Knoxville Classical Guitar

09/25/2026

Tonight, the season begins.

After all the anticipation, Gladius takes the stage tonight as Knoxville Classical Guitar opens the 2026–2027 concert season.

Come experience an evening where classical precision meets the passion and energy of Spanish and flamenco-inspired guitar—and enjoy the kind of musicianship that is meant to be heard live.

By joining us tonight, you’re doing more than attending a concert. You’re supporting the artists who dedicate their lives to music and helping Knoxville Classical Guitar continue creating opportunities for exceptional performances, education, and community right here in Knoxville.

GLADIUS — TONIGHT
Friday, September 25 • 7:00 PM
Fountain City Art Center
213 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN

General Admission: $35
KCG Members: Free

Come for the music. Support the artists. Be part of the community.

We’ll see you tonight.

09/23/2026

Two days until Gladius.

Come for an incredible evening of guitar music—and be part of something bigger while you’re here.

When you attend a Knoxville Classical Guitar concert, you’re not only getting the opportunity to experience exceptional artists live. You’re supporting the musicians who dedicate their lives to their craft and helping make it possible for organizations like KCG to continue bringing performances, education, and musical opportunities to our community.

This Friday, Gladius takes the stage with a dynamic blend of classical guitar, Spanish and flamenco-inspired traditions, and remarkable musicianship.

Come enjoy the music. Support the artist. Connect with your community. And help us keep live guitar music growing in Knoxville.

GLADIUS
Friday, September 25 • 7:00 PM
Fountain City Art Center
213 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN

General Admission: $35
KCG Members: Free

2 days to go. We’d love to see you there.

09/23/2026

There’s something different about making music together.

The KCG Member Orchestra gives members of the Knoxville Classical Guitar community an opportunity to move beyond playing on their own and experience the guitar as part of something bigger.

Open to KCG members of all experience levels, the orchestra is a place to rehearse together, develop ensemble skills, learn from one another, and connect with other guitarists through the shared experience of making music.

You don’t have to be a professional performer to belong here. The Member Orchestra is about participation, growth, and creating another way for guitarists in our community to experience the instrument they love.

It’s one part of Knoxville Classical Guitar’s growing commitment to creating opportunities for performance, education, and community—not only from the concert stage, but for the people who want to take part themselves.

Play together. Learn together. Be part of the KCG community.

Learn more about becoming a KCG member and getting involved at Knoxville Classical Guitar.

09/21/2026

This Friday, a new season of extraordinary guitar music begins.

Knoxville Classical Guitar opens the 2026–2027 concert season with Gladius—an evening where the precision of classical guitar meets the energy and passion of Spanish and flamenco-inspired traditions.

Known for dynamic performances and remarkable musicianship, Gladius brings a sound that is expressive, virtuosic, and exciting to experience live.

Join us here https://zurl.co/k9DYO as we begin a new KCG season and discover just how far the guitar can go.

GLADIUS
Friday, September 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Fountain City Art Center
213 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN

General Admission: $35
KCG Members: Free

Reserve your seat and join us for opening night.

Get Tickets: https://zurl.co/MOFjn
Learn about KCG Membership: https://zurl.co/WTQTw

09/21/2026

A lifetime with the guitar. A lifetime of stories worth sharing.

In the newest episode of Knox Guitar Box, host Andy LeGrand sits down with East Tennessee guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator Pat Corn for a conversation about the people, places, instruments, and experiences that shaped his life in music.

From a homemade cigar-box guitar and learning his first chord from Carl Sandburg, to discovering Chet Atkins, working in Nashville, arranging, composing, performing, and teaching, Pat’s story is a reminder of just how far a life in music can travel.

Along the way, Pat picks up the guitar to perform and discuss several pieces, shares stories from his career, and reflects on something that remains important to him today: passing music on to the next generation.

The new Pat Corn episode of Knox Guitar Box is available now on YouTube: https://zurl.co/yFyH4
Knox Guitar Box is produced by FMX, with support from FlintMeryl Music and LeGrand Music Studios. Proceeds from the podcast support Knoxville Classical Guitar and our work in performance, education, and community.

Listen, enjoy the stories, and help us keep exceptional guitar music growing in Knoxville.

09/21/2026

A lifetime with the guitar. A lifetime of stories worth sharing.

