GRAMMY winning guitarists: The String Revolution: Guitar -After Dark

GRAMMY®-winning guitar trio The String Revolution takes three guitars way beyond expectations, into a world of cinematic sounds & imaginings GRAMMY®-winning guitar trio The String Revolution is redefining what guitar music can be. Blending rock, classical, jazz, world music, and cinematic influences, the group has built a distinctive sound around inventive arrangements, original compositions, and the chemistry of three very different guitarists. The trio features Janet Robin, a former student of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads who went on to tour and record with artists including Lindsey Buckingham, Meredith Brooks, and Air Supply. Robin was also named to Guitar Player Magazine’s “Top 50 Acoustic Guitarists” bonus list in 2017. Markus Illko is an award-winning Austrian composer, producer, and nylon-string guitarist whose cinematic sensibility and expansive musical background bring a distinctive voice to the group. Rober Luis, a Cuban-born guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, brings a rich rhythmic vocabulary, strong melodic instincts, and a wide-ranging musical background that adds another dimension to The String Revolution’s sound. The String Revolution first gained attention with their debut EP Stringborn (2016) and follow-up album Red Drops (2019), produced by Matt Hyde (Rodrigo y Gabriela, Slipknot). Their reimagining of “Billie Jean” reached the Top 10 of Spotify’s LA Instrumental chart, and the group’s catalog has since surpassed 5 million streams. Known for putting their own stamp on iconic songs, the trio has reinvented classics including “Rocket Man” and “Englishman in New York,” while also creating original instrumental music that crosses genres and pushes the boundaries of the guitar trio format. In 2022, The String Revolution teamed with Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens for an acoustic reinvention of the Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads classic “Crazy Train.” The following year, they collaborated with guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel on a bold new instrumental arrangement of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” produced by John Carter Cash. The recording earned the group the 2024 GRAMMY® Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella. Their continuing exploration of iconic music led to a reimagining of Leonard Bernstein’s “America” from West Side Story, featuring Lakecia Benjamin on saxophone, Luis Conte on percussion, and Byron House on upright bass. Produced by John Carter Cash and Steve Schnur, the arrangement expands the trio’s signature guitar sound with jazz, Latin, orchestral, and cinematic elements. Now The String Revolution takes that adventurous spirit even further with their new single “Bad Zombies,” arriving August 14 on Lakeshore Records and featuring acclaimed cellist Tina Guo. The track brings together the theme from the hugely popular Plants vs. Zombies video game and Billie Eilish’s global hit “bad guy.” The connection between the two songs goes back years: Billie Eilish and FINNEAS played Plants vs. Zombies extensively growing up and were highly influenced by its theme music while writing “bad guy.” That connection inspired the concept behind “Bad Zombies,” with The String Revolution, Billie Eilish, and FINNEAS all contributing as arrangers. Rather than simply combining two recognizable songs, the track transforms them into an entirely new instrumental piece, incorporating intricate guitar work, cello, classical elements, and the trio’s signature sense of musical adventure. With a GRAMMY® win, more than 5 million streams, and collaborations spanning rock, jazz, classical, and world music, The String Revolution continues to create music that is sophisticated, surprising, and unmistakably their own, proving that three guitars can open up an entire world of possibilities. You can buy tickets for this private event!A part of the proceeds goes to a favorite charity! PLEASE NOTE!!! BIRDS OF A FEATHER IS INSIDE THE AWARD-WINNING VIETNAMESE VEGAN RESTAURANT, "AU LAC". 710 w. 1st St in Downtown L.A....on the corner of 1st and Hope.INSIDE THE CLUB, Full AU LAC Menu is available, plus Mocktails.Where is parking located?Parking is located under the building, accessible from west of the building off of 1st St. between Bunker Hill Towers and the mini-shopping center AU LAC is in.Once you’ve turned into the large driveway, turn left into the garage “Guest Parking and Residence Parking of The Promendade”. $12 CASH ONLY.Additional parking is located directly across Hope St. at Disney Hall - 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. $10.There is limited street parking in front of Au Lac, Disney Hall and The Music Center. www.birdsofafeatherjazzlounge.comBirds of a FeatherJazz Lounge is an intimate 40- seat 1920’s style performance space tucked away in Downtown Los Angeles. Known for its Private Events hosting a diverse lineup of top-tier live jazz.The club is nestled within the awarding-winning 5 star Vietnamese vegan restaurant AU LAC. The address is 710 W. 1st St., downtown near Disney Hall.Offering everything from straight-ahead and BeBop to Latin, experimental, R&B, electronic and global jazz, as well as spoken word, Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge often mixes both old-school legends and the next generation of LA’s finest musicians. It’s a spot that aims to capture a classic, unique jazz lounge vibe.Performances at Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge benefit selected charity and non-profit organizations.Tickets can be picked up in the jazz venue which is located inside the Vietnamese award-winning restaurant AU LAC. 710 W. 1st St, downtown L.A. 90012Au Lac’s full menu is available inside the club. There is no minimum, but we would appreciate your purchases!Au Lac is a non-alcoholic restaurant. We serve nice mock-tails in the venue. And the good news is that all ages can attend or perform there! For a pre- or post-event drink, head over to The Conrad—it's a lovely bar located just a block away, directly across from Disney Hall.