Gibson's longstanding history and tradition in crafting the worlds finest musical instruments has been integral in the success of many a blues legend of the past and present. Gibson guitars have helped to inspire the tone of blues greats such as B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, Albert King, Carl Weathersby, Johnny Winter and Joe Bonamassa. Gibson is honored to take part in events such as the Chicago Blues Festival, which will continue to shape and influence the blues greats of tomorrow.
The Chicago Blues Festival kicks off June 12 through June 14 in Grant Park. This free and critically acclaimed event showcases the talents of Blues musicians known throughout the world. Always rooted in the struggle, the music often is as uplifting as it is entertaining. Each day of the fest tells a different story about life, loss, independence and freedom and this year they will celebrate the life and work of Robert Nighthawk on the centennial of his birth. In tribute to Nighthawk, you can be a part of the “Art of Slide Guitar" session featuring Jeremy Spencer, Lil Ed, John Primer & Elmore James Jr. Daily Festival hours are from 11am to 9:30pm.
The Gibson Guitar Crossroads stage located on Jackson and Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park will provide music fans with the ultimate guitar experience. The “state-of-the-art" Gibson Custom Shop trailer will be on-site during the festival. The trailer is an interactive museum where fans of the brand and guitar enthusiasts alike will be able to admire guitars from Gibson's illustrious history. Individuals can test out all time favorites like the ES-335 as well as new models like the Gibson USA Raw Power Series. Gibson staff will be on-site to talk with the public about current models and, of course, reminisce about the classics.
Best Buy and Gibson Guitar will be hosting a special guitar promotion to showcase Best Buy's new Musical Instrument Division. Consumers will be able to register for a chance to win a customized Gibson SG at the Best Buy tent and the Gibson Custom Shop trailer. Drawings to win the guitars will take place at each of the Chicago area Best Buy Musical Instruments locations the following weekend.
For more information please visit www.gibson.com or www.chicagobluesfestival.us
About Gibson Guitar:
Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson's HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar, the Gibson Robot Guitar and Gibson's Dark Fire represent the biggest advances in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corporation's family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Baldwin, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson's website at www.gibson.com.
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