Paul Gilbert has gained reputation as being one of the most powerful and melodic guitar virtuosos in the rock arena, first as a member of the 80’s premier guitar band Racer X and later with million sellers Mr. Big. Determined not to be pigeon-holed as just a “shredder”, Paul Gilbert’s solo work has allowed him the opportunity to exercise his deep appreciation for the more song-orientated side of rock music. Paul Gilbert has been part of the legendary G3 tour, besides Joe Satriani and Steve Vai lately. And he’s been releasing many successful solo albums in the past years – such as the excellent current instrumental work Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar – all confirming his position as one of the greatest rock guitar players on the planet today. Piece of advice to guitar aficionados: Paul Gilbert is not touring Europe very often… Better make sure not to miss this rare opportunity to see the guy live and have a chat with him!