About this Event
Two Philly guitarists bring their rock/fusion sound to songs from Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and funk/blues classics on this night of guitar driven music.
Vahe Sarkissian is a Philly based guitarist who performs Middle-Eastern based fusion in the context of rock, funk, and jazz along with a 2 handed tapping style of guitar influenced by Stanley Jordan. This can be heard on his most recent album "Curcuna." He performed/worked with Earl Slick (John Lennon, David Bowie), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Deep Purple, KISS), Gerald Veasley, Keiko Matsui, in addition to opening up for artists such as Victor Wooten,Slash (Guns N' Roses), Shinedown, The Roots, Greg Howe, Greg Koch,and Ritchie Kotzen (Poison). The early part of his career began at the age of 14 traveling the U.S. playing Middle-Eastern music. Soon after, he received his Master's from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he studied with Jazz virtuoso's Pat Martino and Jimmy Bruno. He performs with Countdown to Ecstasy (Steely Dan Tribute), A Night of Stardust (David Bowie Tribute), and as a freelancer in various settings.
Joe Mass : Guitarist/ Vocalist Multi Instrumentalist
Joe’s career spanning a few decades has found him working with Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame member Bootsy Collins ( national tour ) Grammy Award winner
Michael Sembello ( musical director )
As well as recording and live dates with jazz superstars Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip to name a few .
Joe and Vahe have joined together to put their spin on classics as well as planning to get going on a recording project in the near future as well as playing concerts.
Their blend of Rock and Roll, Jazz , and Blues is not to be missed
Truly a guitar hero show !!!!
Joining the guitar hero show will be Glenn Marrazzo on bass and Josh Orlando on drums! It's going to be a great night!
Doors@7pm, Show@8pm
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
New Hope Inn & Suites, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, United States
USD 23.18
