One of Australia’s finest Spanish Guitarists, Andrew Veivers draws on a wide range of musical influences to evoke the sensual and mesmerising sounds of the Spanish guitar in all of its guises.

From the beginning, Andrew combined the traditional study of flamenco with the formal training of the classical guitar. After graduating with a Bachelor of Music in 1993 from the University of Queensland (St. Lucia) Andrew spent 3 years studying, teaching and performing in London, Madrid and Amsterdam.

At venues ranging from Blenheim Palace (UK) to The Dillington Classical Guitar Festival (UK) to chamber music series' in The Netherlands to concerts in Japan and performances at many of Australia's leading concert venues and festivals, Andrew has appeared as a soloist as well as with his groups Flamenco Fire and The Saruzu Quartet to great critical acclaim. 

"..Andrew Veivers is an Australian with a flamenco soul.." (Olivia Stewart, Courier Mail)

"..This guy can really play....Andrew Veivers must eat gypsy hearts for breakfast.." (Lulo Reinhardt, Joe's Waterhole)

"..The energy in this show is breathtaking. Both the musicians and the dancers give so much to their performances....For two hours last Thursday evening I felt like I’d left Brisbane and had, by some inexplicable musical effect, been transported to Seville. Ole!.. (Glenn T, FMV TV Inside Entertainment : Theatre Review)

"..Saruzu's music recalls the smoke filled café scene of 1920's Paris Cafes but filtered through an edgy, contemporary sensibility.." (Jean Burgess – On-Line Reviews)

"..Saruzu's evocative filmic style conjures a world beyond the music; both of intimacy and grandeur.." (Michael Peterson – Woodford Folk Festival)

"..The Solea was technically first-rate, with his gentle massaging of the fingerboard contrasting skilfully with frenzied playing on the body of the instrument to produce a powerful and frenetic finale. Bain-Douches was pure flamenco with its tango rhythms, equally as dynamic and full of breathtaking energy and commitment, that was technically superb. One could feel that Sevillian heat pulsating from the stage.." (Suzannah Conway, Limelight Magazine)

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Viva España solo guitar with string quintet from Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra 

Building on our successful partnership for Flamenco Fire's 20th anniversary Brisbane Festival concert in QPAC's Concert Hall, Veinte Años, in 2019, I was privileged to be invited to be a part of the 'Unlocked' series of concert hall performances at QPAC in 2020. Joining forces with a string quintet from the brilliant ranks of Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, we continued to explore the sounds, rhythms and textures of the beautiful music of Spain. Please click on photo below for a link to a review that appeared in the Limelight Magazine. 

KOORALBYN
​A new cross-cultural music production featuring Queensland artists Tenzin Choegyal (Tibetan musician/vocalist), Kacey Patrick (vocals), Jarred Fogarty (didgeridoo/dance), Andrew Veivers (guitar), Rafael Karlen (saxophone), Rebecca Karlen (violin/vocals) and John Reeves (piano/piano accordian).

Drawing on their personal cultures and unique artforms "Kooralbyn" features artists from across the globe including First Nation, Tibetan, Celtic and Northern European musicians. Artists shared compositions/songs from each of their homelands (Tibet, Sweden, Holland, Britain, Australia) and their musical traditions (flamenco, jazz, First Nation, Tibetan, African, classical) as a starting point for this unique collaboration. The resulting work is an exploration of the interconnectedness of their individual cultural backgrounds expressed through the textual possibilities and traditions of their instruments. Kooralbyn embraces a celebration and deconstruction of genre related technical and structural forms..... with the resulting new work bearing little sonic resemblance to the original traditional tune but maintaining it's integrity as a shared expression of collective cultural authenticity.

​Y o u k a l i
Featuring the extraordinary vocals of Kacey Patrick and mesmerising accompaniment from Spanish guitarist Andrew Veivers Youkali takes its name and borrows aesthetic sentiments from the famous Kurt Weill song. Tales of longing, adventure and discovery infuse the jazz, folk and flamenco styles that permeate Kacey and Andrew’s enigmatic programme.

​The Saruzu Quartet
Drawing from the rich harmonies of Argentine Tango, the wild improvisations of Gypsy Jazz and the fire and grace of Flamenco, The Saruzu Quartet (formerly
SARS - no prizes for guessing why we changed our name in 2006!) is a celebration of the diverse musical passions of its members. With respect, abandon, precision, and recklessness Saruzu gives established musical boundaries a polite shove and invites you to dance.....or maybe just a glass of wine!!

Flamenco Fire
Dazzling Footwork. Compelling Rhythms. Stirring Songs.
Flamenco Fire evokes the exotic roots of the sensual and mesmerising art form that is Flamenco.
Since 1999, Flamenco Fire has been thrilling audiences with a heady mix of traditional and contemporary flamenco music, dance and song. A collaboration of Australia’s finest flamenco artists, Flamenco Fire features singers, dancers and musicians from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide in a beautifully crafted show that reveals the flamenco artform in all of its guises. From contemporary festive dances to heart wrenching traditional songs, to fiery guitar ensemble pieces, Flamenco Fire will transport you to España......¡Olé!
Flamenco Fire is produced by Queensland events company - Red Chair - in collaboration with Andrew Veivers.

For detailed information on Kooralbyn, Youkali, The Saruzu Quartet and Flamenco Fire please click on the Red Chair icon

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