I just returned from Spain after living there for 6 months and will be in the States until a least the fall. I played with some of the top dancers in while in Madrid and have enriched my knowledge of flamenco greatly! I already have several gigs through Gigmasters booked for the summer and look forward to playing many more shows as a soloist and with other groups.
After a very busy "Fall of 2012" including several Galas for the newly refurbished St Louis City Public Library (booked through Gigmasters)
Thank You to all who came to my farewell show on December 8th at Joe's Cafe! It was a packed house and left me with a great feeling.
August and September Lliam performed in Los Angeles, Paso Robles, Big Sur and San Francisco, Ca.
In June of 2012 Lliam completed his most successful tour so far playing throughout Southern Colorado.
April and May 2012 Lliam performed various shows in Los Angeles with The Reventones. Highlights include performing with Jorge Perez "Sawa" from Buena Vista Social Club and the Cuban master percussionist and singer Lazaro Galarraga.
February 2012 Lliam Peformed with La Boquita in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and as a soloist at La Peña Andaluza.
January 2012 Lliam performed in Istanbul, Turkey with Flamenco singer Ali.
10/27/11 View an article about Lliam in St Louis Riverfront Times at the bottom of page.
Lliam performed with the Upstream Theater production of "Blood Wedding" by Lorca upstreamtheater.org/main.asp . The shows ran from October 7th -23rd 2011.
Oct 4th. Lliam performed a private fundraiser for President Obama when he was in St Louis.
For Traditional Flamenco e.g. bulerias, solea, tangos, alegrias, alborea, sevillanas rumba, granaina, fandangos, verdiales and more, Lliam will make your event unique and captivating! In addition to flamenco, a variety of Spanish classical, bossa nova, latin jazz, Argentine tango and original compositions are included. With years of experience, Lliam has performed regionally and nationally for Festivals, Weddings, Corporate Events, Universities, Restaurants & Night Clubs. Lliam is the musical director of Los Flamencos and founding member of The Reventones guitar duo. Additional musicians such as a singer, dancer and percussionist can be added by request. Please contact to discuss a detailed outline for your event.
Riverfront Times article.
Dirty: Flamenco guitarist Lliam Christy staves off perfection
By Roy Kasten Thursday, Oct 27 2011
As 60 or so patrons file into the black-box theater at the Kranzberg Arts Center, a guitar player sits in the corner in the dark, a foot on the stage, a foot on the floor, tapping lightly to the rhythm. The night's production is Federico García Lorca's Blood Wedding, a mythic play of soul-consuming passion, betrayal and violent retribution. The score is performed by flamenco guitarist Lliam Christy.
Watching Christy warm up and then slide his original themes and improvised traditional flamenco pieces in and out of Lorca's poetry, one notices how serene he looks, how easy he makes the constantly shifting rhythms and intertwined melodies of flamenco appear. He'd be the first to tell you he wasn't born to play in this most hieratic and demanding of styles, but he'd also tell you it has become his life's work.
As musical director for full-on flamenco performance troupe Los Flamencos and coleader of the Reventones, a Latin guitar group featuring Los Angeles-based guitarist and singer Jon-Oliver Knight, Christy has become the central figure in flamenco in St. Louis. Earlier this year, the Reventones released its second album, Dirty It, a collection of rumba and flamenco guitar pieces — augmented by light percussion, palmas, violin and voices — some written by Christy, some drawn from the classical and folkloric traditions. The music is at once lively and dense, playful and meticulous. It's gypsy music with a distinctively St. Louis back-story. etc...
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Reviews (5)
Wedding Ceremony
in Saint Louis, MO
on 07/21/2012
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"Lliam is an amazing acoustic guitarist who plays classical, Spanish, Latin, and traditional wedding music. He was incredibly easy to work with, flexible, professional, and generous with his time. He played exactly what I wanted (during the ceremony) and selected amazing songs during the times I gave him the liberty to do so (during cocKtail hour and dinner). I received many many compliments on his playing. Lliam is very versatile and played a mix of traditional US wedding music and traditional Spanish and Flamenco wedding songs, all of which were part of my ceremony. I was so lucky to find William on Gigmasters!"
- Teresa M.
Corporate Function
in Saint Louis, MO
on 07/17/2012
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"I booked Lliam to play at a corporate dinner event as background music. He was a pleasure to work with and I had many comments on how talented and unique his music is. He made a good event great. "
- Pamela B.
Corporate Function
in Fulton, MO
on 06/29/2012
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"Liam is an amazing musician! Our event attendees raved about his performance long after the event was over. Lliam was very professional and accomodating for our event, but was also very friendly and visited with our members after the performance was over. He is definitely a first class act. We would certainly recommend Lliam!"
- Mike H.
Wedding Ceremony
in Lees Summit, MO
on 04/06/2012
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"Lliam was awesome at our wedding and reception. He was very easy to communicate with before the wedding and always very prompt to respond. He had some great song suggestions for our ceremony that we enjoyed very much, and he learned a song for me to walk down the aisle to.
He arrived early, was set up at both the ceremony & reception and started playing right on time. He played a mix of classical and flamenco style music which was perfect for our event. All of our guests were very impressed. We had many comments about how awesome the music and guitarist were.
If you're looking for a professional artist and beautiful music, don't hesitate to book with Lliam."
- Teresa P.
Wedding Reception
in Washington, MO
on 10/22/2011
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"Liam was truly fantastic! He is not only extremely talented, but also amazingly versitile. With only 10 days' notice he was able to learn three specific songs we wanted to have played during our ceremony. The flamenco-inspired music during our reception was unique and truly unforgettable. Multiple guests asked where we'd discovered Liam, and everyone was impressed. Liam is low-maintenance, reliable and friendly. DO NOT HESITATE to book him for your event! "
- Ann K.
Lliam Christy’s Response:
"Thank You Ann and Michael. It was a pleasure to perform for you and your family and guests on your special day!"
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In addition to Saint Louis, Lliam Christy will also travel to East Saint Louis, Lovejoy, National Stock Yards, Venice, Madison, East Carondelet, Dupo, Granite City, Belleville, Caseyville, Collinsville, Fairview Heights, Columbia, Florissant, Millstadt, Saint Ann, Bridgeton, Hazelwood, Maryville, Edwardsville
and many other locations in and around the Saint Louis area.
Lliam Christy
was rated an average of 5.0 stars out of
5 by
5 GigMasters clients.
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