Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album “Encore,” voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine reader’s Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album at the age of 17, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century.

Described by the L.A. Times as “one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene today,” Pierre’s name became synonymous with contemporary acoustic guitar genius, long before the terms New Age or World Music were invented. He has created a style of playing with the ability to make a single guitar sound like an entire band as he brings the audience on a mesmerizing musical journey.

His “manner” of playing defies classification – crossing world, classical, jazz, traditional, folk, pop and more. None can be isolated as simply “World Music,” “Celtic,” “Arabic” or “French”; rather, they represent Pierre’s genuine vocabulary and the best part of our world in its current state, a world sharing itself.

Tickets are available at J.D. Redhouse in Willits, www.pierrebensusan.com or contact Bruce Potter at bpotter@mcn.org or by calling 707-354-3326 or by visiting potterguitars.com

“Pierre’s music gives me the shakes. No other guitarist shares his strange gifts of sophistication, accessibility, and downright joy. Even at its most complex, Pierre’s music only needs ears to be enjoyed.” – Leo Kottke

“Listening To Pierre’s Music Is Rejuvenating. Beside His Extraordinary Touch And Tone, The Notes And Melody Appeal Directly To The Tender Side Of Our Human Nature.” – Steve Vai

“This Is Beautiful….Pierre Is One Of The GREATS!” – Tommy Emmanuel

“Pierre Bensusan’s Music Is A True Inspiration.” – Doc Watson

Pierre has shown that a wider range of music is possible in the solo guitar genre.” – Alex De Grassi