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Iago Banet @ Crooked Billet Stoke Row

Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as ’nothing short of phenomenal’ in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago Banet creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so. Banet is a Galician musician who forged his career in the UK. As a teenager he began to play his first chords on a Spanish guitar that he found at his family home. Since then, he has played and recorded with multiple bands and toured Spain and the UK, demonstrating his extraordinary talent through styles including fingerstyle, gypsy jazz, blues, rock, country, Dixieland, swing, Tex-Mex, pop and folk. In 2014, Banet moved to London in search of new horizons, challenges and projects through which to develop his career. There, he joined various bands, including The Boo-Hoos and JFK Blue, before forming ColorColour (previously known as Deep Blue Sea), with whom he recorded two albums. Since 2018, Banet has built his career as a fingerstyle solo artist inspired by figures, such as Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel. A year later, he recorded his first solo album, “A Sunset Wine”. In 2020, he released his second album, simply titled “Iago Banet”. One musician, one guitar. The album consists of seven original compositions and two special arrangements: the traditional Galician folk song ‘Muiñeira de Chantada’, and the Van Morrison classic, ‘Moondance’. Banet released his third album, “TRES”, in 2023. He has followed this with a series of successful tours, which have included multiple sell-out shows and a fantastic reception from audiences. Through his appearance at festivals, such as Brecon Jazz, Helly’s International Guitar Festival, Aberjazz, and the Pontevedra Jazz and Blues Festival, as well as at iconic venues, including Hammersmith Apollo and the 100 Club, amongst many others, he has displayed his versatility as a musician, fusing styles ranging from gypsy jazz, blues, folk, Americana, country and Dixieland, to swing and pop. Banet has built a reputation as a solo artist in what is known as ‘fingerstyle’; showcasing new levels of skill and complexity and receiving outstanding reviews as he does so. He has appeared on BBC Radio 3 In Tune twice; he has featured on BBC Radio 2’s The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews; and has performed with artists, such as Josh Smith (Joe Bonamassa), Mark Flanagan (Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra), Jack Broadbent and Clive Carroll, among others.

Full regular menu, £28 music cover charge

We at The Crooked Billet are a venue that relies on ticket revenue to host shows. We offer a full regular a la carte menu. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis, but all tables are up close and personal. Arrive from 6:30pm & by 7:00pm. Food orders & dinner before the show. Artist on stage circa 8:30pm. Ends 10:30pm ish. Suggest taxis from 10:45pm/11pm.

Our venue was built in 1642 and has no specific disabled WC facility, however regular wheelchair guests can dine with us and enjoy music nights.

There is a car park available. British Rail Reading & British Rail Henley are the nearest taxi companies. Younger guests are welcome.

Refunds are available in the unlikely event of an artist’s cancellation, but tickets are non-refundable otherwise. The Crooked Billet encourages love & respect. Guests have come to listen & enjoy the performance. Respect the artist. Don’t chatter, chin wag, natter & gossip during the performance. Rapturous applause strongly encouraged.

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Where: Crooked Billet Stoke Row

✉ Newlands Ln
Stoke Row
RG9 5PU
United Kingdom

Who: Iago Banet

Blues

As featured on BBC Radio 2’s The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews

‘A master of the guitar’, Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3

‘Fabulous’, Katie Derham, BBC Radio 3

‘Highly recommended artist’, DKOS, Celtic Connections 2023

‘An absolute genius talent on the guitar… Magical’, Kate Justice, BBC Hereford and Worcester

✭✭✭✭ ‘Nothing short of phenomenal’, R’n’R Magazine (new album, TRES, review)

Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as ’nothing short of phenomenal’ in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so.

Iago Banet, ‘The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar’ launched his third album, TRES, earlier this year, with a tour which has included multiple sell-out shows and sensational receptions from audiences across the UK. He has showcased his immense talent at festivals including Brecon Jazz, Hellys International Guitar Festival and Aberjazz, displaying new levels of skill, complexity and versatility, whilst fusing styles, ranging from gypsy jazz, blues, Americana, country and dixieland, to swing, pop and folk.

Since 2018, Banet has been building an impressive career as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, displaying his exceptional abilities and receiving rave reviews along the way. He has performed with artists, including Josh Smith (Joe Bonamassa), Mark Flanagan (Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra), Jack Broadbent and Clive Carroll, amongst others.

Iago was born in Galicia in the north-west of Spain. As a teenager, he found a classical guitar at home and set about learning to master it. From that moment, there was no going back: guitar became his passion, his obsession and his future. Iago’s technique and approach to performance have captivated crowds across the UK and Spain. He is a one-man-band on acoustic guitar not to be missed.

‘Amazing’, Max Reinhardt, Soho Radio

‘Not to be missed… I can’t think of anyone else to match. A rare talent indeed’, Trevor Turley (Musician and music journalist)

‘Mesmerisingly special as you will see… In a word AWESOME. Fantastic original music and incendiary finger picking acoustic guitar’, Tony Corner (Radio DJ)

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