Former guitarist and Orphaned Land co-founder, Yossi Sassi , the pioneer of Oriental Rock, arrives to give a very special guitar master classes tour across Europe!
With over 23 years experience in production , songwriting and guitar playing Yossi has also invented a unique special guitar , namely ‘The BouzoukiTara’ ( 3 souls – one body – Mediterranean acoustic mandolin, electric solid body and Piezzo acoustic guitar). He shares his passion over the world , as previously founder and songwriter / guitarist of Orphaned Land , now as a solo artist, producer and session musician.
In these clinics Yossi will share his knowledge and views about how he approaches his guitar and music, but also how music connects the world. Yossi will demonstrate licks, examples played with backing tracks, answer questions and also loves jamming with the audience. People are free to bring their own guitar.
14/01 – The Netherlands @ Podium Duycker
15/01 – France @ Bateau El Alamein
Yossi commented: ‘I’m very happy to share with you that i will be doing Masterclasses at the beginning of 2015 in Europe! UK – I have a few sold out / invites only dates but there will be “An evening with Yossi Sassi” event on Saturday, January 10th, taking place at North London, in the concept of a house-concert/jam. Seats are limited, yet if you’d like to consider arriving to this event, please register in the following form and we will contact you with the details. See you there!’
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Yossi Sassi‘s second solo-album “Desert Butterflies”, is released on May 1st. “Desert Butterflies” is the follow-up to 2012 “Melting Clocks”. The new album was recorded in 4 countries, 3 continents, with over 20 different guitar types, featuring Marty Friedman, Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal [G’n’R], Mariangela Demurtas [Tristania] and many more talented guests!
Check our album review of “Desert Butterflies” here.
An recent interview (June 2014) with Yossi can be found at this location.
Video below “Desert Butterflies” Album Preview.
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