Joan Rovira – Acoustik

Joan Rovira picked up the guitar at age 7, he had music lessons and went on to play the saxophone. I asked whether he comes from a musical family. “No”, he replied, “but my grandfather, whom I never knew, always played the harmonica”.

He formed a band, ARANGU, (very funky Latin) whilst studying at the School of Music in Barcelona. Joan was lead singer and guitarist with eight others, but nowadays plays solo. He prefers the freedom and can concentrate on working on his own music without the pressure, being part of a band, can often bring.

He occasionally sings with his music guru, Olga Pes. They harmonise well together. A local girl, Olga has her own album called The Spring´s Jealousy. Watch out for her on the London music scene. She met up with Joan recently in London for some jam sessions.

Singing in English, Catalan, Spanish or Italian, Joan´s voice has a fantastic range and he applies the unique Joan Rovira acustik sound to many favourite soul and jazz sounds of the past.

Influenced by Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, The Beatles, Otis Reading and Marvin Gaye, he is a pure delight to watch and listen to as he plays his guitar with passion and sings with much expression and energy.

He often plays in Madrid, Barcelona and locally in his home region. He still keeps all his friends who support him 101% and love his music.

They all speak highly of this down to earth young man who I am sure, will rise to fame and stardom steadily with his own take on what we call soul, rhythm and blues.

His family support and encourage him and even his brother is known to jump in as a sound and lights technician when Joan is playing nearer to home.

Having just returned from London playing clubs in King´s Cross, Notting Hill, Regent´s Park and Camden Town, Joan Rovira is planning to return to London next month.

He has a busy diary beforehand playing in Barcelona, followed by Reus and then Amposta and Rasquera.

Towards the end of May, he returns to L’Aldea, Vinaros and on 3 June at The City Arms in Vic. He is off to play in Italy throughout most of June and returns to Catalunya before heading off for Dubai in July. We are hoping to catch him playing at Riumar on Saturday 14 August for their Diada del Turisme at Les Dunes.

Joan travels lightly with his guitar and has much enthusiasm and ambition. He is a truly exceptional young man, writing his own songs and is currently recording his second album Joan Rovira Acustik II at his studio in Camarles, due to be released next February. If you get the opportunity to see him, go.

You won´t be disappointed and the nice thing is that he sings great songs suitable for all the family. We went along to one of his concerts with our 12 year old daughter. She was rocking away!

You can listen to his music, read more about this amazing musician and check out his latest tour dates at

www.myspace.com/joanroviracustik

Joan Rovira Acustik’s guitar is sponsored by Guitarras Alhambra Spain

www.alhambrasl.com

Joan Rovira performs at many social events and can be hired for private functions too. Tel 650254930 or contact The Catalunya Chronicle.

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