Justin Bernasconi

Justin Bernasconi performs highly original tunes, infused with exciting, tasteful acoustic guitar playing with influences ranging across folk, bluegrass, ragtime and blues.

Though born in London, Justin was raised in Warboys, a small Cambridgeshire village famed for Witches and Lancaster Bombers. He arrived in Australia in 2004 and formed alt country group The Stillsons, with Cat Canteri and Ben Franz, in 2006. The band has released three albums, with their latest ‘Never Go Your way’ voted “Country Album of 2013” by Rhythms readers poll.

2014 saw the release of Bernasconi’s debut solo album ‘Winter Pick’, recorded and produced by Jeff Lang in Melbourne. Showcasing a considerable grasp of both British and American folk guitar styles, taking inspiration from John Fahey, Doc Watson and Richard Thompson.

As Justin took ‘Winter Pick’ on the road with a twenty six date Australian national tour, the album was rewarded in international press, receiving glowing reviews: (4/5 stars) in R2 (Rock N Reel, UK); Guitar Techniques (UK); Maverick (UK); and Australian Guitar Magazine.

A dexterous display of picking that does a stellar job of treading the fine line between guitar showboating and tasteful melodies…” ~ Australian Guitar magazine May 2014

 

“Informal, yet masterful… Rippling guitar work that emanates both warmth and style” ~ Sydney Morning Herald June 2014