Copper Mountain Weekend Events

The 11th annual festival includes three days of free acoustic and electric performances from guitar legends, free guitar and songwriting workshops, Custom Luthier Expo, ArtGuitar silent auction and kids’ music activities. Performers include Eric Johnson, Andy McKee, J2B2, John Jorgenson Quintet, Trio Balkan Strings, Richard Smith, Rory Hoffman, Steve Vai, Robben Ford, Sonny Landreth and the John Jorgenson Electric Band with special guest Chris Casello.

Weekend Highlights

• New for 2015: Andy May's Acoustic Kids Showcase on the West Lake Stage
• "Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!" workshops, as seen on PBS
• ArtGuitar Silent Auction, benefiting MusiCares
• Custom Luthier Expo
• Guitar Center Garage

2015 Performers

Saturday - Acoustic Day

• Eric Johnson
• Andy McKee
• J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band featuring Herb Pedersen, Jon Randall & Mark Fain)
• John Jorgenson Quintet
• Trio Balkan Strings
• Richard Smith
• Rory Hoffman
• Scott Goldman

Sunday - Electric Day

• Steve Vai
• Robben Ford
• Sonny Landreth
• John Jorgenson Electric Band with Special Guest Chris Casello

2015 Schedule

Friday  - Lower Level of the Conference Center - "Hasty's

4pm - Guitar Workshop - Learn to play guitar in a day

5pm - Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Jim Deeming

6pm - Guitar Set Up for peak performance with Robbie O'Brien

In-Front of Fire Globe

7pm-8pm - Acoustic Pull - bring your guitar in this open jam

Acoustic Saturday 

Noon-6pm - Visit the Guitar Town Main Stage - more information to come

Lower Level of the Conference Center

9am - Martin Guitars Acoustic Workshop

10:30am - Musicians Acoustic Workshop

1pm - Guitar Workshop - Learn to play guitar in a day

West Lake Stage

10am - Guitar Workshop - Learn to play guitar in a day

6pm-8pm - Acoustic Kids with Andy May Showcase 

In-Front of Fire Globe

7pm-8pm - Acoustic Pull - bring your guitar in this open jam

Eletctric Sunday

Noon-6pm - Visit the Guitar Town Main Stage - more information to come

Lower Level of the Conference Center

10:30am - Electric Workshop

1pm - Guitar Workshop - Learn to play guitar in a day

West Lake Stage

6:30pm - ArtGuitar Gallery and Presentation

Lower Level of the Conference Center

7pm - Movie -Stevie Vai - Stillness in Motion