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McKinney Guitar Studio address is: 103
E. Virginia McKinney, TX 75069 972 562-3993
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Past McKinney Guitar Studio Concerts 2008
Fri - May 9 Around the Square Concert Series featuring Michael Dailey Classical Guitarist Michael Dailey is featured for this concert series event. All proceeds from the 'Around the Square Concert Series' benefit the ‘Outreach through Music’ Scholarship Fund. For more information about the concert or to purchase tickets, please call the McKinney Guitar Studio at (972) 562-3993 Tickets are $20 per person (includes dessert) Friday, May 9 at 7:30 (doors open at 7:00) Bevel House at Chestnut Square 405 S. Chestnut McKinney 75069 The Bevel House is located at the corner of
Chestnut Street and
Bevoe.
Sat - Apr 12 Mark
Hanson Workshops and private lessons! 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. ($30 per session - attend both for $50) please contact the studio for a private lesson with Mark ($120/hr)
McKinney Guitar Studio Fingerstyle guitarist Mark Hanson has authored nearly 30 books and videos on acoustic guitar, many published by his company Accent On Music. He regularly presents concerts and master classes, including the annual Accent On Music Guitar Seminar in Portland, Oregon. Mark has shared the stage with such luminaries as John Renbourn, Laurence Juber, Alex de Grassi, Pat Kirtley, and the late Jerry Garcia. Mark’s commercial recordings include "Power of Two," an instrumental duet album released in 2001 with guitar master Doug Smith. Mark’s music is heard regularly on syndicated radio and television programs such as "Martha Stewart Living" and National Public Radio’s "Echoes." He regularly performs on NPR’s "West Coast Live." In the late ‘80s, Mark was an editor and columnist at Frets Magazine. Among others, his interview subjects included James Taylor, David Crosby, Larry Carlton, Jorma Kaukonen, Roger McGuinn, and Leo Kottke. Mark’s writings and music appear regularly in such magazines as Acoustic Guitar and Fingerstyle Guitar. Mark and his wife Greta Pedersen founded Accent On Music in 1985 to produce high-quality educational books, CDs, and videos for guitarists. Included in its catalog are an in-depth teaching book on Paul Simon’s guitar style, two book/CD publications on the music of fingerstyle virtuoso Leo Kottke, and the best-selling Complete Book of Alternate Tunings. Other topics include Mark Hanson’s Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and Flute & Guitar, plus accompaniment and solo “Travis” picking books, slide guitar, 12-string guitar, and a variety of Christmas titles.
Fri - Apr 11 Around the Square Concert Series featuring John Wynn and Mark Hanson John will be joining Mark Hanson for this concert series event. McKinney Guitar Studio is pleased to have Mark in town for this event and two guitar workshops on Saturday, April 12. See below for information on Mark and concert and workshop details. All proceeds from the 'Around the Square Concert Series' benefit the ‘Outreach through Music’ Scholarship Fund. For more information about the concert or to purchase tickets, please call the McKinney Guitar Studio at (972) 562-3993 Tickets are $20 per person (includes dessert) Friday, April 11 at 7:30 (doors open at 7:00) Bevel House at Chestnut Square 405 S. Chestnut McKinney 75069 The Bevel House is located at the corner of
Chestnut Street and
Bevoe.
Fri - Mar 14 Around the Square Concert Series featuring John Wynn and String Fever ‘String Fever’ is an ever-changing group of individuals that plays an eclectic mix of acoustic folk, and blues music. Joining John for this series is Terry Hankins and Beth Wood. For more information about the concert or to make reservations, please call the McKinney Guitar Studio at (972) 562-3993 Please note that the normal ticket price of $20 per person (includes dessert) has been waived for the March Concerts. Donations will be accepted, however, and all proceeds benefit the ‘Outreach through Music’ Scholarship Fund. Friday, March 14 at 7:30 (doors open at 7:00) Bevel House at Chestnut Square 405 S. Chestnut McKinney 75069 The Bevel House is located at the corner of
Chestnut Street and Bevoe.
Sat - Mar 8 John
Wynn and String Fever+ 7:30 p.m. 213 N. Kentucky Street McKinney, Texas 972.832.5864 • map The evening will feature John Wynn and String Fever with special guest guitarist/vocalist Beth Wood. Seating is limited to 40 people so reservations are recommended. People can call the studio to reserve their seats.
