant performing. Thank you! My warmest greetings also to Kerstin (I know what it means - to support:) Julia
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