Guitar festival and workshop includes Pat Metheny, Larry Carlton and Scott Tennant
The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation (CCGF) will host a guitar festival and workshop Aug. 29-Sept. 5 at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork. The event coincides with the centennial celebration of nearby Glacier National Park.
The festival and workshop offer a rare opportunity to study with renowned guitar artists, including Pat Metheny, Larry Carlton, Alex DeGrassi and Scott Tennant, and jam with other musicians in an exquisite setting. It is open to any and all with a passion for playing the guitar; discounts are available for those who register before March 15.
“This will be a unique guitar event, offering up-close and personal time with leading artists and teachers. Participants will improve their guitar playing while enjoying one of the most beautiful places in the world,” said David Feffer, chairman and founder of the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation.
Proceeds from the festival will benefit numerous Montana charities and civic organizations, including The Glacier Park Fund, Montana Public… Read more
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