Saturday, March 22, 2014

Rock-n-Roll

Tempe, AZ  High 84  Low 56

We really needed to do something different today. Talk about being in a rut.

So we headed off to Tempe to the Fifth Annual Guitar Show.

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I was surprised at the number of people who showed up as well as all the vendors.

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There were some beautiful guitars – several hand made.

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Jim has an acoustic guitar and is trying to relearn how to play. Most of these were electric guitars and if we had lots of money I would have found one to buy for him.

They had several bands playing rock and blues as well as a couple of food vendors. We shared a steak sandwich and fries from this place. 

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There was a wonderful collection of “older” rockers as well as the younger set.

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Some came dressed for a hot spring day.

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Others enjoyed rockin’ to the blues.

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Isn’t this a beautiful bass?

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We did make one other purchase besides lunch. We bought a guitar hanger. If you look closely, you can see how these guitars are hung.

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Saw this beautiful Model A as we were leaving. I think there was a classic car show somewhere in the area.

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I also took a picture of this gorgeous tree that is in bloom.

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Close up of the tree.

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We had a great time and it was wonderful to get out and do something really different.

24 comments:

  1. I looked for a guitar holder, couldn't find one so I made one myself, and now everywhere I go I keep seeing guitar holders. Mine is crappy because I suck at woodwork.

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  2. Do you know what kind of tree that is? The flowers remind me of fuschia, although as far as I know that is a bush rather than a tree.

    I love acoustic instruments - the electric models were a novelty when they first came out, but I soon tired of them. You can "feel" the life in acoustic and unplugged instruments, I think.

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  3. I think the name of that tree is a bottle brush.

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  4. Yep I agree, a bottle brush tree. Becki

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  5. And to think I wasted all those years learning to play the piano... ;c)

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  6. Those little fairs and and vendors sure bring out the crowds. They are a lot of fun too. You just never know what you're going to see. It does make for an interesting day!

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  7. What a neat way to spend a few hours. Be sure to show us a photo of Jim's guitar on the wall.

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  8. Well, that was sure something fun to do!

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  9. Looks like a fun way to spend the day Sandy and get you out of your rut.

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  10. There will never be music quite like the music we grew up with! What a treat and what a great way to get out and about!

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  11. A guitar show is not anything I'd even think about, but then I never played a guitar.

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  12. Love going to these local functions always a fun excursion checking things out.

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  13. Did you wear you poodle skirt and saddle shoes to the event like others?

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  14. That guitar show sure looked like fun. Something I know I would enjoy.

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  15. Gorgeous guitars--some people are incredibly talented! I hope Jim continues to renew his guitar-playing skills...maybe one of these days soon folks could sing around the campfire accompanied by Jim!

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  16. Well, you sure picked a good place to get out of your rut, Sandie! My son loves guitars and he has quite a few hanging on his walls. They make excellent pieces of art. Glad you had a good time. Very interesting post - I could almost hear the music when I saw the couple dancing.

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  17. Sounds like you had a very groovy time.

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  18. It sounds like you had a great day. I still love the old rock and roll music and always enjoy a fair like this one. Next time record the music and include it in the blog.

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  19. Different is good. We could all use some different every now and then. Of course, for some people my age Rock N Roll is part of every day. :)

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  20. Looks like you guys hit the jackpot for a different and exciting day!!! :-) Glad you enjoyed and had fun!!

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  21. Looks like you had lots of fun! Send some of the sun rays towards Montana, please! We are bound for a freeze.....

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  22. Great day for you two. Tell Jim the next time we see you guys that we want him to play the guitar....rock & roll, of course and you, my friend need to have your saddle oxfords and big red skirt. I'll bring a tambourine and John will bring a drum.

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  23. ha! I like what Nan said... so ditto... and what a fun time. I love rock and roll ... you know!? I didn't know this was done by Joan Jett... I don't know much about that group but LUV this song...

    http://youtu.be/M3T_xeoGES8

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