*September 2021 Event Update: This event has regrettably been cancelled for 2021 due to Covid. Our hats are off to the amazing organizers for their ongoing efforts to present a safe and memorable event. We look forward to gathering at a future time and celebrating the craft of luthiery with builders from around the Southeast.
It’s the Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational
The inauguration MALI event took place in the fall of 2019 in beautiful Burnsville, NC. The formula worked (stunning handcrafted instruments, a gathering of talented and wildly creative luthiers, great music and the magical fall colors of the NC mountains) and the event was an off-the-charts success! We have waited a long time to participate yet again and the time is finally drawing near. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars. It is happening October 16th and 17th, 2021. Visit the Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational website to get all the details.
Here are some highlights:
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- This event is held in the charming NC mountain town of Burnsville. The folks there truly roll out the red carpet!
- Over 30 luthiers from around the Southeast will have their instruments on display. A few highlights include Jay Lichty as Host Luthier, Peter Robson (the People’s Choice Award Winner 2019), John Kinnaird, Bob Rigaud, and so many more. See the entire list here.
- Great Music! – We are so excited to share that the headliners for the Saturday evening concert are world-renowned musicians Mark & Maggie O’Connor with our very own Jay Lichty opening up the show.
- Sponsors/Supporters include the Burnsville/Yancey County Chamber, Appalachian Java Cafe, TKL Cases, The Woodstock Invitational Luthier Showcase, Something Special Gift Shop, Mountain Air
- Original organizers and magic makers: Chee and Sherri Ammen
- 2021 Organizing Team: Chee Ammen – Director Emeritus, Sherri Ammen, Steven Miller – the 2021 Director. Oh, and of course, many many big-hearted community volunteers!
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A note about Covid: “The Mountain Acoustic Luthier’s Invitational will be following the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC in providing a Covid safe environment at this event. We currently highly recommend the Covid vaccine for all involved in the Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational. Updates will be posted at MountainAcoustics.com.
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- Here are some highlights from the 2019 show
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