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Stacy Mitchhart coming back in Northeast Ohio https://www.instagram.com/p/B30Zs6HneEz/ Stacy Mitchhart, Jammin' on the Cigar Box, coming back to Northeast Ohio on his "Solo Tour" at the… Started by Kate Carter	0	Oct 22
Anybody from DFW area want to car pool to 5th Republic Of Texas CBG Festival on Nov 16th Any body else in the metroplex going? If so, do you want to meet up and car pool? I live in West Plano and can drive. Started by Jerry J Latson	2	Oct 15 Reply by Jerry J Latson
YORK CBG FESTIVAL AUGUST 25 th. IF I AM CORRECT THE IS A CBG FESTIVAL IN YORK Pa. AUGUST 25 th. LOOKING FOR DETAILS, SPACE, PRICE REQUIREMENTS. CAN' T FIND ANY THING. THAN… Started by Allen	5	Aug 26 Reply by Poorness Studios
Looking for Builders and Players in Florida! Any Florida builder or players wanting to organize a group or just keep in touch. Started by KOOL DOG HOOCH	17	Jun 26 Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH
Woodstock Festival http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2019/story/_/id/25727438/woodstock-festival-held-watkins-glen Started by Keith Rearick	0	Jan 10
New to organizing, give me every bit of advice, details, do's and do nots, please! I've wanted to promote a fest, but never really had the seed money to get going. Now, I have potential access to a camp ground, and facili… Started by Kirk	8	Aug 12, 2018 Reply by Downtown Vinnie
Next CBG event in the UK? They seem to be rife in the US, but I can find no mention of any upcoming CBG-related events in the UK. Any clues, anyone? Started by Wal Callaby	4	Jul 18, 2018 Reply by David L.
Sunflower Blues and Gospel Festival Heading down to Clarksdale, MS to the Sunflower Fest August 9-12. It's a great time, great food, music, and cold beer. http://www.sunflo… Started by Kevin Patrick	3	Jun 24, 2018 Reply by Uncle John
Question and idea When Is CBG Day this year? Also, I had a really good idea. I know we have the feats and all, but our community should have a convention. A… Started by Dustin Aurand	2	Jun 2, 2018 Reply by Cause the Blue rat
Republic of Texas Cigar Box Guitar Festival - Sept 30th Albert Ice House and Dance Hall in Albert, TX! (78671) RR1623 Just south of Stonewall, TX ... near Luckenbach/Johnson City From Noon till… Started by Kirk	0	Aug 22, 2017

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Has anyone used a surface mounted flat humbucker pickup on their license plat guitars?

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"Stacy Mitchhart" live at "The Barn at Hart's Grove" in Windsor, OH

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