Art of the Solo Guitar

Art of the Solo Guitar

A tribute to the late Jimmy Wyble
Dedicated to the memory of Taku Sakashta

Oscar Castro-Neves, Romero Lubambo, Sid Jacobs, Bobby Vega, Ricardo Peixoto, Randy Vincent, Christian Foley-Beining, Kai Devitt-Lee and Kevin O’Neal (with vocalist Patrice Quinn)

Morning Workshop | Benefit Auction

Location Healdsburg
Time: Noon to 3 pm
Tickets $15.00, $10.00 for students and seniors (65+)
Event sponsors: Healdsburg Guitar Festival, Allied Lutherie

Following the morning workshop in the “Art of the Solo Guitar,” the afternoon concert will feature a stellar lineup of guitarists performing solo pieces dedicated to the late Jimmy Wyble. Many of these musicians will be playing their guitars or bass guitars made in Healdsburg by Tom Ribbecke and crew. Expect some surprises and a grand finale.

The event will be held at the beautiful grounds of Tom Ribbecke’s private “Barn” workshop, located on five pastoral acres off Limerick Lane. Tom will conduct tours, discuss and show works in progress, and answer questions about the art of building contemporary guitars. The highly acclaimed luthier has spent his long career perfecting his craft and pushing the limits of design. With the help of Bobby Vega, bassist extraordinaire, Tom developed a new instrument they named the Halfling.™ The heart of the design is an unusual soundboard in which the bass side is flat, and the treble side is arched.

Kevin O’Neal with Patrice QuinnThe lineup for this special concert is still evolving. Among the new additions are Kevin O’Neal with vocalist Patrice Quinn (left), and local teen star Kai Devitt-Lee, along with other area favorites such as Randy Vincent and Christian Foley-Beining. Who knows who will show up the day of the event? The only way you’ll know is if you’re there! 

Bring a picnic, a blanket and umbrella and enjoy the afternoon listening to world class musicians playing at the birthplace of the Halfling.

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