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Special Events Calendar- Events for Year 2002

Here's a list of past special events, most held in our store at 1100 North Washington, Lansing MI. (Here's a map to our store).
Also see our current events calendar.

past calendars ... 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Garnet Rogers
Friday , January 18, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

"one of the major talents of our time" --THE BOSTON GLOBE


Hot Jazz & Western Swing Guitar Workshop (advanced)
Thursday , January 31, 2002
12:00 am
workshop ($25)
Location: Elderly Instruments

with Whit Smith of the Hot Club of Cowtown


Hot Jazz & Western Swing Guitar Workshop (intermediate)
Thursday , January 31, 2002
12:00 am
workshop ($20)
Location: Elderly Instruments

with Whit Smith of the Hot Club of Cowtown


Lucy Webster
Friday , March 08, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

"...magical vocals and folk guitar stylings." THE PAPER


Scott Miller
Monday , March 25, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Former member of the V-roys steps out on him own.


Radim Zenkl Guitar & Mandolin Workshop & Mini-Concert
Saturday , April 13, 2002
12:00 am
workshop (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

U.S. National Mandolin Champion Radim Zenkl leads a hands-on class--bring your instrument. All levels welcomed, free admission! Sponsored by Breedlove Guitar Co.


Rhonda Vincent & the Rage
Saturday , April 13, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

The International Bluegrass Music Association's Entertainer of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year 2001.


Celtic Harp Workshop with Philip Boulding of Magical Strings
Tuesday , April 16, 2002
12:00 am
workshop ($30)
Location: Elderly Instruments

The 'Strings' half of Magical Strings offers a unique opportunity for students of all levels to work with him and get an inside glimpse of his world-music view!


Lil' Rev
Friday , May 17, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Blues, Folk, Old-time, Rags, Hollers, Jug-band, Minstrel, Fiddle-tunes, Originals...


The Jackson Banjo Club
Friday , May 24, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

A 14-piece band featuring drums, piano, tuba and 11 four-string banjos! You have to see this one!!


Wild Irish Lasses
Wednesday, May 29, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

with special guest David Mosher


Roy Book Binder Guitar Workshop
Saturday , June 08, 2002
12:00 am
workshop ($50)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Learn licks & tricks for blues and ragtime guitar from "The Book."


William Norman Edwards
Friday , June 14, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Michigan-based blues, folk & rock musician, often seen opening for Dwight Yoakam.


Mr Downchild
Saturday , June 22, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

"Easy, naturally delivered vocals and strong, full-bodied playing, reminiscent of Little Walter." -- JAZZ & BLUES REPORT


"Fiddle from Scratch"
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
12:00 am
workshop ($25)
Location: Elderly Instruments

A workshop with Dan Levenson


Old Town Block Party with Steppin' In It
Thursday , June 27, 2002
12:00 am
concert (free)
Location: 1200 Block of Turner St.

Outdoors & free! On Turner St., just North of Grand River, in Lansing's Old Town.


"Meet the Banjo"
Thursday , June 27, 2002
12:00 am
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

A pre-beginner workshop with Dan Levenson. Banjos provided by the Deering Banjo Co.


Steppin' In It
Friday , June 28, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Our favorite bluegrass-Cajun-calypso-zydeco-blues-western swing band is back!


Bluegrass Banjo Workshop
Wednesday, August 07, 2002
12:00 am
workshop ($30.00)
Location: Elderly Instruments

with Casey Henry


Dutch Henry
Wednesday, August 28, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

"You boys sound like the Louvin Brothers." --Frank Liddell MCA/Decca Records Nashville


Irish Fiddle Workshop with Liz Doherty
Thursday , September 12, 2002
05:30 pm - to 6:00 pm
workshop ($30)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Founding member of Nomos and the Bumblebees, Liz has a PHD in fiddling--really!


John Sherman
Friday , September 20, 2002
12:00 am
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

"A sensitive and innovative guitarist in the Celtic Fingerstyle idiom...Sherman's playing is of the highest calibre.--Steve Winick, Dirty Linen


Alternate Tunings Guitar Workshop
Saturday , September 21, 2002
12:00 am
workshop ($25)
Location: Elderly Instruments

with John Sherman


Chelsea House Orchestra
Thursday , October 03, 2002
05:30 pm
in-store performance (free)

A new and exciting experience in Celtic Music!


Madcat & Kane
Friday , October 04, 2002
05:00 pm
in-store performance (free)

"Madcat & Kane is simply the best blues duo on the scene today." --Eureka Springs Blues Festival


Hammered & Lap Dulcimer Demonstration with Doug Berch
Saturday , October 05, 2002
03:00 pm
demonstration (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Join us for a dulcimer adventure with the nationally known performer!


Customer Appreciation Day
Sunday , October 06, 2002
11:00 am - to 6:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

We'll open the doors to our month long celebration with hourly specials, give-a-ways, in-store performances and much more!


Hot-Toe-Mitty
Sunday , October 06, 2002
02:00 pm
in-store performance (free)

Bluegrass and beyond!


