4-22-13 Another Successful Guitars Not Guns Graduation - Antioch, CA

Antioch, CA April 22, 2013

CHECK OUT THE LATEST STORY ON STEVE CLAYTON'S OFFICIAL BLOG!

 Photo Courtesy of Caren Armstrong

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

 

 

FEBRUARY17, 2013 GUITARS NOT GUNS BENEFIT PHOTOS!

Be sure to check out the photos from our Guitars Not Guns benefit, featuring special Guest, Tony Catania, lead guitarist from the Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience!  The show was a success!

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS HERE!

NEW 3 WEEK CLASSES!

UPDATE:  March 8, 2013:  We have begun three 8 week classes, two in Concord, CA and one in Antioch.  Next week we begin a new session in San Pablo, CA.  That will be a total of 4 classes in progress!

NOW MORE THAN EVER WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE, VOLUNTEER, DONATE, ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

New Classes Now In Session!

We recently began two new Guitars not Guns sessions in Concord!  There are a total of  28 students!

New sessions will also begin in Antioch on March 4th, 2013 and soon in Richmond!

Thank you to all our volunteers, and sponsors to help make these classes happen!

GNG Benefit Show Feb 17th in Concord!

Facebook Invite here

Tragic Senseless Killings Must Stop

Remembering the 20 children and 6 staff members
that were killed in Newtown Conneticut by a mentally challenged gunman

 

Charlotte Bacon, 6; Daniel Barden, 7; Rachel Davino, 29; Olivia Engel, 6; Josephine Gay, 7; Ana M Marquez-Greene, 6; Dylan Hockley, 6; Dawn Hocksprung, 47; Madeline F. Hsu, 6; Catherine V. Hubbard, 6; Chase Kowalski, 7; Jesse Lewis, 6; James Mattioli, 6; Grace McDonnell, 7; Anne Marie Murphy, 52; Emilie Parker, 6; Jack Pinto, 6; Noah Pozner, 6; Caroline Previdi, 6; Jessica Rekos, 6; Avielle Richman, 6; Lauren Russeau, 30; Mary Sherlach, 56; Victoria Soto, 27; Benjamin Wheeler, 6; Allison N Wyatt, 6.

 

Our hearts are breaking for the children and staff members that were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and their families.
 
It's time for everyone in the USA to take a stand against gun violence.
 

Sincerely, 

Guitars Not Guns
 

 

 

Guitars Not Guns Ebay Auctions!

100% of the proceeds will benefit
Guitars Not Guns non-profit music program for deserving kids

a federally exempt 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization
items to be listed beginning for this 10 day auction
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

music track courtesy of The Breedloves 

 

PRESS RELEASE FROM SAMMY HAGAR:

 

https://plus.google.com/+SammyHagar/posts/Z86orDDjurk#+SammyHagar/posts/Z86orDDjurk

 

NOTICE:
End of Auction Extended to:
December 8, 2012
for Autographed Guitars

Items will include
autographed guitars by:

Sammy Hagar

Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen,

Chickenfoot, Sammy and the Wabos
Ed Roland & Kevin Griffin

Collective Soul, Better than Ezra,

Southern Gentlemen, The Sweet Tea Project

Steve Vai

Frank Zappa, Public Image Ltd., Alcatrazz,

David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, Steve Vai

autographed pick guards & memorabilia by:

Alice Cooper, Chuck Garric, Colbie Caillat, Duane Eddy, Eric Johnson,

Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani, John Sebastian,

Kenny Loggins, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Michael Anthony, Orianthi,

Pat Travers, Phil Everly, Steve Vai, Vivian Campbell

vintage & unique guitars:

1982-1985 Fender USA Telecaster, 1987 Guild USA JF50R-NT

Jumbo Acoustic, 1988 Guild USA Pilot Bass,

1992 Hamer USA Artist Korina Electric, 1996 Hamer USA Artist Electric,

Burns Steer Electric

and more items to be added!
Photo Gallery here:
Google Picasa Album

Preview Auctions:

https://sites.google.com/site/guitarsnotguns501c3

Ebay Listings (listings to begin November 28, 2012):

guitarsnotguns_501c3_4kids

Your winning bid will support a great non-profit
Music Program for Deserving Kids!

Please print out this pdf flyer and
help promote these auctions for a great cause!
Thank You!

STAY TUNED!! Lots of excting news! Classes, Graduations, Auctions, Events!

New sessions underway in Martinez and Concord!  What a great way to end out the year!  :-) 

 

Coming in 2013

Save the date:  FEBRUARY 17, 2013!!!   Planning underway for another awesome fundraiser! 

