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 January 14, 2009 | Luthier's Consortium: Michael Lewis
We're setting up our NAMM observation base, getting ready to report the latest mandolin toys and gadgets, leaving behind the 20 degree below Midwestern wind chills for the blustery but much more tolerable 70 degree Santa Ana breezes. In addition to the festivities and exhibits on the show floor itself, we always like attending the annual offsite celebration of premier wood and strings at the Luthier's Consortium gathering. Fretted string innovator Michael Lewis is always one of our favorite builders at the scene and this year, he's featuring in addition to his critically acclaimed guitars, three world class mandolins.
Nothing like a hands-on access to a premium instrument, good music and some cool Belgian brews to top off an evening. It's a tough job for a reporter, but somebody's got to do it...
Site location at the convention: "The Islander" on Katella just East of Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim California, just after the exhibits close down. Also booth 1516 in the Hall E exhibits at the show.
Read archive review: Lewis D'Jango
Posted by Ted at January 14, 2009 7:32 AM
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