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November 3Saturday
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Kimmswick Cigar Box Festival
November 3, 2018 from 11am to 5pm – Kimmswick MO city park A new Festival just south of St. Louis in Kimmswick MO. Many performers and vendors. Kimmswick is a historical place with many original building converted to small shops and resturants. Great place… Organized by gary herget | Type: cbg, festival
November 10Saturday
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CBG Minded Michigan'ders 33rd Club Meeting
November 10, 2018 from 1pm to 5pm – Red Sky Stage Since we build, play and share any & all information concerning Cigar Box Guitars, we hope to share with everyone this fun endeavor Our meetings are family friendly and free to all.. Organized by Preston J. Laisure | Type: club, meeting
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CD REVIEW: "Everblue" by JP Williams - Blistering, Classic Blues on Cigar Box Guitar
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VIDEO: Beginner Cigar Box Guitar Lesson - the 0-3-5 Blues Scale Secret
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How to Play R.L. Burnside's "Nine Days In Jail" on 3-string ***NEW TUNING!!!***
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"How to Play the 3-String Cigar Box Guitar" book with 26 online video lessons
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CBG VIDEO LESSON: How to Play Robert Johnson's "Preaching Blues (Up Jumped the Devil)"
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Kimmswick Cigar Box Festival
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