Gibson Garage London: Acoustic Sessions Annie Maguire, Marcus

Gibson Garage London

LONDON, UK. As it continues to celebrate over 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand is inviting music fans are invited to stop in and discover a vast array of young talent performing live this month at the Gibson Garage London including Annie Maguire, Marcus Bonfanti, Samuel Ashton, and Tom A Smith.

All Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions performances are live, free, and open to the public from the state-of-the-art stage located on the lower level of the Gibson Garage London. The ultimate music experience, the Gibson Garage London marks the first Gibson flagship store outside of the U.S. and is located at 61-62 Eastcastle St, London, UK just off Oxford Street.

A vibrant addition to the London music community, the Gibson Garage London features a live stage with regular music performances, special events, and album release parties from both emerging and established artists for music fans to enjoy. Every month there are new events and shows to experience inside the Gibson Garage.

Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions are a partnership between the Gibson Garage and Busk In London—the London-based busking programme, launched by the Mayor of London and managed by Found in Music–which is the city’s leading programme supporting the music, live performances and careers of buskers. Every month, the Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions showcase artists who perform their music on celebrated Gibson acoustics which are all handcrafted by the expert luthiers at Gibson’s acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana. The Gibson Garage London flagship store also features a special, dedicated Acoustic guitar room with one of the largest display of storied Gibson Acoustic guitars throughout the entire UK, as well as a special area for Epiphone acoustics including the premium and popular Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom guitars.

For the latest schedule of events at the Gibson Garage London, follow @GibsonGuitarUK on Instagram.

GIBSON GARAGE LONDON ACOUSTIC SESSIONS:

ANNIE MAGUIRE (Busk in London)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

5:30 – 6:00

Annie Maguire

Characterized by heartfelt lyrics, captivating melodies, and an authenticity that draws on a wide range of genres, Annie Maguire is an Essex/London-based singer-songwriter who brings a unique and uplifting sound to the music scene. With a rich blend of influences that span from country-folk to soul and blues, Maguire’s voice and style resonate deeply with audiences.

Maguire’s repertoire spans decades of classic, unforgettable songs, showcasing her versatility and wide-ranging musical tastes. From the timeless soul of Sam Cooke and the rootsy rock of Creedence Clearwater Revival to iconic 70s and 80s hits, Maguire can put her own distinctive spin on beloved tracks. Maguire is an active performer, regularly gigging across London and Essex, as well as busking in the streets to share her music and connect with listeners directly. Her down-to-earth nature and passion for her craft make her performances even more special, whether she’s playing intimate local venues or sharing her music with passersby on the street.

In addition to her covers, Maguire is carving out her own path as an original artist. With two tracks currently available on Spotify, including her latest single “Dangerous Love,” which has already surpassed 15k streams, she’s quickly growing her online presence. Her blend of emotional depth and musical skill is starting to attract a wider audience, and more original music is on the way.

Listen to music from Annie Maguire HERE .

Catch Annie Maguire’s acoustic performance at the Gibson Garage London on Tuesday, August 5.

MARCUS BONFANTI

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

2:00 – 2:30

Marcus Bonfanti

Marcus Bonfanti is an award-winning singer, guitarist and songwriter from London. He was the guitarist and vocalist with legendary British rock and roll band Ten Years Aſter for a decade releasing three albums. He also fronts The Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion monthly residency now
into its 17th year at the prestigious London venue. 2X-winner of the British Blues Award for “Best Acoustic Performer” and “Best Songwriter” as well as countless nominations in other categories,

Bonfanti has released three critically acclaimed solo albums and toured the world with his own band, as well as other artists. He has worked with Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Tom Jones, PP Arnold, Robben Ford, Ginger Baker, Ronnie Wood, Paul Carri!, Phil Manzanera, David Gilmore, Lulu, Jay Buchanan, Tom McGuinness, Jim Cregan, The Yardbirds, Fisherman’s Friends, Izo Fitzroy, Johnny Hates Jazz, Jason Donovan, The Selecter, Daniel Beddingfield, The Wanted, Rebecca Ferguson, Adam Lambert, Cliff Richard, Bernie Marsden, Eric Burdon, Sarah Jane Morris, Findlay Brown, Kristina Train, Roachford.

