About ECGE
The East Coast Guitar Expo started in 2017 with a fun inaugural event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The venue was beautiful and the event was filled with amazing hand crafted guitars, accessories and clinics. The debut event was well received in Hampton Roads and guitar enthusiasts seemed to enjoy the offerings.
The second year of the show brought us to the Chesapeake Conference Center. The news was out which brought us new and returning vendors with exceptional items that highlighted their craftsmanship. A highlight of the the weekend was a performance by Master Luthier and National Heritage Award Recipient Wayne Henderson!
2019's event will focus on the acoustic luthier in a more intimate setting. A concert featuring the hand crafted guitars from the areas best luthiers will be followed by a reception to not only speak to the makers, but play their wonderful works of musical art.
2019's event will focus on the acoustic luthier in a more intimate setting. A concert featuring the hand crafted guitars from the areas best luthiers will be followed by a reception to not only speak to the makers, but play their wonderful works of musical art.
Previous ECGEs
Flatpicking champion Jason Ring of Dammann Custom Instruments
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Young rocker tests an axe at the Worth Guitars, USA booth
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Dave Huffstedler laying down the groove on a bass from Music Go Round
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Bran Dillard of Picker's Supply showing off a vintage Gibson archtop tenor guitar
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The guitars of Michael Dolsey grab the attention of a show patron
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Guitars Nuveau Rivington Guitars Jasper Custom Guitars
Smiletone Effects Wayne Henderson Damman Custom Instruments
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Our Sponsors
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Russell's Music World has been a huge sponsor of the East Coast Guitar Expo since before our first event in 2017. THE premier jazz drummer in the Tidewater area of Virginia, Russell Scarborough is a huge supporter of local music, local instrument makers and local venues for live music.
Tidewater Friends of Acoustic Music has been introducing the local area to national acoustic acts for 50 years and were a huge part of making the 2018 ECGE happen. The tireless work of Brenda Barkley and her crew of volunteers was a blessing to the event.
Tidewater Friends of Acoustic Music has been introducing the local area to national acoustic acts for 50 years and were a huge part of making the 2018 ECGE happen. The tireless work of Brenda Barkley and her crew of volunteers was a blessing to the event.