Claude Bourbon Live Aboard The Golden Hinde

A guitar evening aboard The Golden Hinde, a historic ship in London, with Claude Bourbon, whose playing joins blues, classical and Spanish guitar with Balkan and Balearic traditions.

Claude Bourbon is a guitarist whose playing is rooted in the classical guitar and draws on several traditions: the blues of the Mississippi Delta, the music of the Balearic Islands and Balkan melodies. The sound combines Spanish blues, Gypsy rhythms, Eastern European tunes and touches of flamenco. Named influences include Paco de Lucía, Ritchie Blackmore, Joaquín Rodrigo, JJ Cale and J.S. Bach.

Across a career that has taken in venues in Europe and America, Claude has shared stages with Calvin Russell, Charlie Morgan, Jan Akkerman, Steve Grossman, Herbie Armstrong and José Barrense-Dias. The evening is described as an acoustic mix of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar, performed in intricate and expressive playing.

The Golden Hinde is a historic ship berthed at St Mary Overie Dock in London, and it hosts concerts and shows. Because of the vessel's age, access involves steep stairs and uneven surfaces. The evening suits listeners who follow blues, folk, classical and Spanish guitar.