• 1st Annual Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational, Burnsville, N.C.

    1st Annual Mountain Acoustics Luthier Festival Set for May 24-26 in Burnsville, N.C.

    Burnsville, N.C. — The 1st Annual Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational will be held here May 24-26.

    The inaugural Invitational showcases the art of hand building fine, stringed instruments and celebrates the skill and art of lutherie.

    This event gathers some of the most talented luthiers in the southeast. This unique three-day event includes a concert, exhibits, workshops and more. Jay Lichty of Tryon, North Carolina is the Host Luthier.

    Festivities kick off Friday evening with a free luthier jam at Homeplace Beer Co. The public is invited to explore exhibits and workshops throughout the day Saturday and Sunday. Saturday night, guitar virtuoso Kaki King performs a concert at Parkway Playhouse.

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