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JIOSA - On The Edge - W.M.N. Concert, Feb. 18th

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Saturday, February 18th, 2012.  "Jazz/Rock" Guitar Virtuoso Denny Jiosa and his talented band mates Jon von Boehm and John Toomey arrive at World Music Nashville to light our new Performance Venue on fire. The "Rock" part of Mr. Jiosa will be in full evidence as the group plays material from their blistering new album "On The Edge". Follow the link below for details on the show, tickets, and more about the band.
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Shawn Gallaway, "Love Songs for The Soul" Event, Feb. 10th

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Friday, February 10th, 2012. Shawn Gallaway, "Love Songs for The Soul" Show and CD Release Celebration. Also featuring Cellist Gary Tussing. More info at the link below.

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Pete Huttlinger - W.M.N. Concert, Feb. 4th

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Saturday, February 4th, 2012. Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Pete Huttlinger returns to the stage performing his first solo concert in years. Famous across the world for his stunning musicianship and clever arrangements, Pete brings his charming wit and awe inspiring 6-string chops to a special intimate concert setting. That setting is the new World Music Nashville Performance Venue. Tickets can be purchased at our Nashville store or on our website. Follow the link below for details on the show, tickets, and for more about Pete Huttlinger himself.

> Pete Huttlinger Concert at World Music Nashville


Student Concerts: Fri. Jan 27th and Sat. the 28th

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The World Music Nashville music students take the stage in force for one of our largest events of the year. Two evenings of heartwarming musical expression are presented for family, friends, and assorted guests. Great fun and often quite inspiring.

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Phil Keaggy - W.M.N. Special Concert, Jan. 21st

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Saturday, January 21st, 2012. Phil Keaggy returns home to Nashville and performs a special concert at World Music Nashville's new Performance Venue. This is a wonderful opportunity to share an intimate, and uplifting evening with one of the great Masters of Guitar and Song. Tickets can be purchased at our Nashville store or on our website. Follow the link below for more details on the show, tickets, and to see and read more about Phil Keaggy himself.


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Nashville Blues Challenge, Nov 7th-10th

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The Nashville Blues Society will hold its first NASHVILLE BLUES CHALLENGE. It will begin at World Music Nashville on November 7th. Winners can progress through the competition and compete against entrants from blues societies worldwide. Starts at 6:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. The Nashville and Memphis finals are . . .

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Taylor Guitars 2011 Road Show, Nov 14th

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WMN presents the 2011 Taylor Guitars Road Show. Experts straight from the Taylor guitar company are coming to talk and teach guitars, plus give you a chance to put your hands on and play amazing guitars that you would never normally see. And, . .  those guitars are available for sale. Special one night only event pricing will be ....

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Martin Guitars Steel String Showdown - W.M.N. Free Event, Nov. 1st

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World Music Nashville and C.F. Martin & Co. present a very special guitar event featuring Martin Artist Craig Thatcher and Martin Factory Representative Dan Gulino. Join us for an evening of music, information and the opportunity to audition many unique Martin guitars.


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SHOW NIGHT - Alex Call and Jenny 867-5309

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Reception, Performance, & Interactive Event
SEPT. 27th, 7:00 PM
FREE SHOW NIGHT at W.M.N.
Jenny who can I turn to, 8-6-7-5-3-0-9-ee-ine. Well the answer is Alex. Alex Call. Rock star, hit songwriter, and author Alex Call arrives in Nashville as part of his 2011 National Book Concert Tour. This event at World Music Nashville is the only Nashville tour stop. Click the read more link to see all the details on this special night.

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WMN 2011 Spring Student Concerts - May 27th & 28th

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Our two day combined extravaganza of gentle tender music and over-the-top rock excitement is This Weekend. These concerts are our most extensive live music events of the year. During this event World Music Nashville is filled with an amazing amount of performers, family, friends, and fans. Click the link to read more about the event and to see a few photos. > Read the story

Friday, May 27th, 6:PM, SOLO PERFORMANCES Show
Saturday, May 28th, 5:PM, BAND PERFORMANCES Show
Both shows are open to the public and Admission is Free.

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Phil Keaggy - W.M.N. Special Concert, Mar. 12th

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Saturday, March 12th, 2011. Local lad, Phil Keaggy returns home to World Music Nashville to perform a Special Solo Concert. This is a wonderful opportunity to share an intimate, and uplifting evening with one of the great Masters of Guitar and Song. Tickets through World Music Nashville are only $10 dollars. Wow!  Follow the link below for more details on the show, and to see and read more about Phil Keaggy himself.


