Santa Cruz Guitar Clinic w/ Richard Hoover and Catfish Keith Thursday August 22nd

Attendees of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company clinic with Richard Hoover at Down Home Guitars will hear him talk about acoustic science and how to design a custom guitar to fit specific playing styles, myth busting in acoustic builds, plus Q&A to answer any of your questions about Santa Cruz guitars, his career and the man himself!

Richard launched the Santa Cruz Guitar Company in 1976, and has never strayed from his original objective of using traditional lutherie methods in an intimate team setting and working exclusively with independently owned guitar shops. He has traveled all over the world to procure responsibly harvested and old growth tone woods, and is known internationally as a forefather of the boutique acoustic guitar industry. Now in its 48th year, Richard and his team of highly skilled luthiers handcraft approximately 400 guitars a year in their small, custom shop in Santa Cruz.

Cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. He has reinvented the guitar with great power and artistry, and brings a rare beauty and vitality to his music. Handing down the tradition, Catfish continues his lifelong journey as one of the brightest lights in acoustic blues and roots music.

Make your plans to attend this rare and intimate clinic. Reservations are not required. This event is free.