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!!
Contra Costa County California
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
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!
Monday, May 6, 2013
San Pablo Guitars Not Guns Graduation April 30, 2013
Another successful graduation! Great group of kids and fantastic volunteers! Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
CHECK OUT THE LATEST STORY ON STEVE CLAYTON'S OFFICIAL BLOG!
Photo Courtesy of Caren Armstrong
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Monday, March 25, 2013
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!
Friday, March 8, 2013
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!
NOW MORE THAN EVER WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE, VOLUNTEER, DONATE, ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
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!
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!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Tragic Senseless Killings Must Stop
Remembering the 20 children and 6 staff members
that were killed in Newtown Conneticut by a mentally challenged gunman
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.
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
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Guitars Not Guns Ebay Auctions!
100% of the proceeds will benefit
Guitars Not Guns non-profit music program for deserving kids
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
NOTICE:
End of Auction Extended to:
December 8, 2012
for Autographed Guitars
Items will include
autographed guitars by:
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:
End of Auction Extended to:
December 8, 2012
for Autographed Guitars
Items will include
autographed guitars by:
Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen,
Chickenfoot, Sammy and the Wabos
Ed Roland & Kevin Griffin
Ed Roland & Kevin Griffin
Collective Soul, Better than Ezra,
Southern Gentlemen, The Sweet Tea Project
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
Preview Auctions:
Ebay Listings (listings to begin November 28, 2012):
Your winning bid will support a great non-profit
Music Program for Deserving Kids!
Music Program for Deserving Kids!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
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!
Monday, September 10, 2012
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!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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!
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| Graduation 8-6-12 Antioch |
Thursday, August 2, 2012
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!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
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!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Facebook Page
Come check out the new Contra Costa County page on Facebook for new information and announcements! Send us a shout out, ask a question, all on our new interactive page. Thanks for the support!
Guitars Not Guns Contra Costa County Facebook Page
Guitars Not Guns Contra Costa County Facebook Page
Thursday, May 31, 2012
For Immediate Release
Digital
Literary Arts, Inc.
Presents the
2012 Sound Investments in Youth Awards Gala
Date: June
22, 2012
Place: The
RallyPad
144
2nd StreetSan 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 22nd, 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 22nd 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.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Barbara Gorin, VP Fundraising and PR to receive honor from Digital Literary Arts, Inc. for volunteer work with Guitars Not Guns.
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| From DLA |
Monday, April 9, 2012
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!
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