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.
THANK YOU for stopping by the Guitars Not Guns booth at Doof-a-Palooza. Many of you purchased raffle tickets – thank you for supporting our program!!! We have attached a photo of our lucky raffle winner – Jim – who had promised himself that he would learn to play guitar the day before he won the…
For Immediate ReleaseJune 8, 2011 ON SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 TRIBUTE BANDS BENEFIT CONCERT FOR GUITARS NOT GUNS All Proceeds will Benefit Guitars Not Guns, a 501 (c) 3 Children’s Music Charity Date: July 3rd, 2011Place: Vinnie’ Bar & Grill 2043 Mt. Diablo Concord, CATime: 4pm – 11pmCost: $10.00 per person On Sunday, July 3,…
Congratulations and Thank you! to Mike Finley of Tehachapi California for bidding highest on the Slash Autographed Guitar benefiting Guitars Not Guns Thanks again for this opportunity. I have wanted a signed guitar for years, and just never found one I was willing to spend the money for. I will cherish this for years to…
The following article was posted on May 18th, 2011, in the New Times – Volume 25, Issue 42 – Thanks for the guitars chief probation officer, San Luis Obispo County JIM SALIO On behalf of the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department, I would like to thank Deputy Sheriff Dale Anderson and the local chapter…
Sammy and the Wabos performed their annual Cabo Wabo Cinco De Mayo show at Harrahs South Shore Room in Lake Tahoe on May 6 – 7, 2011. This beautiful Yamaha acoustic electric guitar and a Strat pick guard were both signed by the Red Rocker prior to the May 7 show. Thanks to Barbara Gorin –GNG’s VP of Fundraising &…