Lliam Christy

October, 2010. The Reventones guitar duo, featuring Lliam Christy and Jon Oliver Knight, have released their debut CD "Introducing The Reventones". It is currently available at gigs only. ____________________________________________________________ _______________ August 2010, The Reventones tour the Southwest playing Denver, Boulder, Crestone, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, San Diego, and Los Angeles. ____________________________________________________________ _______________ The Reventones featuring Lliam and Jon Knight perform at The Shaved Duck, every wednesday, 7pm, 2900 Virginia at Pestalozzi. This guitar duo features music from all of the Americas plus more. A fantastic culmination of influences! No cover. ____________________________________________________________ _______________HEC TV has featured Los Flamencos for January! The Show is "State of the Arts". ____________________________________________________________ _______________ Order your copy of "Guitarra Flamenca" at http://www.los-flamencos.com/lliamchristy.htm or www.CDbaby.com ____________________________________________________________ _______________ Review of Lliam Christy “Guitarra Flamenca” by Pat Malecek in Sauce Magazine May 2006Fiery Spanish music and dance right here in River CityGuitarist Lliam Christy is the musical director of St Louis’ Los Flamencos, and his album “Guitarra Flamenca” showcases his expert skills- ranging from the fast and fiery to the mournful and romantic. The technical dexterity required for flamenco’s lightning-quick guitar runs percussive slaps and dual melody lines is daunting, and Christy does it with aplomb.An accomplished guitarist and composer across many genres, Christy received his formal music education at Webster University, and in recent years he has furthered his studies with renowned guitarists in Spain.The music on “Guitarra Flamenca” is so evocative of the region of it’s origin that it’s impossible to not be taken to another land while listening. You’ll find yourself thinking of stone courtyards, café tables and twirling skirts. “Guitarra Flamenca” exhibits flash and bravado on tracks like “Cordoba” and a slow, pastoral feel on “Recuerdos de la Alhambra.” My favorite track, “Rumba de Azul,” conjures slow travels through dusty countryside.Most folks may equate flamenco music with the Gipsy Kings. And thought that’s not entirely incorrect, some flamenco purists may scoff at the group’s popular approach and perhaps the members’ French upbringing (their ancestors fled Spain during the Spanish Civil War).The roots of flamenco go back centuries and have global reach but are generally centered on Andalucia, the southernmost region of Spain. Developing at this crossroads between Europe and Africa, flamenco built upon a collision of diverse and rich cultural influences – Gypsy, Arabic, Moorish and Jewish. And flamenco is not merely music. Although the guitar is central, flamenco is an art form that includes dance, rhythmic hand clapping, foot stomping and singing. It is multifaceted, with dozens of different forms known as Palos. Obviously there’s a lot to be learned about flamenco. And learn you can, right here in St louis. Along with dance director Beth Steinbrenner, Christy Manages Los Flamencos, an organization that provides a great many opportunities for private and classroom instruction. Los Flamencos was formed by two guitarists in 1997 to promote the art form here, and Christy became music director in recent years.Christy, Steinbrenner and Guests perform regularly at concert venues, workshops and private events. Find out more and purchase “Guitarra Flamenca” at www.los-flamencos.com. ____________________________________________________________ _______________ Lliam Plays live on NPR for Hispanic Festival 2006 St Louis. After copying and pasting the following link into your browser, scroll down to bottom of the page and click on the audio link to listen. http://kwmuweb.streamguys.com/Cityscape/081106cweb_small.mp3 ____________________________________________________________ _______________ Lliam nominated for "St. Louis Music Awards" 2006 in Latin category. ____________________________________________________________ _________________ Playing traditional and modern Flamenco on his new CD "Guitarra Flamenca", Lliam Christy shows respect for the traditional forms while creating his own place in Flamenco. Lliam Christy was a student of renown guitarists Gerardo Nunez, Oscar Herrero, and Fritz "Mayaquito" Lerma. ____________________________________________________________ _________________ Lliam is a member of Los Flamencos along with Beth Steinbrenner. Los Flamencos is a St. Louis based Flamenco group specializing in events such as festivals, private parties, weddings, "tablao style restaurant performances, corporate events and educational demonstrations (for dance & guitar). If you are looking for a Flamenco guitarist in St Louis for performances or as a teacher, contact Lliam Christy. For a Flamenco dancer in St Louis contact Beth Steinbrenner, dance director of Los Flamencos. For Flamenco guitar in St Louis and Flamenco dance in St Louis see ___________________________________________www.los-flamencos .com