Bristol Guitar Show returns for second year
South West regional expo back in September

Following a successful debut last year, the 2011 Bristol Guitar Show will take place on 25 September at Ashton Gate Stadium.
Organisers are promising a show that "builds on the foundations laid in 2010", meaning more exhibitors, instruments and other guitar-related goodies.
Exhibitors already signed up for the event include Line 6, John Hornby Skewes, Rotosound, Vigier, Tokai, Blade, JJ Guitars, Jaden Rose, Chris Eccleshall, Rob Williams, Bose and Professional Music Technology.
Regional guitar shows like this represent a great chance to get hands-on with the latest products, learn from other players and see some great guitarists in action.
Tickets for the Bristol Guitar Show cost £8.50 in advance and £10 on the door. Head to ukguitarshows.co.uk for more information and to book tickets.
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Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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