Hugh Buckley is a Dublin born and based, self-taughtguitarist, composer, arranger, educator and author. He has performed throughoutEurope, the U.S., Argentina and China, working as a sideman and also leadinghis own groups.



He has performed with a wide array of internationallyacclaimed artists including: John Stowell, Peter Bernstein, Jim Mullen, LouisStewart, Nigel Clark, Daniel Corzo, James Williams, Brad Mehldau, FrankHarrison, Brian Kelloch, Mike Carr, Scott Hamilton, Tim Ries Rolling StonesProject (w/Bernard Fowler and Michael Davis), Javon Jackson, Bobby Watson, AlanBarnes, Harry Allen, Spike Robinson, Ruben Gonzales, Joe Temperley, BobbyWellins, Gilad Atzmon, Guy Barker, Jon Faddis, Bruce Adams, Anders Bercrantz, DwayneEubanks, Roy Williams, George Masso, Marshall Gilkes, Peter Appleyard, TonyMiceli, Georgie Fame, Cleveland Wattkiss, Stacey Kent, Christine Tobin, SaraLazarus, Guillermo Rozenthuler, Van Morrison, Lisa Stansfield, Ronnie Drew, PeterWashington, Jeremy Brown, Wayne Bachelor, Javier Colina, John Wadham, StephenKeogh, John Riley.



Besides featuring on many recordings as a sideman, Hugh has releasedthree CDs as leader, "Yes Indeed" (1998) w/ James Williams, PeterWashington, Darren Beckett, "Spirit Level" (2001) (both recorded inNew York) and "Sketches of Now" (2008).



Along with his saxophone playing cousins Richie and Michael,he was the subject of an hour-long TV documentary "The Living Bridge - AFamily Affair" which featured original music by all three musicians.



Hugh was producer, arranger and guitarist on the 2008platinum selling CD release by the legendary folk artist Ronnie Drew, “The LastSession - A Fond Farewell”.



In 2013, Hugh launched his highly acclaimed book “The GuitarChord Doctor”. The book deals with chord voicings and techniques for thecontemporary guitarist.



Hugh is the founder and organizer and host of the extremelysuccessful monthly event “The Dublin Guitar Night”. The event showcases national and international guitar players across all genres.



Besides performing, Hugh regularly conducts guitar workshops and teaches privately. He holds a 1st class honors Master of Music degree fromDIT Dublin.