Alan Shikoh warms the holiday season
Alan Shikoh, a classically trained guitarist with a passion and tendency for creating colorful harmonies, will be performing at the Chattanooga Holiday Market this Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
Shikoh weaves both traditional and contemporary musical pieces into tasteful and alluring sounds. Shikoh began his musical journey as part of his curriculum in The McCallie School’s music program under the direction of Charles Evans.
John O’Boyle, reviewer for the Dutch Progressive Rock Page, remarked that Shikoh’s dynamic playing “oozes class” while Brian Watson notes that “…his mastery of the instrument is glaringly evident…there’s a wonderful fluidity to his playing.”
While a student, he was selected to perform on NPR’s “From the Top” radio program. Shikoh went on to receive his bachelor’s in Music under Dr. Mario Abil at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and also holds a masters of Arts degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Shikoh also is currently teaching at Lee University, Southern Adventist University and Covenant College.
In addition to his classical background and home on the nylon string guitar Shikoh has also worked as a session player and studio musician on both acoustic and electric instruments spanning a wide array of diverse musical styles. Notable is his work with one of America’s premier progressive rock bands, Chattanooga’s own Glass Hammer.
Alan Shikoh
Sunday, 12:30 p.m.
Chattanooga Holiday Market
Chattanooga Convention Center
1150 Carter Street
www.chattanoogamarket.com/holiday