“Possibly one of the best guitar players of our generation” Hosstheboss.com
His first recognition as a talented guitarist was in 2003 at the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow. Iain was honoured with the prestigious Danny Kyle award for his performance, in which he competed with bands and musicians from all over the UK.
Since then Iain has been opening shows and rubbing shoulders with world class performers such as Brian Kennedy, Eddi Reader, Donnie Munro of Runrig, John Renbourn, The James Brown Band, Horse McDonald, Ricki Lee Jones, Hans Theesink, Alistair McDonald, Marc Atkinson, Gary Potter, Joscho Stephan, John Goldie, Bruce Molsky, Duck Baker, Tony McManus, John Doyle and Anna Massie to name a few!
Iain appeared at Celtic Connections for 3 years consecutively 2003 – 2006. In 2008, he was also asked to play at the Fruitmarket in Glasgow to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ‘Danny Kyle Award’.
Other festivals Iain has played include ‘Bute live’, ‘The Hairst Festival’, ‘The Merchant City Festival’, ‘The Largs Jazz Festival’, ‘The Traquair Festival’, ‘The Glasgow Fringe Festival’, ‘The Ullapool Guitar Festival’, ‘The Kirkmichael Village Festival’ and ‘The Darvel Festival’.
He has played in large concert venues such as ‘The Royal Concert Hall’ and ‘The Barrowlands’ in Glasgow and has played in many small clubs and venues around the country.
His music has been played on national radio broadcasts as well as many internet radio stations. Iain has also had featured articles in the national and local press and has had interviews published in various magazines and publications worldwide.
You can book him for a concert, club or festival appearance or make general enquiries by following the contact link above.
Download Biography“One of the best Guitarists I've ever seen, Iain combines an astonishing talent with a huge range of musical tastes - and a refreshing lack of self-importance”
The Buteman - Bute live Festival
“Iain Forbes opened with a breathtaking display of guitar playing, delivered smoothly and confidently with introductions to the pieces littered with his gently, self-deprecating humorous anecdotes”
The Glasgow Fringe Festival
"Possibly one of the best guitar players of our generation"
HosstheBoss.com
"I first discovered Iain at a jazz festival in June 2009 and was absolutely transfixed by his astounding guitar technique, wonderful arrangements of established songs and his welcoming, easy going personality. To see Iain playing is a fantastic opportunity to be entertained and educated into the mysteries of artifical harmonics, finger tapping, walking bass lines and flat picking. A concert experience not to be missed if you appreciate artistry in action"
Professor Peter Lovell, Macro 2010.
"He's a skilful and stylish player, but his style and skill are a means to an end rather than the end itself".
George Geddes, Pipeline Guitar fanzine
