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St. Louis Cigar Box Guitar Festival!

Is there such an event? If not, why not!

A few of us here on the nation have made contact and are talking about a local gathering. An event to show our boxes, talk about them on every level and all that relates. I've seen related to this going on around or near my area, if there is I'd like information please.

It wouldn't take much to get it started, however if it turned into something big, I'm sure there's enough talent to step up to the plate and organize an event near St. Louis, at a local Deli, club or coffee house needing a few hour of interesting excitement.

If you have ideas or interest, post them here and lets see what develops.

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Permalink Reply by smilingdog1 on January 18, 2013 at 12:45am

Perfect, that's exactly what it'll be about. Build them guitars and network with others that can compliment your music, percussion, harp, etc.

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Permalink Reply by smilingdog1 on January 20, 2013 at 9:03am

Today's update, me and gary went down to the Blues City Deli St. Louis, talked to the owner about hosting the event. Vinnie the owner, seemed to like the idea well enough but was unsure whether they would host any main events this year. However he asked us to send him an email which I did to get a formal response. Gary and I shared our CBG's along with curious deli patrons, it was a nice day out, wish there were more of them and more of us make it interesting. I sent an email out to Folk School of St. Louis which is also sponsored by HDHX 88.1. I'll continue the search until we find success. There are many more possibilities moving forward.

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Permalink Reply by colin mcgrath on January 23, 2013 at 4:45am

B.C.D. is a cool place. And they have events there. Good neighborhood too. 1860's might be cool with it. They might charge for group use though.

if it is a nice enough day we may be able to use the park at the Soulard market. Saturday draws dig crowds.

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Permalink Reply by smilingdog1 on January 23, 2013 at 9:57am

Me and Gary went around last Saturday looking and I've gotten several responses through emails from local venues and possible sponsors. I'll be following up on the first responses and will filter through all till we wind up on top. There has been a few ideas illuminated for space and other restrictions. Hang in there we're just getting started and keep them ideas flowing. I'll look into 1860's!

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Permalink Reply by colin mcgrath on January 23, 2013 at 10:02am

cool. keeping an eye for the outcome.

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Permalink Reply by smilingdog1 on January 23, 2013 at 3:02am

Build it and they will come.....

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Permalink Reply by smilingdog1 on March 6, 2013 at 8:53am

Hold tight everybody, the St. Louis Festival has been set in motion, date set id June 8th 2013. We're awaiting a few final details for the venue and flyers will be available very soon. Our host will be 61roadhouse and Kitchen. More details coming your way soon!