September 22 and 23, 2012 The 75th Anniversary of the Walnut Festival Rocked!

SEPTEMBER 22, AND 23, 2012 WAS AMAZING

THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WALNUT FESTIVAL!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING SPONSORS AND SUPPORT AND ESPECIALLY TO  lAURA FIELDING AND LOUIE GREEN OF MAGIK WAND PRODUCTIONS!

ALSO:  A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE GONZALEZ AIR BRUSH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM PAINT JOB ON THE GUITAR WE RAFFLED! 

Check out photos HERE!

 



DELTA BLUES FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

COME AND VISIT THE GUITARS NOT GUNS BOOTH!  TRY YOU CHANCE TO WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR,. SIGNED BY THE PERFORMING BANDS!!!

 

 

 

Check the Line up!

AUGUST 18, 2012 - MUDDY JUAREZ PRESENTS, GUITAR SLINGERS AND BLUES SINGERS: A BLUES REVIEW COME VISIT THE GUITARS NOT GUNS BOOTH

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION GO HERE

Another successful Guitars Not Guns Graduation! August 6, 2012 Antioch, CA

Another successful Guitars Not Guns Graduation!   August 6, 2012 Antioch, CA

STAND Against Domestic Violence!

Graduation 8-6-12 Antioch

Thank to to our Sponsors!

GUITARS NOT GUNS GRADUATION CEREMONY

AUGUST 6, 2012

7:00 P.M.

SOME OF OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!

Thank you for the support! 

STAY TUNED!

STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER GUITARS NOT GUNS GRADUATION CEREMONY

Antioch, CA

AUGUST 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARENCES AND THIS WILL BE AN AMAZING EVENING!

 Digital Literary Arts, Inc. June 22, 2012

"People's Choice Award" presented to Barbara Anne Gorin

Presents the 2012 Sound Investments in Youth Awards Gala

What a wonderful evening, full of fun, networking and amazing talent all around! 

Thank you DLA!

Digital Literary Arts, Inc.

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For Immediate Release

Digital Literary Arts, Inc.

Presents the 2012 Sound Investments in Youth Awards Gala

Date:                           June 22, 2012

 

Place:                          The RallyPad

                                    144 2^nd Street
                                    San Francisco, CA
Contact:                     Robyn King    925.374.1441 x1

Time:                           7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)

Cost:                            Tickets must be purchased at: www.bit.ly/DLA_Gala

Digital Literary Arts, Inc., (DLA) will host the 2012 “Sound Investments In Youth” Awards Gala on Friday, June 22^nd, 2012.  DLA, also known as DLA Studios, is partnering with Rally, a fast-growing social and online fundraising corporation to bring this first fundraising event to life at the RallyPad in San Francisco. The celebration of "service and sounds" will launch DLA’s mission to provide our youth with tools for positive self-expression through digital music arts education, training, and performance experience. The evening will feature award presentations to local champions committed to improving upon the communities, quality of life, and futures of young people in the San Francisco Bay Area and will also include live and musical and spoken word performances.  The six 2012 DLA Honorees and award categories are listed below:

Community Education and Awareness – Alexandria Monroe, Vuitton Meals Youth Development Center

Education Enrichment – Reginald Figgs, West Contra Costa Unified School District

Enrichment Through Athletics – Marzel Price, East County Midnight Basketball League

Healing Through Music Arts – Tomas Alvarez III, Beats, Rhymes and Life

Healthy Youth Expression – Hodari B. Davis, Youth Speaks

People’s Choice – Barbara Anne Gorin, Guitars Not Guns

DLA’s most prestigious award, the People’s Choice honor, is being presented to Barbara Anne Gorin, VP of Fundraising for Guitars Not Guns (GNG). Recommendations were submitted to DLA from the community based on nominees’ commitment to working with and for the needs of youth. Gorin was nominated for her volunteer work with GNG by her colleague Darius Bruner as part of DLA’s Facebook nomination campaign.  In addition, the evening will feature a live acoustic performance by Gorin as one-half of the "The Breedloves," along with fellow artist Jay Kirkland.

