Guitars Not Guns Online Charity Auctions begin Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Online Charity Auctions
100% of the proceeds will benefit 
Guitars not Guns children's music program!

   

Guitars Not Guns - a federally exempt  501 (c)(3) not for profit charitable organization - provides guitars and lessons to foster children, at-risk youth, and other deserving children. The GNG program offers a positive influence in children's lives by diverting them away from the destructive influences of violence, gangs, drugs and alcohol. GNG runs 100% on volunteers, donations, fundraising and grants.

GNG is not anti-gun; GNG is anti-gun violence.    

items to be listed beginning
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Link to Ebay Auctions

A federally exempt  501 (c)(3) non-profit organization 

items will include:

Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar 
+ BONUS!
Gibson gig bag - both autographed by:

Sammy Hagar 

"The Red Rocker!"

Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, Chickenfoot, 

Sammy and the Wabos, The Circle 

Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar autographed by:

Geoff Tate's Queensryche

Geoff Tate (Queensryche)

Simon Wright (AC DC, Dio, UFO)

Rudy Sarzo (Quiet RIot, Ozzy, Whitesnake)

Robert Sarzo (Hurricane)

Kelly Gray (Queensryche, Myth)

Yamaha Acoustic Guitar autographed by

Yamaha Endorsed Artists
Guitarists and Bassists

Abraham Laboriel, Sr. (Koinonia, Open Hands session musician)
Alex Skolnick (Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio, Metal Allegiance)
Amos Heller (Taylor Swift, session musician)
Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs)
Brad Lang (Y&T, session musician)
Carl Tosten (Carl Tosten)
Daniel Ho (Daniel Ho)
Don Alder(Don Alder)
Jack Gibson (Exodus)
James LoMenzo (Black Label Society, Megadeth, White Lion)
Joshua Ray (Shania Twain, session musician)
Michael "Fish" Herring (session musician)
Nathan East (Fourplay, session musician)
Soren Andersen (Glen Hughes, session musician)

Yamaha Remo Drum Heads autographed by
Yamaha Endorsed Artists

Drummers

Adam Topol (Jack Johnson, Culver City Dub Collective)
Bill Gibson (Huey Lewis and the News)
Bobby Blotzer (Ratt, Dokken)
Chris Johnson ( Stevie Wonder,Rihanna)
Curt Bisquer (Mick Jagger, Elton John, Tom Petty)
Dave Mattacks (Fairport Convention, session musician)
Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Dave Weckl Band)
Jimmy Keegan (Santana, John Waite, Spock's Beard)
Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogarty, Chickenfoot)
Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy, session musiciant)
Mark Kelso (Pete Townsend, Michael Bublé, session musician)
M.B. Gordy (Green Day, REO Speedwagon, Neil Diamond)
Mike Bennett (Winery Dog, Richie Kotzen, session muscian)
Mike Vanderhule (Y&T, Seven Reasons, session musician)
Paul DeLong (Kim Mitchell, session musician
Prairie Prince (The Tubes, Journey, Chris Issak)
Ralph Humphrey  (Don Ellis Big Band, Frank Zappa)
Rick Marotta (Aretha Franklin, Carly Simon, session musician)
Scott Mercado (Candlebox, Sky Cries Mary)
Tom Hunting (Exodus, Angel Witch)
Tommy Igoe (The Birdland Big Band, Blood Sweat and Tears)
Larry Lelli (Melissa Etheridge, The Mamas & The Papas)
Gregg Field (Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra)

Pickguards, Promo Photos, Posters, more... 
autographed by:

Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage)

Albert Lee

Alex Skolick (Testament)

Andy James (Sacred Mother Tongue)

Barry Kerch (Shinedown)

Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs)

Brent Smith (Shinedown)

Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, King Cobra, Blue Murder)

Cliff Williams (AC DC)

Cole Rolland

Dave Amato (REO)

David Elleson (Megadeth)

Derek St Holmes (Ted Nugent)

Eddie Jackson (Queensryche)

Eric Bass (Shinedown)

Frank Bello (Anthrax)

Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)

Gus G (Ozzy, solo)

JD DeServio (Black Label Society)

Jeff Pilson (Dokken, Dio, Foreigner)

Joel Stroetzel (Killswitch Engage)

Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett (The Jacksons, Michael Jackson,

Madonna)

Kelly Hansen (Foreigner)

Kyle Gas (Tenacious D)

Maerteen Andersson (Lynch Mob, Lizzy Borden)

Marco Mendoza (Dead Daisies, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders)

Mark Zavon (Kill Devil Hill)

Neil Zaza

Stu Hamm

Tom Dumont (No Doubt)

Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones)

Vinny Appice (Sabbath, Dio)

Will Adler (Lamb of God)

Zack Meyers (Shinedown)

Collectible & Desirable Guitars:

Vintage - Alvarez Classical  5003 Acoustic - made in Japan

Vintage - Guild D25 BR Acoustic

Vintage - El Mayo Electric (Gibson ES 335 copy)

Vintage - Kay Banjo 

Takamine Jumbo Acoustic G2N-NS

Ovation Celebrity Acoustic Electric CC44-8TQ

Recording King Parlor Acoustic Guitar RP-06

Crafter Acoustic T035 N

Ephiphone Korina Limited Edition SG Electric

Yamaha Pacifica Deluxe Electric

More items to be added, so bookmark this page
and check back often!

Link to photo gallery of auction items 

Your winning bid will 

support a great non-profit Music Program for Deserving Kids!

All Autographed items include "COA" Certificate of Authenticity from Guitars Not Guns Inc.

Bid High and Bid with Confidence!
Good Luck!

Link to Ebay Auctions (listings to begin 11/25/15)

 Special Thanks
to Michael J Photography for the guitar shots!

guitarsnotguns.org 

Contra Costa County California Chapter (Auction Administrator): 
guitarsnotguns.blogspot.com

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2015 - GUITARS NOT GUNS FUNDRAISER!

SAVE THE DATE -NOVEMBER 28, 2015 THE SATURDAY RIGHT AFTER THANKSGIVING, GUITARS NOT GUNS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAPTER, WILL HOLD A FUNDRAISER AT VINNIES BAR AND GRILL - 2045 MOUNT DIABLO STREET, CONCORD, CA - 7:00 P.M. TO 2:00 A.M.  WE WILL ALSO BE PROMOTING OUR NATIONAL EBAY AUCTION OF SOME AMAZING ITEMS FROM FAMOUS ARTISTS TO HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION!

 

EXCITING NEWS EVERYONE! 

Well.... Dweezil didn't win $10,000.00 BUT, we appreciated all he did for Guitars Not Guns!

http://guitarsnotguns.org/blog/2015/08/20/dweezil-makes-guitars-not-guns-proud/

~TV SHOW CHOPPED!  ON THE FOOD NETWORK~

 

AUGUST 18, 2015 - GUITARS NOT GUNS IS THE CHOSEN CHARITY FOR ONE OF THE CONTESTANTS! 

Premiering Tuesday, August 18^th at 10pm – “Rock Stars” 

Four rock stars with a passion for cooking (Lita Ford, Kelly Hansen, Eddie Ojeda and Dweezil Zappa) take over the Chopped kitchen in hopes of winning $10,000 for their favorite cause. In the first round, the cooks attempt to make harmonious appetizers with a bubbly drink. In the entree round, lamb is the jam. The final rock 'n' roll-themed round has the competitors cooking with rock candy and lemon rolls.

Host: Ted Allen Judges: Alex Guarnaschelli, Aarón Sánchez, Chris Santos

August 5, 2015:  A message from your President of the Contra Costa County Chapter of Guitars Not Guns, Barbara Gorin:

Hello everyone!  We have had a very busy year so far!  We have completed five separate 8 week sessions in San Pablo, Antioch, Concord and Martinez, and are currently holding sessions in Martinez and Concord.  We will begin new sessions in Antioch and San Pablo in September.


We are in GREAT need of volunteer instructors!  This program runs on 100% volunteers and we have a great group of committed volunteers, but we all lead busy lives and have work, and family commitments.  We have many locations that are willing to host our program, and have a lot of kids, just waiting for our services!  However, we cannot commit, until we have more volunteers. 


If you know anyone who plays guitar, or you play yourself, or you need school credit for volunteer work, please send me an email, and we will send you the application and information.


I can be reached at guitarsnotgunsbarbara@gmail.com.


We also have some VERY exciting news to share soon!  Please stay tuned!  And, please check out our National website:  guitarsnotguns.org. 


Thank you!

Barbara Gorin

President, Contra Costa County Chapter
Overseer of Fundraising and PR
Guitars Not Guns
Cell: 925-785-8342
Email;  guitarsnotgunsbarbara@gmail.com

California Blog Site:  http://guitarsnotguns.blogspot.com/

National site:  www.guitarsnotguns.org

 

Guitars Not Guns is a federally exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Providing guitars and lessons to deserving kids since 2000

March 24, 2015 Guitars Not Guns Graduation We need Your Help!

A message from Barbara Gorin, President, Contra Costa County Chapter:


Tonight, we graduated another successful class of future "rock stars."  In addition to our graduation tonight, we have a new session that began in Antioch last week. 


