Bob Tibbetts - local hero!

Wednesday 11th August brought one of Hinckley's favorite sons back to the ACT: concert goers were able to enjoy a stunning combination of his Bob’s own compositions and excellent covers – particularly of JJ Cale songs.

About Bob

Bob Tibbetts is one of the mainstays of the Hinckley Act, contributing a wonderful array of original acoustic guitar pieces.

"I compose and play acoustic guitar instrumentals, which have many influences" he says.

"Whilst I have always played "fingerstyle" acoustic guitar, I have also played electric guitar in rock bands. In addition, I have always enjoyed listening to many types of music, and instruments, including the piano.

"So, my guitar pieces are influenced by musical areas that include blues, jazz, folk, rock, and classical - although my music is actually none of these. I hope it is my own unique style, (which I'm afraid I don't have a name for!).

Bob states that inspiration also comes from many sources, but the main one is the sheer sound that comes off the guitar. It is a truly unique instrument - refined enough to produce a full sound, but crude enough to get a lot of feeling into in the way it is played.

Booking and venue details

The entrance fee for the evening was £5 for members and £6 for non-members.  The event started at 8 pm, with doors opening at 7.30 p.m. 

The Hinckley ACT
Based in the Sketchley Meadows Business Park, Hinckley ACT is a high quality music venue that offers an informal and intimate atmosphere for concerts and for the monthly club nights, where musicians can come along  and ‘take the stage.’  Established by company chairman, Keith London, on the premises of his firm Advanced Carbide Tooling (A.C.T.), the venue provides full stage and seating facilities, plus top quality sound and lighting equipment.

There is a licensed bar and ample free car parking.
Telephone 01455 631 609  and ask for Keith or Pam London. Or email us at info@hinckleyact.co.uk

Text and images © Bob Tibbetts