Bent Horseshoe duos October 9, Steve Poulton and Spex Bryant

Steve Poulton and Spex Bryant.

Steve Poulton and Spex Bryant will be together in the Bent Horseshoe duos on Saturday night.

International touring and recording artist, Grammy award winner, producer, singer songwriter, multi instrumentalist and guitarist Poulton is set to return to the Bent Horseshoe for another stunning night of music.

Poulton's musical journey began at age 10 when formal training began on the piano with lessons from Sister Sippron, a Catholic nun who would often fall asleep during the lessons.

Next he took up the drums, trumpet, bass guitar and classical guitar.

But it was when he heard the electric guitar sounds of Gary Moore that his musical direction was set on a new course.

Inspired by the rock blues tones, Poulton needed to be electrified.

His first guitar amplifier was his grandmother's phonograph player, which he modified to accommodate the electric guitar.

A passion for electronics and modifying his equipment has been a constant, and to this day he builds and works on much of his own gear, searching for the perfect tone.

He's been a touring artist since age 16, first in New Zealand then with visits to Australia, Europe, Canada, and the United States where he ended up living for nearly 20 years.

Poulton's time in the USA is stained in his sound.

It becomes evident when you hear his vocals and hear his versatility switching from acoustic fingerstyle guitar, to open tuned dobro, to banjo and electric guitar.

He offers a fresh take on the music that has timelessly resonated with audiences through the generations.

His musical style is a melting pot of folk, bluegrass, country, jazz, pop, blues and rock.

The mix of his deep rich vocals and blazing guitar performances have captivated and moved audiences across the globe, and make his live show a must for music and guitar fans alike.

Poulton is excited to again be teaming up with longtime friend and fellow musician Spex Bryant for a night of duos.

Spex is a seasoned professional musician and entertainer whose career has led him to play in rock, punk, blues, country and show bands throughout NZ and Australia.

He is regularly used as a studio musician at Tsunami Studio in Levin, and has played on numerous recordings for other artists.

He is an accomplished guitarist with a powerful rock voice that audiences love.

Poulton and Bryant at the Hokowhitu Bowling Club, October 9, 7.30pm start, entry $20.