Robert Bowlin & Wil Maring Visit Mass Street Music

It’s always a treat when friends of the store like Robert Bowlin and Wil Maring are traveling and stop by. Robert’s career as a musician has taken him everywhere from Walnut Valley Festival competition stage, placing in both the flat-pick and fingerstyle competitions, to performing with Bill Monroe as one of the heralded Bluegrass Boys. Wil’s a highly accomplished songwriter and performer, playing everywhere from the … Continue reading Robert Bowlin & Wil Maring Visit Mass Street Music

Tango Guitar Clinic & Mini Concert with Cucharada! Oct. 18

Tango Guitar clinic with CucharadaWe’re really excited to host this unique Tango Guitar Clinic with Sean Mawhirter of CucharadaThis free clinic will give you some techniques for playing this beautiful style of music, as well as offer insights on the genre and the relationship dancers have with bands in Argentina, where Tango was conceived. Great for intermediate guitarists, but ALL are welcome, including beginners – bring your guitar, or just come to experience Cucharada and learn about tango music. Cucharada’s violinist, Kelly Bohling will be here too, and the clinic will close with a mini-concert. FREE Continue reading Tango Guitar Clinic & Mini Concert with Cucharada! Oct. 18

Greg Blake Intermediate Bluegrass Guitar Clinic – Oct. 11

Take your bluegrass guitar playing to a new level with a hands-on lesson from one of the best, Greg Blake! Blake, who performs with Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, will take you through an hour and a half of learning that will give you insights and better technique. Greg was selected SPBGMA Bluegrass Guitar Performer of the Year five years in a row, and has been nominated for … Continue reading Greg Blake Intermediate Bluegrass Guitar Clinic – Oct. 11

Collings Guitars Shindig with Master Luthier Bruce Van Wart – Saturday, Oct. 11

Join us at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 11 for this very special inside look at Collings Guitars with Master Luthier Bruce Van Wart followed by some very special musical guests! Bruce was Collings’ first official employee and is the expert ear, eye and hand that selects woods and voices the instrument tops, among many other things. Bruce will be sharing info on the history of Collings Guitars, woods, tone and … Continue reading Collings Guitars Shindig with Master Luthier Bruce Van Wart – Saturday, Oct. 11

Jim Hurst in Concert, Sept. 13!

International Bluegrass Music Association Guitarist of the Year Jim Hurst will perform at Mass Street Music on Saturday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. We’re excited to have him perform just before Winfield, and in the intimate space of our workshop area, upstairs at the store. Tickets are $20 + tax, and are available at the store. If you’d like to learn directly from Jim Hurst, … Continue reading Jim Hurst in Concert, Sept. 13!

Mass Street Music 30th Anniversary & Grand Re-opening PARTY!

You’re invited to join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary & Grand Reopening, Nov. 7, 8 & 9! One day is not enough, so we’re throwing a 3-day party complete with live music, giveaways, food & more. There will be live performances from Lee McBee, MAW, Tichenor & Crahan, Danny Pound, jazz great Jerry Hahn, Truckstop Honeymoon, Pickett, Paul & Jeans, the Sunflower Colonels – … Continue reading Mass Street Music 30th Anniversary & Grand Re-opening PARTY!