The National Slide Guitar
Festival and Competition 2009
DoughReMi Pizza in Mt Pleasant SC on November 7th
Times and artists TBA
Conrad Oberg Headliner for 2009
with his web site listing which is ConradOberg.com
5.00 cover charge
Competitions and Start time 7 pm
8 pm opening act TBA
9pm Conrad Oberg headliner
11pm Closing act TBA
12 am Jam
Silent auction of Canned Heat, Ruf Records, and Swivel Slides merchandise to benefit Charleston area Lions Club ongoing during event
Come one come all!
Tribute to Alan Wilson of Canned Heat. Only Slide player at original Woodstock Festival.
Call or e mail for confirmation of attendance before Wednesday, November 4th
Check out Conrad's page He is 15 and opened up this years Woodstock anniversary concert.
2008 Winners:
1st Place - Hunter Wolfe, Charlotesville VA
2nd Place - Gary Segal, Hendersonville NC
Congratulations to the winners and participants!
See You Next Year - We'll Keep You Posted
2008 Featured Artists:
SONS OF RALPH
play music ranging from Bluegrass to Cajun to Rock and back!
MOJO COLLINS
A blues man with a legendary musical life.
PHIL & GAYE JOHNSON
will tape their King Pup Radio Show during the fest
FLEETWOOD COVINGTON
Award winning artist and illustrator of original oil paintings, highlighting Blues musicians
BOOTLEG TURN Bluegrass with Dobro
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Bootleg Turn 3-4
Workshop 4-5
Phil and Gaye Johnson 5-6
Fleetwood Covington 6-6:45
MoJo Collins 7-8
Sons of Ralph 8- 10
All times approximate
Audience needs to bring lawn chairs.
No Alcohol/No Pets
Seeking Festival Volunteers
ADMISSION - $10 Adults, $5 All Students (Includes College Students)
Hours TBA
Call 828-884-4415 for addl. info
2007 Photos
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2006 WINNERS!
JUSTIN JOHNSON, Wilmington NC - 1st place Winner of resonator
guitar donated by Finklestein Music of Wilmington
TONY WHETSTONE, Greenville NC - Winner of 10 hours studio time from Hound Sound Music
KATHY RUGOFF, Wilmington NC - Winner $100 Cash and CDs
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