Sun - Feb 10 John
Wynn and Mack Price - Valentine's Yoga Class 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. ($35 registration and pre-payment is required) 213 N. Kentucky Street McKinney, Texas 972.832.5864 • map Yoga Balance Studio will celebrate the message of love and connection with a deep stretch yoga class including a few partner stretches and meditation. Wine and chocolate will complete the evening as we experience the joy of yoga and one another. John Wynn will also be on hand with his beautiful guitar arrangements.
Sat - Feb 9 John
Wynn and String Fever 7:30 p.m. (free dinner music) 113 N. Kentucky Street McKinney, TX 75069 469-361-1400 Come join us at La Misha February 9th and March 8th at 7:30pm for music with John Wynn and String Fever with a special guest vocalist.  Sat - Feb 8 Around the Square Concert Series featuring John Wynn and String Fever ‘String Fever’ is an ever-changing group of individuals that plays an eclectic mix of acoustic folk, and blues music. Joining John for this series is Mack Price and Terry Hankins. For more information about the concert or to make reservations, please call the McKinney Guitar Studio at (972) 562-3993 Please note that the normal ticket price of $20 per person (includes dessert) has been waived for the February and March Concerts. Donations will be accepted, however, and all proceeds benefit the ‘Outreach through Music’ Scholarship Fund. Friday, February 8 at 7:30 (doors open at 7:00) Bevel House at Chestnut Square 405 S. Chestnut McKinney 75069 The Bevel House is located at the corner of
Chestnut Street and Anthony Street.
Sat - Jan 12 John
Wynn and String Fever+ 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. (This is FREE) Laura Moore Fine Art Studios 129 South Tennessee Street, suite 101 McKinney, Texas In addition to the String Fever Regulars, Mack Price and Terry Hankins will be joining the group for a great night of music! Don't miss it!!!
Around the Square Concert Series featuring John Wynn and String Fever January 11 - FREE CONCERT! John is kicking off the the 2008 Around the Square Concert Series with a free concert on January 11. ‘String Fever’ is an ever-changing group of individuals that plays an eclectic mix of acoustic folk, and blues music. Joining John for this series is Mack Price , Terry Hankins, and a special appearance by Sydney Price. All proceeds from the 'Around the Square Concert Series' benefit the ‘Outreach through Music’ Scholarship Fund. For more information about the concert or to purchase tickets, please call the McKinney Guitar Studio at (972) 562-3993 Friday, January 11 at 7:30 (doors open at 7:00) Bevel House at Chestnut Square 405 S. Chestnut McKinney 75069 The Bevel House is located at the corner of
Chestnut Street and Anthony Street.
Sat - Dec 22 John
Wynn Private Christmas Party 7:00 p.m. Laura Moore Fine Art Studios 129 South Tennessee Street, suite 101 McKinney, Texas Christmas party featuring Mack and Sydney Price and others.
Sat - Dec 14 Beth Wood Bring in the Holidays with a Concert at Chestnut Square Monica Issitt John Wynn’s ‘Around the Square’ Concert Series continues with a seasonal flair on Friday, December 14th. For those who have followed this series, the Folk Holiday Performance with Beth Wood is sure to delight, as acoustic guitar playing at its finest will be showcased within the cozy venue of the Bevel House. Beth Wood is a native of Lubbock, but like any folk singer worth their salt, she has traveled and lived in several other places prior to calling Arlington her current home. While growing up in Lubbock, Beth became well versed in piano, violin, harp, and voice, and then took these talents to Brevard College in North Carolina to continue a more intensified study of music. She eventually landed in the Austin music scene, another “must” for many musicians, where she taught herself not only guitar, but bravery, as she ditched her day job and returned to the inspiring beauty of North Carolina to go after a music career with full-time commitment. After creating quite a stir in the Asheville songwriter’s community, she has returned to us, where we can be proud to call her one of this area’s best female singer/songwriters, as she totes an impressive list of awards and contest winnings. Having played in McKinney before, once at a performance in Wynn’s old studio and once with poet, Nathan Brown, during a previous ‘Around the Square’ series, Beth is looking forward to being welcomed back to this charming new blip on the Dallas area music scene. Beth is excited to be a part of the music in McKinney and she gives John Wynn credit for bringing some of that music to us and for “bringing music to life for his students, who will, hopefully, continue to keep music going in this area.” Beth understands the commitment John has for his students, and that this concert series helps him to continue his important work here. Make sure that between the shopping, wrapping, baking, and eating, your family leaves a place for music in their holiday revelry, and come and share a piece of the season with these two exceptional performers. For more information on Beth Wood’s music, visit www.bethwoodmusic.com All proceeds from the 'Around the Square Concert Series' benefit the ‘Outreach through Music’ Scholarship Fund. For more information about the concert or to purchase tickets, please call the McKinney Guitar Studio at (972) 562-3993 Tickets are $20 per person (includes dessert) Friday, December 14th at 7:30 (doors open at 7:00) Bevel House at Chestnut Square 405 S. Chestnut McKinney 75069 The Bevel House is located at the corner of
Chestnut Street and Anthony Street.
