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James Burton International Guitar Festival 2009

Tony Pasko

Highlights from the 2009 James Burton International Guitar Festival
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Albert Lee delivered all of his chicken-pickin’ goodness and Junior Brown laid down some rocking blues, followed up by Kenny Wayne Shepherd giving us a slice of the blues that only a real blues man from Shreveport can cook up: hot, spicy and good.

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James Pennebaker
on 09/28/2009 		Great review of a fantastic event! I should point out an error in the report however concerning the "presentation of an orange Gretsch 3120 from Fender President James Pennybaker." The guitar was a Brian Setzer Model 6120 and Mr. Pennebaker (me!) is NOT Fender's President. I am their artist relations representative in Nashville, TN. Fender's President is Bill Mendello.
Rusty
on 08/31/2009 		GREAT ARTICLE! As always full of passion and excitement!!
Tony has a rare talent that allows him to relay his passion
as well as his expertise to anyone fortunate enough to read one of his articles or talk to him in person.
Lindell
on 08/31/2009 		Your comments regarding the show and its performers was right on target. I was there. My fourth JB festival and my second year as a volunteer. James Burton is the real deal. As Christians, he and his family, don't just talk, they walk the walk too. Their love for God, family and kids is simply awesome.
James Simmons
on 08/29/2009 		I will put this show on my list to see next year. James is one of my all time favorites when it come to guitar pickers.
JerryA
on 08/29/2009 		Why not issue a DVD of the day to sell? It would allow those of us who couldn't be there to see and hear the music and raise more money for the Burton Foundation. Good luck with this. It's a great cause.
evansj2
on 08/28/2009 		The photos were great, but it would have been nice to actually have seen a video with sound.
Don
on 08/28/2009 		It's held every year around's JB's birthday (August 21st). It was held as a "one-off" in 2005; due to popular demand (artists who couldn't make it the first time) it happened again in 2007, now it's a yearly event.
Two guys from France traveled all the way to Shreveport, LA on the chance to meet their idol, Steve Lukather, from Toto. Not only did they get to meet him, they got photos of a lifetime! All the artists wanted to hang out with their fans. It was a great time for all. It will be bigger and better next year. Try to make it if you can.
sevenraystud ios
on 08/28/2009 		I want to go next year!
sweeta
on 08/28/2009 		This was a well written and heart filled commentary. Your affection for the Burton family sure shines through your writing. Sounds like this event should get more publicity thanks to you this article is goin to get passed around. It makes me want to attend next year!!



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