Performer Name: Iago Banet

Show Name: Iago Banet, 'The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar'

Show Description

Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as 'nothing short of phenomenal' in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so. Iago Banet, ‘The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar’ launched his third album, TRES, in 2023, with a tour which has included multiple sell-out shows and sensational receptions from audiences across the UK. He has showcased his immense talent at festivals including Brecon Jazz, Hellys International Guitar Festival and Aberjazz, displaying new levels of skill, complexity and versatility, whilst fusing styles, ranging from gypsy jazz, blues, Americana, country and dixieland, to swing, pop and folk Since 2018, Banet has been building an impressive career as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, displaying his exceptional abilities and receiving rave reviews along the way. He has performed with artists, including Josh Smith (Joe Bonamassa), Mark Flanagan (Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra), Jack Broadbent and Clive Carroll, amongst others. Iago’s technique and approach to performance have captivated crowds across the UK and Spain. He is a one-man-band on acoustic guitar not to be missed.

It is accesible for everybody, but since it is a musical event won't be really suitable for deaf people
The show is based in the music and the stories behind the songs so no special lighting is needed
Iago uses his own amp and DI, when a PA is available he send both signals through XLR, if not his amp is enough for most venues. The minimum performance area is 3X3X3m. Iago arrives 2h before the show to set up and warm up.
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Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as 'nothing short of phenomenal' in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago Banet creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so. After starting his career in Galicia, he moved to London in 2014, where he played in various bands before focussing on his solo career. Influenced by figures such as Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel, he has released three solo albums, including “A Sunset Wine” (2019), “Iago Banet” (2022) and “TRES” (2023), and has carried out several highly successful tours throughout the UK; which have included multiple sell-out shows and a fantastic reception from audiences. Banet has built a reputation as a solo artist in what is known as ‘fingerstyle'; showcasing new levels of skill and complexity, and receiving outstanding reviews as he does so. He has appeared on BBC Radio 3 In Tune twice and has featured on BBC Radio 2's The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews. His versatility and immense talent is reflected in his fusing of styles, including fingerstyle, gypsy jazz, blues, rock, country, dixieland swing, Tex-Mex, pop and folk; and he has performed at renowned festivals, such as Brecon Jazz, Aberjazz, Festival de jazz de Pontevedra (Spain), Festival de Jazz Ciutat Vella (Barcelona, Spain) and Celtic Connections, amongst many others. He has performed with artists, including Jethro Tull, Josh Smith (Joe Bonamassa), Mark Flanagan (Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra), Jack Broadbent and Clive Carroll, amongst others. He is a "one man band" on acoustic guitar not to be missed.