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Across The Pond Guitar Festival

January 29, 2026 7:30 pm

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

The Across the Pond Guitar Festival unites four extraordinary guitar voices on one stage at Snug Harbor. Expect a fiery blend of gypsy jazz, rock, world influences, jaw-dropping fingerstyle mastery, genre-spanning acoustic sounds, and a groundbreaking 17-string hybrid instrument that blurs the lines between jazz, classical, pop, and pure imagination.

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Why We Like It

  • Four master musicians from Canada, Italy, and New Orleans come together for one unforgettable night of guitar virtuosity.
  • Experience a diverse range of guitar styles, from gypsy jazz and blues to classical and progressive rock.
  • Witness the innovative 17-string hybrid instrument that pushes the boundaries of what's possible on the guitar.

Who Should Attend

Guitar enthusiasts, music lovers, and fans of virtuosic instrumental performances will all enjoy this festival. It's a must-see event for anyone interested in the diverse and boundary-pushing world of contemporary guitar music.

In the Spotlight

Adrian Raso

A Canadian guitar virtuoso known for his fiery blend of gypsy jazz, rock, and world influences.

Gavino Loche

An Italian guitarist with jaw-dropping fingerstyle mastery that seamlessly bridges jazz, blues, rock, and Sardinian folk traditions.

Jimmy Robinson

A New Orleans guitar veteran whose genre-spanning acoustic sound is shaped by classical study, prog-rock roots, and decades of touring.

Phil deGruy

A groundbreaking New Orleans guitarpist whose custom 17-string hybrid instrument blurs the lines between jazz, classical, pop, and pure imagination.

About the Venue

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

A cozy and intimate jazz club in New Orleans that offers an excellent listening experience, with great sightlines and a welcoming atmosphere for music fans.

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