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Gibson hosts two special nights of entertainment

Gibson Guitar has announced its all-star line up of brands and artists for Summer NAMM 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. A wide array of products from Gibson including Gibson Custom, Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, Epiphone, Baldwin Piano, Slingerland Drums and Wurlitzer Jukeboxes will be on display at the Gibson Guitar Booth # 526. In addition to the exhibit, Gibson will also host two special nights of entertainment.
It's the ultimate night of rock-n-roll on Friday, June 20th when some of the world's greatest Gibson artists take to the stage at the Gibson Summer Jam. The Gibson Summer Jam is being held at Gibson Custom located at 1612 Elm Hill Pike in Nashville.
Beginning on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 2pm the Gibson Players Open Jam, hosted by Dixie Peach, will take to the stage followed by a 7:30pm performance by Lee Roy Parnell and at 8:30pm McQueen. At 9:45pm, for one night only, legendary musicians and Gibson artists, Johnny Winter, Larry Carlton and Slash perform on stage for a once-in-a-lifetime concert for special guests.
On Saturday, June 21, 2008, doors open at 3:30pm for an unplugged performance by Whiskey Falls followed by the Fortune Battle of the Corporate Bands Regional Finals competition featuring bands from around the country who are competing for the coveted title of "Best Corporate Band". The 5 Star Carni band featuring Kenny Olson and special guest will perform beginning at 8:30pm. At 9:45pm the evening's encore concert featuring the "Gibson Rock Stars," Billy Morrison, Billy Duffy, Matt Sorum, Jerry Cantrell, Chris Chaney, Brett Scallions and other surprise guests will continue to rock Nashville.
Throughout the two days, fans will have the opportunity to be Gibson's guests at special clinics conducted by Gibson Gear, Epiphone and Steinberger. Guests will have the chance to play like professional musicians and learn all about the famous Gibson brands being offered on site at the event. Clinicians from all divisions will be on hand to answer any questions.
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