I create an ambience that has something for everyone and that reflects the widest possible variety. At moments, you'll hear traditional flamenco, at others it is infused with sounds and phrases that can come from Latin, middle-eastern, jazz, and classical music.
I supply my own high-end PA system, including a subwoofer for the bass sounds. If I don't have a live percussionist, I use non-electronic rhythm tracks, tailor made for me by other musicians: They fit my repertoire like a glove. No other guitarist I know of has gone to the lengths I have to achieve this kind of rhythmic authenticity.
I have been dedicated to performing for corporate & private events, as well as weddings since 2006.
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Tate L.
March 26, 2022Anthony is not only a wonderful guitarist, he's a fantastic person who's utterly dedicated to his craft. He made our wedding night so special, with beautiful, rich, layered flamenco music that enriched our evening and imbued it with a romantic, enchanting ambience. He spent weeks preparing special music for the event, and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, Anthony, for providing such a splendid soundtrack to our lives' most special day!
Hired as: Guitarist, Spanish Entertainment
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes
Mr. Garcia has been dedicated to bringing flamenco guitar music to Southern California audiences since 2006. Anthony began to study the guitar at age 11, then switched from rock guitar to nylon string guitar at the age of 19. In 1991, Anthony lived nearly 1 year in Spain, studying both flamenco guitar and Spanish. While attending USD, Anthony took guitar classes with John Moore (aka Juan Moro), Paco Sevilla, and classical with Robert Wetzel. After discovering that flamenco was where his passion consistently led him, he played for flamenco dance classes for varying periods under Juanita Franco, Sara Olivar, Reyes Barrios and Kristina Cobarrubia, all San Diego flamenco artists. Anthony has also attended classes with Jason McGuire (aka El Rubio – San Francisco) and Adam del Monte (Los Angeles) and José Antonio Rodríguez (Córdoba, Spain), Eugenio Iglesias (Sevilla, Spain) and others,. To add variety, Anthony has added Spanish laúd and Turkish saz to the instrumentation he can use for events.
Anthony has attracted several talented musicians and dancers to perform as duo, trio, quartet and quintet, including flamenco dance. The latest additions are a cellist who can play melodies, and authentic rhythm tracks recorded by one of flamencos percussion geniuses that fit each tune like a glove. Anthony and his friends have been performing for events in San Diego, Orange County, Temecula, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles and Greater Palm Springs.
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