SANTA BARBARA GUITAR HEROES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 3:00-5:00 P.M.
Robert Carbonaro
Robert Carbonaro's guitar-making journey began 30 years ago when he wandered into Rodney Albin's guitar shop in San Francisco where Albin taught Carbonaro the art of flattop guitar making. Intrigued by what he had learned, Carbonaro was inspired to pursue this line of craftsmanship. Later, while living in Boston, Carbonaro met Owen Shaw, expert viola de gamba and violin maker. Shaw taught Carbonaro the process of carving tops and backs. It was during this time that Carbonaro made his first archtop guitar. During the 1980's, Carbonaro opened the Woodstock Guitar Shop. Currently, after having run a full-time cabinet woodworking and guitar business for many years, Carbonaro has dedicated his time to guitar making. Each of his guitars is made with "a passion for detail and a true desire to create an instrument that will play beautifully and inspire you".
http://www.carbonaroguitars.com/archtop_flattopguitars.html
Chris Kamen
Chris Kamen owns and operates Santa Barbara's Classic Guitar International, a shop dedicated to buying and selling the world's best classical guitars. Kamen's passion for guitars has bridged the gap between master guitar makers and serious musicians. The custom guitars Kamen sells attract a diverse clientele. Musicians from around the world have been known to make a pilgrimage to Santa Barbara to buy a guitar from Classic Guitars International.
http://www.classicguitar.com
GUEST MUSICIANS
Pat Malone
Jazz guitarist Pat Malone is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Malone's sophomore album, Rush Street, is now available for purchase on Itunes. For more information about Pat Malone and his music click here.
Scott Wolf
Scott Wolf is a classical and flamenco guitarist currently based in Los Angeles California. His Album Un Viaje al Sur is available for purchase on Itunes. For more information on Scott Wolf and his music click here.
