a night with Hiroya Tsukamoto
Experience the spellbinding artistry of Hiroya Tsukamoto, a Japanese-born master of fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling, as he returns to the Pursell Lutherie to perform songs from his newest album, Rainshadow. On this latest project, Tsukamoto uses his composing and songwriting talents to hone in on crafting compelling, memorable, and singable melodies. He writes, “Through this record, I hope you will find some melodies that resonate with you and that you end up humming in your daily life.”
Recognized for his dizzyingly agile fingerpicking and his soulful performances, Tsukamoto invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. Come witness a performer who has been celebrated for his “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style (Acoustic Guitar magazine), and for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald).
Tsukamoto, an alumnus of Berklee College of Music, has been recognized for his talents on stages such as Blue Note in New York City, Japanese National Television (NHK), International Storytelling Center, and United Nations. He scored second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2018 and 2022.
Hiroya Tsukamoto: Japanese-born master of fingerstyle guitar
Hiroya will begin a 60 minute workshop at 6:30pm on Friday, March 27th, 2026, giving attendees the opportunity to discuss with Mr. Tsukamoto on a personal level as he divulges his uniquely curated style. Following the workshop Hiroya Tsukamoto will put on a solo guitar concert, performing songs from his newest album Rainshadow. The concert will begin at 8:00pm to give our guests time to settle in. Ticket options will include a workshop/concert combo and concert only.
At Pursell Lutherie we prioritize offering high-value musical performances in an intimate space, so ticket availability is limited.
Please send us an email at purselllutherie@gmail.com with any questions or accommodation requests.