Following the success of its first venture South, with the Kempton Park show in October, November sees Northern Guitar Shows returning North to Merseyside, where it is celebrating its 14th year at the same venue – Aintree Racecourse – on Sunday, 27th November 2016 from 10am to 4.00pm.
Now one of the UK’s biggest guitar shows, the Merseyside event occupies four floors and will have up to 100 exhibitors, NGS says.
In addition to trade exhibitors, dealers and collectors, the event will also have a full line-up of demonstrations and performances, led by The Amazing Kappa Band, a three-piece rock-blues band from Liverpool – local heroes and Cavern regulars, NGS says,
Also appearing is Twister, a high energy four-piece indie-rock band from the North East and acoustic maestro, Ben Hughes plus virtuoso Fusion player and YouTube icon, Alex Hutchings with the latest Roland Boss products.
Workshops and demos with Hamstead Soundworks; Twinstomp Effects; Cole Clark & Flaxwood Guitars; and Stone Deaf FX & Amps.
The event is sponsored by Fret-King & Vintage Guitars, BluGuitar Amp, Guitar & Bass Magazine, the Musicians’ Union and PMT. PA is provided by Bose Ltd. There will be free parking, a Cafe and licensed bar. Admission is £6.00 at the door. Accompanied under-12’s free. Info: www.guitarshows.co.uk