Bob is a remarkably prolific artist whose wit, energy, and musical technique combine powerfully to create an unforgettable live performance.

A master of slide, fingerstyle, and percussive guitar, his exhilarating show spans the global and musical spectrum, and keeps audiences enthralled, begging for more of his endearing, infectious energy.

Bob's familiarity with diverse world music cultures produces a novel blending of rhythmic and timbral influences, unparalleled in today's musical environment. His rhythmic dexterity resonates with elements of blues, jazz, Gypsy swing, calypso, sega, and even the most modern hip-hop and ska beats.

Likewise, his chords and harmonies articulate an acute blend of timbres from Hawaiian, Indian, African, Japanese/Okinawan, Caribbean, and American roots blues.His fingerwork has been described in world press as uniquely staggering, yet full of humour.

Bob has a collection of hand-tricks that make audiences look for electronic effects that in fact don't exist: his show is the clean product of acoustic genius.

The artist's disarming talent for humour and rapport invariably adds spice to his already well-seasoned repertoire of music.

A lifelong study of ethnomusicology and the global migration of musical styles ensures Bob's committed attention and respect to each of the cultures in his repertoire.

He casually shares historical facts with his audiences, and charms them with his ability to integrate local languages into his show: over the years, Bob has taught himself useful phrases in over 30 languages, which he regularly uses both on stage and off.

The gig will be held at The Globe, High Street West, Glossop, on Saturday October 18, from 8.30pm until late.

Tickets are priced £8 and available in advance or on the door.

For more information, visit www.liftglobal.com.