GUITARS + MASH
WHAT IS GUITAR MASH?
A movement. From metal shredders to acoustic aficionados, from novices to pros, Guitar Mash uses live events and social media to unite players online and off.
WHY GUITAR?
Guitar: the most versatile of instruments – playing rhythm, melody and harmony – and the most democratic – portable, played by all ages, at all levels, by people of every background and culture.
“It has a humble nature but extraordinary eloquence.”
—Mark Stewart, GM Musical Director
THE INAUGURAL GUITAR MASH
The benefit concert and jam at City Winery in Lower Manhattan on Sunday November 11th was a great success! We had over 100 guitarists jamming with guitar “stars” and over 100 others taking part in the scene and signing along
Weren’t in New York? Watch the concert online via our live stream.
HOW DID THIS ALL COME ABOUT?
WE HAVE PETE SEEGER TO THANK.
Weller remembers Seeger strumming his banjo at the South Street Seaport in New York in the 70s, and singing MIchael Row the Boat Ashore along with him and a sea of strangers.
AND DIBLO DIBALA.
Congolese electric guitarist playing the blues backstage in between sets of soukous at Midsummer Night Swing, Lincoln Center.
AND GUITAR HERO ON THE PLAYSTATION.
What if people could connect with their guitar heroes in real life?
OUR GOAL FOR YOU
Play more. Connect more. With your family, with your friends, with your musical heroes. And when you do, share your jams on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, #campfirejam.