Dan Arborise @ King Tut's

Following sellout shows at the Edinburgh festival, Dan Arborise's triumphant return to Scotland is witnessed by a small yet enthusiastic audience. Alongside Americans like Jack Rose, Arborise is part of a select group of acoustic guitarists who herald a quiet revolution. His guitar style is firmly within the British tradition; echoing Bert Jansch or, predictably, Nick Drake: his vocals recall the passionate crooning of John Martyn, but Arborise has found a unique voice. Slipping into extended instrumental work-outs, his solos evoke the pastoral sublime or flamenco fire. Conjuring visions of gentle love and nature's beauty is a hard call on a Glasgow Tuesday, but his personal vision is received with respect tonight. Both technical virtuosity and lyrical sensitivity set him apart from the majority of folk performers. Although his decision to remain within the genre removes his talent from a wider audience, his music is a triumph of gentle artistry. [Gareth K Vile]