DLA is committed to connecting youth to music arts, focusing on spoken word, lyric writing, and digital recording and production as creative outlets for expression and pro-social development. Founder and CEO Robyn King explains that “our youth are our communities’ greatest assets when their voices are heard and empowered, and their talents are valued. DLA will be that safe space for young people to gain the foundation to become successful in both their musical crafts and their communities.” Experience DLA’s mission first-hand on Friday June 22^nd and enjoy an evening of food, raffles, a no-host bar, and youthful performances for a worthwhile cause. Tickets must be purchased! Visit http://bit.ly/DLA_Gala or www.dlastudios.org

Digital Literary Arts, Inc. is a 501(c) non-profit organization that serves as a training ground for youth mastery of modern music recording with emphasis on Digital Arts Technology.  DLA was founded to provide opportunity for youth whose talents are often left undeveloped, overlooked or misunderstood. 

For current information on the 2012 honorees and event performers, please go to http://www.facebook.com/events/241882702579762/ . To find out more about Digital Literary Arts, Inc., please visit  www.dlastudios.org/ or Facebook at www.facebook.com/dmariosmyangel.

To Find out more about Guitars Not Guns, please visit www.guitarsnotguns.org

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE DIGITAL LITERARY ARTS 2012 SOUND INVESTMENTS IN YOUTH AWARDS. BARBARA GORIN IS ONE OF THE HONOREES FOR HER VOLUNTEER WORK WITH GUITARS NOT GUNS!

Get your tickets now!!

http://dlastudios-es1.eventbrite.com/?srnk=1

Barbara Gorin, VP Fundraising and PR to receive honor from Digital Literary Arts, Inc. for volunteer work with Guitars Not Guns.

From DLA

ED ROLAND of COLLECTIVE SOUL and KEVIN GRIFFIN of BETTER THAN EZRA DONATE AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR!

SOON TO BE UP FOR AUCTION!!! AN AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR FROM ED ROLAND OF COLLECTIVE SOUL AND KEVIN GRIFFIN OF BETTER THAN EZRA, THEY TOURED AS "SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN" AND SENT US THE GUITAR THEY TOURED WITH TO HELP US RAISE MONEY! THANK YOU GUYS! YOU ARE THE BEST!

DATE OF AUCTION TO BE POSTED SOON!

MARCH 11, 2012 GUITARS NOT GUNS BENEFIT CONCERT A SUCCESS!

Thanks to all of our sponsors and volunteers, the event was a success! We look foward to more event in the very near future!!!

STAY TUNED!!

MARCH 11, 2012 GUITARS NOT GUNS BENEFIT CONCERT - ALL AGES!

MARCH 11, 2012 - GUITARS NOT GUNS BENEFIT CONCERT ALL AGES!

MARCH 11, 2012 THE BUTLERS CONFIRMED!

Stay tuned to updates about this awesome event! You don't want to miss it!

MARCH 11, 2012 BENEFIT CONCERT

For Immediate Release
February 18, 2012

ON SUNDAY, March 11, 2012

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR GUITARS NOT GUNS

All Proceeds will Benefit Guitars
Not Guns, a 501 (c) 3 Children’s Music Charity


Date: March 11, 2012
Place: BASES LOADED
400 G Street
ANTIOCH, CA
Time: 3pm – 10pm
Cost: $10.00 Adults - $5.00 children under 18 ALL AGES WELCOME

On Sunday, March 11, 2012, we are having a benefit concert for Guitars Not Guns. The bands to perform are our favorite Locals BLUE MOONSHINE and SQUARE ONE! There will be a special appearance by HAUNTED BY HEROES – 11 year old boys who are nationally known as the youngest rock band in America! In addition, The Breedloves, with Barbara Gorin and Jay Kirkland on lead guitar will rock a few original tunes and a few fun covers tunes, with special guests Brooks Lundy on bass and Adam Briere on drums! Then, Al Smith will also rock the house! There will also be a few surprise special guest appearances!

There will be food and drink specials and a raffle for a guitar autographed by the bands, as well as some other cool stuff, with proceeds to Guitars Not Guns. You can have a chance to take home a special guitar, in support of Guitars Not Guns!

Guitars Not Guns, Inc, a federally exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides
free guitars and lessons to foster kids, at risk youth and other deserving children, ages 8 to 18, in a classroom setting with qualified teachers. No child is turned away for lack of funds. We are not anti-gun; we are anti-gun violence, especially in schools. Help us support a good cause by spreading the word of this awesome benefit show! THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT!

For more information on this event contact:
Barbara Gorin
VP, Fundraising, Guitarsnotguns.org
Cell: 925-785-8342
guitarsnotgunsbarbara@gmail.com


To find out more about Guitars Not Guns, please visit: http://guitarsnotguns.blogspot.com/ for details and http://www.guitarsnotguns.org/

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