Guitar Player LIVE 2009
Three Bankhead Theater Performances
Shrapnel Records Guitar Night
Friday, Sept 11, 2009 at 8pm
Guitar Player Live begins Friday evening rocking out the Bankhead Theater with talent from the Shrapnel Records Label. Shrapnel is at the forefront of the neo-classical electric guitar and shred movements, and the first label to bring renowned guitarists to world attention. Friday night’s performance features internationally known guitarists Richie Kotzen, Michael Lee Firkins, and Chris Duarte, with band members Stu Hamm (bass sideman to Joe Satriani and Steve Vai), and Jeremy Colson (drummer for Steve Vai).
BUY TICKETS $49/$39/$29
Guitar Player's Superstar Competition Finals
Saturday, Sept 12, 2009 at 8pm
The centerpiece of Guitar Player Live is the magazine’s annual Guitar Superstar Competition. Now in its 5th year, Guitar Superstar pits ten finalists against one another, each vying to impress a group of judges with their technique, tone, melodic sense, and innovation. This year’s judges will include Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson’s Guitarist), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Greg Hampton (Producer for Alice Cooper & The Tubes), and Steve Lukather (Toto).
BUY TICKETS $23 in advance, $29 at the door
Guitar Player Magazine's 2009 Guitar Superstar Competition is open to guitar players of all ages and styles who believe they have what it takes to earn the title of "Guitar Superstar."
Deadline To Submit: Jul 20, 2009 [click here to submit]
Guitar Genius Showcase
Sunday, Sept 13, 2009 at 3pm
GP Live cools things down a bit with a Sunday afternoon matineefeaturing world class guitar virtuosos Laurence Juber (lead guitarist for Wings), Jennifer Batten (guitarist for Michael Jackson) and 2008 Guitar Superstar Winner Vicki Genfan.
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Jennifer Batten was selected from over one hundred guitarists to play in Michael Jackson's highly skilled band, for his “Bad” world tour, and his second world tour supporting his double album "HIStory". In the spring of '98 Jeff Beck asked Jennifer to join his band. They joined forces for 3 years on the CD’s "Who Else", and “You Had It Coming” which were both supported by world tours. Jennifer was just voted "Best Female Guitarist of the Year" from Guitar Player Magazine.
www.batten.com
Laurence Juber got an extraordinary, life-changing break when Paul McCartney picked him to become Wings’ lead guitarist. During that time he won a Best Rock Instrumental GRAMMY for the track "Rockestra" from the Wings album Back To The Egg. Juber is a world-class guitar virtuoso, being voted #1 by Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine.
www.laurencejuber.com
Player Package
Package includes great reserved seats for all three performances, Guitar Player gift bag, Guitar Player Live! Program, and guaranteed admission to 2 clinics.
$99 per person
Player Package with 2-night’s accommodations
$189 per person, double occupancy
Hilton Garden Inn
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VIP Package
Package includes a reserved seat in the first 3 rows for all three performances, Friday night Backstage Pre-Show Reception, VIP Passport and lanyard, guaranteed first admission to all Clinics, Guitar Player Gift Bag, Guitar Player Live! Program, and Commemorative Poster.
$299 per person
VIP Package with 2-night’s accommodations
$389 per person, double occupancy
Courtyard by Marriott
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