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Elias Bartholomeo is an award-winning international touring Fingerstyle Guitar Player hailing from Sydney, Australia. On many occasions, Elias has been named the Best Guitarist residing in Australia. His playing has been described as “Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!”. Showing a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances.
Elias embarked on his musical journey at the tender age of 4 under the guidance of his grandfather. Immersed in the sounds of The Beach Boys, Jerry Reed, The Shadows, Chet Atkins & Tommy Emmanuel, Elias was inspired to emulate their mastery. Despite being self-taught and unable to read music, he honed his craft through ear training and collaboration with fellow musicians.
At 16 years old, Elias had the opportunity to live out his dream and perform alongside Tommy Emmanuel in the Maui Cultural Arts Centre, Hawaii. An experience that further fuelled his passion for music. Over the years, he has had the privilege of collaborating with numerous musicians from across the globe, enriching his musical repertoire.
Over the last few years, Elias has toured extensively around Australia, New Zealand & USA. Elias has been building a strong profile in the Live Music & Guitar community. Playing at Festivals, Theaters and Halls as a ‘solo show’ and collaborating with other great musicians near and far.
In 2020, Elias was recognized as a graduate of the Talent Development Project, marking a significant milestone in his musical career. He has since been carving out his path as a solo artist in Australia, culminating in the release of his debut EP, ‘Give to Keep’ in early 2021 and recording parts of his collaboration project ‘According To History’ at Sony Music Australia. His musical journey has led him to crossroads. In Hawaii, Elias met a fellow Australian guitar player, who has become a driving force in his development as a player. Having done their first show together while Elias was still in school, and have since then, formed a duo known as ‘Elias & JJ’. The duo released a series of EP’s together titled, ‘According To History’ and have been performing shows around NSW. A notable show would be opening for Daryl Braithwaite at Wests, Tamworth NSW.
Elias is a proud owner of the “Sounds of Country’. He is proud to be associated with esteemed brands such as AER Amplifiers, Ernie Ball, Kyser Capos, Paige Capos and Maton Guitars. Solidifying his status as a rising star in the music industry. His dedication to his craft and unwavering passion for music continue to propel him towards greater heights.
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