Monthly Meeting Recap and News for March 2026
| Greetings guitar fans, Welcome to the recap for the GSSO monthly gathering on Thursday, March 12 at Paschal Winery. Twelve people paid their annual membership dues at the meeting, bringing our total to 33 year-to-date. We had 60 members last year, and we’re hoping to match that number this year! To renew your membership or become a new member, please visit guitarsocietyso.org/become-a-member.  The Monthly MeetingPROGRAM Randall Walker – The Galaxy Song by Eric Idle and John du Prez, Homeward Bound by Paul Simon Norm Fletcher – The Frozen Man by James Taylor, Both Sides Now by Joanie Mitchell’s (arr. Emil Ernebro), Millworker by James Taylor Brian Parris – End of The Innocence by Bruce Hornsby, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood by The Animals, Silver Lining by David Gray ~ Intermission ~ Grant Ruiz – Traces if You, Eugene’s Trick Bag by Nicolo Paganini/Steve Vai (arr. Ruiz), Guajiras (trad. flamenco) Mark Hamersly – Prelude to a Kiss by Duke Ellington, I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner, Garota de Ipanema by Antonio Carlos Jobim Mark Turnbull – Simple Trust, A Can of Worms, Sew the Flags Together (originals) |
 AnnouncementsOn Friday, March 27, multicultural guitarist and friend of the society Goh Kurosawa will play an intimate house concert in Ashland. Seating is limited, so please make a reservation soon by emailing Grant Ruiz.On Saturday, March 14 (today), Grant Ruiz will play solo guitar at Liquid Lounge in Ashland from 7:00 to 9:00pm and at First Friday, April 3 at Shephard’s dream from 5:00 to 8:00pm. On Wednesday, March 18, Canto Sol (Dan Fellman and Grant) will play for a salsa dance gathering at the Cedarwood Barn in Talent from 6:30 to 7:30pm; on Sunday, March 22 at Belle Fiore Winery in Ashland from 5:00 to 7:00pm; and on Sunday, April 5 at Tap and Vine in Medford from 5:00 to 7:00pm. On Sunday, March 29, Nick Garrett-Powell will play at Paschal Winery’s happy hour from 3:30 to 5:30pm. For more music at Paschal, please see the winery’s event calendar.Guitar for saleLocal luthier Phleques builds classical-style guitars that use steel strings. The designs are beautiful, as you can see from the photos above. You can check out the models and pricing (which is very reasonable for hand built instruments) at phlequesguitars.com/shop or click on the images above. GUITAR SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN OREGONThe GSSO is grateful to receive support from the following organizations:  ShareTweetForward |
