Gladius

About

Just a few short years ago, it appeared that the ultimate dream of pursuing a music career--his true passion--might have been over all too soon for Gladius. A mysterious medical condition manifested its symptoms literally overnight. In June 2005, while studying classical guitar at Georgia State University's School of Music under professor John Sutherland, the aspiring virtuoso suddenly suffered from a rather crippling case of nerve damage, greatly hindering the sensation and dexterity of both hands.

But that wasn't going to stop an ambitious career that had hardly begun. Over the next several years, driven by more relentless discipline and determination than ever before, and owing in part to surgical procedure and extensive (ongoing) physical therapy, the neurological condition improved significantly.

Though still recovering, the composer continues to strive for the unattainable, feeding off the endless inspiration the good Lord provides.

"Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil."
(Ephesians 6:11) Gladius--n. sword

Personnel

Gladius: (guitar)

Influences

Vivaldi, Beethoven, Dvorak, Andres Segovia, Paco De Lucia, Rodrigo Y Gabriella, Sabicas, Carlos Montoya, Otmar Liebert...

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 5 - 240 minutes

"We have had the privilege of hearing Gladius play at Arbor Terrace of Tucker recently and look forward to scheduling him back real soon. We were amazed as we listened and watched him play his guitar extemporaneously. I am confident he will grow even more in depth and breadth. Yet even at this point, I feel there is no one that I have ever listened to that has more playing the guitar!
Without any reservations and with the highest of recommendations I am confident Gladius will be an excellent musician to your audience. I feel that he has a tremendous gift for creative music and I look forward to the day when I can say, ‘I knew him when…’. His future is very bright!"
-- Tammy Whitworth (Engagement Director for Arbor Terrace Assisted Living of Tucker)

"I really love it when a musician is so good that they can play on the spot, whatever they wish to create at that moment. The audience absolutely loved him… Everybody kept asking me, “Where did you get Gladius from?” … I can tell Gladius definitely knows what he is doing. In a heartbeat, he can change gears to his liking. … he definitely had the audience captivated."
-- Reverend Antoinette Ady

"You rock brother! God has blessed you with that operation and you sound great! Way to go! We all loved the Christmas song (Jingle Bell SHOCK!). Played it several times. Thursday Nights: 7-9pm (PST); 5-7pm (EST)"
-- DJ Jimmy Allen by (Praise the Rock Radio)

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Flamenco & Ethnic:
Malaguena – Spanish Traditional
Barcelona Nights – Otmar Liebert
Camino Mistico (Mystic Path) – Echoes of Incas
Morrison’s Jig – Celtic Traditional

Pop (Played Flamenco-Style):
Paint It Black – Paint It Black
Little Wing – Jimi Hendrix
Billion Dollar Babies – Alice Cooper

Classical:
Romanze – Traditional
Fur Elise – Beethoven
Bouree In E Minor -- Bach
Prelude In C -- Bach
Harmonious Blacksmith -- Handel
Packington’s Pound – Traditional
In the Hall of the Mountain King – Edvard Grieg
Greensleeves – Traditional

Christmas:
Auld Lang Syne
Deck the Halls
We Three Kings
What Child Is This
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Gladius Originals:
Flamenco Frenzy
El Matador
Moon Water
Flamenco Raga

Available for Your

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