KNYSNA NEWS - Those who love masterful guitar playing are in for a bumper treat this March as two of South Africa's greatest guitar players come together to perform two unique shows.

Since the early 1980s, Tony Cox's name has become synonymous with the acoustic guitar in South Africa. Cox is also a revered teacher of the instrument and has an online stable of students that span the world.

Very active as an organiser of guitar-based events, Cox has hosted a string of international players for his International Guitar Nights, such as last year's sold-out show with Austrian Thomas Leeb in Knysna.

Cox has produced a heavy tome of recorded work throughout his career, collaborating with the cream of South African musicians, far too many to list here but notable among them is Steve Newman, a long-time friend and fellow guitarist.

At the age of 18, Guy Buttery’s debut album was nominated for best newcomer and best instrumental at the SA Music Awards (SAMAs), making him the youngest nominee in the history of the event.

Tony Cox

Buttery then went on to collect two SAMAs in 2010 and again in 2014. He has also received numerous other major national accolades including the Ovation Award for his live performances at the National Arts Festival, and has been honoured with more of these prestigious awards than any other artist. He received the highest accolade for a musician in South Africa and was awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist Award 2018.

Event details
Acoustic guitar lovers can catch these two masters in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay on 30 March and 31 March respectively.

The first will be held at Montessori School Theatre, Knysna at 20:15, and the second at White House Theatre, Plettenberg Bay at 20:00.

Tickets for the Knysna show are available at Symphony of Sound, Knysna, on 076 822 7779, while tickets for the Plettenberg Bay show are available at Old House Shop, on 044 533 2010. 

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