Special Events
Presented by Solstice Guitars:
A Modern Take on Traditional Top Bracing
Friday, May 17th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Maple Hall / Upstairs
Map - 104 Commercial St. La Conner, WA
Luthier Ryan Elewaut of Solstice Guitars will present what he calls compound parabolic tone bars. These bent and scalloped lower face braces shape the voice of the Ecliptic and Precession models. This discussion will talk about the hypothesis behind the design, along with their upper A-frame neck support system. Ryan will also dig into the idea of 'strategic variation' which is the cornerstone of his approach to building acoustic and electric guitars.
Included with General Admisson.
The Ifs, Ands, & Buts of Lutherie
A Panel of Some of Today's Top Luthiers hosted by Michael Gurian
Open Forum
Saturday, May 18th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Maple Hall / Upstairs
Map - 104 Commercial St. La Conner, WA
Back by popular demand! Michael Gurian will once again be hosting an Open Forum with a panel of some of today's top luthiers (panel to be announced). These forums are always informative, entertaining , and inspirational (and not necessarily in that order!).
Included with General Admisson.
About The Forum ...
Ken Totushek
Hosts a Saturday Night Song Circle
PLUS: a Sunday Morning String Community Gathering
With or without guitars, all are welcome!
Song Circle:
Saturday Night, May 18th 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
La Conner Channel Lodge Lobby or Back Patio depending on weather
Map - 205 North 1st St. La Conner, WA
String Community Gathering:
Sunday Morning, May 19th 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Maple Hall / Upstairs
Map - 104 Commercial St. La Conner, WA
Ken Totushek is an internationally known singer/songwriter, acoustic instrumentalist and worship leader, with six acclaimed CDs of inspirational work since 1994. He has performed in Japan, Europe, the Middle East, throughout the U.S., and of course in the Ocean State of R.I. Ken defines himself as a musician living and sharing “freedom Songs”. His music is down to earth, inviting, and tends to capture the heart of the listener as he leads one through a calming and hope filled musical journey--aspects of his own life and spiritual pilgrimage. Venues range from concerts and special music, house concerts, hospitals, restaurants and pubs to leading worship at international church services and conferences. In 2013 Ken was awarded Japan’s Kansai Music Conference “Building Bridges Through Music” Award. Ken resides with his wife Kathy in Barrington, RI.
Free, Open to Public
About The Gatherings ...
Other Events Around Town
Raven’s Cup Coffee & Art Gallery
106 S 1st St Ste A
La Conner, WA
Frtday May 17
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Phoenix In Furs
A celebration of blues, jazz and rock, raising good times from the ashes of the bad
Saturday May 18
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
BYRD
Vocalist/songwriter with a focus in writing and covering Contemporary Pop, Indie- Rock, electronic, and Acoustic Folk.
Sunday May 19
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Chronicles of Christi Michelle
Lo-Fi Sound - Soul, Blues, Rock, & Roots Music
Skagit Cellars
106 S 1st St
La Conner, WA
Saturday May 18
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Eric Kosarot & Captain Huckleberry
Afterhours performance with duo guitarist and fiddle player - Eric Kosarot and Captain Huckleberry. Americana, Folk.
Reservations are really good idea!
La Conner, WA
La Conner, WA
Reservations are really good idea!