GRAHAM WARDROP is regarded by many to be New Zealandʼs finest finger-style guitarist, singer-songwriter. Playing concerts internationally, has worked extensively in Australia, Asia, Canada, the UK, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and occasionally Europe. Heʼs worked alongside and opened shows for some of the planetʼs most highly regarded guitarists and bands - Tommy Emmanuel, Martin Taylor, Leo Kottke, Manhattan Transfer, Michael Crawford, Vanessa May.
Although still based in Christchurch, since the earthquakes Graham has been working more frequently out of town and overseas. On his 2013, seventh, Canadian tour - British Columbia and Alberta - he, along with JUNO Award winner and recipient of the Order of Canada, Valdy, played to sold out houses, receiving standing ovations and encores on a nightly basis. Last year he was invited by the Mayor of Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada to perform at the Canterbury Folk Festival which features some of Canadaʼs finest musicians and songwriters. His shows were highly successful. He has also performed on Waiheke Island as a guest of the Waiheke Island International Jazz Festival.
