Claude Bourbon

Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for his amazing performances on the guitar, taking blues, Spanish and Middle Eastern musical styles into uncharted new territory.

It is very difficult to describe the almost endless mix of different influences in Claude's Bourbon's playing, all merging together as he moves from a classical opening across an entire continent of cultural roots, from the Balearics to the Balkans and then across to the Mississippi Delta, to blend seamlessly into that music that would not have been out of place in the courts of emperors and kings.

Claude Bourbon lets his songs float through the audience as if on a journey through life, taking in the different flavours of Europe and beyond. His Spanish blues evolves into Gypsy music, wanders into Eastern Europe, with a touch of Paco de Lucia, Delta Blues and much more.

Some of his musical influences allow the audience a fascinating insight into the world of this remarkable and now UK-based guitarist: Paco de Lucia, Richie Blackmore of Deep Purple, Joaquin Rodrigo, JJ Cale, J.S. Bach....

Bourdon has played at Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Colne Great British & Blues Festival, Rock O'Z Arene, Avenches, Switzerland and many others. He has shared stages in Europe and the USA with countless musicians such as: Calvin Russel, Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Grossman (Miles Davis), Herbie Armstrong (Van Morisson), Jose Barrenese Dias and many others.

"Claude Bourbon is a unique figure these days...his playing is almost indescribable."-The Hook, Charlottesville, USA

"A stunning acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar from an amazing guitar master..." Altadena News, USA