Around
the Square Concert Series December 14 - Beth Wood
Sat - Dec 8 John
Wynn and String Fever+ 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. (This is FREE) Laura Moore Fine Art Studios 129 South Tennessee Street, suite 101 McKinney, Texas In addition to the String Fever Regulars, Mack Price and Terry Hankins will be joining the group for a great night of music! Don't miss it!!!
Sat - Nov 24 John
Wynn and Students 10:00 am. to 6:00 pm. (This is FREE) John and McKinney Guitar Studio students will perform at the studio during McKinney's Dickens of a Christmas. The Dickens event in downtown McKinney recreates an old fashioned, Victorian Christmas complete with horse drawn carriages, carolers, Santa Claus, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and activities for all ages. Holiday shoppers may choose from more than 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, specialty shops and antique stores located around the downtown square.
Fri - Nov 9 Around
the Square Concert Series 7:30 p.m. ($20 per person) Bevel House at 405 South Chestnut McKinney, Texas "Around the Square" concerts are on the second Friday of each month. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the shows start at 7:30. Desserts are included. November 9 - Lynn Adler and Roland Elbert
Lynn Adler lives in a lakeside cabin in the beautiful East Texas Piney Woods, blending her life as a writer with that of a performing songwriter. In 2002 she traded her big city life in Dallas for a considerably more rural one, where she pursues her writing and her music full-time. Lynn’s passion for hearing and telling others’ stories comes through in her music, as she enjoys the literary-musical balance in her life. She has released solo recordings and is a two-time New Folk semifinalist of the Kerrville Folk Festival.
Sun - Oct 28 John
Wynn 4:00 p.m. (This one is FREE) Yoga Balance StudioHistoric Downtown McKinney 213 N. Kentucky St McKinney, TX 75069
Sat - Oct 27 John
Wynn 7:30 p.m. (This one is FREE) Lone Star Wine Cellar 103 east Virginia @ Kentucky Street downtown McKinney
Fri - Oct 19 John
Wynn and Terry Hankins 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (This one is FREE) Chestnut Square McKinney, Texas Mini "Octoberfest" will feature John Wynn, Terry Hankins and several students.
Sat - Oct 13 John
Wynn 7:00 p.m. (This one is FREE) Laura Moore Fine Art Studios 129 South Tennessee Street, suite 101 McKinney, Texas
Fri - Oct 12 Miguel
Antonio 7:30 p.m. ($20 per person) Bevel House at 405 South Chestnut McKinney, Texas Around The Square Concerts presents Miguel Antonio, a night of Flamenco. Desserts are included.
Fri - Oct 5 John
Wynn 7:30 p.m. (This one is FREE) Coffee and Cream
120 W Louisiana Street
Sat - Sep 29 John
Wynn 7:30 p.m. (This one is FREE) Lone Star Wine Cellar 103 east Virginia @ Kentucky Street downtown McKinney
Sat - Sep 22 John
Wynn 7:30 (This one is FREE) Lone Star Wine Cellar 103 east Virginia @ Kentucky Street downtown McKinney
Fri - Sep 14 John
Wynn 7:30 p.m. ($20 per person) Bevel House at 405 South Chestnut McKinney, Texas “An evening celebrating the music of James Taylor”, featuring Noel Kerns and John Wynn. Doors open at 7pm. Proceeds benefit “Outreach Through Music”.
Sat - Sep 8 John
Wynn 7:00 to 10 p.m. (This one is FREE) Laura Moore Fine Art Studios 129 South Tennessee Street, suite 101 McKinney, Texas
Past McKinney Guitar Studio Concerts 2006 Celebrating the Student / Mentor Relationship The Boys and Girls Club of Collin County McKinney's Heard-Craig Auditorium (click for map) along with originals by John Wynn Performed by the talented and versatile John Wynn (guitar), Roland Elbert (piano), John Adams (bass), Steven Story (violin), and Chris De Rose (guitar). by local students (to benefit The BGC). Doors open at 7 p.m. with pre-concert music provided by local guitar students.
