Monthly Meeting Recap and News for July 2026

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Greetings guitar fans,

Welcome to the recap for the GSSO monthly gathering on Thursday, July 9 at Paschal Winery.

And as a reminder, if you haven’t already, please renew your membership or become a new member by visiting guitarsocietyso.org/become-a-member.
 The Monthly Meeting

PROGRAM

John Swinnerton – Staffordshire, Paschal (originals)

Bob Bath – Vincent by Don McLean, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, If by Davids Gates 

Paul Mozina – Going to California, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp by Led Zeppelin

Grant Stoner – From the Beginning by ELP, Mood For A Day by Steve Howe

Brian Parris – End of The Innocence by Bruce Hornsby, When I Call Your Name by Vince Gill, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood by the Animals

Neil Holland – Dadgading About (original)

Mark Turnbull – Shark Island Bound, When Sunday Happened By, Others (originals)
 
AnnouncementsGrant Ruiz will play solo guitar at Liquid Lounge in Ashland on Saturday, July 18 at 8:00pm; at Miner’s Bazaar in Jacksonville on Friday, July 31 at 6:00pm; at Annie Creek Restaurant at Crater Lake on Friday, July 24 at 6:00pm; and at Belle Fiore in Ashland on Saturday, August 8 at 5:30pm.

Canto Sol (Dan Fellman and Grant) will play guitar duets at Cafe Lumina on Thursday, July 23 at 6:00pm with special guest Paul Turnipseed; at Belle Fiore Winery on Saturday, July 25 at 5:30pm; and at Tap & Vine on Sunday, August 2 at 5:00pm.

Enoch and David will play at Ol’ Barney in Jacksonville on Sunday, July 26 at 3:00pm.
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Pop-up Flamenco concert Monday, April 13th with special Spanish guest!

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Greetings, guitar fans!

As you know, we use this email list for monthly announcements, but I have to tell you about something very rare and special happening Monday, April 13 at 7:30pm in Ashland.

A renowned flamenco singer from Spain, Ezequiel Benitez, is passing through on his way from Portland to San Francisco while on tour. He’s agreed to stop here to give a concert! He’ll be accompanied by guitarist Jesse Torres. I understand there may be a guest singer and dancer as well.

The concert will take place on Monday at 7:30pm at the Oak Street Dance Studio located at 1287 Oak Street in Ashland. Doors will open at 7:15pm. Advanced reservations are highly recommended.

You can order tickets here. This link will take you to PayPal, but don’t worry if you don’t have a PayPal account. You can still pay with debit or credit card.

If you want more information, please email dancer Lourdes Rodriguez, who is organizing the event, or you can call her at (279) 842-2058‬. Just to be clear, this isn’t a GSSO event, but we’re glad to tell you about it.

Ezequiel was born in Jerez de la Frontera, one of the cradles of flamenco. He is one of the most singular and profound voices in contemporary flamenco. His cante (singing) is characterized by a strong artistic personality that naturally blends the purest tradition with a contemporary perspective. He is particularly known for his ability to stir emotions and communicate from a place of truth and deep roots.

Here’s a fun video of Ezequiel in action.

Respectfully submitted,
Grant Ruiz
Secretary, GSSO

Monthly Meeting Recap and News for January 2026

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Greetings guitar fans,

Happy New Year to all! We look forward to the year, when we will celebrate our 25th anniversary in October 2026.

Welcome to this month’s newsletter. Read below for a recap of our last meeting, upcoming guitar-related events, and an extraordinary guitar for sale.
 The Monthly Meeting

PROGRAM

John Swinnerton – Solitude and Paschal (originals)

Brian Parris – Calling Me Home (traditional), Who’ll Stop the Rain by John Fogerty, I’m Not Over You by Carl Jackson, Cowboy Sweetheart by Patsy Montana, Gypsy Soul by Van Morrison, Blackeyed Cajun Woman by the Doobie Brothers

Arturo Ville – Moscow Lights (original), Venezuelan folk medley (traditional)

Neil Holland – Keep Opening Dawes (original)

Matt Dorris – Levantine Suite by Dusan Bogdanovic

Mark Turnbull – Love is in Charge, Emerson’s Song, What Does Love Say? (originals)
 
AnnouncementsGrant Ruiz will play solo guitar at Paschal Winery for their happy hour this Sunday, January 18, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. He’ll also play at Belle Fiore’s wine club release party on Sunday, February 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and at Trium Wines in Talent on Friday, February 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Mark Turnbull will play at La Baguette Music Cafe (340 A St.) in Ashland on Saturday, January 24, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Canto Sol (Dan Fellman and Grant) will play for a salsa dance party at Cedarwood Barn (7912 Wagner Creek Rd.) in Talent the evening of Wednesday, January 28.Guitar for saleFrom Dan Mish, danmish51@gmail.com:

1975 Hermanos Conde Flamenco Guitar 
This guitar is a Gravina model made by Faustino Conde.
It is the same model played by Paco de Lucia.
The guitar is extremely rare in that it has a French polish.
It has been appraised twice at $14,000.
I am selling it locally for $10,000, so as to not deal with shipping. GUITAR SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN OREGONThe GSSO is grateful to receive support from the following organizations:ShareTweetForward