THE WOODSTOCK INVITATIONAL LUTHIERS SHOWCASE 2010
Fine Handmade Acoustic Guitars and Stringed Musical Instruments, Exhibited by Their Makers – Show & Sale, with Continuous Live Music.
The tentative performance schedules, concerts, clinics & workshops,
are all up now on the new MUSIC & EVENTS 2010 page: CLICK HERE
(Scheduled Guitar and Music Workshops and Clinics on Saturday and Sunday, during Show Hours, will be by separate admission.)
Promoting the art of lutherie, The Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase is a low-key, laid-back event for the community of acoustic stringed-instrument builders, players, collectors and aficionados, featuring some of the best makers in the world. Fine, handmade acoustic instruments such as these are not usually available in music stores or other retail environments. This is a rare opportunity for the public to see, hear, play, buy or commission custom-made instruments - the finest examples of the luthiers’ art - gathered together in one place. Meet the builders, discuss custom instruments, and hear some fine music. Classical and flamenco and steel-string guitars - flattops, archtops, manouche, resonators, hybrids - plus mandolins, ouds, ukuleles, banjos and more will be on display in the Bearsville Theater. Vendors Annex right next door in Todd Rundgren’s old Utopia Soundstage will contain more luthiers, plus wood dealers, parts and tool suppliers, string and accessories manufacturers, publications and instructional materials, our Sponsors, and a Special Exhibit of rare and significant historic, vintage and contemporary instruments loaned by major collectors.
There will be live music, including luthier mini-concerts, performances and Special Appearances throughout both days, by some of the world’s finest musicians, in the Bearsville Theater Lounge, included in the price of admission. Instructional clinics and workshops - guitar master classes taught by world famous musicians - by separate admission. See the MUSIC & EVENTS 2010 page for schedule and details.
Proceeds will benefit The John Herald Fund, Family of Woodstock, regional food banks and local soup kitchens, and The Direct Grace Project (www.directgrace.org).
Sponsors include ACOUSTIC GUITAR Magazine; the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans/GUITARMAKER Magazine; D’ADDARIO STRINGS/PLANET WAVES Music Accessories/D’Addario & Company, Inc.; FINGERSTYLE GUITAR Magazine; FISHMAN Acoustic Amplification; THE FRETBOARD JOURNAL; Hudson Valley Land & Homes; LA BELLA STRINGS/E. & O. Mari, Inc.; PREMIER GUITAR Magazine; and the Woodstock, NY Chamber of Commerce and Arts.
Exhibitor listings, Performance Schedule, Instructional Clinics info and full details at www.woodstockinvitational.com
Please note that tickets will not be mailed. They will be held at the ticket booth of the Bearsville Theater at Will Call. Please bring a copy of your receipt and proper ID to claim your tickets. See our online sales policy for more information.
Please note that tickets will not be mailed. They will be held at the ticket booth of the Bearsville Theater at Will Call. Please bring a copy of your receipt and proper ID to claim your tickets. See our online sales policy for more information.
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