Alessio Ambrosi is the artistic coordinator for the Acoustic Guitar Village at Cremona Musica. Here he talks about the Acoustic Guitar Village, offering a very interesting view of the guitar world, from an insider’s point of view….

Hello everyone,
we have just returned from the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, where the enthusiasm and the vitality of the American and international music world were palpable. Numerous exhibitors, products, high quality areas and the presence of many luthiers and many events with music and the musical instruments market as protagonists….

Hello everybody,,
cogliendo l’occasione delle Feste Natalizie e augurandovi di trascorrere ore liete con le vostre famiglie, scriviamo per aggiornarvi sul cammino di preparazione dell’Acoustic Guitar Village, il salone della chitarra acustica, classica e moderna, all’interno di Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, in programma alla Fiera di Cremona il 28-29-30 settembre 2018….

Dear friends,
the Acoustic Guitar Village inside Cremona Musica International Exhibitions has just ended and we are very happy with the results obtained!  More than 17.000 people have attended the Cremona Musica and all of them have visited the AGV, which enriched the all event with about 200 musicians in the various performances on the stages and with 900 sqm of guitar exhibition area. The best luthiers, brands and companies were present, Italians and from all over the world……

From September 29th to October 1st, booths with the world’s best companies and luthiers, and concerts, showcases, masterclasses with superstars of guitarmaking, exhibits and seminars dedicated to the acoustic guitar. On the opening day, Friday September 29th, starting at 9:00 pm at the historical Teatro Ponchielli of Cremona, will take place the Gran Gala Concert with performances by the newyorker songwriter Diane Ponzio, the guitarist Finaz, founder of Bandabardò, and the extraordinary American duo Tuck & Patti….

The world’s best companies and luthiers, concerts, showcases, masterclasses with superstars of guitarmaking, exhibits and seminars dedicated to the acoustic guitar, classical and modern.
It is an incredibly rich program that Cremona Musica International Exhibitions dedicates to the world of acoustic guitar, classical and modern, from September 29th to October 1st inside the Acoustic Guitar Village…..

Dear Friends,

a few lines to get in touch with you for the next 2017 edition of the Acoustic Guitar Village in Cremona. The last 2016 edition has been very successful, confirming the positive path for the Italian acoustic guitar scene that we started in Sarzana 20 years ago.

Please take note that the 2017 edition of the AGV will take place on September 29th,30th – October 1st inside Cremona Musica International Exhibitions in the Cremona Fair pavillions.
Masterclasses, workshops, seminars, historical guitars exhibition, daily concerts and demos …

Dear friends,
on the occasion of the Christmas festivity we’d like to take the chance to give you all our best wishes and some updates on the journey towards the Acoustic Guitar Village, that will take place from September 29th to October 1st 2017 inside Cremona Musica International Exhibitions, in the Cremona Fair.
Renewing our gratitude for your collaboration and confirming the success of the 2016 edition of the AGV, the first after the important transition from the 18 years in Sarzana to this exciting and promising …

Three weeks have passed since the three days of Acoustic Guitar Village inside Cremona Musica International Exhibitions, and with this delay due to an immediately subsequent trip to visit the Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin (and we give the organizers our congratulations and our thanks for the kind hospitality), we proceed now to write a report and comment the recognized success of our event….

Dear Friends,
following the newsletter in which we announced the change after 18 years of the Acoustic Guitar Meeting of Sarzana, here we are with information and a preview on the new course of the event.
The new event, collectively named ACOUSTIC GUITAR VILLAGE, has presented an edition on May 27th-28th-29th in Sarzana, with focus on concerts, live performances, jam sessions and so on in the streets and squares of the City, while a “full edition” will take place in the Cremona fair as part of Cremona …

The most important event in Italy dedicated to the acoustic guitar and one of the most recognised and respected in the international scene embarks on new efforts and proposals…

After the great success of the 18th edition of the Acoustic Guitar Meeting  in Sarzana, we are very proud to announce the 2nd edition of the Acoustic Guitar Village, the area totally dedicated to the acoustic guitar, classical and modern, inside Cremona Mondomusica, the annual International Lutherie Show scheduled at the Cremona Fair, next September 25th-26th-27th 2015.
https://acousticguitarvillage.net/www.cremonamondomusica.it/en/acoustic-guitar-village/

Si è conclusa alle 19 di domenica 31 maggio la 18a edizione dell’Acoustic Guitar Meeting alla Fortezza Firmafede di Sarzana. La “Cittadella delle Chitarre” ha chiuso i portoni dopo una straordinaria edizione, con grande successo di pubblico ai concerti e all’esposizione-mostra mercato di liuteria, import, vintage, editoria e accessori per chitarra acustica, e con commenti più che positivi da parte dei liutai, aziende, addetti del settore e ospiti internazionali….

Few days left to the beginning of the 18th edition of the Acoustic Guitar Meeting in Sarzana, May 27th-31st. The Firmafede Fortress will open its doors, to present a very rich and beautiful Acoustic Guitar Lutherie, Import and Accessories Exhibition. Guitar makers  from Italy, Europe and US will meet to present the best instruments and the new production of the year.
Here is the list of the exhibitors

The full program of the concerts of the AGM18 has been published: Tim Sparks, Alex De Grassi, Pietro Nobile, Eugenio Finardi, Mark Johnson & Emory Lester, Russ Barenberg, Cristina Donà, Italian Manouche All Stars, Watermelon Slim, Tama Trio, Luca Barbarossa & Ron, “Ladies & Guitars”, Massimo Varini, Davide Sgorlon, Scott Fore, La Zattera della Medusa, Ukus in Fabula and many other beautiful musicians…