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Ian Melrose Tour

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

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

Liquid Blue

Posted: Friday March 31st 2006


New York Guitar Festival

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

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

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!

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

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

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' !

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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'!

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

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

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

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.