This year The Delta Blues Festival will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 and is dedicated to the memory of the late Johnny Nitro, a fine local musician and a supporter of the Festival and Guitars Not Guns. The Festival founded by the late Dave Williamson, is held each fall in Waldie Plaza in the…
RIP Founder Ray Nelson – January 6, 2024 It’s with a heavy heart we learned the passing of our Guitars Not Guns children’s music charity Founder Ray Nelson on January 6, 2024. He was 93 years old. Ray and his wife, Co-Founder, Louise Nelson both had a vision to create a program that focused, not…
MARCH 19, 2025 CBS NEWS BAY AREA ICON AWARD HONOREE BARBARA GORIN Message from Contra Costa County Director, Barbara Gorin: It is with great humility and joy that I share the exciting news: I have been nominated and selected to receive the prestigious CBS News Bay Area ICON Award! This recognition is not only a…
Gibson Epiphone Les Paul autographed by Rock & Roll Guitar Hero: SLASH signed back stage at HP Pavilion, San Jose, California – February 2011 100% of the proceeds will benefit Guitars not Guns non-profit music program! Ebay Auction Ends: May 1, 2011 Click Here for Link to Auction Photo gallery link Slash (Saul Hudson, born July…
Now is the seasons everyone is shopping for that perfect gift and for the holidays! Did you know that you can sign up with AMAZON SMILE and choose “Guitars not Guns” as your favorite charity and AMAZON will donate a portion to our charity? Please consider doing this! It does not cost you anything! Amazon…
Be sure to check out the photos from our Guitars Not Guns benefit, featuring special Guest, Tony Catania, lead guitarist from the Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience! The show was a success! CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS HERE!