In the newest episode of Knox Guitar Box, host Andy LeGrand sits down with East Tennessee guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator Pat Corn for a conversation about the people, places, instruments, and experiences that shaped his life in music.

From a homemade cigar-box guitar and learning his first chord from Carl Sandburg, to discovering Chet Atkins, working in Nashville, arranging, composing, performing, and teaching, Pat’s story is a reminder of just how far a life in music can travel.

Along the way, Pat picks up the guitar to perform and discuss several pieces, shares stories from his career, and reflects on something that remains important to him today: passing music on to the next generation.

The new Pat Corn episode of Knox Guitar Box is available now on Spotify: https://zurl.co/aVzbV https://zurl.co/aVzbV

Knox Guitar Box is produced by FMX, with support from FlintMeryl Music and LeGrand Music Studios. Proceeds from the podcast support Knoxville Classical Guitar and our work in performance, education, and community.

Listen, enjoy the stories, and help us keep exceptional guitar music growing in Knoxville.

Knox Guitar Box · Episode

09/18/2026

Meet Armonia II. (The video is stretched so the edges look much larger and guitars and people are skewed) As Knoxville Classical Guitar continues to grow, so do the ways we’re bringing guitarists together and sharing exceptional guitar music with our community.

Armonia II is KCG’s professional guitar quintet, bringing together accomplished musicians from a variety of musical backgrounds. With four guitars and bass guitar, the ensemble explores what can happen when different musical voices come together as one.

Here’s a look inside a recent Armonia II rehearsal as the group prepares, listens, and makes music together.

Armonia II is one part of KCG’s growing ensemble program, alongside the KCG Members Ensemble and a new Youth Community Ensemble launching in January for musicians ages 13–18.

More music.
More opportunities to play.
More ways to be part of Knoxville Classical Guitar.

09/17/2026

An entire season of extraordinary guitar music is ahead.

The 2026–2027 Knoxville Classical Guitar season brings together internationally acclaimed performers, emerging artists, composers, songwriters, and some of the most distinctive voices in classical and fingerstyle guitar.

From major concert performances to the more intimate experiences of our Artist Circle Series, each event offers a different opportunity to experience what the guitar can do—and to connect with the artists and community behind the music.

Swipe through for a look at the artists joining us this season.

And if you’re planning to experience more than one concert, consider becoming a KCG Member. Your membership doesn’t just connect you more deeply with the season—it helps KCG continue bringing exceptional guitar performances, education, and opportunities to Knoxville.

Come for the music. Become part of what keeps it going.

09/16/2026

NEXT FRIDAY, experience Gladius live in Knoxville.

What happens when classical guitar refuses to stay in one lane? Gladius brings a distinctive voice to the stage; combining the refinement of classical guitar, the fire of flamenco, and the unmistakable energy of rock.

It’s expressive. Virtuosic. Unexpected. And next Friday, you can experience it live as Knoxville Classical Guitar opens its 2026–2027 concert season.

GLADIUS
Friday, September 25 • 7:00 PM
Fountain City Art Center
General Admission: $35
KCG Members: Free

Come hear where the guitar can go when traditions meet—and experience the beginning of a new KCG season.

Want to be part of more than one night? KCG membership helps support exceptional guitar performances, education, and a growing guitar community right here in Knoxville.

Reserve your seat or become a KCG member today: https://zurl.co/PeLce

09/10/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable night of guitar with Gladius!

Blending classical and flamenco technique with rock energy and virtuosity, Gladius brings a style that is powerful, expressive, and entirely his own.

Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, pupiled by Andres Segovia's protege, and driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen-Gladius is an award-winning composer and "accomplished classical/ flamenco style guitarist" who soulfully "shreds on the electric" (Phil Keaggy), sharing the bill with Grammy winners
and mesmerizing audiences nationwide with his electrifying live act since 2016.

“Accomplished classical/flamenco style guitarist…totally shreds on the electric as well.”
— Phil Keaggy

Join Knoxville Classical Guitar on Friday, September 25 at 7:00 PM at the Fountain City Art Center for the opening concert of our 2026–2027 season.

Not a member yet? KCG membership is a great way to support classical guitar in Knoxville while becoming part of our concert season and growing guitar community. Membership options are available for every level of support.

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