We had a wonderful time at the 2019 La Conner Guitar Festival this year, seeing old friends and making new ones. This festival is quickly becoming one of the best in the country with over 54 luthiers from around the world taking part, including our...
In my 52 years of playing and collecting 12 string guitars I have never encountered a 12 with the color, tone and presence of the stunning slope shoulder dreadnaught that James has built for me. From my first 12 string Harmony Stella of 1966 to this...
Peter Janson's "The Magic Box" performed at a festival cabaret concert at the Waterfront Cafe' at the La Conner Guitar Festival Enjoy this video of Peter performing his composition "The Magic Box" on "Irene" a custom classical guitar built by James, recorded live May 11th at the 2018 La Conner Guitar Festival. ...
Peter Janson's "One Blue Heart" performed at a festival cabaret concert at the Waterfront Cafe' at the La Conner Guitar Festival Enjoy this video of Peter performing his composition "One Blue Heart" on "Irene" a custom classical guitar built by James, recorded live May 11th at the 2018 La Conner Guitar Festival. ...
There is still time! The La Conner Guitar Festival continues Saturday and Sunday May 12th and 13th - 11am to 6pm There are some amazing guitars to be seen and played from over 50 of the best luthiers in the business. Look for Jim's booth, number forty...
Peter Janson performs "The Rose of Allendale" not too long ago at his home studio in Forestdale, Massachusetts. (Note: Peter is not playing a James White guitar in this video). Catch Peter perform a free cabaret concert as part of the three day La Conner Guitar Festival Peter...
While in general I don't advocate cursing, I fully understand how Minne Mae's new owner feels about her and I always love knowing that one of my guitars has found a loving home with someone who really appreciates them. While Minne Mae (pictured at right) is gone I...
Mary Flower was a finalist in 2000 and 2002 at the National Finger Picking Guitar Championship, a nominee in 2008, 2012 and 2016 for a Blues Foundation Blues Music Award, and many times a Cascade Blues Assn. Muddy Award winner, Flower embodies a luscious and...
"Irene" is special, a girl worthy of bringing home to meet Mom. She has graceful curves and an incredible matched pair of Indian Rosewood make up her back and sides. With her German Spruce top that sounds like warm honey and sustain for days this is...
Award-winning contemporary fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, composer, and music educator Peter Janson will be demonstrating a new James White nylon string classical guitar at a special festival cabaret concert Friday May 11th at the Waterfront Cafe in La Conner, Washington as part of the 43rd annual...