August 18th, Carlo Pezzimenti in Concert Since 1982,
Carlo has gained international attention as a classical guitarist,
Click here to view concert invitation letter.
Past McKinney Guitar Studio Concerts 2005
James Taylor Night
Saturday, November 26th, 7:30 pm Heard Craig Hall
306 N. Church Street (in the historic
downtown district)
This wonderful concert event coincides with
McKinney's renown Dickens of a Christmas event held from Friday,
November 25th through Sunday, November 27th.
John Wynn’s McKinney Guitar Studio is pleased to present String Fever and beatlegras in concert on Sunday, September 25, 2005. String Fever and beatlegras are committing the proceeds from this concert to directly help the immediate financial needs of the Hurricane Katrina survivors, who are now looking to start new lives in Collin County. String Fever will combine the musical talents of John Wynn, John Adams, and Jason Bucklin, and feature original music composed by John Wynn. Beatlegras takes Blue Grass to a new level with its arrangement of Beatles music. This trio is comprised of Dave Walser, Milo Deering, and George Anderson. The Heard Craig Hall has graciously donated the use of their space for this special concert. The doors open at 6:30 pm, and the concert starts at 7 pm. The Heard Craig Hall is located at 306 N. Church (at the corner of Church and Hunt), McKinney, Texas. Tickets are $20 each. Tickets can be reserved by phone at (972) 562-3993 or purchased in person at Backstage Coffee House (located at Virginia and Kentucky), Brookshires Groceries (located at Hwy. 75 and Virginia), or Market Street (located at El Dorado and Ridge). The bands would like 100 tickets to be sponsored for Hurricane Katrina survivors to attend this concert event. Any individuals or businesses interested in sponsoring tickets can call (972) 562-3993. John Wynn’s “Feels Like Home” CD will be available for the special purchase price of $10. Also, several local artists are donating their work, which will be auctioned during the concert intermission. All the proceeds from this event will go to the “BRIDGE OF RELIEF” program sponsored by the Interfaith Disaster Relief of Collin County (www.bridgeofrelief.org ). This important program has been put in place to “shepherd families from shelters to permanent homes”. Since 2000, John Wynn's McKinney Guitar Studio has been providing lessons and workshops to students of all ages. It is located in The Ritz Building at the corner of Virginia and Kentucky. For more information about beatlegras, go to their website at www.beatlegras.com.
Jul 1
String Fever 8:00 p.m. (This one is FREE) John Wynn’s STRING FEVER will be in concert at the Ritz Building (103 East Virginia - NE corner of Kentucky and Virginia) on the Square in McKinney. This building is a refurbished theatre that now has a wide assortment of retail shops including the Lone Star Wine Cellar and McKinney Guitar Studio's guitar showroom.
The concert will feature Gerald Jones (mandolin, violin, banjo, guitar), Lee Tomboulian (keyboard), John Adams (upright bass), Cindy Fish (vocals and guitar), and John (guitar). Like all of the STRING FEVER concerts you can expect a good time! Appetizers and wine will be available from the Lone Star Wine Cellar!
Jan 29 Carlo Pezzimenti 7:30
p.m. Concert McKinney Guitar Studio will sponsor world renowned classical guitarist Carlo Pezzimenti in concert. The evenings program will feature music by Latin America's most prominent composers. The studio is proud to be affiliated with Carlo, who has gained the attention of the music world through performances throughout the US, Europe and Latin America.
Past McKinney Guitar Studio Concerts 2004 Nov
27
John Wynn "Post Thanksgiving" Concert 2:00 PM Concert
John will be performing his annual "Post Thanksgiving" Concert at the Penn Farm in Cedar Hill State Park. Joining him will be String Fever featuring Gerald Jones (banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and guitar), Roland Elbert (keyboard), John Adams (upright bass) and Tony Hakim (vocals). The group is known for performing a broad musical pallet including folk, pop, Latin, Celtic, and gypsy styles of music. This concert is free (with paid park admission) and open to the public. Click here for park information and directions.
Nov 4
John Knowles 4:00 to 10:00 PM - Small Group Classes (1 Hour Classes for Beginner and Intermediate Students $25) The McKinney Guitar Studio is proud to present John Knowles for lessons, a workshop, and a concert! John is a guitarist, composer, and teacher. He has worked with Nashville’s finest guitarists including Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Lenny Breau. His music has been recorded by Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Liona Boyd, the Romero Family, James Galway, Raffi and XUXA. His work has earned a Grammy and two Emmy nominations.
