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!

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!

 

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!