Maple Syrup Tour 2027

An intimate acoustic event

An storytelling instrumental show
with Hervé Amiot

Hervé composes his musical world with a blend of techniques focusing on fingerpicking. His style brings the bass, harmony and melody together in perfect rhythm creating the illusion of multiple instruments playing at once.

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“Hervé treated us to a blend of tenderness and passion, thanks to his masterful guitar skills. When the audience departed, some were intoxicated by dreams, others dreamers intoxicated by the moment.”

—Journal de la Barèche

Shall we organise a show?

Hervé Amiot is a guitarist and composer from a tiny town in France. Mastering the guitar over the past twenty years and influenced by notes of folk, jazz, and bluegrass, he creates the effect of multiple instruments playing together. As a composer, his melodic compositions create mesmerising events making even large audiences feel like they have slipped inside his musical universe.

With an emotive premier solo album and numerous singles released, Hervé continues to affirm his position as a defining voice in intricate acoustic folk guitar. This tour will feature the release of his second album, a selection of audience favorites from his first album and EP, and rearrangements of popular songs by artists such as Norah Jones, Fools Garden, and the Beatles.

Restaurants / bars

I love playing at bars and restaurants who welcome live musicians. My style is acoustic and instrumental and suits a range of venues and events. I can hook into your existing setup for sound, or bring my own. I’ll need a small area (or stage/scene if you have one), and a sturdy chair without arms.

OPTIONS (YOUR PREFERENCE)

  • 1 or 1.5 hours concert of active listening

Music venues

I would love to bring my 2027 Maple Syrup Tour to your venue. This tour is the release of my second album and includes some storytelling so we can share a special musical moment together with the audience. Perfect for venues that can create an intimate feel (ideally 25 - 250 seats).

CONCERT OPTIONS

  • 45 minutes, 1 hour, or 1.5 hour concert

  • 2 × 45 minute concert sets with break / intermission

Festivals

Whether your festival is small and local or larger, I’m excited to bring this 2027 show to it. Festivals have a range of requirements and different scenes so I’m happy to chat through the options with you and what you think will work best. As a guide, I’ve performed in nature for small groups passing by on a summer day, on stage in public spaces, and for 350 people in a packed sit-down venue.

FESTIVAL OPTIONS

  • 30 or 45 minute opening act

  • Concert of 1 hour

  • Workshops / masterclasses on request

  • Hervé's concert was a magical moment. The audience was mesmerized as they listened throughout the evening. Hervé’s talent and mastery of the guitar deserved this. The mix of pieces, covers and his own compositions, interspersed with personal anecdotes and stories about the songwriters, made for an exceptional moment of musical pleasure to share.

    La Bascule, Music Venue

  • A wonderful experience and excellent music that our customers really enjoyed - I highly recommend it!

    Hôtellerie Du Roy, Restaurant

  • We were delighted to welcome Hervé to our boutique for the final days of our pop-up. His guitar playing created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. He is responsive, professional, and friendly - I highly recommend him for your events.

    Sézane, global clothing brand

  • Hervé treated us to a blend of tenderness and passion, thanks to his masterful guitar skills. When the audience departed, some were intoxicated by dreams, others dreamers intoxicated by the moment, all greeting one another warmly as they looked forward to the next concert.

    Journal de la Barèche

  • "Dusk in My Bedroom" is an entirely instrumental piece of work, performed entirely on an acoustic guitar, showing just how talented this musician really is. The guitar work is very impressive, seeing Hervé perform a series of fingerpicked motifs, sounding like several guitars at once. The track has a subtle beauty, turning into something astounding as it progresses. If you like your folk music, you really need to listen to this tune.

    York Calling Magazine

  • Hervé played the guitar at my wedding ceremony in Provence, and I couldn't be more grateful to him. His music made our ceremony feel truly special — so much heart, emotion and warmth. My wife and I will forever remember his beautiful music and can highly recommend Hervé to anyone considering to hire him for their special event.

    Tobias & Clara, Private Event

  • This is exactly the kind of music that finally motivates me to get my guitar out of the closet and start playing. But it probably won't sound as good with me as it does with Hervé Amiot, a talented French guitarist who offers us a fabulous instrumental arrangement with his work "Why So". It's a piece characterized by sensitive sounds and extremely precise playing.

    Berlin On Air

  • [Lemon Tree] Wonderful version, congratulations! You have done a real great job! I like it very much!

    Peter Freudenthaler, Fools Garden

Tour and concert questions

  • I don’t need much - enough space to play and plugin my guitar. I have a technical rider that I can send to you when we chat for the booking.

    I can work with your sound engineer if your venue has this. It’s not necessary if you don’t. I can provide a sound system for up to 150 people if needed. You’ll need to provide lighting.

    Setup time = 45 minutes
    Packdown time = 20 minutes

  • It’s a complex, intricate guitar style that is universally appreciated when people hear it. It can be warm, moody, and fun. It’s acoustic and raw and Hervé creates an intimate concert for the occasion. Both guitarists and general music lovers deeply appreciate these shows.

    The music can suit two purposes and is adjusted specifically for each: active listening (concert), and ambient music (acoustic, background).

  • Yes, absolutely. Your event will be promoted across my social networks and in my newsletter. Events at music venues and festivals (on stage) will also have a targeted advertising campaign. It’s also recommended to create a Facebook event for the show from your business page.

  • Yes of course! With the right sound amplification I love this type of environment too. I’ll just need a decent shelter to protect my equipment and allow me to play if rain might arrive.

  • Yes! I am also a guitar teacher and holds specialized fingerpicking workshops across France. If you’d like to add a masterclass or workshop, I will be happy to discuss the details with you. They can be held in English or French.

  • On the tour circuit June - September predominantly in France, Switzerland, England, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany.

    The show is sublined an acoustic evening but daytime shows are perfectly fine too! We’ll swap out the word evening :)

  • You are welcome to use anything on this page or in my EPK. You can also copy and paste this general bio:

    Hervé Amiot is a guitarist and composer. Having honed his guitar skills over the past twenty years, he plays a complex fingerpicking style with influences from folk, jazz, and bluegrass. His concerts create the impression that the bass, rhythm, and melody are played on a single instrument.

    His melodic compositions create unforgettable moments, inviting the audience to immerse themselves in his musical world and rediscover some classics through personal arrangements. His live shows are intimate, sharing his stories and compositions, while letting his hands flow over the guitar.