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John Stowell is a unique jazz guitarist influenced as much by pianists and horn players as he is by guitarists. His original take on harmony, chords and improvisation sets him apart.
He has taught internationally for over 40 years in every educational setting.
His clinics are informal, hands-on and informative. In addition to music theory and guidelines for improvisation, John shares his professional experience with the business of music..
Mike Doolin is a guitarist of some 45 years professional experience. He received his formal music education at Mt. Hood Community College and North Texas State University. He has performed with such Northwest mainstays as Mel Brown, Rob Scheps, LaRhonda Steel, Shirley Nanette, Gary Ogan, Fred Stickley, Mitzi Zilka, and Soul Vaccination. Mike's recording credits include John Dover’s “Working Out the Kinks”, Mitzi Zilka’s “Lazy Aspirations”, Obo Addy's "Wonchi Bi", Timothy Bryson's "Playground", and Linda Daiber's "Remembring June". As a leader and composer, he has released three CDs, "Reflection" in 2009, "Tough Commute" in 2014, and “Dark Star” in 2016”.

Mark Hanson &
Greta Pedersen

Saturday May 17th — 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Swinomish Yacht Club - Club House, 310 N 1st St.
La Conner,  WA  -Map

$15 / Advance - Online

$20 / at the Box Office (located in Maple Hall during exhibition hours)    Get Tickets! 

Husband and wife team Mark Hanson and Greta Pedersen are, respectively, a Grammy-Award winning acoustic guitarist, and Young Audiences’ 2009 National Artist of the Year. Together, their concerts are memorable: a mix of playful jazz, Americana, originals, and eclectic pop highlighted by blazing fingerpicking and soulful vocals.

Mark and Greta founded Accent On Music LLC in 1985, publishing his many titles and hosting the annual Accent On Music Fingerstyle Guitar Seminar in Portland, Oregon. Performers/teachers such as Tommy Emmanuel, John Renbourn, Alex DeGrassi and Laurence Juber have joined Mark for the fest. With a degree in music from Stanford University, Mark applies his considerable knowledge, enthusiasm, and creative sensibilities to the art of fingerstyle guitar.”.

We are delighted to have them back at the
La Conner Guitar Festival!

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Sean Hall

Sunday May 18th — 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Swinomish Yacht Club - Club House, 310 N 1st St.
La Conner,  WA  -Map

$15 / Advance - Online

$20 / at the Box Office (located in Maple Hall during exhibition hours)    Get Tickets! 

Award winning Candyrat Recording artist Sean Hall is a fingerstyle guitarist from Bellingham, WA. Weaving beautiful melodies with lush harmonies and percussive elements, his performances invite listeners to experience the melodic landscapes he creates. Sean has toured extensively in 48 states and over 20 countries, winning the Epic Records national competition and being featured at The Gorge Amphitheater in Washington State. Sean is produced by the renowned Antoine Dufour and collaborates regularly with him as well as acclaimed guitarists such as Don Ross, Alex de Grassi and Trevor Gordon Hall. Inspired by trail blazers such as Michael Hedges, Alex de Grassi and Phil Keaggy, Sean strives to continue the legacy of smashing the boundaries of what can be done on the acoustic guitar.