The Fingerstyle Collective

Returning to Chapel Arts after their sold-out 2013 show, Fingerstyle Collective is a collaboration between three acoustic musicians from the US, Canada, and the UK. During their 2015 tour, Don Alder, Dan LaVoie and Stuart Masters will be bringing their respective blends of acoustic alchemy to audiences across the UK.

Don Alder has been described as the 'renaissance man' of acoustic guitar. Often referred to as Vancouver's "best kept secret", he has toured internationally, gaining global acclaim and winning numerous awards. He recently received the prestigious 'International Brand Laureate' honour for his contribution to acoustic guitar music; only the second Canadian to gain the title. He plays with a passion and skill that caused Carly Rae Jepson to describe him as 'the MOST amazing guitarist... still shocked by (his) talent!'

Dan LaVoie is one of the few musicians in the world actively composing and performing on the rare harp guitar, bringing a unique sound and texture to fans of acoustic music. In 2010, Dan released his highly anticipated second CD entitled "Cause and Effect" featuring duets with Andy Mckee and Michael Manring.

Stuart Masters is a young English guitarist, who has been labelled 'an emerging acoustic master' (R2 Magazine). He combines Western and Indian Classical, Folk and Celtic influences, with modern percussive techniques, to create a unique, hybrid style. Having been invited to perform across the world from Shanghai to Austin his creative approach to the instrument involves the 12 String Harp Guitar, live looping, and a hammer to strike the strings. Acoustic Magazine describe his music as 'Spellbinding'.