LIBERTY – As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the soulful sounds of Spanish guitar by classical guitarist Dan Garcia will be enjoyed at the Liberty Library on Thursday, October 8th at 6 PM. Awed by Garcia’s mesmerizing music last year, we are thrilled that Garcia is returning for an all-new performance. From the Romantic melodies of Francisco Tarrega to the Argentine rhythms of Ariel Ramirez, Garcia’s program of Spanish and South American music is an authentic offering of personal heritage.

Steeped in tradition and the sounds of old Segovia records, Dan Garcia’s love of Spanish guitar began in his birthplace of Madrid, Spain. His studies include master classes with guitar virtuosi Ernesto Bitetti, Oscar Gihglia, Jason Vieaux and Alvaro Pierri.

In addition to Spanish classical music, Garcia plays a variety of styles including world music, jazz, flamenco and rock. He has performed in New York City’s most revered clubs including Joe's Pub, (le) Poisson Rouge, SOBs, Zinc Bar, Drom, The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Cafe Wha? and is the lead guitarist of Lotus Spirit of Santana.

Garcia teaches both music production and guitar at Manhattan University in NYC. He founded Beacon Guitar Studio, a private teaching studio, and DG Music Studio where he composes, arranges and collaborates on music for media, film and advertising. He isthe creator of three guitar technique books as well as two bilingual learning apps for aspiring guitarists and teachers.

Music lovers won’t want to miss this unique performance! Due to the popularity of live music events, registration is required. This free presentation will be held at the Liberty Public Library at 189 North Main Street. For more information and registration, please call (845)292-6070 or see the events calendar at libertypubliclibrary.org.

This event is made possible with funds from the Sullivan County Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.