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Tim Van Schmidt | New SCENE
The touring exhibition of the National Guitar Museum, “Medieval to Metal, The Art & Evolution of the Guitar”, now showing at the Loveland Museum, is a huge opportunity for area guitar fans to get their fill.
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Dozens of guitars are on display, augmented by color art, super informative placards as well as a gallery of black and white rock star photos – all with famous guitars in their hands. Even one of the most used “instruments” in the world – the “air guitar” – gets its due.
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I was just delighted with seeing the artistry going into famous guitars like a Gibson Les Paul as well as finely crafted guitar precursors.
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Concurrently, the Green Room at the Loveland Museum is hosting “Colorado Custom”, a display honoring regional luthiers. Together, these exhibits just rock.
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More info: thelovelandmuseum.org
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Tune in “Time Capsules by Tim Van Schmidt” on YouTube.
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