The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept '07

Subject: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 07:29 AM

A couple of years ago I met Phil Davy, the editor of "Good
Woodworking" magazine, he'd just completed a series of articles on
"boutique" guitar builders from around the world and when he spoke of
an idea that he and a couple of friends had discussed for a festival
celebrating the skills of British guitar builders I was immediately
hooked and wanted to get involved.

Having performed in just about every corner of the UK I'd encountered
many enclaves of acoustic guitar builders / aficionados / collectors /
players etc and I believed this would be the ideal opportunity for us
all to get together and celebrate the richness and diversity of
British Lutherie.


Despite an initial impetus the plan was put on hold but Phil's
enthusiasm and belief kept it alive and now, almost two years later it
has reached fruition. "The Acoustic Guitar Show" has been put together
by a team consisting of Phil, Paul Hayden and Matthew Haynes and is
being staged over the weekend of 7th, 8th & 9th of September in
Cheltenham Town Hall. Website: www.guitar-show.co.uk


They have amassed a data base of over 130 UK based luthiers and each
one has been contacted and invited to book a stand, with prices
starting from as little as £60.00 it means that virtually every single
guitar builder in the UK can afford to exhibit their instruments.


The plan is to make this an annual event and I for one love the idea
so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE pass this on to every luthier and guitarist
in your locality.


As well as displays by individual instrument makers and retailers
there are master classes, workshops, gigs, demonstrations, jam
sessions, etc and for £5.00 (advance) day ticket and £12 for an
evening concert it has to be the bargain of the year.


If I'm guilty of cross posting and spamming then I apologise for
breaking the rules but I really believe this should reach as many
people as possible.


Hope to see you there, cheers, Pete Smith


www.petesmithguitarist.com


UK Clinician for Taylor Guitars

Subject: RE: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: Mr Happy
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 07:37 AM

Do we have to swim there?

See here:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hJQ20TkbPGs

& here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheltenhamboroughcouncil/895571669/

Subject: RE: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: Grab
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 07:47 AM

Awesome - I'm mobilising support round our club as we speak. :-)

Subject: RE: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: DebC
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 08:46 AM

And this is the very same Pete Smith with whom I'll be touring the UK in March-April 2008. Dates so far are:

March 27, 2008 York, UK
March 31, 2008 Stockton, UK
April 1, 2008 Cramlington, UK
April 3, 2008 Brinklow, UK
April 4, 2008 Burntwood, UK
April 7, 2008 Essex, UK
April 8, 2008 St. Neot's, UK
April 10, 2008 Bradford, UK
April 13, 2008 Southport, UK

Deb Cowan
www.DebraCowan.com

Subject: RE: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 08:54 AM

This looks very interesting

Subject: RE: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 12:34 PM

Agreed! are you going Richard? I saw it advertised in this months acoustic mag.

those taylor guitars must be in bad way - they've got their own clinician. if you see a bloke in a white coat with his hand on the tail stud saying - cough......!

Subject: RE: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: lilly
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 12:58 PM

Great ! British makers ! My Brook 'Creedy' (Devon made) better than any American guitar I've ever possessed! Spread the word!

Subject: RE: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 09:48 AM

Prolly too far to go. It's my burpday so I may be ratarsed and it clashes with Knockholt which is one of my faves.

I knew a man who got a series of gigs doing demos for Taylor guitars. Technically a bit of a wizard, but nothing you could sing along with and no observable soul. Clearly a marriage made in heaven!

Subject: RE: The Acoustic Guitar Show (UK) Sept `07
From: Grab
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 07:25 PM

:-) Know what you mean, Richard. They've got Amrit Sond there - I've only seen him once, but it was very much "all sound and fury, signifying nothing". Lots of gimmicks (flip-off capos, eBows, bit of tapping, bit of body percussion) and sometimes good technical skill, but not much actual tune.

Graham.