December 2018
Acoustic Guitar Summit in Shingle Springs, California
SSOH (Shingle Springs Opera House) once again hosts AGS for a scintillating holiday show of outstanding fingerstyle guitar. Limited seating! To reserve a space and for directions, please contact David at dcthomas5256 @ gmail.com. (Delete the spaces when emailing him!) With a sell-out of this matinee show, a second show will be added that evening. Tickets at the door.
Find out more »Acoustic Guitar Summit Performs in Sacramento, California
AGS flies to California for holiday gigs this year, including this great one in Sacramento at THE CLARA Auditorium (officially the “E Claire Raley Studio for the Performance Arts”). Address: 2420 N. St in Sacramento. Directions. Ticket Information. Sponsored by the Sacramento Guitar Society.
Find out more »January 2019
Mark Presents Fingerstyle Classics Workshops in Palo Alto, California
Mark presents two workshops on fingerstyle repertoire (easy solos to more advanced).
Find out more »Mark & Greta in Los Altos, California
Mark and Greta join Mark’s early “Waterwheel” partner Fred Cummins for music on the actual 12th Day of Christmas at Foothills Congregational Church in Los Altos. Directions.
Find out more »Student Recital in West Linn, Oregon
Mark’s guitar students perform at the semi-annual student recital at Mark’s home.
Find out more »Mark & Greta Play for the Town Club inPortland
In this private event, Mark and Greta perform their duo repertoire in SW Portland.
Find out more »NAMM Trade Show in Anaheim
Mark and Greta make their annual trek to Anaheim, California, for the huge music trade show. This is a chance to meet up with old industry friends, play great guitars in many makers’ booths, and see what’s new. Unfortunately, the general public isn't allowed in!
Find out more »May 2019
Acoustic Guitar Summit Concert in Hillsboro, Oregon
We’re thrilled that Walters Cultural Art Center has included us once again, this time in their 2018-19 concert series. The lighting and sound are always great here, and the audiences sublime! Tickets. Directions.
Find out more »Mark Presents Beginning and Intermediate Fingerstyle Workshops at Gryphon in Palo Alto
Mark presents two workshops on fingerstyle playing at famed Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto, California. Mark has had great success at teaching fundamentals of fingerstyle guitar through his books, DVDs, and in-person instruction. He will get beginners going in the right direction with fun patterns that turn into tuneful guitar solos; and successfully expand the understanding, technique and repertoire of intermediates. Mark Hanson uses enjoyable arrangements and compositions of his own, which he will explain and teach to you. To register, please call Gryphon directly at (650) 493-2131. Directions. Workshop Descriptions 1) Beginning Fingerpicking (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Mark…
Find out more »Mark & Greta in Los Altos, California
Mark and Greta join Mark’s early “Waterwheel” partner Fred Cummins for music on Cinco de Mayo during the morning service at Foothills Congregational Church in Los Altos. Directions.
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