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Join us for an unforgettable evening with world-renowned guitarists Antoine Dufour and Gareth Pearson—a master of fingerstyle, acoustic guitar. Montreal-based guitarist Antoine Dufour is widely regarded among top players as a musician’s musician. To audiences around the world, he blends jaw-dropping technique with an artistic soul, crafting instrumental compositions that reflect ambient and progressive influences while transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. His dynamic, visually captivating performances have earned him a broad spectrum of fans. With eight critically acclaimed albums, two live performance DVDs, six years of global touring, and over 50 million YouTube views, Dufour has built a worldwide reputation for innovation and creativity.
Joining him is Gareth Pearson, known as The Welsh Tornado—a title that perfectly captures his explosive fingerstyle pyrotechnics and dazzling lead runs. Pearson’s inventive arrangements span country, folk, classical, pop, rock, jazz, swing, and bluegrass, alongside intricate original compositions. Drawing early inspiration from Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, and Tommy Emmanuel, he has forged a style that is both inspiring and highly entertaining.
Together, these two world-renowned guitarists promise an evening of virtuosic artistry, genre-spanning creativity, and unforgettable acoustic music.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: FlintMeryl Music at LeGrand Music Studios and the Fountain City Art Center 213 Hotel Road, Knoxville, TN
Post-Concert Social: Following the concert, all attendees are warmly invited to join us for a delightful social gathering. This is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with fellow music enthusiasts and discuss the evening's performance.
Tickets: Tickets are available now online at discount - $25 for and can be purchased or at the door for $35.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
FlintMeryl Music at LeGrand Music Studios, 213 Hotel Road Knoxville, TN, 37918, 213 Hotel Ave NE, Knoxville, TN 37918-3227, United States
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