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A group for Chicagoland CBGers to unite. Perhaps get a jam goin, or meet up for some brew and blues! ANYONE from ANYWHERE is certainly welcome to join!
Location: Chicago, IL
Members: 43
Latest Activity: Mar 22, 2016
Discussion Forum
Renegade Mini Fair in PIlsen June 22&23
Started by Kimmer Olesak. Last reply by Glenn Kaiser Jun 19, 2014. 7 Replies 1 Like
Hey, Chicago builders!! Anyone interested in selling (guitars, amps, etc. for CBG's) or hanging out with me this June? I have a booth and would be happy to have some other folks join me. Bring your…Continue
Chicago Cigar Box Guitar Festival - November 10th 2012
Started by mr2kewl. Last reply by mr2kewl Oct 8, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Chicago Cigar Box Guitar Festival - November 10th 2012hey all,i'm new to CBN and joined this group since i live up here on the Illinois/Wisconsin border in Richmond about an hour east of Rockford. i…Continue
Handmade Music Exhibit in Rockford, IL
Started by Diane in Chicago Sep 16, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The 4th annual Handmade Music, a one day exhibit of locally handmade musical instruments. Emerson House, 420 N Main St Rockford. See a variety of locally hand made instruments and meet the artisans…Continue
Saturday, May 14 at the Grafton!
Started by Diane in Chicago. Last reply by Alex May 27, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Please RSVP here, folks, so we're all in one place! And we need to determine a time? I'm busy until 4pm, but I am right next door, so I'll zip right over. What time shall we convene?Continue
Comment Wall
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Comment by Glenn Kaiser on March 27, 2011 at 9:23am
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May 7 or 14 are currently free for me. -Glenn
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Comment by David Sutton on March 27, 2011 at 4:30am
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Yup! either works....
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Comment by Justice Crafted on March 27, 2011 at 4:07am
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That works too
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Comment by Diane in Chicago on March 27, 2011 at 4:02am
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How about May 7 or 14, then? Still Spring!
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Comment by Paul H (PRH) on March 27, 2011 at 2:47am
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I can do Ap 30th. Thanks for organizing this.
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I will be out of town that weekend ;^( but if that's the date let's plan another for late summer!
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Bumma! I'm touring that whole weekend. Anyhow... all in good time! -Glenn
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Sounds good 2 me.
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How do we feel about Saturday, April 30, late afternoon, so the sun is under the yardarm somewhere?
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I'll be back in Chicago to stay after the 15th of April, I hope I can make it!
The Essential Pages
Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Discussion Forum
Renegade Mini Fair in PIlsen June 22&23
Started by Kimmer Olesak. Last reply by Glenn Kaiser Jun 19, 2014. 7 Replies 1 Like
Chicago Cigar Box Guitar Festival - November 10th 2012
Started by mr2kewl. Last reply by mr2kewl Oct 8, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Saturday, May 14 at the Grafton!
Started by Diane in Chicago. Last reply by Alex May 27, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Sunday, October 17 a 2pm at the Grafton! We're on!
Started by Diane in Chicago. Last reply by ProfWaldo Nov 6, 2010. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Chicago area CBG makers meetup?
Started by Mister Scott. Last reply by Diane in Chicago Oct 16, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Likes
west suburbs
Started by petey twofinger. Last reply by petey twofinger Oct 5, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Starting out
Started by Kimmer Olesak. Last reply by ProfWaldo Oct 3, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Spring! Meeting of the Chicago Cigar Box Guitar Guild on April 18!
Started by Diane in Chicago. Last reply by Diane in Chicago Apr 13, 2010. 19 Replies 0 Likes
article about DIANE
Started by BILL. Last reply by Roger Martin Feb 18, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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