Twin Cities Guitar Observatory: a nexus for the guitar-centric universe in St.Paul & Minneapolis
Welcome to a website and social media effort whose intention is to connect the guitar community in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area. You can expect to find here a number of items that may interest anyone who loves all kinds of guitar-centric information and events.
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Celebrating Vicki Genfan (born June 15, 1959), an American guitarist who has worked with Tommy Emmanuel, Laurence Juber, Kaki King, and Jennifer Batten.
Celebrating John Leslie “Wes” Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968), an American jazz guitarist known for an unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb which granted him a distinctive sound.
Celebrating Kelley Deal (born June 10, 1961), an American musician. She is the lead guitarist of The Breeders and also has a solo career. She is the identical twin sister of Kim Deal.
Celebrating Kimberley Ann Deal (born June 10, 1961), an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the former bassist and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band Pixies, and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Breeders.
Celebrating Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), known as Howlin’ Wolf, a Chicago blues singer and guitarist, originally from Mississippi. With a booming voice and imposing physical presence, he is one of the best-known Chicago blues artists.
Celebrating Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009), known as Les Paul, an American guitarist and inventor. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, he was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar and many recording innovations.
Celebrating Derek Trucks (born June 8, 1979), an American guitarist. He became an official member of The Allman Brothers Band in 1999 and in 2010 formed the Tedeschi Trucks Band with his wife Susan Tedeschi.
Celebrating Tony Rice (born David Anthony Rice, June 8, 1951, Danville, Virginia), an American guitarist and bluegrass musician.
Ana Popovic at the Dakota
Saturday & Sunday June 8 & 9, 2019
7PM
$45/40/35
Dakota
1010 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 332-1010
tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yy7lojwy
“Ana Popovic is one helluva a guitar player.”
– Bruce Springsteen
Ana Popovic, born in Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia), quickly learned her father’s impressive blues and soul record collection, grabbed his guitar and started playing at the age of 15. Since then, Ana has developed into an phenomenal guitarist/vocalist with a growing legion of fans throughout the world.
Ana and her powerful band are tirelessly touring. She is also endorsed by Fender, D’Angelico, Jim Dunlop and DR strings, and has shared headlining stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr. and many others.
Joel Shapira & Thomas Nordlund at Midtown Global Market
“Telekinesis”
Saturday June 8, 2019
12:30-2:30
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
