Bret Boyer, guitarist

Guitarist Bret Boyer's playing draws from his love of roots, folk, blues, jazz and fingerstyle guitar. He's a faculty member at the National Guitar Workshop and is based in Austin, Texas. Bret is currently touring in support of his latest CD, which was recorded on lap slide guitar.

Latest News

"Hidden Constellation" is now available on iTunes.

CDbaby.com is still the best place to buy the CD. Click to hear samples and/or post your own review.

Recently

As part of the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music," Bret gave a lecture on harmonica and performed a concert of roots-inspired music with bassist Mark Foley.

Bret taught "Guitar for the Songwriter" for National Guitar Workshop in Nashville, TN, July 5-10.

Bret taught "Arranging for Fingerstyle Guitar" for National Guitar Workshop in Austin, TX, July 19-24.

Bret contributed to the recording "Just be Wally," from jazz drummer Steve Hatfield of Wichita, Kan. The recording is available on CDbaby.com.

Bret and Sean Fanning were featured on KMUW's "New Settlers Radio Hour."

"Hidden Constellation" continues to receive great reviews. With distribution through CDbaby and Tower Records, the CD has been selling well in Europe and the US.

Quotes about Bret

"I love your Hidden Constellation CD so much I’m going to feature it on the front page of CD Baby. We’re REALLY picky about what goes on the front page. We get about 75 new albums a day coming in here now, (about 30,000 total), and yours is one of the best I’ve ever heard." — Derek Sivers, President, CD Baby & Hostbaby

"Bret Boyer finds his inspiration just about everywhere, with influences ranging from historical works, family experiences and good old rock n’ roll. Bret’s originality makes each performance fresher than the last." — Sharon Benson, Salina Arts Council

"I’ve been a fan of Bret’s since the first time I heard him play. He’s fantastic. I’m such a big fan I asked him to write and perform the theme music to my show!" — Lu Anne Stephens, Producer, New Settlers Radio Hour, Wichita Public Radio

"A 'cool school' rhythm section meets Charlie Hunter or Martin Taylor at a jam session in a church alley....Bret Boyer, an eclectic Austin, Texas guitarist." — Greg Cooper, guitarist

"Bret is a fearless improviser, an artful arranger, and in-the-pocket groovemeister. He is a deep well from which springs music you've always known and music that you may have imagined. His musical journey has included side trips through American folk music, classical music, pop and jazz. It all comes together in his innovative, moving compositions and arrangements. " — David Kamerer, BirdHouse Acoustic Music Series.