California Guitar Trio performed live at Rams Head on Stage on April 12. Steve Satzberg was there to photograph the show.
The following article is adapted from California Guitar Trio’s official bio.
Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock, jazz, classical, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune for good measure.
Comprised of Bert Lams, Tom Griesgraber, and Paul Richards, the group has established a unique, personal connection with audiences. In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, The California Guitar Trio’s (CGT) shows are full of captivating stories and humor that enable concertgoers to feel like they’re part of the music, not just spectators.
CGT’s 21 albums, streamed over 115 million times on Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, offer diverse snapshots of the group’s mercurial muse. The trio’s latest album “Live In Scottsdale – On Tour With King Crimson” is a recording of the final opening set from the 2021 tour with the legendary King Crimson and features the new CGT 2.0 line up with Tom Griesgraber on Chapman Stick.
Watch California Guitar Trio perform “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys live on YouTube:
CGT most recent studio release Elegy showcases its acoustic side, with beautiful lush originals and innovative cover arrangements of Beatles, Radiohead and more. Other highlights include Masterworks, an album of classical works, with expansive takes on Bach, Beethoven, Arvo Pärt, and Schubert. Andromeda, which combines their many influences into a visionary album of original material; CG3+2, an exploration of kinetic rock territory in collaboration with bassist Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto; and Echoes, which re-imagines timeless material by artists such as Mike Oldfield, Penguin Café Orchestra, Pink Floyd, and Queen.
Guitarist Kaki King opened the show! Scroll down for photos of Kaki King performing live at Rams Head on Stage.
Here are some photos of California Guitar Trio performing at Rams Head on Stage on April 12, 2025. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Steve Satzberg.
Here are some photos of Kaki King opening California Guitar Trio at Rams Head on Stage on April 12, 2025. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Steve Satzberg.
