English fingerstyle guitarist known for 12-string work and instrumental compositions, often cited as influenced by John Fahey, Robbie Basho and Leo Kottke.

Noted for 12-string fingerstyle guitar; on Love Is The Plan, The Plan Is Death he also uses classical guitar and piano. Sunshrine (2006 CD-R) is described in reviews as sublime and otherworldly.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Blackshaw's fingerstyle 12-string roots and his move to classical guitar and piano on later work. Sunshrine is described as sublime and otherworldly; Love Is The Plan, The Plan Is Death shows compositional growth. Overall reception is strongly favorable.

For:Fans of acoustic/fingerstyle guitar, instrumental folk, listeners of John Fahey/Leo Kottke-influenced music

 Blackshaw demonstrates once again his exceptional compositional talent, which he decides to extend to other instruments besides the 12-string.

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 A rustle of bells opens this sublime album by the talented James Blackshaw.

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