John publishes the Fingerstyle Quarterly for intermediate and advanced guitarists. He teaches at workshops around the world including the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and the National Guitar Workshop.
In 1996, Chet Atkins awarded John the first Honorary CGP (Certified Guitar Player) for his accomplishments as a guitarist and teacher. John was inducted into the National Thumb Picker’s Hall of Fame in 2001 and 2004. He holds a PhD in physics from Texas Christian University.
Studying with John is a serene experience, no matter what ability level the student. Do not miss this opportunity to play alongside one of the world's top guitarists!
Nov 5
John Knowles 4:00 to 8:00 PM - Small Group Classes (1 Hour Classes for Beginner and Intermediate Students $25) 8:00 PM - Small Group Class (2 Hour Class for Advanced Students $50)
Nov 6
John Knowles 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Small Group Classes (1 Hour Classes for Beginner and Intermediate Students $25) 3:00 PM - 2 Hour Workshop $30 7:30 PM - Concert $15
Nov 13 Carlo Pezzimenti
and Robert Guthrie Check back for time and location. McKinney Guitar Studio will co-sponsor world renowned classical guitarist Carlo Pezzimenti and Robert Guthrie in concert. They will be playing a program celebrating the music Andres Segovia. The studio is proud to be affiliated with Carlo, who has gained the attention of the music world through performances throughout the US, Europe and Latin America. This event is co-sponsored with McKinney Chamber Music Society (formerly the McKinney Symphony).
May 14 Chris
Proctor 7:30
p.m. Concert Critics call Chris Proctor's guitar playing "breathtaking," "haunting," and "rich." They describe his compositions as "spectacular," "elegant," and "exquisite." They trace the roots of his style to folk, jazz, pop, and classical music, and, when all else fails, they try and categorize his playing as "baroque folk." The guitar press compares him to Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges. Another reviewer ventures this analysis: "In his taut, faceted compositions, Chris gives the guitar sole responsibility for a piece's rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic components, and in the process creates full-voiced 'guitar songs.' His playing illuminates the instrument's deepest voices and most sonorous qualities, rendering a pop-folk equivalent of the classical guitar sonata." Visit his website here.
May 2 Steve James 3:00 p.m. 2 Hour Workshop $25 ($30 for Workshop and Concert) 7:00
p.m. Concert Blues singer/ guitarist Steve James will be making his second visit to the studio. This legendary singer/guitarist/historian will absolutely dazzle you with his authentic presentations of the many facets of "the blues". Not only is Steve a rare performer, he is also a gifted teacher. Do not miss this chance to learn some of Steve's techniques in his workshop. Many of his books, interviews, and articles have been published by well known guitar enthusiast magazines.
Mar 20 Guitar Workshop for Beginners 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Have a guitar and don't know what to do with it? Always wanted to play guitar but don't know how to get started? If so, then this workshop is for you. The McKinney Guitar Studio will host a free guitar workshop that includes the care and tuning of the guitar, reading music, learning to make chords, and many other interesting aspects of being a good musician. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please contact the studio to reserve a spot at 972 562-3993 or mckinneyguitar@sbcglobal.net
Mar 19 Gerald Jones and John Wynn 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Concert and Pizza Gerald Jones (mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle) and John will give a special concert for the McKinney Guitar Studio students. This is a free concert for enrolled students 18 and under and includes pizza and soft drinks.
Mar 5
John Wynn and John Adams 7:30 p.m. Concert $25 per couple John Wynn and John Adams will be in concert at the McKinney Guitar Studio. The evening's concert will feature brand new arrangements of some timeless standards, a blend of classical pieces featuring works written by contemporary Mexican composer Ernesto Garcia de Leon, as well as 19th century Spanish composer Fernando Sor. You will also hear some familiar standards that "String Fever" is noted for in it's performances. In addition to the performance, each couple will receive a CD recording of the evening's concert. Please call the studio at 972 562-3993 for reservations.
