Name: An Audience with MARTIN BARRE. A CAT Club presentation
Start: 2025-12-11T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-11T22:15:00+00:00
Location: The Robin Hood Pontefract

An Audience with MARTIN BARRE. A CAT Club presentation

The CAT Club presents
An Audience with Jethro Tull guitarist
MARTIN BARRE
Martin Barre’s iconic riff in Jethro Tull’s 'Aqualung' is widely recognised as one of the best guitar riffs in rock history and was also voted as one of the top rock guitar solos of all time by Guitar Player magazine readers.
From 1968 to 2014, his guitar work defined much of the band's sound, contributing to their success and enduring popularity. Martin played on all of Jethro Tull's studio albums Beyond his time with Jethro Tull, Martin Barre has pursued a successful solo career, releasing albums that showcase his versatility across rock, blues, and acoustic music genres.
Martin Barre's contributions to music have been recognised with numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 1989. His innovative guitar playing has inspired countless musicians across various genres, cementing his influence in the music industry.
'A Trick of Memory: The Autobiography of Jethro Tull's Guitarist' is the title of Martin’s new book.
We are delighted to welcome him to The CAT Club.
Happy Trails.