Legendary Bluegrass Artist Sam Bush to Appear at Free Mandolin Clinic at First Quality Music -  Louisville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…Nashville, Tennessee…March 24, 2005…Gibson’s Original instrument division, makers of mandolins, banjos and Dobros, has teamed up with First Quality Music for an exclusive free clinic with Gibson signature artist and legendary bluegrass musician Sam Bush.

Sam Bush is one of the most influential mandolin players of the past quarter-century. As a founding member of the New Grass Revival, featured member of Emmylou Harris’ Nash Ramblers and now as leader of his own band, he’s taken the mandolin into rock, reggae and beyond. His Gibson signature model replicates “Hoss,” his infamous 1930s

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The Sam Bush Mandolin Clinic will be held at First Quality Music located at 7006 Trade Port Drive, Louisville, Kentucky. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, 2005 from

12 Noon – 5pm.  Information on the clinic can be found at information@fqms.com or by calling 1-800-635-2021.

Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins and banjos. Gibson’s digital guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Gibson’s family of brands includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Valley Arts, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin,  Hamilton and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson’s website for more information at www.gibson.com.

CONTACTS:
Caroline Galloway        GIBSON         440-338-3469       caroline.galloway@gibson.com

Walter Carter              GIBSON         615-871-4500       walter.carter@gibson.com

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