Hey Trace. How’d you acquire the pseudonym ‘Acoustic Ninja’?
The name came from the fans, who seeing the dexterity, subtly and versatility with which I play.
You’ll be hitting up Memo Music Hall. Can you give us a little tease as to what material you’ll be performing?
Joy and Sorrow is one of my favourite pieces. It incorporates two guitars tuned in two different keys, each representing joy or sorrow. I add looping intervals to give me the flexibility to capture the essence of each component. It represents the type of music I like to play. There are always surprises at my shows depending on what the audience is like. I love to interact and give each performance something unique.
You’ve shared your unique acoustic stylings with 26 counties. What do you love most about sharing your music with foreign audiences?
I like the fact that music transcends national and language barriers. It’s a universal language that every culture responds to. When you’re playing music, all the barriers between people fall away leaving the essence of our humanity and sharing the joy of the music. There’s something about live shows that simply cannot be captured on film or video.
What made you decide to start up your own record label, Honest Ninja Music?
It was the best way to control the quality of the product. It also gives me a better sense of distribution.
