B.I.G. (the return)UPDATE: Tony McManus is confirmed! - Page 7

theEdwinson · #91 05-31-2021, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

We do have other folks coming from Washington, not sure how close to Seattle, but close enough you can talk about rain or something hahahahah.

I lived in Seattle for twenty five years, and started building guitars there in 2000. Does that count? I can regale you with stories about Artis the Spoonman (who inspired the Soundgarden song) and his buddy, the "protest singer" Jim Page, who were regulars at the Pike Place Market busking spots... Or meeting the demi-goddess Susanne from Denmark, who I spent one legendary day with... she was more attracted to my Yairi twelve string than she was to me, but still...

I could talk about rain too, but I'd rather reminisce about the glorious Pacific NW summers.

Aspiring · #92 06-02-2021, 01:45 PM

Stephen,. You don't count unless you are intending to move back so I can find some people to play guitars with

Looking forward to seeing you there though in addition to trying some of your other creations.

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Originally Posted by theEdwinson

I lived in Seattle for twenty five years, and started building guitars there in 2000. Does that count? I can regale you with stories about Artis the Spoonman (who inspired the Soundgarden song) and his buddy, the "protest singer" Jim Page, who were regulars at the Pike Place Market busking spots... Or meeting the demi-goddess Susanne from Denmark, who I spent one legendary day with... she was more attracted to my Yairi twelve string than she was to me, but still...

I could talk about rain too, but I'd rather reminisce about the glorious Pacific NW summers.

TomB'sox · #93 06-04-2021, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Aspiring

Stephen,. You don't count unless you are intending to move back so I can find some people to play guitars with

Looking forward to seeing you there though in addition to trying some of your other creations.

We are going to find you some Washington friends for sure, if not maybe a guitar that will become your new bestie!!!

Folks, the schedule has been released for the 3 days of guitar nirvana. Send me a PM for more details if interested. We are now reserving spots for workshops (3) and lessons, group and private with Mr. McManus!!!

Guitars44me · #94 06-19-2021, 09:52 AM

This belongs on page one!

Salud

Paul

TomB'sox · #95 06-19-2021, 02:55 PM

Thank you Paul.

Just to update folks, we still have room for more attendees, Private lessons are filling up, but group lessons with Tony McManus are still in play. The workshops are still OK, but I would encourage anyone wanting to come to reach out please. Would love to have you.

Below is the current schedule of events:

FRIDAY Open 10AM to 6 PM

10 AM to 5 PM: guitar viewing and sampling, mingle
Food Truck: 12:00 to 4:30
Guitar demos by Dustin Furlow and Karlijn: 12:00 to 1:00 (20 minutes each)
Workshop: 3:00 to 3:45
Concert 5:00 to 6:30 PM: Our own fantastic Dustin Furlow and the extremely talented Karlijn Langendijk together. This will be AMAZING

Saturday: 10 AM to 8 PM

10-5 open guitar viewing
10-5 Whiskey sampling/raffle for cool prizes
Demos: 11-12
Catered Texas BBQ: 12:30-2:00 Brisket, sausage, pulled pork plus sides and drinks!
Group Lesson with Tony McManus 2:30-3:15
Worshop: 3:30 to 4:15
Demos: 4:30 to 5:15

Saturday concert featuring the brilliant Frog and Toad (Ben and Brad) 5:45-6:45 followed by the truly amazing Tony McManus 7:00 to 8:00 unless we can get some encores.

Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

10-11:30 Homemade Brunch, eggs, sausage, bacon, muffins, Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar etc.
11:15 Raffle winners giveaway
1-2:00 Final Workshop
3:00 to 4:00 Say our goodbyes and take home your new guitars!!!

Remember also, water, soda, wine, beer will be available all weekend.

Quick reminder of luthiers and custom Amps alphabetical order:

Buendia Guitars (Leo)
Edwinson Guitars
Mark Hatcher
John Kinnaird
Steve Kinnaird
Kostal guitars (Jason)
Lamehorse Guitars (Chris and Jeremy Jenkins)
Two Hands Guitars
Urlacher Guitars (Rebecca)
Wilborn Guitars

Gerry Humphrey: Custom Accoustic Amps!

We have tried to put on a great weekend event, but without folks coming, it is all a wasted effort. Give me a shout as the weekend is made great by the attendees.

AZ Cardinal · #96 06-19-2021, 03:43 PM

Man that schedule looks so awesome Tom!!

MCDEMO1 · #97 06-19-2021, 03:53 PM

Looks like a remarkably planned event that will go by much too fast !

Wish I could attend, but not to be this year.

Best wishes to the hosts and all attendees.

TomB'sox · #98 06-19-2021, 04:07 PM

Thanks Brad and McD....

Please note the schedule is set up so none of the demos, lessons or workshops or concerts overlap so you can do as many or as few as you wish.

TomB'sox · #99 06-20-2021, 03:43 PM

I would just like to say, with no disrespect to any of our performers, but I was just made aware last night that Karlijn was voted the 6th best acoustic guitar player in the world by Musicradar and she will be playing Friday night and doing some demos as well!!!

https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-...s-voted-by-you

j. Kinnaird · #**100** 06-20-2021, 03:48 PM

Impressive lineup indeed. Great performers and an intimidating group of luthiers. I'm motivated to bring something special.

Aspiring · #**101** 06-20-2021, 08:30 PM

Tom,

I may have missed it but what is the target attendance total?

TomB'sox · #**102** 06-22-2021, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Aspiring

Tom,

I may have missed it but what is the target attendance total?

My hope is more than 50 and less than 100. We still have room within that window although private lessons with Tony are just about full.

TomB'sox · #**103** 06-29-2021, 08:50 AM

10 great luthiers:
3 workshops:
2 concerts with 4 different performers including Tony McManus, Frog and Toad, Dustin Furlow, and Karlijn Langendijk (recently rated the 6th best acoustic player in the world):
Group and individual lessons with Tony McManus:
Catered BBQ on Saturday
Sunday homemade brunch
Guitars, guitars, guitars.

Located in the Hill Country of Texas in a town listed as one of the very best places to live in the country. Close to San Antonio and Austin with tons of stuff to do with families.

Nemoman · #**104** 06-29-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

10 great luthiers:
3 workshops:
2 concerts with 4 different performers including Tony McManus, Frog and Toad, Dustin Furlow, and Karlijn Langendijk (recently rated the 6th best acoustic player in the world):
Group and individual lessons with Tony McManus:
Catered BBQ on Saturday
Sunday homemade brunch
Guitars, guitars, guitars.

Located in the Hill Country of Texas in a town listed as one of the very best places to live in the country. Close to San Antonio and Austin with tons of stuff to do with families.

What's not to love--just over 2 months away now!

Can not wait--BIG(er) here we come!

TomB'sox · #**105** 06-30-2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemoman

What's not to love--just over 2 months away now!

Can not wait--BIG(er) here we come!

Yes, 2 months is not that long now!!! Everything should be in place on our end!

I thought I would start to show a few guitars being built just for the show.

To start it off, here is something Mr. Sherriff from Edwinson guitars is cooking up. BRW with German Spruce in a parlor on steroids shape called the Siren, 13 14 inch lower bout, name after the mesmerizing tone it produces!

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