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BIO
Although initially enamored by classic rock and heavy metal in his teenage years, Forest found new inspiration in solo acoustic guitar in 2015. His unorthodox style of playing consists of using the body for percussion and strings for bass and melody all at once. Drawing inspiration from players such as Michael Hedges. Andy Mckee and Joni Mitchell, Forest fuses his passion for travel into the world of music. Having zigzagged for performances across the USA and Australia in his early 20s, He brings a wealth of different musical influences learned on the road from locals and masters alike. Forest has performed both nationally and internationally with other musicians such as Alex Misko, Christie Lenee, Van Larkins, Adrian Bellue, Janet Noguera and Kat Gruvs.
“Each song is a musical journey that further shows what two hands and an acoustic guitar can accomplish. He underscores these sonic adventures with a stage presence that exudes every ounce of passion he has for his craft.” - Stephan Adcock, Roseville Tribune
// Origin: Auburn, California
// Homebase: Portland, Oregon
// Genres: Modern Fingerstyle Guitarist, Solo Instrumental “one-man-band”
// Years Active: 2012 - Present
// Label: Independent Artist
// Website: Https://forestbaileymusic.com
// Endorsements:
Furch Guitars (CZ)
Ernie Ball Strings (USA)
Radial Engineering (CAN)
Elite Acoustics Engineering (USA)
Wilddog Stomp (AUS)
Rattlesnake Cable Company (USA)
G7th Capo Company (UK)
// Previous Performance Venues:
/ USA:
The Evening Muse, Charlotte, NC
City Winery, Nashville TN
Bluebird Cafe, Nashville TN
Isis Music Hall, Asheville, NC
Coffee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Good Day San Antonio, Texas
The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA
State Theater, Auburn, CA
The Laughing Goat, Boulder CO
/ International:
Fox Cabaret Theater, Vancouver BC, Canada
The Hub, Pentiction BC, Canada
The Effie, Kamloops BC, Canada
Killiney Beach Community Hall, Vernon BC, Canada
Ironwood Grill, Calgary AB, Canada
The Basement, Saskatoon SK, Canada
Arts Factory Lodge, Byron Bay, Australia
St. Kilda Festival Melbourne, Australia
Current Performance Schedule
