8TH ANNUAL CHET ATKINS TRIBUTE SHOW

[JohnHaring]

NASHVILLE, TN - The popular Pre-Show for the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS) Convention is undergoing some changes. Don’t worry, though. It will still be on the Tuesday night before the CAAS Convention (this year it’s on Tuesday, July 9th) and there will still be a lineup of outstanding, world-class guitarists, some of which you’ve seen on past shows (like John Knowles, CGP). So, all of the things that made it great in the past are still there. Now here’s the changes:

Artisan Guitars, who has presented an outstanding show for seven great years, has turned over the reins to us at The Guitar Show with Andy Ellis radio show. The Guitar Show has featured interviews with great guitarists from all over the world, including many of the CAAS performers and ALL of the CGP’s (except, unfortunately, Jerry Reed). We’re proud to have done the last interview with Paul Yandell before he passed and our Tribute to Chet Atkins show has gotten rave reviews (go to http://www.theguitarshow.com/interview- ... ibute.html to check it out). In addition, we have tremendous experience in live show production. We’ve promised to do Artisan Guitars proud in our execution of this year’s show. The Guitar Show is hosted by world-renowned guitar journalist Andy Ellis (currently Senior Editor at Premier Guitar magazine) and is executive produced by John Haring of Random Music Group in Nashville. John has many years of experience in artist relations and presenting live shows.

We’re also changing the location. This year’s show will be at 3rd and Lindsley, a popular music venue in downtown Nashville that will be much easier to get to than the previous venue in Franklin. 3rd and Lindsley holds approximately 500 people and has a full menu and bar service as well as a state-of-the-art stage and sound system and is a favorite for touring guitarists.

Unlike previous shows, this show will benefit The Inspire America Foundation’s “Keep the Music Alive” project providing musical instruments to underprivileged children so, you’ll not only get a great show, but your ticket price will go to a very good cause.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT http://www.theguitarshow.com/caas where you can also join our mailing list to be kept informed about all of our great shows. You can also follow us on Twitter (@theguitarshow) or on Facebook. We hope to see you there!

This year's lineup includes:
JOHN KNOWLES, CGP
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer NOKIE EDWARDS
MURIEL ANDERSON
THOM BRESH
RICHARD SMITH
BEN HALL
SEAN WEAVER
BROOKS ROBERTSON
KYLE OFFIDANI
and some very special guests to be announced soon!!!

Tickets are available NOW for $20.00 for General Admission and
$35.00 for Limited VIP Seating
ALL PROCEEDS AFTER EXPENSES GO TO THE CHARITY

ABOUT THE GUITAR SHOW WITH ANDY ELLIS: Started in 2009, The Guitar Show with Andy Ellis is a weekly radio show hosted by legendary guitar journalist, Andy Ellis. Andy is currently Senior Editor at Premier Guitar magazine following senior editorial and writing stints at Guitar Player magazine and other high-profile guitar-oriented publications. The show features interviews with prominent guitar players from around the world in all genres from heavy metal (Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi) to classical (Julliard’s Classical Guitar Department Founder, Grammy-winner Sharon Isbin) and all styles in between. Among their treasure trove of exclusive interviews include talks with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Duane Eddy and The Ventures’ Nokie Edwards; country stars Steve Wariner, Brad Paisley and Raul Malo; rock guitarists Steve Morse (of Deep Purple, Kansas, The Dixie Dregs), Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Derek Trucks and Mark Knopfler; and other diverse players such as Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Don Felder (Eagles), Jack Pearson (Allman Brothers Band), Orianthi (Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper), Kenny Olson (Kid Rock’s band and the Experience Hendrix tour), John Jorgenson (Desert Rose Band, Elton John), Melissa Etheridge, John Knowles, Tommy Emmanuel, Webb Wilder, bluegrass greats Jerry Douglas and Sam Bush and so many others. Their tribute shows on Chet Atkins, Les Paul and Jimi Hendrix have received praise throughout the guitar community. Their companion website is regularly visited by fans in all 50 states and over 130 countries. A complete list of streamable interviews is available HERE.

ABOUT THE INSPIRE AMERICA FOUNDATION: The Inspire America Foundation, Inc. is a new non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to identifying and providing help in many areas of need. Current projects include Keep the Music Alive, dedicated to providing musical instruments to underprivileged children or those struck by disaster; The Sobriety America Foundation, providing financial support to organizations and treatment centers that help alcoholics and addicts recover; and a number of other causes supporting children, homeless, storm recovery and military family issues. Their Advisory Board includes former executives of prominent treatment centers and sobriety-related organizations, music business executives and prominent members of business communities across the country.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: John Haring, 615-974-4886, jharing@theguitarshow.com

*** SPONSORSHIPS for this event are being offered in amounts starting at $150 and a naming opportunity (“[Sponsor] Presents The 8th Annual Chet Atkins Tribute Show”) is also available. Email us at sponsorships@theguitarshow.com for more info.

[JohnHaring]

We're also expecting to see Jim Nichols and Jack Pearson along with a special duet with Nokie Edwards and Toby Keith's lead guitarist Rich Eckhardt.

[JohnHaring]

THANK YOU to everyone that came out to the show on Tuesday night! It was a great success. Thanks to all of the artists, and thank you to the great EARL KLUGH who stopped by to play a few.

Get on the mailing list for next year's show and be one of the first to hear about it once it's scheduled: Go to http://www.theguitarshow.com/chet and sign up.

See you all next year!!!