> Phil Keaggy Show at World Music Nashville


Songsmith Nights - Beth Nielsen Chapman - Oct 20th

GRAND FINALE
for the 2010 Season of "World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights"
featuring #1 Hit-Songwriter & Artist Beth Nielsen Chapman
October 20th, Weds. 6:30 PM

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If you have been curious all year about "WMN Songsmith Nights", this is your last chance this year to participate in one of the most fun & informative new events in Nashville! It really is a heck of a lot of fun, and the big name guests have been very open and giving as they attempt to pass along their knowledge and experiences. If you are a songwriter eager to grow, learn, and connect in the Nashville songwriting community you should be here. The event is FREE to all.

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights" are a combination of songwriting clinic, party, networking opportunity, and performance event for songwriters of all levels. Click the link below to learn more about the evening and about the featured guest speaker and performer, #1 Hit Songwriter and world renown artist, Beth Nielsen Chapman.

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Songsmith Nights - Chuck Jones - Sept 15th

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights"
featuring Hit-Songwriter Chuck Jones, September 15th, Weds. 6:30 PM

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Nashville's newest successful event for the Songwriting community. If you are a songwriter eager to grow, learn, and connect in the Nashville songwriting community you should be here. It is a great deal of fun and it is all FREE.

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights" are a combination of songwriting clinic, party, networking opportunity, and performance event for songwriters of all levels. Click the link below to learn more about the evening and about the featured guest speaker and performer, #1 Hit Songwriter Chuck Jones.

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Master Guitar Clinic and Show - Andy Timmons - Sept 10th

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A melodic virtuoso who can also go from blazing chickin pickin' to monster shredding in the blink of an eye. Learn about technique, tone, and gear from one of the world's most feared guitarists. Hit the link below to see more details on the event, Andy's bio, plus pictures and plenty of videos. If you are serious about the electric guitar, you will not miss this Free show brought to you by World Music Nashville and Mesa Boogie.

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WMN at the massive NASHVILLE AMP EXPO 2010 - 8/21 & 8/23

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Big, big event on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd. The NASHVILLE-AMP-EXPO. Special BONUSES up to $500 dollars on ALL Instruments and Amps. An entire building of separate rooms full of amps and other gear. Demo amps, effects, instruments, and accessories without volume restrictions!

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Songsmith Nights - Victoria Shaw - Aug 18th

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights"
featuring Hit-Songwriter Victoria Shaw, August 18th, Weds. 6:30 PM

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Nashville's newest successful event for the Songwriting community. If you are a songwriter eager to grow, learn, and connect in the Nashville songwriting community you should be here. It is a great deal of fun and it is all FREE.

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights" are a combination of songwriting clinic, party, networking opportunity, and performance event for songwriters of all levels. Click the link below to learn more about the evening and about the featured guest speaker and performer, hit-writer, performing artist, and producer Victoria Shaw.

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Swell Free Prizes - Pedal Over to a Uke-ular Explosion!

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A few completely free prizes are up for grabs. All you need do is put your name in the hat to take a chance at Winning.

There are also a few links inside to some interesting and very funny videos. World Music Nashville is . . .

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Songsmith Nights - Dave Gibson - July 21st

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights"
featuring Hit-Songwriter Dave Gibson, July 21st, Weds. 7 PM

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Nashville's newest successful event for the Songwriting community. If you are a songwriter eager to grow, learn, and connect in the Nashville songwriting community you should be here. It is a great deal of fun and it is all FREE.

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights" are a combination of songwriting clinic, party, networking opportunity, and performance event for songwriters of all levels. Click the link below to learn more about the evening and about the featured guest speaker and performer, hit-writer,  performing artist, and producer Dave Gibson.

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The Boss is Away Blowout Sale !!!

The BOSS is AWAY on VACATION,
and We're Running Amuck !

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We are not kidding. The Boss is going away on a long Summer trip. While he is gone we are changing the price tags on some very cool merchandise to down-right stupid-crazy prices. Don’t hesitate. Some guitars are marked down way below our dealer cost !!!

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Nashville Flood - W.M.N. Charity Drive

DONATE to WIN AWESOME PRIZES - Charity Drive with Big Ticket rewards!

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World Music Nashville is organizing charitable donations to aid the young musicians and families of our community.  We are organizing resources from within our own walls, as well as from musical and business friends, to aid the young musicians in our community get back to sone sence of normalcy. Back to playng the music they love!

