Iago Banet

As featured on BBC Radio 2's The Blues Show with Cerys MatthewsA master of the guitar, Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3Fabulous, Katie Derham, BBC Radio 3Highly recommended artist, DKOS, Celtic Connections 2023★★★★ Nothing short of phenomenal, RnR MagazineDescribed as a master of the guitar by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as nothing short of phenomenal in a recent review, and as a highly recommended artist by Celtic Connections, Iago creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so.Iago Banet, The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar launched his third album, TRES, in 2023, with a tour which has included multiple sell-out shows and sensational receptions from audiences across the UK.

He has showcased his immense talent at festivals including Brecon Jazz, Hellys International Guitar Festival and Aberjazz, displaying new levels of skill, complexity and versatility, whilst fusing styles, ranging from gypsy jazz, blues, Americana, country and dixieland, to swing, pop and folkSince 2018, Banet has been building an impressive career as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, displaying his exceptional abilities and receiving rave reviews along the way.

He has performed with artists, including Josh Smith (Joe Bonamassa), Mark Flanagan (Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra), Jack Broadbent and Clive Carroll, amongst others.Iago's technique and approach to performance have captivated crowds across the UK and Spain.

He is a one-man-band on acoustic guitar not to be missed.