Avalon Archives
Ian Melrose Tour
Posted: Tuesday September 12th 2006
Ian Melrose "one of the best Celtic-based fingerpickers on the scene today" Acoustic Guitar (USA) is on tour with the Island Tapes in October
Ullapool Guitar Festival
Posted: Monday September 11th 2006
Avalon Guitars are very happy to be part of The Ullapool Guitar Festival next month, this is our first time at the festival and we're looking forward to a weekend of fantastic guitar playing and unbeatable 'craic'.
Liquid Blue
Posted: Friday March 31st 2006
New York Guitar Festival
Posted: Friday March 31st 2006
New York Guitar Festival opening night special guest Bruce Springsteen leads the encore performance of Woody Guthrie's "Oklahoma Hills" (with Avalon in hand), capping a night of tributes to his seminal solo album "Nebraska."
Ards Guitar Festival line-up announced
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
Ireland's largest guitar festival, now in its 8th year announced the line up for the 2004 event. Headlining this year's festival will be the legendary John Martyn, with Bob Brozman and Gordon Giltrap.
Avalon launches Golden Gate Jazz Guitar
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
Following in the successful tracks of the nylon string Avalon Jazz series models, a new model is being added to the line up this summer. The most unique aspect of the guitar is that it is made from storm fallen timber extracted from the Golden Gate Bridge Park in San Francisco.
Avalon on Tour - with The Corrs!
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
The Corrs have embarked on a 60 date tour of Europe and North America from June to November and playing a starring role alongside the talented band will be a bevy of Avalon Legacy and Avalon Gold guitars!
Avalon success at Namm
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
This year Avalon once again took pride of place at the Summer NAMM show, this year in Nashville for the last time.
Guitar Fest 04
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
Coming up in September, Avalon endorsee artists, Albert Lee and Eric Roche feature in Guitar Fest 2004 held in Birmingham, UK.
Dog Jammin' !
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
No, we're not barking mad! Dog Jammin' is an open stage charity gig being held in The Voodoo Lounge in Dublin city on Saturday December 4th 2004. All money raised will go to Irish Guidedogs for the Blind.
New Avalon Forum Launched
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
September sees the launch of the Official Avalon Guitars Forum. A place, not only for players but for builders and enthusiasts alike to chat and share their ideas and thoughts on guitars.
Concert for Asia Auction
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
Avalon Guitars are very happy and priviledged to be part of the Concert for Asia Appeal.
Eric Roche wraps up a great UK Avalon Tour
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
Eric Roche, the formidable fingerstyle guitarist has just finished an extremely successful tour in the UK promoting Avalon.
Singer songwriters prefer Avalon Guitars
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
You know the type, they have it all! Talent that is. They can sing, they can play guitar, they can write great songs and they take us through the whole spectrum of human emotions with their music. For two of the most talented singer/songwriters around today, Glenn Tilbrook and Pierce Pettis, the choice of acoustic guitar is therefore an important decision.
Jacques Stotzem 04 - 05 Tour
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
August will see the start of a very busy time for Jacques Stotzem as he begins a long tour of concerts and workshops worldwide.
Chris Tomlin Success!
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
One of the premier songwriters of today, Sixsteps/Sparrow Records, Chris Tomlin released his critically acclaimed, third studio album, Arriving, Sept. 21. In its first week at retail, SoundScan reported 22,349 copies of the recording sold, landing the album at No. 1 on the Praise & Worship chart, No. 3 on the Top Current Contemporary Christian chart and No. 39 on the Billboard Top 200.
Avalon - Carl Verheyen Signature Model
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
For many years I have been performing all over the world with my band, which is a guitar, bass and drums trio. While I truly enjoy the electric guitar and all its subtleties and power, I've always felt a strong desire to incorporate the acoustic guitar into our shows.
Ben Kyle
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
Rising Star, Ben Kyle was back in his native Belfast collaborating with Avalon guitars on their new eco-conscious 'Green' series of guitars (see 'Avalon Green - Nature - Voice').
Ards Guitar Festival
Posted: Thursday January 12th 2006
Arty McGlynn and Nollaig Casey are just two of the stars appearing at the Ards Guitar Festival this October.Dog Jammin'!
Posted: Wednesday January 11th 2006
Less than a week to go until Dog Jammin returns to Eamonn Dorans. Here's the craic, in case you didn't know....
Katie Melua
Posted: Wednesday January 11th 2006
The UK's best selling female artist (ever!) Katie Melua, has become the latest artist to fall in love with Avalon. On a recent visit to Belfast, Katie received her new Avalon guitar, the nylon string Golden gate Jazz model. Like a true professional, within just a few hours, Katie performed live on Irish TV with her new Avalon.
Belfast Nashville Songwriters Contest
Posted: Wednesday January 11th 2006
Good news for all you budding songwriters out there, it's time to complete those unfinished love songs and enter the Belfast Nashville Songwriters Contest, closing on 16th December 2005.
Paul Rose Accoustic CD
Posted: Wednesday January 11th 2006
After meeting and talking with Paul over the last year or so I've been looking forward to the release of his new acoustic CD and it was well worth the wait.