Connor Noble is a classically trained acoustic guitarist who has developed his own distinctive, predominantly instrumental style of playing, taking in influences from rock, folk and psychedelia alongside classical guitar, and percussive styles.
Live Connor is a compelling and entertaining performer whose music has a huge dynamic range, from filmic, almost ambient passages to full-on progressive, acoustic rock. Recent shows have seen him playing venues such as The Troubadour in London, The Music Room - Pizza Express and supporting musicians such as Adrian Legg, Declan Zapala , Robert Castellani and Caravan.
From starting to play the guitar at 16 after hearing Jimi Hendrix, Connor’s regular busking outings to Canterbury caught the ear of a music lecturer at Canterbury University and he was given a scholarship to study a Classical Music there, specializing in composition, orchestration and performance.
Alongside Hendrix, Connor’s musical inspirations include Jeff Buckley, Queen, Iron Maiden, Glen Hansard, Damien Rice and Michael Hedges, though his own material transcends the sum of his influences and his first album – due out in Summer 2016 is a confident debut from an emerging artist who has honed his skills on the live circuit.
‘Following The Colours’ features 10 tracks of original music, including two vocal tracks, alongside live favourites. Recorded essentially live with minimal overdubs the album showcases Connor’s virtuosity and delicate, harmonic fretboard work, whilst retaining the raw, energetic edge of his performances.
