Few guitarists have navigated as much musical territory as John Etheridge. His career stretches from the progressive rock of the early 1970s through to his pivotal years with Soft Machine, where he stepped into Allan Holdsworth’s considerable shoes — and made the role entirely his own. He received the Musicians’ Company Jazz Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025, joining a roll-call that includes Ronnie Scott and Dave Holland. Pat Metheny is among those who have praised him unreservedly. Catch one of Britain’s most complete guitarists in the intimate setting of Googlies, where he truly shines.