Calum Graham
Appearance
Calum Graham | |
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![]() Calum Graham at the 2016 Canadian Guitar Festival | |
Background information | |
Born | October 29, 1991 High River, Alberta |
Genres | Fingerstyle guitar |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | CandyRat |
Website | calumgraham |
Calum Graham is a Canadian fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has classical guitar training, but uses a percussive technique. He has released four albums.[1] When he was 22 he was listed by Acoustic Guitar magazine as one of their 30 "great guitarists under 30".[1]
Career
In 2009 Graham won the Calgary Stampede Talent Search, and also the ensuing national-level talent contest.[2]
He came second in the fingerstyle guitar competition at the 2009 Canadian Guitar Festival, and won it in 2010.[3]
In 2011 he won the Canada's Walk of Fame "A Song For Canada" song contest. The prize included C$25,000 in cash, and time in a recording studio.[4][failed verification] [5][6]
References
- ^ a b "30 Great Guitarists Under 30". Acousticguitar.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ^ "Stampede Talent Search Winner Calum Graham from High River". Highriveronline.com. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ^ Joe Warmington (August 3, 2010). "Calum Graham achieves goal at Canadian Guitar Festival". High River Times. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ^ "Alberta teen wins Walk of Fame song contest". Cbc.ca. September 1, 2011. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ^ Melissa Leong (September 1, 2011). "Alberta guitar virtuoso, 19, wins Canada's Walk of Fame song contest - National Post". National Post. Retrieved November 27, 2014.[dead link]
- ^ "Graham adds another notch to his belt". High River Times. Retrieved November 27, 2014.