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Oct 23
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Meet the Luthier November Event

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  ,     Posted date:  October 23, 2011




Meet the Luthier November Event November 15th, 2011 at Isothermal Community College, Columbus, NC Post Update: It was a wonderful evening with a wonderful group of folks! We are grateful to Isothermal Community College for hosting this event and to Randy Flack for getting up on stage and playing for us!       Previous Post: From 6pm to 7pm a variety of Lichty Guitars and ukuleles will be on hand for folks to look at, learn more about and to pick up and play. Custom Guitar Builder Jay Lichty will be on hand to answer any guitar / ukulele related...


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Aug 26
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Meet the Luthier at The Fox Recap

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , ,     Posted date:  August 26, 2011




We've found that it isn't the size of the event/crowd that makes the difference. In the case of our Meet the Luthier event in Greenville, SC the attendance was small and the folks who showed up were meant to be there. From the mix of talented new players to veterans on the guitar (and ukulele) each instrument got some serious play time and a great jam session unfolded. Many thanks to Tony Seawell, the go-to guy for concert planning in the upstate, and to the ownership of The Fox (formerly The Swamp Fox) in Greenville. SC ______________ Video: JJ on a Lichty Guitar Video: Jamming with Lichty...


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Jul 27
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Meet the Luthier Greenville | At the Fox | Lichty Guitars

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  ,     Posted date:  July 27, 2011




On August 24th folks in and around Greenville , SC will have an opportunity to attend a Meet the Luthier Event. Here are the details: From 7pm to 8pm a variety of Lichty Guitars and ukuleles will be on hand for folks to look at, learn more about and to pick up and play. Custom Guitar Builder Jay Lichty will be on hand to answer any guitar / ukulele related questions folks may have. How often do you have the chance to pick up and play fine handcrafted guitars to your heart's content? We love these gatherings because we always meet great folks and it gives us an opportunity to hear our instruments...


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Apr 07
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International Guitar Month – Day 7 – Grab Your Guitar and Join a Jam

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  April 7, 2011


International Guitar Month - Join a Jam Listening to live music gets you tapping your toes and feeling it way down into your bones in a way that recorded music just can't. For International Guitar Month why not grab your local paper and check out the calendar for your local music scene. Get out and see and hear an old favorite or experience someone completely new to you. In our neck of the woods the possibilities are plentiful and include two upcoming events that invite folks to grab their instruments and play along. The KingPup Radio Show Log Cabin Music Series Beginning April 10th...


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Mar 17
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April 21st – 2011 LEAF Guitar Raffle Kick-Off Party in Asheville

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  March 17, 2011


Raffle Kick-Off Party April 21st – Join Us For The Fun! Handcrafted Guitars & Ukuleles, Flights of Wonderful Wines, the 2011 Raffle Guitar, LEAF and Great Company! It's almost time for the official start of the 2011 raffle of a Lichty Guitar to benefit LEAF (www.theleaf.org). As a fun way to get the ball rolling we've teamed up with LEAF and with The Wine Studio of Asheville to create a special kick-off event that will include  handmade guitars and ukuleles, flights of great wine, great company and a great time! Reserve your tickets and then grab your friends and join us April 21st  for...


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Mar 11
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Acoustic Guitar Raffle for LEAF

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  March 11, 2011


Acoustic Guitar Raffle for LEAF in 2011 Updated Post Oct 23rd, 2011 And the winner is ... _____________________ North Carolina luthier Jay Lichty builds heirloom quality one-of-a-kind custom guitars and ukuleles. Each year, as part of our Giving Back Program, we donate a Lichty Guitar to be raffled by LEAF, a non-profit organization established to build community and enrich lives through the Arts – locally & globally – with festivals, events, mentoring, and educational programs. We want you to know that when you buy a raffle ticket (tickets) you’ll not only have an opportunity to win a Lichty...


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Mar 08
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Jay Playing Solo on April 1st at Saluda Wine Cellar

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , ,     Posted date:  March 8, 2011


Jay Lichty to Perform at the Saluda Wine Cellar This venue has got to be one of the coolest! Tucked beneath the historic Saluda Inn, the Wine Cellar has got the feel of an old pub. Host and owner Joni Maheffey-Rauschenbach knows her wine (and beer) and offers a fabulous selection. It is always a treat to spend an evening there enjoying the cozy setting and the great line-up of music. On April 1st Jay will be at the cellar playing original and creatively adapted covers (have you ever heard Hendrix on the ukulele?) on an assortment of handcrafted Lichty guitars and ukuleles. We hope you'll join...


