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| National Cigar Box Guitar Museum in Huntsville by Shane Speal  The National Cigar Box Guitar Museum will be on display this Saturday, June 9th at the Cigar Box Guitar Extravaganza concert held at the Flying Monkey Arts Center in Huntsville. The travelling exhibit of over 70 historic instruments made from cigar boxes is the private collection of performer, Shane Speal of York, PA. Attendees of the concert will be able to see primitive American instruments such as antique cigar box violins dating back to the 1880's, primitive cigar box guitars built by children 100 years ago and a performance cigar box banjo from 1910. In addition, many more antique instruments and contemporary cigar box instruments will be on display.The Cigar Box Guitar Extravaganza Concert Features 11 national acts performing on cigar box guitars, including museum curator, Shane Speal. In addition, the day's events will also include seminars on how to build your own cigar box guitar (you'll leave with your own instrument) and advanced cigar box guitar playing techniques. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |