Chase Padgett: How To Play Guitar (Poorly)
Through songs and stories, Chase Padgett (6 Guitars, Nashville Hurricane) humorously chronicles the musical misadventures that have shaped his life as a seasoned guitarist. This show is packed with blistering fret work, tons of laughs, and several shocking revelations. 5 STARS “A deft actor and virtuoso guitar player” – CBC
I have seen the trajectory of Chase's work and am always impressed. This show holds a very special place in my heart because of its vulnerability and his story parallel between his Dad and his Teacher/Mentor. I have seen thousands of shows... yes thousands and Chase is always TOPS!
The Musical Commandments, and how to break them.
A show that will make you laugh and sob in the same breath, Chase Padgett’s “How to play the guitar poorly” is a heartfelt story about understanding yourself, and one story about finding that understanding through music. Padget’s quick-witted jabs at the growing pains of adolescence and the seamless transitions between monologues and musical interludes never loses the audience’s focus for a second. He tells the story of healthy masculinity and finding your purpose in the world, and sells it with gorgeous vocal talent that fills an auditorium. His presence on stage, his voice and his story is earnest and full-hearted.
This show is a must see for those wanting to start a heartfelt, musical journey of their own.
Wonderful show. My partner and I first saw Chase in 2017 performing 6 Guitars at the Westbury. The tickets for the show were gifted to us from a couple that we had never met before and boy were we glad that we accepted them because 6 Guitars was GREAT!!! Ever since that late evening show we have seen almost all of Chase's shows when he comes to Edmonton. Not only is Chase an amazing guitarist, he is an amazing story teller. He's captivating, honest, and funny all the meanwhile exposing his life adventures or misadventures and its all told with sincerity. There is nothing poor about this show I can say that with full sincerity. We are sure to be there for his next show, one that he promised is on its way.
I see all Chase's shows and they never disappoint. This one he was particularly vulnerable and we get to peer into some of his psyche and the impacts of his upbringing and how his father and music teacher impacted his life. Some of the stories he tells are familiar as he's touched on them in previous shows but Chase is great storyteller and an even better musician... and singer. A great show for those who appreciate a highly technical guitar player or for people who just like a good story. Chase leaves you feeling good at the end of the show.