Fiery fretwork on show

Guitarist Bruce Mathiske will show "the fiery fretwork of guitar genius" at the Peninsula Theatre on Thursday, August 5, from 8pm to 10pm

Lisa Kelly from Laycock St Theatre said Mr Mathiske has been described as a "master guitarist" and an "absolute virtuoso".

"His playing has taken him all over the world, playing his unique style of bass, rhythm and melody simultaneously to packed houses and standing ovations," she said.

His new CD "Guitar Genius" is a compilation of the best of his 10 albums and all the tunes have been recorded using Australian-built Jim Williams guitars and all the transcripts can be downloaded free in note by note form from the internet.

"This is a lifetime compilation where his many styles and influences from his world travels come together.

"The music is best described as Jungle using rhythms from Latin America, Africa and The Mediterranean as well as flavours of Gypsy and flamenco," she said.

Tickets are $25 for adult and $20 concession.

For bookings or information, phone 1800 043 249.

Press release, July 21 Lisa Kelly, Laycock St Theatre