Gretsch 125th Anniversary Special Events

Next Gretsch Greats Unsigned Band Competition
Public voting in the Next Gretsch Greats Unsigned Artist Competition closed July 16, and the fans have spoken. Come back soon to find out which 10 artists -- out of the 850+ unsigned and independent artists from seven countries who entered -- received the most votes and will advance to the finalist round. Click here to learn more.

Auction for Gretsch 6120 Nashville Signed by Kyle Petty!

From Thursday, July 10th to Sunday, July 20th, Gretsch collectors and NASCAR fans everywhere will have the chance to bid on a new, one-of-a-kind Gretsch Nashville guitar autographed by racing legend Kyle Petty and support a fantastic cause in the process. The auction will be hosted on eBay here:

Kyle Petty Gretsch Guitar Auction

Gretsch Day at Berklee College of Music

You are Cordially Invited to Attend - Monday, August 11, 2008
The Gretsch Company 125th Anniversary
Clinic and Reception from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Please RSVP by July 31
Click here to learn more.

Museum/Affiliate Event Program
Throughout 2008, The Gretsch Company will stage a series of events in cooperation with leading music museums and affiliate institutions nationwide. Check back here to find out if and when the Gretsch 125th Anniversary tour is coming to a city near you! Target institutions include:

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, OH
  • Grammy Museum, Los Angeles, CA
  • Experience Music Project, Seattle, WA
  • Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon, GA
  • Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
  • Wente Vineyards Concert Series, Livermore, CA

    "Meet the Gretsches"
    Throughout the year, Fred and Dinah Gretsch will make in-store appearances at select musical instrument retailers. Check back for store locations and a detailed schedule for your chance to meet the people behind the Gretsch name and share your Gretsch stories with fellow members of Gretsch's extended family.

    GRETSCH DRUM EVENTS
    Date Time What Where
    July 19 Call DAVID NORTHRUP Firehouse Music
    1032 East Sternberg
    Muskegon, MI 49444
    July 21-25 Summer Camp HANNAH FORD "Drumset Technique" Louisville Leopard Percussionists
    Summer Camp, in Louisville KY
    July 26 2:00pm HANNAH FORD Peace, Love & Drums Clinic
    Mom's Music
    1900 Mellwood Ave
    Louisville, KY 40206
    August 2 Call DAVID NORTHRUP Mesa Music
    2599 Highway 6 & 50h
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
    August 6 6:00pm Gretsch Night Out Skip's Music
    Clarion Hotel
    2600 Auburn Blvd
    Sacramento, CA 95821
    August 81:00 - 4:00pmGretsch Day OutProfessional Drum Shop
    854 Vine St.
    Los Angeles, CA 90038
    August 9 Call DAVID NORTHRUP Pat's Desert Music
    2250 N. Rainbow Blvd
    Las Vegas, NV 89108
    August 12TBDGretsch Night OutDiCenso's Drum Shop
    South Shore Music
    11 Washington Street
    Weymouth, MA 02188
    August 13 Call DAVID NORTHRUP Huber Breese Music
    33540 Groesback
    Fraser, MI 48026
    November 15 Call DAVID NORTHRUP Guitar Works
    996 South State Road 135
    Greenwood, IN 46143

    GRETSCH GUITAR EVENTS
    Date Time What Where
    July 177:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourFazios Frets and Friends
    15440 Manchester Road
    Ellisville, MO 63011
    July 191:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourFunky Munky Music
    10709 Shawnee Mission Parkway
    Shawnee, KS 66203
    July 237:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourHuber & Breese Music
    33540 Groesbeck
    Fraser, MI 48026
    July 256:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourAlto Music
    180 Carpenter Ave.
    Middletown, NY 10940
    July 261:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourStreet Sounds
    9206 3rd Ave.
    Brooklyn, NY 11209
    July 306:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourRoute 60 Music Co.
    60 Peyton St.
    Barboursville, WV 25504
    August 17:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourMidlothian Music
    15645 S. 94th Ave
    Orland Park, IL 60462
    August 211:00am to 5:00pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourCream City Music
    12505 W. Bluemound Rd.
    Brookfield, WI 53005
    August 56:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourGuitar Showcase
    3090 S. Bascom Avenue
    San Jose, CA 95124
    August 66:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourSkip's Music
    2740 Auburn Blvd.
    Sacramento, CA 95821
    August 76:00 pmGretsch 125th Anniversary TourTrueTone Music
    714 Santa Monica Blvd.
    Santa Monica, CA 90401

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