To raise money and awareness to this cause, we are offering a chance to Win . . . .

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Songsmith Nights - Alex Call - June 23rd

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights"
featuring Hit-Songwriter Alex Call, June 23rd, Weds. 7 PM

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Nashville's newest successful event for the Songwriting community. If you are a songwriter eager to grow, learn, and connect in the Nashville songwriting community you should be here. It is a great deal of fun and it is all FREE.

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights" are a combination of songwriting clinic, party, networking opportunity, and performance event for songwriters of all levels. Click the link below to learn more about the evening and about the featured guest speaker and performer, hit writer and performing artist Alex Call.

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Nashville Songwriters Festival, June 4th-6th

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NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL
June 4th to 6th

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World Music Nashville is proud to be part of the 2010 SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL held right on Music Row in Music City, TN. Once a year this heartland of songwriting throws open its doors and stages to songwriters of every level from across America, and from across the World. This event includes 3 days packed full of educational, performing, and networking opportunities.

World Music Nashville will be giving away a couple of FREE guitars at this year's festival. To enter .....

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Songsmith Nights - Rory Bourke - May 19th

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights"
featuring Hit-Songwriting Veteran Rory Bourke, May 19th, Weds. 7 PM

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Nashville's newest successful event for the Songwriting community. If you are a songwriter eager to grow, learn, and connect in the Nashville songwriting community you should be here. It is a great deal of fun and it is all FREE.

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights" are a combination of songwriting clinic, party, networking opportunity,  and performance event for songwriters of all levels. Click the link below to learn more about the evening and about the featured guest, veteran hit writer for the stars, Rory Bourke.

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Bellevue Picnic 2010, WMN Performers

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Our student bands rock the joint in the afternoon starting a little after noon, and our staff Pros show you how the big boys and girls do it at 7:15 PM.

Come out and lend your support to the Bellevue Community. It is a fun event with food, vendors, and EVERY type of music for young and old alike!

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W.M.N. Goes Digital in the SKYnet

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World Music Nashville gets a billboard. You can now see info on our Events, Sales, and Prize Giveaways through another digital portal. The windshield of your car!

It is exciting technology that . . .

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Nashville Storm and Flood of May 2010

UPDATE: On the Nashville Storm of May 2010

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On May 1st of 2010 Nashville began to experience the dreadful results of the most catastrophic rains and flooding in its history. This is the May 6th bulletin posted on World Music Nashville's status.

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Songsmith Nights - Byron Hill - April 21st

"World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights"
featuring Hit-Songwriter Byron Hill, April 21st, Weds. 7 PM

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Nashville's newest successful event for the Songwriting community. If you are a songwriter eager to grow, learn, and connect in the Nashville songwriting community you should be here. It is a great deal of fun and it is all FREE.

Byron Hill's songs have generated more than 650 recordings...earning seventy-seven RIAA certified gold and platinum awards, ten ASCAP awards, twenty-four U.S. and Canadian top-ten chart hits, including nine #1 hits in various markets. Hill has written for the biggest names in the business many times over, and in addition to his prolific songwriting prowess, he is also a producer, recording artist, and performer.

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Greg Koch - Monster Guitar Playing Clinic and Fender, April 9th

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Greg Koch has been called a "twisted guitar genius" and "eclectic virtuoso" by guitar pundits. He is an internationally renowned guitarist, session ace, top-selling guitar instructional book and DVD star, magazine columnist, radio personality, comedian and in-demand worldwide guitar clinician for Fender Musical Instruments and Hal Leonard Publishing. A must see event!

“It seems Greg Koch can do the impossible. Not only can he rotate your head in a full Linda Blair 360 with his fiendish guitar chops, but he can ...

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Taylor Guitars Road Show, One-Night-Only - Show and Deal Prices

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Special Taylor Guitar, guitars, and more guitars will fill the stage. The experts straight from the Taylor guitar company come to talk and teach guitars, plus give you a chance to put your hands on and play amazing guitars that you would never normally see. Special one night only event pricing will be ....

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Songsmith Nights Premiere - Odie Blackmon - March 16th

Premiere of "World Music Nashville Songsmith Nights"
featuring Hit-Songwriter Odie Blackmon, March16th, 7 PM

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A new series of events titled “World Music Nashville’s Songsmith Nights” begins on March 16th. These evenings for and about Songwriters will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the craft and the biz, network, perform, and interact with the famous hit Songwriters. All of this and more will be combined in a social atmosphere that includes free food, refreshments, and musical prizes.

