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Richard Capener is a virtuosic solo acoustic guitarist from the UK.

"Tall, red-haired, and sporting a long plaited beard, he cuts a striking figure, and for guitar aficionados and 'civilians' alike his playing will be just as impactful. One of the new breed of acoustic guitarists who slap, tap and bang on the guitar, Capener certainly has the skills, but manages to provide a performance with more than just technical merit" - ACOUSTIC Magazine

Playing with a combination of strumming, fingerstyle and tapping, peppered with harmonics and other tricks, it's a visually and sonically fascinating performance, but it's not all about showing off clever technique. Richard combines percussion, basslines and captivating "earworm" melodies - hooky tunes which get just as stuck in your mind as a pop song would - and his audiences go home feeling entertained, challenged, and spoken to by what they’ve heard and seen.

2009’s debut solo album River was the result of equal parts inspiration and perspiration, with the theme proving both a discipline and a frustration. The album has been extremely well received however, selling out the first pressing and receiving excellent response from live crowds, fellow musicians and the music press. Richard is now performing extensively whilst working on a live EP and a new album.

Richard has endorsements with the G7th Capo Company, Fishman and Newtone strings.

"Extraordinary playing... right up there with the Eric Roches of this world and unmissable for anyone who loves great guitar playing, good humour and a great atmosphere." Tony Phillips, CLUZION music

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