PAT METHENY DREAM BOX / MOONDIAL TOUR IN HONG KONG 2025Hong Kong International Drummer Festival
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Meet Pat Metheny at **21:45**, right after the concert for a special meet & greet session!
PAT METHENY DREAM BOX / MOONDIAL TOUR IN HONG KONG 2025
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20 x Grammy Award Winning Guitarist & Composer PAT METHENY is launching a solo tour to coincide with the release of his new album MoonDial, to be released on BMG July 26th; a follow up to the 2023 Grammy Nominated solo album Dream Box. The tour, a first of its kind for Metheny, will feature personal and fan favorites from his nearly 50 year career. Pat says "[Last fall's tour] represented not just the sound and vibe of the Dream Box release, but really was an opportunity for me to look at all the other ways I have released records and done occasional performances in a solo setting across the years. Each one of those solo recordings, and Dream Box as well, are unlike the others. The idea for me is to try to keep coming up with different angles and ways of thinking about music while hopefully keeping a fundamental aesthetic at work in all of it. In other words, to continue the research."
Metheny has already produced a catalogue of 50-plus recordings that have scored 39 Grammy nominations and 20 wins in twelve different categories. Measured in terms of influence, this catalogue is in a class by itself. New Chautauqua from1979 almost single-handedly defined an era of instrumental steel-stringed Americana that spawned legions of imitators. Zero Tolerance For Silence pushed the boundaries of modern music-making once again, and served as a companion piece to the Grammy-winning disc Secret Story. The Orchestrion Project – for which Metheny wrote the music and built a series of instruments to be controlled by his guitar, recording the results both in the studio and in a live concert –was so new in conception and execution that even a decade-plus later, it stands apart from any previous ideas of what a solo performer might achieve alone onstage.
The 39-Time Grammy Nominated, 20-Time
Awarded Guitar Legend —A Pioneering Force Blending Jazz Mastery with Cross-Genre Brilliance
Guitar Revolutionary
Pat Metheny-the trailblazer who redefined jazz guitar.
Picking up the instrument at 12, he was performing with jazz greats by 15. His groundbreaking 1975 debut Bright Size Life didn't just play music-it forged a new sonic universe where jazz, rock, and electronic boundaries dissolved. His signature style merges horn-like fluidity with profound jazz roots, relentlessly expanding improvisational possibilities.
Musical Alchemist
From Herbie Hancock to David Bowie, his collaborations span legends. His works range from intimate solo pieces to symphonic works and robotic Orchestrion experiments. A prodigy turned professor at 18, his 20 Grammys and 2018 NEA Jazz Master honor (America's highest jazz accolade) cement his status as guitar's brightest star.
Grammy Domination
Jazz Supremacy: 8-time Best Contemporary Jazz Album winner
Rock Breakthrough: Grammy-winning This Is Not
America with Bowie
Avant-Garde Visionary: Synth pioneer & creator of the 42-string Picasso guitar
Cross-Genre Uniqueness: The only guitarist to win Best
Rock, New Age, AND Instrumental Composition
Grammys
Critical Praise "The most innovative guitarist of our era-period." — The New York Times "He makes the guitar speak in tongues beyond words." —Rolling Stone
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Festival Highlights
- Diverse Genres: HKDrumFest showcases the versatility of drumming across genres like Jazz, Pop, Classical, traditional Chinese, and World Music, emphasizing the drum's ability to unify various musical styles.
- World-Class Performances: Enjoy electrifying performances from top artists, including Pat Metheny and a stellar lineup of drummers and musicians. Each artist brings their unique sound and expertise, providing an unforgettable musical experience.
- Educational Programs: The festival emphasizes education through workshops and outreach initiatives designed to nurture local talent and foster a vibrant drum culture in Hong Kong. Aspiring drummers will gain invaluable insights from these masters.
- Asia-Pacific Drummer Competition: HKDrumFest also hosts the Asia-Pacific Drummer Competition, offering a platform for drummers to showcase their skills and compete, promoting community and collaboration.
Join us at HKDrumFest 2025 for an extraordinary celebration of music and rhythm. Experience the brilliance of Pat Metheny and the incredible lineup of world-class artists, immersing yourself in the vibrant heartbeat of Hong Kong's arts scene!
**Exclusive VIP Experience:** Only 32 VIP tickets available!
Meet Pat Metheny himself at **21:45**, right after the concert for a special meet & greet session!
- Children under 6 years old are not admitted.
- Event Duration: 75 - 90 mins.