Larry Faragalli’s World Music Nashville and Doak Turner’s NashvilleMuse.com, and MusicStartsHere.org join together to offer aspiring Songwriters something far beyond the typical songwriters night. When asked about the event, Larry explained  ...

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Fall Students Concerts Scheduled for November 6th & 7th

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PERFORMANCES TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITY: The always greatly anticipated Student Concert performances are set for the first full weekend in November. Two evenings of performances will include everything from piano recitals, and singers with acoustic guitars, to full bands that play everything from blues and pop, to very heavy rock.

One of the most outstanding things about ...

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John Ford Coley and Byron Hill, October 29th

"Performance and Clinic Event"

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John Ford Coley is a singer, classically trained pianist, avid guitarist, actor, and author most well known for his partnership in the musical duo England Dan & John Ford Coley. Songs like “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is The Answer” and numerous others have made John Ford Coley a singing legend. Coley has done and continues to do it all. Producer, writer, recording artist, and world traveled performer are just a portion of his accomplishments.

Byron Hill's songs have generated more than 650 recordings...earning seventy-seven RIAA certified gold and platinum awards, ten ASCAP awards, twenty-four U.S. and Canadian top-ten chart hits, including nine #1 hits in various markets. Hill has written for the biggest names in the business many times over, and in addition to his prolific songwriting prowess, he is also a producer, recording artist, and performer.

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John Knowles - Fingerstyle Master, CGP - Oct 28th

"Six Tricks and a Treat" Master Clinic & Performance
. . . one of the best days of the year - Oct 28th, 7 PM

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Guitar master John Knowles comes to the World Music Nashville stage. This two time inductee into the National Thumb Picker's Hall of Fame will perform and instruct during an evening that promises to inspire every player in the crowd.  To read more about his accomplishments and to read more about what John has to say about this 'Six Tricks and a Treat' presentation, click the link below.

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Strings of Compassion - FREE Guitar Set-ups to Help the Hungry

World Music Nashville and Fender Team Up

COMPLETELY FREE Guitar Set-Ups benefit Second Harvest Charity

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Eighty guitarists had their guitars re-strung and set-up for Free by a visiting Master Technician from Fender ,.. and at the same time did a Good Deed for Others. All day guitar master Jack Schwarz, a Fender Vice-President, personally tweaked and ....

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Adam Rafferty - Fingerstyle Virtuoso - July 9th

W.M.N. Live Performance and Clinic

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A Free Event brought to you by World Music Nashville and Cole Clark Guitars. Those in attendance had the opportunity to witness Adam up close as he performed highly musical, yet technically advanced pieces. The audience also had the rare treat to listen to Adam instruct and interact with the audience about his thought process and techniques. Not a soul went home without . . .

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Nolatone Amps: Builder in the House

Nolatone Amps builder Paul Sanders & guitarist Greg Jennings visit WMN

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Last week Nolatone amps builder Paul Sanders came into World Music Nashville with Restless Heart guitarist Greg Jennings to show off the new Nolatone Tango 22 amp. At first Greg plugged in a Nash 50's Strat and what a sweet swirling lush clean tone it had! Another tweek and we were into blues land big time. This amp ....

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Mystery Man of NASH GUITARS visits W.M.N. - Bill Nash

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Bill Nash, the mastermind of the Nashguitar operation, was in Nashville for a variety of business opportunities and decided to drop by for an impromtu visit. He's an intriguing businessman with a straighforward, matter-of-fact attitude but also has a little "nuttiness" that only a guitar player could ....

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Coldplay Tickets for Free from W.M.N.

AWESOME Seats for Coldplay!

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We held a random drawing to give away tickets to any lucky winner who wanted to put their name in the hat. We ran the contest like a raffle. Each entrant could have as many as five entries in the drawing. And the seats were great, up front seats. ....

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Fender Customer Appreciation Day equals Cash in Your Hand!

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Fender brings real, live, luscious Cash to World Music Nashville. It is to put right back into the pockets of players who bought a Fender product on this day.  The prices were discounted more than usual, plus Fender threw Cash right at you and....

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Taylor Guitars Road Show, One-Night-Only Event '09

Taylor's Road Show Sets Up Tent at World Music Nashville
March 31st

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Guitar, guitars, and more guitars filled the stage. Taylor brought a zoo-like managerie of acoustic and electric guitars to World Music Nashville. Demonstration, a little libation, and freebies where on tap. Among the freebies available to attendees were ....

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