Welcome to Gordon Giltrap's Website
Photo © Rob Jewell
I'm sure there are many like myself who use the Internet to trace names and faces that they were familiar with in times gone by, and if you were following my career from the mid seventies onwards and wondered whatever happened to me you have come to the right place!
Yes, I'm older and greyer but thankfully I'm still here doing what I love best and that is writing, recording and performing. Gone are the days of the sylph like rockstar who fronted the Gordon Giltrap Band, appearing on Top of the Pops and the Old Grey Whistle Test. What remains is the acoustic guitarist that was there LONG before the hit albums and the two hit singles. My first love has and always will be this hollow magic box with either six or twelve strings attached to it, although in recent times I have embraced technology via a Boss Loop station and am featuring the electric guitar on stage with a piece from my 1981 Peacock Party album, The Dodo's Dream.
I have never stopped working in spite of being plagued by a plethora of dreadful managers and agents. My current agents are without doubt the best that any artist could ask for, but my God it took years to find them! I find myself these days playing all sorts of weird and wonderful venues from village halls to the grandeur of Birmingham's Symphony Hall and the beloved Birmingham Town Hall. I'm happy to play private concerts as well as public events. Give me an audience and I will play my heart out!
Hopefully this website of ours will give you an insight to what this ageing guitarist is up to in the 21st century - from working with great musicians like Raymond Burley and John Etheridge through to my friend and brother Water Rat Rick Wakeman. Rick and I have our first duo album released this year and I promise you it is a bit special.
Do take the time to peruse this VERY comprehensive site to find out where I'm playing and where you can obtain my music. You may want to leave a message on our FORUM page, you may even wish to purchase one of my old guitars!
It's all here I promise you.
Be Well.
Gordon.
New CD, 'From Brush and Stone' by Gordon Giltrap and Rick Wakeman now available
We are pleased to announce the CD is now available to purchase from Voiceprint. This long awaited CD sees the collaboration of two musical masters - the interplay between piano and guitar brings out the best in both artists and will surprise and delight fans of both genres. Find out more by visiting the Feb News Update Page, the Latest Releases section or the Discography section.
Voiceprint have posted an interview with Gordon and Rick along with some of the music online here:
Voiceprint Web Radio
Enjoy !
Gordon and Rick Wakeman discuss their CD release "From Brush and Stone"
GET UP CLOSE AND INTIMATE WITH GORDON
During his 40 year career, Gordon has played in pretty much every kind of venue in the UK from the grandeur of Birmingham's Symphony Hall to tiny, out of the way village halls. He enjoys performing in all types of venues and particularly loves the challenge that the smaller venues present where the front rows of the audience are 'up close and intimate'.
This is where YOU come in. If you would like Gordon to perform a private concert especially for you and your friends in your home (or at a venue of your choice) then call or email Sue Holton ( details on the Contact page )
We guarantee you and your guests an exclusive night to remember with personal entertainment from one of the UK's top guitarists.
HEADLINES.....
Update 1st July 09
Read the July News Update page for details of Gordon's recent gigs including guesting with Beyond the Barricade at Birmingham's Symphony Hall.
Update 1st Feb 09
'From Brush and Stone' - OUT NOW
PORT ISAAC PANTO
Read Gordon's report from his recent role in the Port Isaac Panto on the Jan 09 News page
THE HUB EXHIBITION
Three years ago I was invited to be the visiting curator for a major guitar exhibition celebrating the art of the British guitar maker to be held at The Hub in Sleaford Lincolnshire. The Hub is the National Centre for Art, Craft and Design in the UK.
Read more about it on the Dec News page.
GORDON COMPOSES FOR CLIFF RICHARD
Many of you who have attended my concerts of late will know that I have been featuring a brand new composition entitled 'FOREVER GOLD.' This piece of music was commissioned by the Birmingham, Hereford and Worcester branch of the Cliff Richard fan club.
I was approached by Ann Bew and Nicky Piercy well over a year ago to write a special piece to celebrate this remarkable artist's 50 years in show business. You will be able to read more about this on the December News page. Thanks to Bob Wilson for the video footage.
TWO NEW BOOKS FEATURE GORDON
Visit the discography section for news of a new book by Del Newman and another about Fylde Guitars, both of which feature Gordon.
GORDON wins LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Gordon was in Ireland on 17th Oct playing at the 12th Annual Ards International Guitar Festival. He was surprised to be nominated, and absolutely delighted to be the winner of their 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Read Gordon's review of the event Here
TRACKS OF MY YEARS
Gordon appeared on Radio 2 starting September 8th as for five consecutive days as the musical guest of Mr Ken Bruce and his Tracks of my Years feature, during his 9.30am - 12 show.
DOUBLE VISION - 'IN VISION' DVD, OUT NOW.
The long awaited DVD release by Double Vision is now available direct from Voiceprint
Visit the Latest Releases section for more information and to view a sample track.
Read the News Update pages for extra details on these items and more.
You will read it first here on the website, but make sure you don't miss anything by signing up for Gordon's email newsletter "Airwaves" Click the link to your right.
