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ABOUT ADRIAN

Adrian Raso is a guitarist/composer and he has assembled an incredible band featuring Jason Raso on bass, John Cusinato on drums, Lore Bortolon on rhythm guitar, and John Zadro on piano. Playing with these musicians has helped Adrian achieve his musical vision and the band's jaw-dropping live shows have attracted a loyal following, never failing to impress the crowd. According to Echo Weekly, Adrian is "the best guitarist in Ontario".

 
In 2005, Adrian released an all-acoustic album entitled Black Mamba. This CD features the band's stunning versatility and musicianship over a variety of styles, ranging from gypsy to Latin flavors. A particularly special album, it serves as a tribute to the memory of his daughter, Ava Amelie, and $3 from the sale of every CD will go towards supporting the Children’s Health Foundation in London, Ontario.

Tales of a Travelling Bohemian is his second all-acoustic album featuring 14 new tracks, and it promises to take you to far and distant lands.  This is a must-have for your collection!  C'est La Vie is his newest CD and features Adrian's take on Gypsy Swing music.

We would love to hear any feedback you have about the any of the albums so please, email us and let us know what you think - info@adrianraso.net, or sign up on the mailing list (below) for regular updates about the band and upcoming shows.  If you wish to purchase any CD online, please scroll to the end of the page.  Thanks for the support and we hope to see you at a show in the future.

 

NEWS

19.09.07
The Little Shop of Guitars is now open on Carden Street in downtown Guelph, ON.  Come on by and check out what's in store and keep on checking the website for the an announcement about the GRAND OPENING.



25.07.07
Adrian's latest CD, "C'est La Vie", is now available for purchase online.  Please check out the Music and Hats page to downlaod samples of some of the new tracks.

10.07.07 
Check out this month's "Guitar Player" magazine (with Joe Satriani on the cover), featuring Adrian in the Godin Guidars ad!  

 




02.06.07
June's Hat of the Month

White Panama


8.05.07
May's Hat of the Month
Black Fedora


05.04.07

April's "Hat of the Month"
Pecan Royal Biltmore Porkpie


02.03.07
March's "Hat of the Month"
Navy Blue Crushable Fedora


02.02.07
I'm very excited to finally be able to use my Gitane guitar (image soon to follow...please keep checking the gear page) at my live shows.  I've recently installed a Schatten HFN-S2 Active pick-up in the guitar and it sounds amazing - a huge thank you to Les Schatten for installing it and I look forward to working with this company in the near future. Please check out their incredible line of products at www.schattendesign.com or visit their store in Kitchener, ON.

New month, new featured hat!
  February's "Hat of the Month"  A Bordeaux Eleganza


5.01.2007
Happy New Year!!!  We're pleased to introduce an exciting new feature for this website.  For those of you that have attended any of my shows, you may have noticed that I have developed an obsession with hats - not just any hats, but Biltmore Hats.  Lucky for me they are located here in Guelph, ON. Over the past year, I've become good friends with everyone at this establishment and i've picked up some truly amazing hats.  So, now I would like to share them by adding a "Hat of the Month" to the main page, and a hat gallery on the "Music" page.  Please visit their factory outlet on Morris Street in Guelph and Bette will be more than happy to help you find the perfect hat for you!  

As a special tribute to this new website feature, I've included a new gypsy piece, entitled "C'est La Vie" - enjoy the new music while you browse through the hats.


January's "Hat of the Month" is a beautiful Rust Designer Series Fedora


10.11.06
Get your tickets now for Adrian Raso - Live at the River Run, presented on Friday, December 8th.  This will be a very special evening full of music and entertainment set in the festively decorated River Run Centre.  After the concert, join the band for coffee and desserts in the main lobby (included in the ticket price).  For more ticket information, please visit the box offfice at www.riverrun.ca

16.10.06
Just a reminder that the Waterloo Chapters will be hosting our CD LAUNCH PARTY this Friday, October 20th , starting at 7pm.  Hope to see you there!!!


5.10.06
Late-breaking news!!!  We will be in OTTAWA at the RIDEAU CHAPTERS this weekend, helping the store celebrate their 10th anniversary.  If you're in the area on October 7th or 8th, starting at 2pm, drop by the store and stay for the show.

22.08.06

Tales of a Travelling Bohemian, my newest CD,  is finally available!  Samples of the tracks have been added to the "music" page, so check them out and enjoy!  If you're looking for a copy of the disc, it will be sold at all of our upcoming shows and on the website. 

6.07.06

Just to let everyone know, unfortunately, due to our successful show and high customer traffic generated by our recent gig, we will not be playing any more Chapters shows at the Guelph location.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Also, please check out the following link to the Guelph Tribune for an announcement regarding the "Musical Chairs" Gala at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. 

25.07.06
Adrian will be giving a guitar clinic at Try-City Music on SATURDAY, JULY 29th from 2-4pm. For more information, please call 519.821.8409 or drop by 33 Wyndham Street North in Guelph. Another clinic, to be held on SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH, will be in Kitchener. More details to follow.

24.07.06
Big changes coming soon!  Adrian has been working hard on his newest CD, officially titled Tales of a Travelling Bohemian.  Keep checking back for more information on a release date and for a new look to the website. 

09.05.06
We really don't just book shows so that we can cancel them however, we will unfortunately not be playing in Windsor this weekend (Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10) due to some confusion with store management.  Hopefully, we will be able to sort it out and will be able to play Windsor sometime soon. 

12.05.06
For those of you planning to attend tomorrow's (MAY 12TH) Square One Chapters show, it has been CANCELLED.  Sorry about the change of plans but we will be back at this location in June!

15.04.06
Adrian and the guys had the great pleasure of meeting Joe Satriani when he was in town this past week playing a concert at Massey Hall.

 

 

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Friday, June 13th, 7pm
Chapters, London ON

Saturday, June 14th, 2pm
Chapters, London ON

Saturday, June 14th, 8pm
Aroma Restaurant, London ON






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