We will begin a session in San Pablo, at the Community Center on April 7, 2015 at well. 


We have lots of locations that want us, but we don't have enough instructors.  Please consider donating your time, only one hour a week for 8 weeks!  We are all volunteers, and I can promise you will LOVE helping our program!


 The Martinez Library and Boys and Girls club both want us as well. 


Please considering becoming a volunteer instructor!  www.guitarsnotguns.org for more information on volunteering.


Thank you,
Sincerely,
Barbara Gorin
President, Contra Costa County Chapter
Overseer of Fundraising and PR
Guitars Not Guns
Cell: 925-785-8342
Email;  guitarsnotgunsbarbara@gmail.com

California Blog Site:  http://guitarsnotguns.blogspot.com/

National site:  www.guitarsnotguns.org

 

Guitars Not Guns is a federally exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Providing guitars and lessons to deserving kids since 2000

President Barbara Gorin and VP Of Special Projects Jay Kirkland on Bay Area People

Bay Area People Interviews Barbara Gorin and Jay Kirkland

FEBRUARY 24, 2015 SAN PABLO COMMUNITY CENTER GRADUATION!

February 24, 2015

Another successful graduation!  Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers!  We can make a difference!

More photos here - courtesy of Jessy Kirkland of Kirkland Photography

SAVE THE DATE!! March 28, 2015 - Benefit for Guitars Not Guns

Guitars Not Guns - Contra Costa Times Newspaper Article

Checkout this awesome article!  NEWSPAPER ARTICLE HERE

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM GUITARS NOT GUNS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAPTER!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM GUITARS NOT GUNS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAPTER
 

November 17, 2014 Guitars Not Guns Graduation - Martinez, California

November 17, 2014 - Guitars Not Guns Graduation, Martinez Library - Amazing kids, and awesome volunteers and thankful for our sponsors!  Photos courtesy of Kirkland Photography

Post by Guitars Not Guns Contra Costa County.

NOVEMBER 17, 2014 

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS, WE HAD A WONDERFUL GRADUATION LAST NIGHT IN MARTINEZ, CA!  

GUITARS NOT GUNS TAKE THE CHALLENGE

TAKE THE CHALLENGE! 

Volunteer VP Special Projects Jay Kirkland Took The Ice Bucket Challenge - WITH A TWIST! 

Contra Costa County California President Barbara Anne Gorin Took The ICE BUCKET Challenge! 

VOLUNTEER VP OF INSTRUCTION - BROOKS LUNDY TOOK THE ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE!

 

BAM Magazine Article - Posted July 10, 2014 - By Steve Roby

A nice article about music schools for kids: 

Check out this article in BAM MAGAZINE written by Steve Roby:Check out the article

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ANNOUNCING THE NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAPTER

NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are pleased and excited to announce our new Board of Directors for The Contra Costa County Chapter of Guitars Not Guns! 

Barbara Gorin, President

Bruce Johnson, Treasurer
Deborah McKim, Secretary
Brooks Lundy, VP, Instruction
Jay Kirkland, VP, Special Projects

Guitars Not Guns Volunteers at NAMM 2014

 

Guitars Not Guns Volunteers in Anaheim, California for the NAMM 2014 Show - (National Association of Music Merchants) to thank our wonderful sponsors and searching for competitive pricing for our program. 

Morgan and Joanie Fisher (Santa Cruz California Chapter) Barbara Gorin (Contra Costa County Chapter), Greggory Hammond (Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland Chapter) and Richard Salazar (Santa Cruz Chapter)

 

Gary Hoopengardner, New York Chapter, ReW StaRR, New York Chapter, Barbara Gorin, Contra Costa County Chapter, Richard Salazar, Santa Cruz Chapter and Greggory Hammond (Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland Chapter)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GUITARS NOT GUNS 2013 WAS A GREAT YEAR!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GUITARS NOT GUNS! THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING YEAR!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!  THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS PAST YEAR, TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, ARTISTS AND ESPECIALLY OUR VOLUNTEERS! Here are some photos of our past year graduations!

