Greetings guitar fans,
Happy holidays and Winter solstice to all! We look forward to next year, which will be our 25th anniversary as of October 2026.
Welcome to this month’s newsletter. Read below for a recap of our last meeting, notes on the Michael Partington concert, and upcoming guitar-related events.
The Monthly Meeting
The gathering on December 11 was cozy and full of holiday spirit.
PROGRAM
Arturo Ville – Christmas medley that included Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Feliz Navidad
Steve and Marge Bismarck (guitar/bassoon) – Silver and Gold by Johnny Marks, Gesù Bambino by Pietro Yon, El Noi de la Mare (traditional Catalonian Christmas song)
Brian Paris – Missing You by Raul Malo, Past The Point Of Rescue by Mick Hanly, Please Come Home For Xmas by Charles Brown
Neil and Elizabeth Holland – Christmas medley on guitar and flute, End of the Day (original)
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Michael PartingtonThe concert by Michael Partington on November 21 at the SOU Music Recital Hall was a big success. We had about 100 people in attendance, and Michael masterfully played a varied set ranging from earlier works to contemporary composers. The more modern piece by Bryan Johansen of Portland and Michael’s Latin American set were a big hit with the crowd.
Michael was happy to be back in Ashland after 24 years. He’s the only musician we’ve had back after all this time. (There’s an embarrassment of riches in guitarists out there!) He got to reconnect with Joe Thompson (pictured above), who met Michael at a guitar conference in 2003 and made the initial contact with the guitar society.
Michael also visited two of Mark Hampton’s guitar classes at South Medford High School. He reported that interestingly, the early morning class seemed more engaged than the later class, although both were appreciative.AnnouncementsGrant Ruiz will play solo guitar at Liquid Lounge in Ashland on Friday, December 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Canto Sol (Dan Fellman and Grant) will play duets at Belle Fiore Winery in Ashland on Sunday, January 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 and at the Paschal Winery Happy Hour in Talent on Sunday, January 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.GUITAR SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN OREGONThe GSSO is grateful to receive support from the following organizations: |