Past McKinney Guitar Studio Concerts 2003 Nov
29
John Wynn "Post Thanksgiving" Concert 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Concert
John will be performing his annual "Post Thanksgiving" Concert at the Penn Farm in Cedar Hill State Park. Joining him will be Gerald Jones, Lee Tomboulian, and John Adams. In addition, Jim "Texas Shorty" Chancellor, a world renowned fiddle player, will playing with the group. He has quite a performance record - click here for more details. T.J. Atwood will be performing as the opening act. He is 17 years old, a veteran student at McKinney Guitar Studio, and a wonderful musician. He will start playing selected classical pieces at about 1:45 pm. This concert is free (with paid park admission) and open to the public. Click here for park information and directions.
Nov 9
String Fever 7:00 p.m. (This one is FREE) John Wynn’s STRING FEVER will be in concert at McKinney Guitar Studio.
The concert will feature Gerald Jones (mandolin, violin, banjo, guitar and maybe a few other odds and ends), Lee Tomboulian (keyboard), Lou Harlas (upright bass) and John (guitar). Like all of the STRING FEVER concerts you can expect a good time!
Oct 1 1 John Wynn and John Adams7:30 p.m. Concert John Wynn and John Adams will be performing a free concert at McKinney Guitar Studio. Please call the studio for reservations.
Sept 27
Carlo Pezzimenti 5:30 p.m. Lecture/Master Class $10 (free for those attending concert) 7:30 p.m. Concert $15 McKinney Guitar Studio will present world renowned classical guitarist Carlo Pezzimenti in concert. He will be playing a mixed program of classical, 20th century and original compositions. The studio is proud to be affiliated with Carlo, who has gained the attention of the music world through performances throughout the US, Europe and Latin America. His rave reviews foreshadow a night to remember. Please call the studio for reservations.
Aug 16 Doug
Smith Private Lessons - $70/hour (morning and early afternoon) 3:00 p.m. 2-Hour Workshop $25 ($30 for Workshop and Concert) 7:30
p.m. Doug in Concert with John
Wynn Take advantage of a unique opportunity to have a private lesson with Doug Smith or attend his workshop! Call the studio to reserve a spot. Doug is a nationally recognized acoustic guitarist who weaves together folk, classical, jazz and contemporary forms into a unique, flowing fingerpicking style recalling the playing of Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, and Alex de Grassi. Doug's music has been heard on radio and T.V. stations throughout the country, including The Discovery Channel, CNN, TNN, ESPN, and Encore. He also played guitar on the soundtracks for the recent movies "Moll Flanders" and "Twister". Doug Smith is a well traveled performer, serving as the opening act for such musicians as Liz Story, David Lanz, Strunz & Farah, and Richard Elliot, as well as performing solo in various venues and festivals around the country. He's also an accomplished vocalist, including music from David Wilcox, Dan Fogelberg, Gordon Lightfoot and Richard Thompson. 
Aug 2
John Wynn and John Adams 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Anthurium Art Gallery 105 W. Louisiana, McKinney, TX 972 548-0552 John Wynn and John Adams will be performing at the Anthurium Art Gallery. The gallery will also be hosting an art exhibit from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Both of these events are free and open to the public.
Apr 27
John Wynn 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Sweet Tomato 107 S. Church Street, McKinney, TX 972-562-8386 John and a special guest will be back for a second Brunch performance at The Sweet Tomato.
Apr 13
John Wynn 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Sweet Tomato 107 S. Church Street, McKinney, TX 972-562-8386 Join John Wynn and a special guest for Brunch at a great McKinney restaurant - The Sweet Tomato.
Apr 12 Champagne
& Chocolat 7:00 p.m. Chestnut Square Historical Park 315 South Chestnut Street, McKinney, TX Mix, mingle and meander, champagne and hors d’oeuvres in hand, through the garden maze to behold our fabulous auction items ranging from a one-of-a-kind gemstone necklace to an in-home concert with the evening’s quartet, StringFever. Click here for a partial list of auction items. Starting at 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening, April the 12th hors d’oeuvres and champagne will be served prior to an extraordinary concert of acoustic stringed instruments presented by McKinney’s own, John Wynn. The evening’s emcee and auctioneer will be former Miss Texas, Judy Mallett Cureton who also designed and donated the live auction’s premier item, a hand crafted diamond and gemstone necklace. If jewelry does not spark your interest there will be many items including but not limited to visual, graphic, culinary and auditory art. All of the remarkable auction pieces were donated to assist in the viability of Chestnut Square Historical Park that exists to preserve and perpetuate the memory and spirit of the early settlers of Collin County.Chestnut Square Historical Park, McKinney Guitar Studio and the Cultural Arts Alliance of McKinney are proud to present this five-star event and promise that it will be an evening not to be forgotten. Advance tickets are available for $35 each by calling 972-562-3993 or 972-562-8790 or by visiting www.chestnutsquare.org. Tickets will also be available at the door for $40 each.
