Known as a "poet of the guitar," Brian Gore's emotive, expressive style combines influences from folk, jazz and classical music. Ron Forbes-Roberts of Acoustic Guitar Magazine says, "Gore's finely crafted poetic 'songs without words' take the listener on a spellbinding, emotional ride. He has great facility as a player, but it's the depth and range of moods his pieces evoke that makes his music such a pleasure." A musical romantic, who draws inspiration from literature and philosophy, he employs his virtuosity in the service of the heart. He is a self-taught guitarist who's developed "one of the most unique new acoustic guitar styles on the scene today" (News and Review). He has "emerged in the past decade as a leading figure in the new acoustic music movement pioneered by the late Michael Hedges." (Contra Costa Times).

Gore performs as the founder of International Guitar Night (IGN/USA). He can also be found touring solo, as well as in double bills, in concert halls and festivals around the world. He's been featured on NPR's nationally syndicated Echoes Radio and performed live on many NPR affiliate stations in the US.

His latest CD LEGACY, on Germany's Acoustic Music Records label, features original solo material and duets with Peppino D'Agostino, Andrew York and Marco Pereira.

Brian Gore with Psalms of Ra.

Brian Gore plays Ryan Guitars and Stonebridge Guitars. He conducts workshops for Stonebridge Guitars.