Alan’s musical training has taken him from playing in blues bands, improvising on sitar, flamenco and gypsy jazz to studying classical guitar at London’s Royal College of Music. In his performances and recordings he brings all his influences together to create a spellbinding musical experience encompassing a myriad of styles which can be performed on the world’s most popular instrument. Alan has performed around the world at guitar and music festivals. His unique and virtuosic performances have won him plaudits and acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Alan currently resides in Perth, Australia with his wife Deborah and two young sons Ethan and Oliver. “a great musician” CGM (UK) “truly outstanding ability…a distinguished new talent” CGM (UK) “Banks’ playing was a model of it’s kind” The West Australian