Mar 16
John Wynn and Terry Hankins 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Sweet Tomato 107 S. Church Street, McKinney, TX 972-562-8386 John and Terry Hankins will be back for a second Brunch performance at The Sweet Tomato.
Mar 8
String Fever 7:30 p.m. ($10 or $5 for 18yrs and under) John Wynn’s STRING FEVER will be in concert at The Chapel at Chestnut Square. The Chapel is located on the southwest corner of Anthony and McDonald Streets in McKinney.
Appearing with John will be John Adams on acoustic bass, Milo Deering (played with LeAnn Rimes) on mandolin and violin, Roland Elbert on keyboards and Terry Hankins on acoustic lead guitar.
This one is sure to be exciting. All of the musicians are truly amazing!
Mar 2
John Wynn and Terry Hankins 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Sweet Tomato 107 S. Church Street, McKinney, TX 972-562-8386 Join John Wynn and Terry Hankins for Brunch at a great McKinney restaurant - The Sweet Tomato.
Jan 26
Carlo Pezzimenti 3:00 p.m. Master Class $25 ($10 to audit) Carlo will also conduct a Master Class at McKinney Guitar Studio. Please call for reservations.
Jan 25
Carlo Pezzimenti 7:00 p.m. Concert $15 McKinney Guitar Studio will present world renowned classical guitarist Carlo Pezzimenti in concert. He will be playing a mixed program of classical, 20th century and original compositions. The studio is proud to be affiliated with Carlo, who has gained the attention of the music world through performances throughout the US, Europe and Latin America. His rave reviews foreshadow a night to remember. Please call the studio for reservations.
Past McKinney Guitar Studio Concerts 2002 Oct
19 Darryl
Purpose 3:00 p.m. Workshop $15 Guitarist Darryl Purpose will provide an depth study of altered tunings. He will take you through a number of open tunings - Drop D, Double Drop D, DADGAD, Open D, D minor, and DADEAD, and also touch on G Tuning if he has time. He will demonstrate them by playing songs and pieces of songs from his CD's. You will talk about how to GET to these tunings as well as HOW and WHY they can can be useful. This workshop will help beginning and intermediate players, as well as advanced players not familiar with open tunings. Participants will learn a simple trick that will allow any of them (regardless of skill level) to know MANY chord forms for most of these tunings before the workshop is over. Handouts will explain all this in detail. In addition, you can videotape it so participants can review specific fingerings and material.
Oct
12 Mark
Hanson Private Lessons - $60/hour (morning and early afternoon) 3:00 p.m. Workshop $25 7:30
p.m. Concert Fingerstyle guitarist Mark Hanson has authored nearly 30 books and videos on acoustic guitar, many published by his company Accent On Music. He regularly presents concerts and master classes, including the annual Accent On Music Guitar Seminar in Portland, Oregon. Mark has shared the stage with such luminaries as John Renbourn, Laurence Juber, Alex de Grassi, Pat Kirtley, and the late Jerry Garcia. Mark’s commercial recordings include "Power of Two," an instrumental duet album released in 2001 with guitar master Doug Smith. Mark’s music is heard regularly on syndicated radio and television programs such as "Martha Stewart Living" and National Public Radio’s "Echoes." He regularly performs on NPR’s "West Coast Live." In the late ‘80s, Mark was an editor and columnist at Frets Magazine. Among others, his interview subjects included James Taylor, David Crosby, Larry Carlton, Jorma Kaukonen, Roger McGuinn, and Leo Kottke. Mark’s writings and music appear regularly in such magazines as Acoustic Guitar and Fingerstyle Guitar. Mark and his wife Greta Pedersen founded Accent On Music in 1985 to produce high-quality educational books, CDs, and videos for guitarists. Included in its catalog are an in-depth teaching book on Paul Simon’s guitar style, two book/CD publications on the music of fingerstyle virtuoso Leo Kottke, and the best-selling Complete Book of Alternate Tunings. Other topics include Mark Hanson’s Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and Flute & Guitar, plus accompaniment and solo “Travis” picking books, slide guitar, 12-string guitar, and a variety of Christmas titles.