Sara Q
Sunday , October 06, 2002
04:00 pm
in-store performance (free)


Korg Demo
Tuesday , October 08, 2002
05:00 pm
demonstration (free)

Win a Vox Cambridge 30 amp!


Gibson Days!
Thursday , October 10, 2002
12:00 pm - to 8:00 pm

Friday, Oct. 11, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Gibson Musical Instruments rolls into town for 2 days of festivities.


Mystic Shake
Thursday , October 10, 2002
06:00 pm
in-store performance (free)


Fender ® Day!
Saturday , October 12, 2002
10:00 am - to 6:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Fender Rep. Mark Phillps and Bill Acton from Guild will be here for in store demos, rebates, and more.


Dutch Henry
Saturday , October 12, 2002
02:00 pm
in-store performance (free)


Free Digitech In-store Genesis 1 Demonstration
Monday , October 14, 2002
05:30 pm
demonstration (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Meet Bob Bailey and Bill McDaniel of Digitech and enter to win a new Genesis 1!


Paul Reed Smith Guitars Day!
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
11:00 am - to 7:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Don't miss your chance to win a PRS Santana SE model guitar!


Maple Valley Dulcimers In-Store Seminar By Builder John Kelly
Thursday , October 17, 2002
05:30 pm
workshop (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Learn more about one of our most popular, locally handcrafted hammered dulcimers!


Martin Day!
Friday , October 18, 2002
10:00 am - to 6:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Martin factory reps will be in the store all day to answer your questions and help find the Martin guitar that's perfect for you!


Brooks Williams
Friday , October 18, 2002
12:00 pm
in-store performance (free)

"Intelligent, soulful songwriting and dazzling guitarwork." --ACOUSTIC GUITAR


Martin Warranties with Elderly Instruments Repairshop Manager, Joe Konkoly
Friday , October 18, 2002
04:00 pm
presentation (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Find out what you need to know to take advantage of your Martin warranty.


The Monks
Friday , October 18, 2002
05:00 pm
in-store performance (free)

Raging, twin-fiddle-driven, old time band from Indiana


Huss & Dalton Guitars Special Meet & Greet
Saturday , October 19, 2002
10:00 am - to 6:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Meet Mark Dalton of Huss & Dalton Guitars!


Neil Woodward
Saturday , October 19, 2002
01:00 pm
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

"He is a talented performer who can play guitar, banjo, dulcimer, autoharp, mandolin and harmonica with equal skill." –Oakland Press


Ovation Day
Monday , October 21, 2002
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
(free)

Win a CC 057 Celebrity!


Joel Mabus & Ray Kamalay
Tuesday , October 22, 2002
12:00 pm
in-store performance (free)

A lunch-time guitar summit with two of Michigan’s finest musicians.


Line-6 Demo with Don Scarsella
Thursday , October 24, 2002
05:30 pm
demonstration (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Check out the gear used by the pros...live!


Strangers in the Night
Friday , October 25, 2002
05:00 pm
in-store performance (free)


Tim Scheerhorn Resonator Guitar Seminar
Saturday , October 26, 2002
10:00 am - to 12:00 pm
workshop ($30.00)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Find out how to "hot-rod" your resonator guitar with one of Jerry Douglas' favorite craftsmen!


Lady of the Lake Reunion Performance
Saturday , October 26, 2002
02:00 pm
in-store performance (free)
Location: Eldelry Instruments


Scheerhorn Guitars Meet & Greet
Saturday , October 26, 2002
03:00 pm - to 6:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Meet resonator guitar maker to the stars, Tim Scheerhorn!


Kjell Croce
Saturday , October 26, 2002
04:30 pm
in-store performance (free)

Americana, delta blues, bluegrass, originals...


Musicians for Music in the Schools - Benefit Concert
Saturday , October 26, 2002
07:30 pm
concert ($10 in advance /$15 at door)
Location: Hannah Community Center

Join us on our quest to help bring notes of inspiration into our local schools.


Steppin' In It
Monday , October 28, 2002
05:30 pm
in-store performance (free)

Bluegrass, Cajun, blues, Western swing and more!


Yamaha Day
Tuesday , October 29, 2002
11:00 pm - 7:00 pm
workshop (free)

Specials, giveaways, demonstrations!


Parker Guitars In-store Clinic With Ken Parker
Thursday , November 07, 2002
06:00 pm
presentation (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Meet the industry innovator and find out why "Nothing Plays Like a Parker!"


Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber
Thursday , November 14, 2002
12:30 pm
in-store performance (free)

Acclaimed bluegrass band leader, singer, songwriter, fiddler, guitarist & bass player Laurie Lewis , joined by guitar monster Nina Gerber.


Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber
Thursday , November 14, 2002
12:30 pm
in-store performance (free)

Acclaimed bluegrass band leader, singer, songwriter, fiddler, guitarist & bass player Laurie Lewis , joined by guitar monster Nina Gerber.


Paul Reed Smith In-store Clinic
Friday , November 15, 2002
04:00 pm
demonstration (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Paul Reed Smith HIMSELF will give a live solo performance in addition to giving a guitar clinic.



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