The fingerstyle guitar phenomenon...
If you want to see exactly how much music can be squeezed out of six strings, you need to see Callum Buckley. A young, exciting force in the world of fingerstyle guitar, Callum is the kind of player who makes you do a double-take—his “incredible dexterity” and sheer speed often make it sound like there are three people playing at once.
We’ve watched his fingers fly across the fretboard firsthand, and it is a sight to behold. Callum doesn’t just play notes; he orchestrates entire tracks, handling the bass, melody, and percussion simultaneously. His repertoire is a wild, joyful ride through musical history, proving that no genre is off-limits for the acoustic guitar.
From Sinatra to the seventies
Callum’s set is a brilliant “everything-everywhere-all-at-once” experience. You might hear the sophisticated swing of Frank Sinatra, followed immediately by a high-octane Bee Gees groove, or the intricate, lightning-fast country-picking of Chet Atkins.
A passionate advocate for the craft, Callum doesn’t just perform; he’s part of the global guitar community, sharing his arrangements and tabs with players worldwide.
The Rock It Saturday experience
Callum Buckley adds a layer of pure acoustic magic to the Rock It Saturday lineup on 23rd May 2026. This is a day designed for the “guitar curious” and the “riff obsessed” alike, held in the beautiful, surroundings of Upton Country Park.
The Saturday Lineup Includes:
Donovan: The legendary “Sunshine Superman” and psychedelic icon.
The Story of Guitar Heroes: An epic, live-action journey through 50 years of the most famous riffs ever recorded.
Gary Cain: High-voltage, genre-bending blues-rock from Canada.
Chris Corcoran Trio: The “Brit King of Jump Blues” and his award-winning trio.
Galaxy Thief: Dorset’s own award-winning indie-rock powerhouse.
Laura Snowden: The avant-garde storyteller of the six-string.
Fuel the Music: When you aren’t mesmerized by the fretwork, head to the Stable-Yard BBQ for some of Dorset’s best local burgers and fresh seafood. Our festival bar will be pouring local ales, Dorset cider, and bubbles all day. Whether you’re on a picnic blanket or a VIP deck chair, it’s the ultimate bank holiday vibe.