 

 

BID NOW !! AUCTION LIVE !!! GNG Ebay Charity Aution

BID NOW!!! AUCTION ACTIVE!!! Ebay Charity Auctions 100% of the proceeds will benefit  Guitars not Guns music program!  items to be listed beginning Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Link to Ebay Auctions items will include autographed guitars by: Sting  Police, Sting Ann & Nancy Wilson  Heart Sammy Hagar Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, Chickenfoot, Sammy and the Wabos Rick Derringer  Derringer, Edgar Winter Group, DNA, DBA Leon Russell  Leon Russell Frank Hannon  Tesla, Moon Dog Mane, Frank Hannon Band Jack Gibson  Exodus autographed pickguards & memorabilia by: Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) Shinedown -- all members Zakk Wylde (Ozzy, BLS) Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Rides) Guthrie Govan Orianthi (Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper) Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, etc.) Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple) and Guthrie Govan Tom Dumont (No Doubt) Will Adler, Gus G, Andy James Victor Wooten (Bella Fleck) Earl Slick (David Bowie, John Lennon) Cliff Williams (AC DC) and Ricky Phillips (Babys, Bad English, etc.) Neal Schon (Journey) Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple) Rod Morgenstein Billy Sheehan (Mr Big, etc.) Frank Bello (Anthrax) Foreigner Eddie Jackson (Queensryche) Vic Johnson (Sammy Hagar Wabos) Eric Bass (Shinedown) John "JD" DeServio (BLS) Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy) Gus G (Ozzy) Collectible & Desirable Guitars: 1980's USA Telecaster 1996 Hamer USA Artist Electric 1996 Hamer USA Artist Electric 1996 Hamer USA Artist Electric 1998 G&L USA Comanche 2009 Gibson Les Paul Studio - Black 2009 Gibson Les Paul Studio - Natural with P90s! 2009 Gibson Les Paul Studio - White  Circa 1990 - Gretsch Traveling Wilburys Link to photo gallery of auction items watch for more items & photos to be added! Your winning bid will support a great non-profit Music Program for Deserving Kids! All Autographed items include "COA" Certificate of Authenticity from Guitars Not Guns Inc. Bid High and Bid with Confidence! Good Luck! Link to Ebay Auctions Preview Auction Pages guitarsnotguns.org

GIBSON AND THE WILSONS HAVE A WHOLE LOTTA HEART!

8-28-13 SAN FRANISCO, CALIFORNIA - AMERICA'S CUP PAVILION

 

 

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!  THE WONDERFUL TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL WILSON SISTERS, ANN AND NANCY WILSON OF HEART SIGNS THE AWESOME DONATED GIBSON J-45 STANDARD ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC DONATED BY THE GIBSON FOUNDATION!  STAY TUNED FOR OUR UPCOMING MEGA AUCTION THIS LATE FALL/EARLY WINTER!  THIS IS ONE OF THE ITEMS!

 
JAY KIRKLAND AND BARBARA GORIN WAS VERY EXCITED TO GET THE BEAUTIFUL ACOUSTIC GIBSON AUTOGRAPHED BY HEART! 

IT TOOK A LOT OF BEHIND THE SCENES WORK TO GET THIS DONE AND HEART IS ONE OF BARBARA'S FAVORITE BANDS! THANK YOU OUR LOVELY LADIES!  YOU ARE THE BEST! 


ANN AND NANCY WILSON OF HEART TO AUTOGRAPH A GIBSON J-45 STANDARD GUITAR DONATED BY THE GIBSON FOUNDATION ON AUGUST 28, 2013 - STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS AND UPCOMING EBAY AUCTION!

 

 ANN AND NANCY WILSON OF HEART TO AUTOGRAPH A GIBSON J-45 STANDARD GUITAR DONATED BY THE GIBSON FOUNDATION ON AUGUST 28, 2013 - STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS AND UPCOMING EBAY AUCTION!

 

ANN AND NANCY WILSON OF HEART TO AUTOGRAPH A GIBSON J-45 STANDARD GUITAR DONATED BY THE GIBSON FOUNDATION ON AUGUST 28, 2013 - STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS AND UPCOMING EBAY AUCTION!

THIS SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013 visit our Guitars not Guns booth!

The Contra Costa Library 100th anniversary celebration this Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Pleasant  Hill park!  Come visit our guitars not Guns booth and see. Special performance by Guitars not Guns own volunteers,  the Breedloves, Jay Kirkland and Barbara Gorin perform a special acoustic set of their original music and some covers!  Lots of music, crafts, vendors and fun!  Don't miss The Breedloves acoustic duo on the main stage at 4:00!

CLICK HERE FOR INFO AND DIRECTIONS!!

May 29, 2013 Guitars Not Guns Appreciation Gathering with Ray and Louise Nelson

We had a wonderful time see each other and meeting with our fellow Guitars Not Guns volunteers!   Thank you Ray and Louise Nelson for all you do! 

SEE PHOTOS HERE

Guitars Not Guns June 25, 2013 Graduation

Guitars Not Guns Graduation

June 25, 2013

 

 

 

Photos Here!