and the people who make it possible

This guide is a calendar of events that Acoustic Guitar magazine and String Letter Publishing are participating in or sponsoring. Often we'll have a booth where you can drop by to pick up a free magazine, check out our latest publications and recordings, and get to know the folks who bring you the best in acoustic music news.

Details on our participation are provided when possible. Just click on a month, or scroll the list below.
See ya there!

Ongoing

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Ongoing

Acoustic Guitar Workshop and Teacher Roundtable Tour with David Hamburger
Throughout the U.S.A.
Ongoing Series

David Hamburger, Acoustic Guitar magazine's Education Editor and author of The Method, is visiting music stores around the country conducting free guitar workshops for players and hosting special roundtables for guitar teachers. Click here for a complete schedule.

Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts
San Francisco Bay Area
Ongoing Series
www.omniconcerts.com

Acoustic Guitar is a sponsor of the Dynamite Guitars Series hosted by the Omni Foundation. Dedicated to bringing the finest guitarists to the Bay Area, these ongoing concerts are held in unique venues around San Francisco.

May

Classic American Guitar Show
Lake Grove, NY
May 22–23, 2004
http://www.tcguitar.com/

The 2004 Classic American Guitar Show Will be held May 22 and 23 at the Sports Plus Convention Center in Lake Grove, New York.
Check the website for more information on the show.

June

World Guitar Congress
Baltimore, MD
June 2–9, 2004
http://www.towson.edu/worldmusiccongresses/guitar.html

Due to the enormous successes of the 1997 World Cello Congress® II in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the 2000 World Cello Congress® III in Baltimore, Maryland, the World Music Congresses at Towson University is pleased to announce its next project:
The First World  Guitar Congress® June 2–9, 2004 at Towson University and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall  in Baltimore, Maryland USA.
Many guitar styles will be featured including classical, country, jazz, rock, blues, flamenco, fusion, etc.  Events will include concerts, clinics, master classes, symposiums, exhibits and receptions.

Django Fest
Redwood City, CA
June 11–13, 2004
http://www.djangofestsf.com/

Django Fest San Francisco2004 is an annual event celebrating the music and spirit of Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz, following in the tradition of the popular DjangoFest Northwest festivals.
A series of scheduled events, including performances by The Hot Club of San Francisco, The John Jorgenson Quintet, The Robin Nolan Trio, Pearl Django, The Hot Club of San Diego, and others, as well as a number of workshops (and a few spontaneous jam sessions), will make this a memorable experience to be enjoyed by Django enthusiasts from around the globe!
Acoustic Guitar is sponsoring the event, along with See's Candies, Park Guitars, Dell'Arte Instruments, Michael Dunn Guitars, and Carbonize Hypermedia.

Steve Kaufman Acoustic Kamp Series
Alcoa, TN
June 16–27, 2004
http://www.firebottle.com/flatpik/kamp2004.html

Steve Kaufman's special Kamps are designed to gather musicians of all levels from around the globe with common goals - learning, playing, eating, and sleeping music. Whether you are a beginner's beginner or a seasoned professional, each Kamp's classes and activities will inspire and challenge you. Their intent is to maintain a non-competitive, learning atmosphere that will encourage you to grow musically and seek out new ways of playing your instrument.

July

Guild of American Luthiers
17th National Convention/Exhibition
Tacoma, WA
July 7–11, 2004
http://www.luth.org/convention/2004/index.htm

The Convention/Exhibition serves to bring luthiers of all specialties and skill levels from all over North America (and the world) together to meet and share information and inspiration in a spirit of cooperation and camaraderie; to give luthiers opportunity to show their work to and receive feedback from fellow luthiers; and to provide stimulating educational lectures and demonstrations on a wide range of topics of interest to the lutherie community.

National Guitar Workshop
San Francisco, CA
July 19–24, 2004
http://www.guitarworkshop.com/default.asp

The Workshop serves the hobbyist, student and professional by offering a wide variety of courses for the guitarist and those playing instruments commonly accompanying the guitar. The entire program is conducted in a very relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Attendees range in age from young teenagers to senior citizens. Classes are conducted by professional musicians and contain six to eight students. Each day offers five hours of instruction and evening ensembles. A master artist conducts a special concert during the week. This curriculum and the professional staff are the reasons behind the program’s success.

NAMM Summer Session
Nashville, TN
July 23–25, 2004
http://www.nammsummersession.com/

NAMM, the International Music Products Association, is currently preparing to host the music products industry once again in Nashville, Tennessee, at the group’s annual Summer Session trade show (July 23–25, 2004).  Last year, retailers and manufacturers of musical instruments and products looking for strong third and fourth quarter sales turned to the Summer Session for new ideas and energy, with many crediting their show experience for the improved results in the second half of the year.

August

Newport Guitar Festival
Newport, RI
August 6–8, 2004
http://www.newportguitarfestival.com/

The Newport Guitar Festival promises to be a major event of the 2004 Newport festival season. Scores of master luthiers will be on hand in magnificent Newport, Rhode Island, showing their works, giving workshops on guitar building, and, perhaps, helping you find the instrument of your dreams. Make plans now to take part in this great event!

International Guitar Seminar
Acoustic Blues, Slide, Swing, Fingerstyle, and World Workshop
Seattle, WA
August 7–13, 2004
http://www.guitarseminars.com/

The Acoustic Blues, Slide, Swing, Fingerstyle and World Music workshop is an intensive musical study program where participants come from all over the world to create an international community of musicians, all living together and sharing the learning experience.  The non-competitive atmosphere and well-balanced program provide students with the perfect setting for learning new styles, taking chances, and interacting with other musicians.  Casual enthusiasts and professional guitarists alike will benefit equally from the seminar. 
The sixth annual International Guitar Seminars workshop will be held August 7-13 in Washington State at Seattle University.  This year’s staff includes Woody Mann, Bob Brozman, John Renbourn,  Mike Dowling, Orville Johnson, Robert Tilling, Trevor Laurence, Dave Mullany, Tim Sparks, Jennifer Scott, Rene Worst, Michael Dunn, Steve James, Mary Flower, Ray Piper, and Del Rey.