Sep 28 Chris
Proctor 3:00-5:00 p.m. Workshop $25 7:30
p.m. Concert Special deal! Get both workshop and concert for $30 Critics call Chris Proctor's guitar playing "breathtaking," "haunting," and "rich." They describe his compositions as "spectacular," "elegant," and "exquisite." They trace the roots of his style to folk, jazz, pop, and classical music, and, when all else fails, they try and categorize his playing as "baroque folk." The guitar press compares him to Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges. Another reviewer ventures this analysis: "In his taut, faceted compositions, Chris gives the guitar sole responsibility for a piece's rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic components, and in the process creates full-voiced 'guitar songs.' His playing illuminates the instrument's deepest voices and most sonorous qualities, rendering a pop-folk equivalent of the classical guitar sonata." Visit his website here.
Sep 22
David Mallett 3:00-5:00 p.m. Workshop $25 7:30
p.m. Concert Often known as the "voice of New England,"
singer-songwriter David Mallett's
songs reflect his upbringing on a farm in small town Maine and a lifetime as a
performing musician. His "inch by inch, row by row" "Garden Song" is sung all
over the world, and his songs have been recorded by over 150 artists worldwide,
including Emmylou Harris, Pete Seeger, Kathy Mattea, John Denver, even the
Muppets. AMBITION", his 1999 Flying Fish release, is his 11th album.
Performances feature his warm baritone and brilliant guitar work, personal
anecdotes, and a disarmingly honest stage presence.
Sep 7
Carlo Pezzimenti and Open House 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Open House McKinney Guitar Studio will host an Open House to showcase some of the most beautiful guitars built this century by luthiers around the world including James Olson (Circle Pines, MN), Gerald Sheppard (Kingsport, TN), C.F. Martin & Company (Nazareth, PA), Santos Bayon, nephew of Santos Hernandez (Madrid, Spain), Miguel Rodriguez (Cordoba, Spain), Herman Hauser (Munich, Germany), Ignacio Rozas (Madrid, Spain), and Jose, Ramirez. Come see the studio and great guitars. Hors d' oeuvres will be served. 7:30
p.m. Concert Following the Open House, classical guitarist, Carlo Pezzimenti, will be performing. Reservations are recommended for this outstanding evening of entertainment featuring one of the world's premiere guitarists.
Jul 27
An Evening with Lu Mitchell and John Wynn 7:30
p.m. $15.00 This evening will feature one of folk music's finest entertainers, Lu Mitchell who writes and sings "like a banshee zonked on truth serum!". Mix this with the fingerstyle "prowess" of John Wynn and you're in for one fine evening of entertainment.
Jul 20
Mike Mitchell Band in Concert 7:30
p.m. $8.00 Mike Mitchell Band - "...a powerful blend of folk, bluegrass, and pop music. Mitchell's smooth vocals and fiddle playing take center stage but the rest of the band keeps up with his high standards. At their most rollicking Mike Mitchell Band sounds like the Eagles on one of their early acoustic forays. The music runs the gamut from English folk-sounding songs to pure Virginia bluegrass to more jazzy material that revives the idea that a pop song can be experimental and catchy..." Jeff Eason - The Mountain Times.
Jul 6
Tracie Lynn 7:30
p.m. $15.00 Tracie will deliver her poignant observations of life and love wrapped perfectly around a dynamic collection of songs ranging from honky-tonk rockers to tender ballads. "I wrote these songs about the things that make the world go round: family, friends, love and everyday life. These are my feelings put to music. When I play live it's wonderful to hear and see that people relate to them." Come see why she has already sold over 4,000 copies of "Girl Talk".
Jun 29 Doug
Smith Private Lessons - $60/hour (morning and early afternoon) 3:00 p.m. Workshop $25 7:30
p.m. Concert Take advantage of a unique opportunity to have a private lesson with Doug Smith or attend his workshop! Call the studio to reserve a spot. Doug is a nationally recognized acoustic guitarist who weaves together folk, classical, jazz and contemporary forms into a unique, flowing fingerpicking style recalling the playing of Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, and Alex de Grassi. Doug's music has been heard on radio and T.V. stations throughout the country, including The Discovery Channel, CNN, TNN, ESPN, and Encore. He also played guitar on the soundtracks for the recent movies "Moll Flanders" and "Twister".Doug Smith is a well traveled performer, serving as the opening act for such musicians as Liz Story, David Lanz, Strunz & Farah, and Richard Elliot, as well as performing solo in various venues and festivals around the country. He's also an accomplished vocalist, including music from David Wilcox, Dan Fogelberg, Gordon Lightfoot and Richard Thompson.
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