Former Platform One College of Music student Jon Hart returns to Newport to play his debut headline show on the Isle of Wight alongside friend and renowned acoustic guitarist Chris Woods.
It’s a common aspiration amongst musicians to headline a show at the preferred venue in your hometown, which holds special memories of your childhood. That dream is about to come true for former Platform One student Jon Hart, who returns to the Isle of Wight following a successful tour in September to give his debut headline show Red Room at the renowned Quay Arts Centre. Jon is delighted to be joined by close friend and internationally - renowned acoustic guitarist Chris Woods, in what will be a memorable occasion for the independent artist, who has built a reputation for himself in the London scene as an established session musician and guitar tutor. The gig is the final highlight of a successful year for the Newport-based musician, who was recently featured by Acoustic Magazine as the ‘Next Big Thing’.
It is fitting that Jon should be accompanied to the Isle by confidant Woods, who has been largely responsible for Jon’s discovery on the UK acoustic scene. Their close friendship is a successful output of the new age of digital media, with the first introduction coming through Martin Guitar on Twitter just over a year ago. It wasn’t until three months later that Jon and Chris first met in person at the 2013 London Acoustic Guitar Show in Olympia, and after establishing a close affiliation, Chris invited Jon to feature and later host his esteemed London Guitar Night at the historic Troubadour, Earl’s Court. Earlier this month they both featured in association with Elixir Strings at this year’s London Acoustic Guitar Show, but the audience at the Quay Arts Centre will witness the very first written collaboration between the two guitar-smashing virtuosos, who will give the world premiere performance of their highly-anticipated track Red Room.
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For more information on 'Red Room', please contact Jon's manager James Fleury at james@jonhartmusic.com