Guitarist Bear Davis fell in love with one of my baritone guitars last year at the La Conner Guitar Festival and ended up taking it home. Bear said “I've found, for me, the best baritone guitar that has ever been created, period, the end”. High...
I’m still pinching myself over the wonderful turnout and incredible interest in my guitars at the 2022 La Conner Guitar Festival. It was so good meet and visit with everyone, I’ll do my best to keep in touch, reach out anytime. I’d like to thank Peter Janson...
I just love La Conner! The Annual La Conner Guitar Festival is such a great show, I never miss it. Luthiers from across the country and further afield congregate to see each other and show off the fruits of their labor to each other, lovers...
Duo Katie Weed and Nakos Marker dropped by my booth at Wintergrass 2022 and took a few minutes to talk and play. Nakos enjoyed my lovely baritone dreadnought, while Katie was drawn to my regular sized dreadnought. Here's a short video of them road testing...
I had such a wonderful time at Wintergrass 2022, there were some great workshops and concerts in addition to the luthier show, lots to see and do. I caught an excellent show the first night featuring The Dawg Trio. Lead by the legendary David Grisman...
I can’t lie, I’m getting pretty excited to see live humans again! Can't wait to be in Bellevue February 24-27 for Wintergrass 2022. I'll be there bringing some new guitars, including "Calypso" a new 12 fret to the body dreadnaught that I’m totally jazzed about. ...
Wintergrass Music Festival is a really great festival put on by Acoustic Sound who are committed to preserving and promoting traditional acoustic American music through presentation and education, with special attention given to the bluegrass music community. They recognize that Bluegrass is as much a community...
Dragos Ilie of Austin Texas won 1st place during the competition portion of the first annual Denver Guitar Festival & Competition at the Lamont School of Music, at the University of Denver this past weekend. He is pictured here showcasing one of James' recent classical guitars at the...
James will be showing his classical guitars at the first annual Denver Guitar Festival & Competition at the Lamont School of Music, at the University of Denver, Friday, September 20th - Sunday. September 22nd This three-day celebration of the classical guitar includes guest recitals, lectures, master classes, and featured...
I Love receiving feedback from clients and it makes me feel wonderful to know that their new guitar (and one of my babies) will be well cared for and loved in their new home! Cindy Serway was visiting Montana this summer and had the opportunity to...