nicknickhall Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/03/kalamazoos_fretboard_festival.html Kalamazoo is the original home of Gibson Guitars. Orville H. Gibson started making instruments in Kalamazoo in 1894. The Gibson Mandolin and Guitar company was founded in 1902 and the company operated out of the facility on Parsons Street before moving to Nashville, Tenn. in 1984. But the Kalamazoo area is also home to several other luthiers, including Heritage Guitars, which operates out of the same Parsons Street facility. For the first time in the Fretboard Festival's history, Heritage will be one of the vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I hear one of the current Kalamazoo gals will be working the Heritage area. Anyone going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I sorely wish I could. Could somebody take good photos so us afar could attend it vicariously? I bet I know which "girl" is working. Just a wild guess though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I sorely wish I could. Could somebody take good photos so us afar could attend it vicariously? I bet I know which "girl" is working. Just a wild guess though. I'll get her autograph for you Will. Do you want me attach a guitar to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'll get her autograph for you Will. Do you want me attach a guitar to it? If you so desire Paul, I will even pay shipping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm glad to hear that Heritage is supporting the festival. It's good for all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelahbones Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/03/kalamazoos_fretboard_festival.html Kalamazoo is the original home of Gibson Guitars. Orville H. Gibson started making instruments in Kalamazoo in 1894. The Gibson Mandolin and Guitar company was founded in 1902 and the company operated out of the facility on Parsons Street before moving to Nashville, Tenn. in 1984. But the Kalamazoo area is also home to several other luthiers, including Heritage Guitars, which operates out of the same Parsons Street facility. For the first time in the Fretboard Festival's history, Heritage will be one of the vendors. This was actually my 3rd appearance here. I hosted a table for us in '08 & '09. I was with Chris and Vince the first year and drug my husband with me for the other two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 This was actually my 3rd appearance here. I hosted a table for us in '08 & '09. I was with Chris and Vince the first year and drug my husband with me for the other two. I'll bet it was hard to get Todd down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'll bet it was hard to get Todd down there. Yeah, right. "Mr. Mandolin" probably loved every minute of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heritagefan7 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'll get her autograph for you Will. Do you want me attach a guitar to it? I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I was there for the third time now. Had a nice chat with buelahbones and checked out the sweet (and rare) examples they had on hand. She recognized me from a few of the PSP's and just started handing those guitars to me. A lot of musical performances this year, but a little less vendors every year. Nice to see people from Heritage still representing. It really is a great event, and FREE! I've said this before, but I feel fortunate to live in this community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 My first one and I had a good time. Attended a couple classes and enjoyed the company of the Flamm's. Thanks to Katie for running the Heritage Booth. Someone snapped a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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