Memphis Guitar Festival by Bob Singer

09/07/2021

Thank you everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes yesterday! I tried to answer everyone, as I always do, but FB in it's infinite wisdom only allowed me to see about 25% of them ☹
THANK YOU for making my day!

07/12/2019

Special July Pricingl!

11/28/2018

I loved that festival - as much as I can remember of it. Spent a lot of time fighting with the venue to get things right, had a full blown kidney stone attack while setting it up (day before) and the first day and food poisoning the second day. I sadly didn't even get a chance to say "Hello" to many of the luthiers I had been working with for the eighteen months prior to the festival :( .

04/05/2017

We keep getting tons of new (and old) visits every day - thank you for that! I just want to make sure that everyone knows there will NOT be a Memphis Festival this year.

The response from attendees has been overwhelming, but perhaps timing was bad as the response was not from enough luthiers to make the festival worthwhile for the attendees. While we had 40 outstanding luthiers, we needed 70 for that venue (we had close to 80 in 2015; but wanted to bring the number down a bit)

There are many smaller shows throughout the country this year...possibly more than ever before. Support these shows and go to them where and whenever you can to see the spectactular guitars made from extraordinary luthiers!

12/28/2016

For anyone who has made reservations at the Hilton (or elsewhere), please don't forget to cancel them. The Hilton won't charge your card unit about May 1st, than it will be too late.

Wishing you everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.......and a new guitar.
Bob

12/19/2016

It is with a heavy heart, that I share this news with all of you. Due to the lack of participation from luthiers we are unable to put on the festival in 2017. For a whole host of reasons beyond our control, we just couldn't draw the same number of luthiers that we had last year, making it impossible to host the festival. We had many, many outstanding luthiers lined up, but not nearly enough for a festival of this type. My sadness and regrets to all of you. I hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday.

10/28/2016

I'm surprised that so many people have been buying tickets for the Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival already (7 1/2 months before the event!). Many people are asking about buying tickets to see Tommy Emmanuel. I won't have a drawing of the actual seating on the site for awhile, but if you want to buy tickets for Tommy's performance or the Hard Rock (both will probably be sold out before the website is even finished). That information is NOW UP ON THE WEBSITE. THIS GOES FOR LUTHIERS AS WELL. www.MemphisGuitarFest.com. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.

10/28/2016

10/24/2016

First new guitar built specifically for Memphis. Can't wait to hear this one by Skytop!! Teredo-holed Sitka soundboard on Indian Rosewood B&S. Side-soundhole model. Curly Koa binding, IRW fretboard and bridge

10/20/2016

70 Luthiers - Non stop Music - Trip to Hard Rock Cafe/Beale Street, Tommy Emmanuel as Headliner, workshops, demos, concerts and on and on. The best venue for a guitar festival ever. Lots of sponsors, vendors, etc. We still have some tables left. if you are interested in presenting your guititars or accessories, please contact me at [email protected]. Also check out our website to check out last year's events and videos (www.MemphisGuitarFest.com).

10/06/2016

If I don't answer any of your messages in the next day (or 3), I live in south Florida and expect the hurricane to knock our our electricity by this evening. I will respond ASAP. But the best way to get in touch of me is through my email - [email protected]. Bob

10/05/2016

On a cruise. This guitar by Harvey Leach has enjoyed 3 cruises now and will continue to tag along with us. Now that the cruise is over time to dig in for the Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival (www.MemphisGuitarFest.com). Luthiers, we still have slots available. If you're interested in exhibiting, please send me a personal message or an email.