Hailed for his innovative and eclectic musical career, Benjamin Verdery tours regularly throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, performing at venues and festivals around the world. Ben has recorded and/or performed with such diverse artists as Andy Summers, Frederic Hand, William Coulter, Leo Kottke, Anthony Newman, Jessye Norman, Paco Peña, Hermann Prey, John Williams, hip-hop artist Billy Dean Thomas, beatbox/vocal percussionist Marc Martin, and Nano Stern. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The California International Guitar Festival (CIGF) will be held September 16-18, 2022 at the Performing Arts Center on Cal Poly’s campus in San Luis Obispo, CA. The is a sweeping three-day celebration, showcasing the beauty and history of the guitar through six performances by a cadre of international guitar masters. Beyond the concerts, the CIGF will also feature numerous master classes enabling young and up-and-coming performers to learn in front of a live audience. A large luthier marketplace will also take place, bringing a selection of handcrafted guitars and ukuleles from around the world for purchase. TICKETS: $15 – $32 Festival Sponsors: The City of San Luis Obispo, KVEC 920 AM, The 2Mic