Owen Saunders

Lancaster Unsigned, Nick Margerrison interviews Lancaster guitarist, songwriter, and performer Owen Saunders, recalling their first meeting when Owen's unassuming playing transformed the room. Owen says he started guitar at 16, began on electric, switched to acoustic, and was writing strong original songs within a year, supported by a musical family. They play his SoundCloud track "Simple Pleasures," then discuss local peers including the Yheti boys and flamenco guitarist Howard Hague, with Owen describing his fusion style shaped by flamenco, Latin/Cuban, and gypsy jazz influences and time living in Spain. After airing "I Don't Mind The Rain," Owen promotes "Mish Mash" at The Golden Lion on Sunday, featuring Manchester punk-rooted artist Rick Munchie headlining, with Owen opening and DJs between sets. The music you can hear is free to listen to now on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/owen-saunders-1