dthorseth's Concert Archive

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dthorseth has 1 John Fahey concert.

John Aloysius Fahey (February 28, 1939 – February 22, 2001) was an American fingerstyle guitarist and composer who played the steel-string acoustic guitar as a solo instrument. His style has been greatly influential and has been described as the foundation of American Primitive Guitar, a term borrowed from painting and referring mainly to the self-taught nature of the music and its minimalist style. Fahey borrowed from the folk and blues traditions in American roots music, having compiled many forgotten early recordings in these genres.

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Apr 08, 1977
John Fahey Old Roller Rink North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Mar 02, 2026

Fairly certain(!) I saw Fahey play The Matrix in SF in 1970. It was the first show I saw after arriving in the City from the east coast.
He was mesmerizing.
That I do remember.

Oct 29, 2025

I saw Fahey live in Vancouver early to mid '70s at a venue not listed here. When I remember its name I'll get back here. It wasn't a memorable performance; Fahey was drinking and got disappointingly drunk.

Oct 29, 2025

Is there more than one John Fahey? The one I'm seeking died in 2001 and I doubt he played the two later concerts listed in the archive.

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