All the highlights from the ribbon-cutting and opening week events in Miami at the newest Gibson Garage location
Gibson Garage Miami is an immersive new music and cultural destination now open in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. Bookmark this page and follow Gibson on Instagram to see live highlights of all the action during opening week, including the ribbon-cutting, artist performances, exclusive new product drops, and more.
Spanning more than 8,000 square feet and featuring over 500 instruments, live performances, custom guitar experiences, and the first U.S. Gibson Gallery installation, the opening of Gibson Garage Miami marks the third Gibson Garage worldwide. Following successful openings in Nashville and London, Gibson Garage Miami is the next chapter in the concept’s global evolution. The new Garage brings together music, art, creativity, and community in one of the world’s most dynamic cultural cities.
The Back to Basics classes invite participants of all ages and abilities to take to the stage
Marty Music
The weekend saw Marty Schwartz bring down the curtain on Gibson Garage Miami Grand Opening week in style, with Back to Basics and Live Masterclass lessons taking place to a packed crowd. It’s a taste of things to come for a space that will undoubtedly become central to Miami’s music community, helping to create and empower the next generation of guitar players.
Artists Nate Dee and Solano with the guitars they custom-painted
Art in the frame
Friday September 11 saw Mark Agnesi host a panel discussion at the Gibson Garage Miami with Wynwood-based artists Nate Dee and Solano. In addition to custom-painted Gibson guitars on display at the the Garage, Solano painted the mural in the Kramer room, while Nate Dee created Gibson-inspired street art that can be seen nearby on 2nd Avenue. The discussion explored the relationship between art and music and the importance of third spaces to creative culture. It was followed by a dynamic performance from Larissa Liveir.
Solano in the Kramer room alongside the mural he created
Nate Dee’s Gibson-inspired street art on 2nd Avenue in Miami
The Scene on Gibson TV
In this brand-new episode of Gibson TV’s The Scene, Mark Agnesi takes you inside the all-new Gibson Garage Miami. And who better to join the tour than Latin Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Fonseca?
Fans arriving at the Gibson Garage Miami
The doors are open!
11:00am on Thursday, September 10th marked the Grand Opening of the Gibson Garage Miami. Excited Gibson fans lined up outside waiting for the doors to open, with one visitor even taking up their position at the front of the line at midnight to ensure they were the first inside.
Grace Potter rocking out at the grand opening celebration
VIP grand opening celebration
Ahead of the official opening, the evening of September 9th saw hundreds of VIP guests attend a celebration evening featuring an all-star lineup of special guest performances from Grace Potter, Sergio Vallín, Nico Bereciartua, Gian Marco, Sarah Lenore, Ivan Singh, Sawyer Lee, and more.
Sergio Vallín performing “Me Vale” by Maná
Larissa Liveir soloing on “Since I’ve Been Loving You”
Ivan Singh and Sawyer Lee jamming on “Crossroads”
Ribbon-cutting at the Gibson Garage Miami
Ribbon-cutting day
Ahead of the Grand Opening on September 10th, September 9th saw an array of special guests and press arrive at the Gibson Garage Miami to see Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins cut the ribbon and officially open the new space. Joined onstage by Gibson leadership including Interim CEO Anne Rohosy and artists including Grace Potter, Sergio Vallín, Nico Bereciartua, and Luis Enrique, Higgins enthused about welcoming Gibson to the Wynwood Art District.
Grace Potter and Nico Bereciartua
Spirit of collaboration
In addition to a panel discussion, audience members were treated to a beautiful-sounding collaboration between Grace Potter and Nico Bereciartua—a flavor of the many diverse and vibrant collaborative performances to come at the Gibson Garage Miami.
What is the Gibson Garage Miami?
- More than 8,000 square feet of immersive retail and experience space in the heart of Miami’s celebrated Wynwood Art District.
- The Gibson Garage Miami is a one-of-a-kind destination for music lovers, musicians, and guitar enthusiasts.
- More than 500 instruments from the Gibson family of brands are available to explore and experience. Featured brands include Gibson, Gibson Custom, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, Maestro, KRK, and Gibson Amplifiers.
- A Gibson Custom Made to Measure area allows visitors to design and spec their own dream instrument, including custom wood tops, neck profiles, finishes, and Murphy Lab aging options.
- A spectacular moving conveyor belt of guitars pays tribute to Gibson's manufacturing process and symbolizes the journey from creation to connection.
- The latest Maestro pedals and the full Gibson ecosystem of gear and accessories.
- The Gibson Garage Miami is truly the Home of Tone, with opportunities to experience instruments through MESA/Boogie and Gibson Amplifiers.
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