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Will Ackerman's 'Gathering4Guitars' set for Livermore PAC / The Livermore Independent

Grammy Award-winning music producer and guitarist Will Ackerman is universally recognized as the pioneer in new age music. He single-handedly fostered the careers of generations of acoustic guitarists and pianists through his groundbreaking work at Windham Hill Records. Ackerman will take the stage at the Bankhead Theater on March 28, 2019 for a "Gathering4Guitars." In this evening of acoustic music, Ackerman will be joined by kalimbatar/guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall, Imrat guitarist Todd Mosby and acoustic guitar maestro Vin Downes.

Ackerman began as a musician and the founder of Windham Hill Records, discovering major talents such as George Winston, Michael Hedges, Liz Story and Alex de Grassi. He quickly earned a reputation as an exceptional producer and Windham Hill influenced a generation of contemporary music, emanating from folk roots, acoustic guitar, and a sleek piano sound. Ackerman won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 2004 for "Returning" and is the recipient of more than 27 platinum and gold records internationally. His first "Gathering" CD won the coveted ZMR Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album awards.

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