MEET VINCE GILL’S GUITAR COLLECTION
By Sarah Wyland
Vince Gill has an extensive collection of guitars. Each of them has a special story behind it and in a clip for Musician’s Friend, Vince invites cameras into his home to show us his guitars and share what they mean to him. He also does a little picking.
The most revered guitar Vince owns is the first one he shows. It belonged to his father. “We had a flood in Nashville not too long ago, back in 2010, and this guitar was in the flood,” he said. “Thank God it was just high enough that it didn’t get in the water. This is what I learned to play on as a little boy.”
Among the many guitars Vince has is one of the first ones he ever bought using all of his life savings; a couple special gifts from his wife Amy Grant; and a rare Martin. “I can’t believe I’ve been lucky enough and smart enough to hang on to some of these first guitars,” he says.
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VINCE GILL HEADLINES STRING FEVER BENEFIT
12/14/2012 2:37 PM ET
Vince Gill served as host for the String Fever benefit concert on Thursday, which was an event dedicated to raising money
for the Tennessee State Museum Foundation.
Also on the bill for the concert were Marty Stuart, Steve Wariner, Larry Carlton, Duane Eddy, Steve Cropper and John Jorgenson. The show took place at Nashville’s Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
The benefit concert was staged in conjunction with the exhibition, “The Guitar: An American Love Story,” which will run through December 30. Included in the exhibition are more than 150 rare instruments and guitars that have been previously owned by celebrities, including a 1953 Fender Telecaster played by the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and several guitars owned by Vince, including his famed 1942 Martin D-28.
Other famous previous guitar owners include Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton and Roy Rogers.
by RTT Staff Writer
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CMT NAMES THE TIME JUMPERS’S SELF TITLED ALBUM AS ONE OF 10 ALBUMS FROM 2012 THAT BLUEGRASS FANS MIGHT ENJOY
The Time Jumpers, The Time Jumpers
Comprised of quite a few Music City A-List players, a Western music legend and one country music star, the Time Jumpers are a supergroup that swings with the best of them. Do they play bluegrass? Well, no. But when I die, I hope Bob Wills is waiting at the pearly gates. He’ll welcome me with a big “Awww-ha!” — and the Time Jumpers will be the house band on the other side.
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THE TIME JUMPERS TO PERFORM LIVE ON SIRIUS XM RADIO
SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, Channel 56
Nominated for two country Grammy awards for their debut studio album, Nashville’s all-star swing band the Time Jumpers perform for a live audience at the SiriusXM Music City Theatre in this one-hour special hosted by band member Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky and Classic Cowboy Corral fame.
Friday 12/14, 5 PM & 11 PM ET
Saturday 12/15, 6 AM & 3 PM ET
Sunday 12/16, 1 PM & 7 PM ET
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VINCE GILL JOINS LEGENDARY BOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA FOR OPENING NIGHT CONCERT
The Boston Pops 2013 spring season kicks off on May 8 with an Opening Night Concert featuring Vince Gill in a selection of his most popular hits. The night starts with conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops orchestra performing songs from classic movies such as Gone with the Wind. The night will conclude when Vince joins Lockhart and the orchestra. Tickets go on sale on December 5. http://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/49302
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VINCE GILL JOINS ERIC CLAPTON AT 2013 CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
Eric Clapton Announces Major U.S. Tour Culminating In 2013 Crossroads Guitar Festival Presented By Chase
OVER 30 OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST GUITARISTS PLAY SIDEMEN TO EACH OTHER OVER TWO NIGHTS AT THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ARENA, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, APRIL 12-13
Two-Night Festival To Feature Legendary Music And Collaborations Including: Allman Brothers Band, BB King, Brad Paisley, Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jr., Jeff Beck John Mayer, Keith Urban, Vince Gill and many more
Widely considered one of the world’s all time greatest guitarists and known amongst his peers as a great collaborator, Eric Clapton announced today a major U.S. tour culminating in his fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival presented by Chase. The Festival, which has become legendary in its own right for hosting performances and impromptu collaborations from the world’s most legendary guitar players, will take place April 12-13 for the first time at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden. See full listing below of artists performing.
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