Les Jones: Steve Kaufman Guitar Camp Concerts

June 22, 2004

East Tennessee > Steve Kaufman Guitar Camp Concerts

Steve Kaufman's guitar camp is in session at Maryville College. Kaufman is a three-time winner of the National Flatpicking Championship, has numerous CDs, and founded this annual music camp that draws noted guitarists from around the world.

Check the schedule to find your favorite. The last night is always fun as they hand out awards for the best students, with each one playing a few songs. I'd also recommend the Thursday night show with the Italian guitarist Beppe Gambatta. Beppe is consistently good year after year.

This is a little video (2.1 MB) I took last year of Australian guitar player Tommy Emmanuel drumming his guitar. Emmanuel is a mad man. See him if you get the chance.

Posted by lesjones

Comments

Will guitar camp be in session in 2005? I saw some dates but no indication of availability.

Posted by: Merle Timko at January 13, 2005

Kamp web site indicates that a flatpicking camp will be held June 12-19. Is this correct? and how do you sign up? There does not seem to be contact info on the site. Phone #? e-mail?

Posted by: Scott Kimbel at March 11, 2005

Try 800-FLATPIK.

Posted by: Les Jones at March 11, 2005

Found this site when I "Googled" my own name only to discover the name isn't only mine(surprise, surprise).

The article presents an interesting point of view that helps explain some of my own feelings of guilt. Is this rational used to "exploit" the liberal mindset by our conservative brethern?

Posted by: Scott E Kimbel at May 20, 2005

Is there any way that you could send me some information on your camp? Like is there like rock guitar and stuff?

Posted by: Cheyenne at March 12, 2007