For the last five years Bonfanti has been heavily involved with The Spitz Music Charity, an organisation that creates opportunities for musicians to go into Care Homes, Hospitals and Children’s Hospitals to perform for and write songs with the residents and patients. More recently, he has also become involved with The Prison Choir Project helping to run choirs and songwriting projects in some of the prisons across the UK as part of rehabilitation programs.

Listen to music from Marcus Bonfanti HERE .

Catch Marcus Bonfanti’s acoustic performance at the Gibson Garage London on Thursday, August 7.

SAMUEL ASHTON (Busk in London)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

5:30-6:00

Samuel Ashton

Samuel Ashton’s music has been described as “Deliciously soulful” by the BBC’s Leo Ulph and his latest EP carries a message of tranquility and stillness in the face of diversity with the popular single “Breathe Easy.”

Samuel and his band are currently back in the studio working with GRAMMY®-winning engineer Ian Dowling on a new album. Samuel’s soul voice and classic RnB sound have seen him sell out shows across the UK and make waves with over 500k streams on Spotify and radio play on the BBC, throughout Europe, the U.S. and Australia.

Listen to music from Samuel Ashton HERE .

Catch Samuel Ashton’s acoustic performance at the Gibson Garage London on Tuesday, August 19.

TOM A SMITH

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

2:00 – 2:30

Tom A Smith

21-year-old singer songwriter from Sunderland, UK, Tom A Smith it has been recently announced that Tom will play Dave Stewart in a musical biopic titled Ebony McQueen set to film in the city next year with Fulwell 73 productions.

Buzz continues to build for the young singer-songwriter, who was nominated for “Most Played New Independent Artist,” by the Association of Independent Music Awards (AIM) and recently signed to the legendary UK label, Fiction Records, alongside The Cure and Tame Impala.

Smith has performed live since the age of 12, sold out shows at the local venue The Fire Station, and joined legends such as Sam Fender on stage. Smith–plays both acoustic and electric solo in addition to his band, which is rounded out by Katie Anderson (bass), Dylan Abbot (guitar), and Fraser Graham (drums), and has played most major UK festivals including Glastonbury, Leeds, and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend. He’s been hand-picked to support artists such as Catfish & The Bottlemen, Courteeners, James, The Lathums, Gang of Youths, Miles Kane, Billy Bragg, and DMA’s – plus Smith was personally invited to open for Elton John at Hyde Park.

Smith has written and produced songs with Miles Kane and Hugo White (The Maccabees / 86TVs), Apple Music’s Up Next Artist, and he has performed on Soccer AM, MOTD X and Sunday Brunch UK TV shows. Smith is also currently playlisted on Absolute Radio and Radio X with enthusiastic support from presenters including Jack Saunders, Chris Hawkins, John Kennedy, Jordan North and Greg James.

Listen to music from Tom A Smith HERE .

Catch Tom A Smith’s acoustic performance at the Gibson Garage London on Thursday, August 21.

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GIBSON GARAGE LONDON:

Gibson Acoustic guitar room inside the Gibson Garage London

With a rich history of craftsmanship and innovation, Gibson has become synonymous with music culture. A vibrant and immersive music destination, the Gibson Garage London marks the first Gibson store outside of the U.S. and follows the successful opening of the Gibson Garage Nashville. Opened one year ago by rock royalty Jimmy Page, Sir Brian May, and Tony Iommi, the Gibson Garage London is in the heart of historic London and is the ultimate guitar experience and destination for music lovers across the globe and the place to explore Gibson’s music history which spans over 130 years.

At the Gibson Garage London, music lovers are encouraged to plug in and play more than 300 electric and acoustic guitars. The Gibson Garage London features a special, dedicated Acoustic guitar room with one of the largest displays of Gibson Acoustic guitars in the entire UK, as well as areas for Epiphone electric, acoustic and bass guitars, and the biggest display of Kramer guitars in the UK. At the Garage, fans are welcome to pick up and play all things Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, Gibson Amplifiers,