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Feb 14
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Lichty Guitars and Nancy MacDonald’s Photography

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  February 14, 2011


Handmade Guitars and Photography We know that Nancy MacDonald is an incredible massage therapist because Jay and I frequently enjoy the benefits of her work!. We discovered that she has great eyes which translates into her being an amazing photographer. This past Saturday we learned one more thing about Nancy. She is a great host for a fun event! A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Nancy's Healing Arts Institute in Hendersonville, NC on 2/12. This collaborative event featured an opening of Nancy's photographic works, a collection of Lichty handcrafted guitars & ukuleles to be picked...


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Jan 27
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ICC Meet the Luthier Event – Great Folks, Great Instruments and Great Fun!

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  January 27, 2011


On the night of January 25th the fog rolled in and the rains pounded ... not fit for man nor beast to go out in.  I have to say, you couldn't tell that by the 40 or so folks who joined us at Isothermal Community College that evening for our Meet the Luthier event. We had a great turn out and had serious fun. Old friends and new attended and many played just about every instrument we had on hand. That's what makes the format of these events so cool. The first part is basically an open invitation for people to pick up and play any instrument and to talk one-on-one with Jay. How many times does...


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Jan 06
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StereoFidelics / Jay Lichty Concert at Skyuka Fine Art Jan 29th

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  January 6, 2011


Jay Lichty to perform at Skyuka Fine Art Skyuka Fine Art is a new gallery in Tryon owned by Kim and Rich Nelson and Lichty Guitars is proud to be a part of the first event in their concert series. SteroFidelics: The StereoFidelics are a high-energy, original retro-alt-rock band that blends mind-bending improvisation and extreme instrumental choreography to deliver an exciting show for both the eyes and ears. This duel consists of Chris Padgett (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, synth bass, vocals) and Melissa McGinley (electric violin, drums, vocals). Audio Tracks - Listen...


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Jan 05
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Handmade Guitars and Photography

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  January 5, 2011


Handmade Guitars and Phototgraphy Meet the Luthier and the Opening of Nancy MacDonald's Photographic Works! Feb 14 update: Read all about the event and see video   You are invited to join us for a very special afternoon coming up February 12th at the Healing Arts Institute in Hendersonville NC. We'll be on hand from 3 - 4 pm with a variety of Lichty Guitars and Ukuleles for folks to learn more about and to play. From 4-5 Jay will be doing a house concert. It is an intimate setting for one and all to get up close and personal with fine Carolina handcrafted instruments...


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Jan 04
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A Visit to the Luthier’s Shop

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  January 4, 2011


Guitar Builder's Shop Folks often ask - "I'd love to see your shop. May I come by?" The answer ... We'd love for you to visit ! Just call ahead to make an appointment. You never know what project may be on the luthier's bench on any given day or who may be visiting and that's what makes a visit to the shop so cool. Perhaps Jay is opening and stacking the latest shipment of wood, is building a new jig, carving bracing for a ukulele or, if you are really lucky, he is putting the strings on the latest guitar and playing the first tune. You'll have an opportunity to visit with Jay, see the behind...


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Nov 09
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Guitarists in the Round – Lichty Guitars latest video

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  November 9, 2010


The hours of great music and stories we enjoyed at the Guitarists in the Round Concert was seriously hard to condense down to a few minutes. We've given it a go though and hope you enjoy. More videos on the way of a few individual performances.   Read more about the evening


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Aug 14
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Meet the Luthier Events

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  August 14, 2010


Sponsor a Meet the Luthier Event and you'll be providing a memorable event that is both experiential and educational for your patrons/guests/friends. Host a Meet the Luthier event as a celebration of regional craftsmanship, to inspire a music-loving crowd and as a way of bringing new patrons to your venue/business/organization. NC luthier, Jay Lichty, will be on hand with a collection of his handmade guitars and ukuleles. Guest are invited to come by to see these beautiful instruments, pick up and play any and all, and to learn more about how Lichty Guitars and Ukuleles are built. It begins...


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Jun 01
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Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  June 1, 2010


Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent on Lichty Guitars We met Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent  of Charleston-based Shovels and Rope  recently at our Meet the Luthier event. These two are inspired musicians and truly warm-hearted folks. What a gift to have Lichty Guitars get a test drive from them! Click on the image to watch video. In this video Cary Ann is playing an Indian Rosewood OM with a Curly Redwood Top and Michael is playing a Pau Ferro OM


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May 23
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Meet the Luthier Charleston Event and Video

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,     Posted date:  May 23, 2010


Meet the Luthier Charleston - Huge Success! Charleston, SC event on May 12th, 2010 was a huge success! Meet the Luthier Watch a Video of the Highlights Charleston musician, Jonathan Gray and his AMAZING wife, Hayne Beattie-Gray, hosted the gathering and helped to make magic happen. Thanks go to so many! to Jonathan and Hayne to Chef Maya for great food to Doug Lancio, acclaimed Nashville musician and  producer, who performed brilliantly as lead guitarist  with John Hiatt at the show we attended at The Charleston Music Hall – and who came by our event and played each Lichty...


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