On Sept. 18, 1970, Ancient Future leader Matthew Montfort was home sick from school when he learned that his musical hero Jimi Hendrix had passed away. Montfort spent the day on his guitar playing Hendrix pieces. In an echo of history, Ancient Future's first ever cover of a popular song, "Purple Haze (Vietnamese Đàn Bầu Style)" is available for ... more

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June 12 & 19, 2024, 7 PM
Free Music Workshops
Study World Rhythms and All Styles of Guitar

A series of free introductory in-person music workshops at the Cloverdale Arts Alliance taught by guitarist and Ancient Future bandleader Matt... more

Spring brings the Ancient Future Times with world music concerts and classes, recordings, and small things you can do to support the arts and humanity!

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April 14, 2024, 4 PM
Ancient Future Concert at Old St. Hilary's Landmark
Guitar and Pipa Duet Featuring Matthew Montfort and Shenshen Zhan

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Video of the First Notes Matthew Montfort and Shenshen Zha... more

To celebrate moving Ancient Future Studios to Sonoma County, a series of free introductory in person music workshops is being offered at the Cloverdale Arts Alliance in Northern Sonoma County. For those not in Northern California, a separate set of free workshops will be held online.

World Rhythms
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Ancient Future Times
Sept. 2022 Issue
Ancient Future Times: The Elephant in the YouTube

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https://www.ancient-future.com/news2022.html

Elephant Appreciation Day Premier
•L.E.T.S. Watch on YouTube 9/22/22
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