Herald Correspondent Fred Hernandez wrote this article that appeared on January 28, 2012: Better lives via music: Guitars Not Guns a fun, positive outlet for kids By FRED HERNANDEZHerald Correspondent Posted: 01/28/2012 05:10:27 PM PST Updated: 01/28/2012 05:58:25 PM PST Click photo to enlarge (DAVID ROYAL/The Herald) 1 2 » Steve Vagnini has a vision for helping…
Frank Giovanni, a giant supporter of Guitars Not Guns, is graciously offering kids a $5 off discount to attend the Antioch Delta Blues Benefit Concert which provides funding for the annual free. family friendly. summer Antioch Delta Blues Festival Amazing guitarists and talent will be there – Candye Kane, Laura Chavez, Ricky Earl and Cherise,…
From the Santa Cruz Sentinel: White Album Ensemble chimes in the new year By WALLACE BAINE Posted: 12/29/2011 01:30:16 AM PST Click photo to enlarge The White Album Ensemble performs at the Rio Theatre tonight and Friday ( Contributed) The term “White Christmas” has a unique meaning in Santa Cruz, where every year during the week after…
Guitars Not Guns, Inc.(GNG) In Contra Costa County has grown immensely and now needs your help more than ever. It is only an hour a week for you but it could be a life changing experience for your students. Here’s where the Contra Costa County Chapter presently needs your help: ANTIOCH DELTA BLUES FESTIVAL GNG…
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…
This article appears in the July/August edition of Makin’ Music Magazine: Guitars Not Guns Program an Inspiration for Youth By Kelly Peters Ray and Louise Nelson see the guitar as an instrument, not just for producing music, but for inciting social change. They are the founders of Guitars Not Guns, a California-based nonprofit aimed at…
On June 21, 2011, the Sacramento Press published the following article: Sacramento has a new outlet for kids and teens who need a way to boost their self-esteem and gain confidence. The Guitars Not Guns music program has opened a Sacramento chapter and is searching for youth to participate and volunteer teachers. Guitars Not Guns…
GNG needs a few volunteer assistant instructors for upcoming classes scheduled for the El Sobrante/Richmond area. Please contact Allan Moskowitz at amoskowitz@sbcglobal.net for more information and to advise him whether you are able to assist.