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Greg Blake Intermediate Bluegrass Guitar Clinic – Oct. 11

Take your bluegrass guitar playing to a new level with a hands-on lesson from one of the best, Greg Blake! Blake, who performs with Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, will take you through an hour and a half of learning that will give you insights and better technique. Greg was selected SPBGMA Bluegrass Guitar Performer of the Year five years in a row, and has been nominated for … Continue reading Greg Blake Intermediate Bluegrass Guitar Clinic – Oct. 11

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Collings Guitars Shindig with Master Luthier Bruce Van Wart – Saturday, Oct. 11

Join us at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 11 for this very special inside look at Collings Guitars with Master Luthier Bruce Van Wart followed by some very special musical guests! Bruce was Collings’ first official employee and is the expert ear, eye and hand that selects woods and voices the instrument tops, among many other things. Bruce will be sharing info on the history of Collings Guitars, woods, tone and … Continue reading Collings Guitars Shindig with Master Luthier Bruce Van Wart – Saturday, Oct. 11

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Vintage Guitars Clinic – Saturday, Sept. 13, 4PM

Our owner, Antiques Roadshow veteran and vintage guitar expert, Jim Baggett will be leading this special, free Vintage Guitars of the Past & Future clinic on Saturday, September 13 at 4pm. Jim will have several of his favorite vintage guitars on hand for you to play and check out, and we invite you to bring your guitars if you’d like to know more about them … Continue reading Vintage Guitars Clinic – Saturday, Sept. 13, 4PM

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Andy McKee In-Store Clinic Sept. 17!

Andy McKee weilding two guitarsWe’re really excited to announce that world-class guitarist, musical innovator, Kansan and one of the nicest musicians we’ve ever met, Andy McKee, will be at Mass Street Music on Wednesday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m. – just a few hours before he performs at The Bottleneck that evening. Andy is an official Ernie Ball strings artist so we’ll have a few sweet giveaways too! Come ready to get your mind blown with his unique playing style which includes tapping, percussive hits, partial capos, altered tunings and more.

Andy just released a new EP, Mythmaker, and founded the label Mythmaker Records, whose focus is gathering and developing the world’s most creative and unique musicians in one place. Come see what this world-class Kansas boy has been up to lately!

Want to see Andy’s full concert that night at the Bottleneck? Fill out this Andy McKee Ticket Giveaway form and you’re entered. See you there!

Learn more about Andy at AndyMcKee.com

 

 

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Musician Hearing Clinic w/Free Testing, Sat., Nov. 8

Musicians Hearing Clinic with free testingWe’re excited to have Gary McKnight, musician and Doctor of Audiology, lead this free Musician Hearing Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 8. Musicians and music fans are particularly at risk for hearing loss – ask Pete Townsend, Will.I.am, Bob Mould, Bono, Sting, Ozzy and others who all have significant hearing loss and/or tinnitus. In this free clinic we’ll address hearing protection and loss issues specifically for musicians and offer free hearing testing. We feel this is an important issue, especially in a town as musically rich as Lawrence, Kansas.

To make the day a little sweeter, we’ll be giving away free earplugs to the first 20 folks and a rock and roll nurse will be on hand giving hearing tests as well, as time allows, from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. See where you rate on the Rock and Roll Hearing Chart. Gary will present info about hearing loss and professional protection at 1p.m. We hope you’ll take a few minutes and join us to learn more (and pick up some free earplugs!)

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Jim Hurst in Concert, Sept. 13!

International Bluegrass Music Association Guitarist of the Year Jim Hurst will perform at Mass Street Music on Saturday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. We’re excited to have him perform just before Winfield, and in the intimate space of our workshop area, upstairs at the store. Tickets are $20 + tax, and are available at the store. If you’d like to learn directly from Jim Hurst, … Continue reading Jim Hurst in Concert, Sept. 13!

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Pickup Test Drive Guitar Pickup Clinic – Aug. 9

Join us on Saturday, August 9 for a special Guitar Pickup Clinic featuring seven electric guitars owned by our own staff members. These guitars have been modded with different pickups and featured over the past several years as our in-store Pickup Test Drive guitars for customers to get a hands-on experience with various pickups. You’ll have an opportunity to try out all of them in … Continue reading Pickup Test Drive Guitar Pickup Clinic – Aug. 9

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The Worst Gig – Reading and Book Signing with Jon Niccum

“The Worst Gig” book author, journalist and musician Jon Niccum will be at Mass Street Music on Saturday, July 12 at 1p.m. for this very special, free event. Jon, a music journalist for over two decades, asked bands what the worst gig they ever played was, then collected these true and hilarious stories in his book (and ongoing website) The Worst Gig. In addition to the reading, … Continue reading The Worst Gig – Reading and Book Signing with Jon Niccum

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July Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

We’re excited to announce that guitar instructor Tommy Perez of the Guitar Studio, will be teaching a Beginner Guitar Class for Kids, starting on July 5. The class will be held here at Mass Street Music every Saturday in July, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. It’s a great opportunity to get your kids (ages 10 and up) started on guitar, learning from folks who play … Continue reading July Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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Guitar Care Clinic – Saturday, June 21

Elvis graphic for guitar care clinic

If you’ve just gotten a new guitar, want to know how to properly clean it and take care of it for a lifetime, join us for this special free Guitar Care Clinic on Saturday, June 21 at 3 p.m. We’ll go over everything from how to get that gunk off the fretboard and finish to restringing, to being able to tell when your old guitar might need a setup. We’ll also go over humidification, storing your instrument and more.

Bring your questions, we have answers! The first five folks will get a free Mass Street Music cleaning/polish cloth too. FREE

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