Attention All Bass Players!

Saturday March 20, 2010 / 11:00am - 3:00pm at Fazio's

Attention all bass players!! Fazio's is offering an opportunity for all St. Louis bass players to get together to talk gear& music and to do a little jammin' in our new performance & rehearsal room! This is the 3rd time we've hosted this event this year and it's an extension of the discussion forums that take place on www.talkbass.com

If you'd like more information call us at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Five bands.....One Evening!!
Free Amission.....Open To The Public!

Join us at the DOXA as we present five student rock & roll bands and the songs they have practiced and written over the last 10 weeks! The Chakula Cafe will be open serving snacks and drinks.
DoxaArts is located on the West Hills Community Church campus. 13250 South Outer 40 Rd. Town and Country, MO 63017 http://www.doxaarts.com/

For enrollment questions, please contact Brian Vaccaro by phone at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 7pm at THE DOXA
(West Hills Community Church / 13250 South Outer 40 Rd. / Town & Country, MO 63017) Admission: $10

A Fan Favorite Returns - with performance at a fantastic venue in West County (The Doxa)!!

Fazio's Frets and Friends presents a fingerstyle guitar workshop with guitar virtuouso and Grand Ole Opry favorite....Doyle Dykes is a guitar legend in the making. Although influenced by a wide variety of musical styles and musicians from the country of Chet Atkins to the rock and roll of Duane Eddy and the Beatles, Doyle has developed a distinct, recognizable sound that amazes audiences with skill while capturing hearts with sincerity and soul.  Doyle is a master of inspiring guitarists at all skill levels.  Come spend a couple of hours with one of the worlds greatest guitarists and leave with a renewed vigor for playing.

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS.....SPACE IS LIMITED!
RSVP: Please call or stop by Fazio's Frets & Friends for details: 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 7pm in the Fazio's Performance Room
Admission: $FREE

Fender University professor, Favored Nations recording artist and instruction book/DVD guru Greg Koch is hitting the road to demonstrate the latest in Fender guitar and amplifier products. At each appearance, Koch will introduce players to Fender’s American Special guitar series— everything you want in an affordable U.S.-made guitar. He will also demonstrate the new Fender G-DEC® 3 guitar amplifier— like no other guitar amp you’ve ever experienced! In the course of each appearance, Koch will explain how to get better tone onstage and in the studio. He’ll also offer technique-improving exercises and discuss the Fender products he uses as a professional musician. Further, he will perform songs from his extensive catalog and answer questions from guests

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS.....SPACE IS LIMITED!
RSVP: 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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**Special Discount Pricing!! We are now enrolling students for the Fazio's Rock Academy Summer Camp!! The two sessions of the summer camp will be: July 12-16 and July 19-23. I am currently offering a special 'Early Enrollment Discount' good until March 31, 2010......I'll reduce tuition to $339 (normally $369) for one week of camp. If a student wants to attend both weeks, the tuition for week 2 will be reduced to $319 (normally $339)! Again, this offer expires March 31, 2010. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email to enroll your student!

A Real Rock & Roll Band Experience for Ages 9-17!
Open to: guitarists, bassists, keyboardist, vocalists, and drummers

DATES: Session#1: July 12-July 16, 2010/Session#2: July 19-July 23, 2010
TIMES: 8:50-3:20 Monday-Friday/Concert will be held Friday evening
LOCATION: DOXA Arts Center (on the campus of West Hills Community Church: 13250 South Outer 40 Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017)
FEE: $369 per student (if student is enrolled for both sessions, second session is discounted to $339)


DETAILS: EACH STUDENT WILL HAVE A ONE ON ONE EVALUATION WITH A FAZIO'S INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF CAMP. FOLLOWING EVALUATIONS, STUDENTS WILL BE PLACED INTO BANDS ACCORDING TO SKILL LEVEL & STYLE PREFERENCE. ALL STUDENT BANDS WILL FIT INTO ONE OF FOUR SKILL LEVELS: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, AND ALL STAR. SPECIFIC CRITERIA IS ESTABLISHED FOR EACH INSTRUMENT (GUITAR, BASS, VOICE, DRUMS, AND KEYBOARDS). STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO 'GRADUATE' TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND BE PLACED IN A BAND WITH PLAYERS OF THE SAME SKILL LEVEL UPON EACH EVALUATION. FAZIO'S ROCK ACADEMY FEATURES AN ALL NEW SONG LIST OF 100 CLASSIC AND MODERN ROCK SONGS. EACH SONG WILL BE GRADED BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, OR ALL STAR TO COINCIDE WITH THE SKILL LEVEL OF EACH STUDENT BAND. EACH BAND WILL BE ASSIGNED A PROFESSIONAL FAZIO'S INSTRUCTOR. THIS INSTRUCTOR WILL SERVE AS THE BAND'S COACH FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE SUMMER CAMP SESSION. THE SESSION WILL CONCLUDE WITH A ROCK CONCERT PERFORMED BY STUDENT BANDS AT THE DOXA ARTS CENTER....A REAL, PROFESSIONAL VENUE WITH SOUND AND LIGHTING LIKE THE PROS USE!

SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS INCLUDE: 'QUIET' BAND REHEARSAL STATIONS, SONGWRITING CLASSES, ROCK MUSIC THEORY CLASSES, PLENTY OF STAGE TIME FOR EACH BAND, AND SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES BY LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ROCK ARTISTS!

For enrollment questions, please contact Brian Vaccaro by phone at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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RECENT PAST EVENTS

Presented by Michael Brog, MD

Thursday February 25, 2010 / 7pm in the Fazio's Performance Room
Admission: $10

The Beatles' White Album was arguably the most complex, personal and emotionally evocative recording ever produced by the famed Liverpool foursome. Psychoanalyst Michael Brog, MD will dissect and discuss this seminal recording to explore what it reveals about the states of John, Paul, George and Ringo at the transcendent time in their lives in which the White Album was conceived: the summer of 1968, a time when the recent death of Brian Epstein, the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the emergence of Yoko Ono and increasing interpersonal tensions were all rocking the lives of the Fab Four.

To register for this event, stop by our front counter, call us at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Live at the Doxa

Saturday February 13, 2010 / 7:30pm at the Doxa Arts Center

The Brian Vaccaro Jazz Trio is one of St. Louis own musically developed groups. Brian Vaccaro is the Music Education Director of the locally owned Fazio's Frets and Friends plays the guitar in this exciting trio. The other members of this band include Nick Schlueter, organ, and Kyle Honeycutt, drums. This will be a great event for an evening out! Also, those attending will be supporting St. Louis great live local music. So, come enjoy an evening filled with great food and even greater music!

Chakula Cafe will be open serving snack & drinks. Concert starts at 7:30pm, House opens at 7:00pm

If you'd like more information call us at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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A Guide to Chiropractic Health for the Musician
Presented by Dr. Daniel Fazio

Wednesday Dec 16, 2009 / 6:30pm in the Fazio's Performance Room
Admission: $FREE

Playing an instrument is an incredibly rewarding experience, but not without stress on the body. Dr. Fazio will provide an explanation of the stresses encountered by the instrumentalist and will offer practical tools to reduce the likelihood of repetitive motion injury, fatigue and postural challenges while playing your instrument.

This workshop will benefit professionals and hobbyists alike.
Topics presented will include:

o Stretching and conditioning for the musician
o Postural balance exercises and treatments for stability
o Proper work environment arrangements

To register for this FREE event, stop by our front counter, call us at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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A Pedal Steel Workshop at Fazio's
Special Guests: Bob Deboo-bass, Kyle Honeycutt-drums

Monday Dec 21, 2009 / 7:00pm
Admission: $20

Join us as we welcome one of the finest pedal steel players on the planet to Fazio's for the first time! In this workshop Dave will cover tetral harmony (harmony based on thirds), quartal harmony (harmony based on fourths) some exotic scales, diversification vs. specialization and the role of the producer. Dave won the Offbeat Magazine award for best other instrument (pedal steel guitar) in 1997 and was chosen by New Orleans Magazine as a New Orleans Jazz All Star in 2003.

Among the Bands Dave plays in (or has played in) are The Heartfacts, 3 Now 4, The Brian Blade Fellowship (in which he recorded under Daniel Lanois and played a duet with Joni Mitchel), Coco Robicheaux, Shannon McAlly and The Anderson/Easley Project. A few of the people Easley has had the honor of performing onstage with are world renowned sarod player, Ashish Khan, sacred steelers, the Cambell Brothers, members of the String Cheese Incident, the Grey Boy Allstars and Tiny Universe, jazz violinist virtuoso, George Mason, and Dr. John.

DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE: "...new, effective voice..." (referring to Easley in their review of Brian Blade Fellowship's eponymous release.)

GAMBIT MAGAZINE (New Orleans) : "...One of the most intriguing figures to emerge on the New Orleans Music scene in recent memory... Easley's quivering, John Coltrane meets-Buddy-Emmons licks also have earned him guest slots on recent CDs from Mem Shannon, Brian Blade and Coco Robicheaux...His band, Heartifacts,...takes its cue from mid '70's Grateful Dead." - Scott Jordan

THE NEW YORK TIMES: "...one of the crucial elements that give his (Brian Blade's) records a swelling texture and a warm, major-key Americana: the pedal steel guitarist Dave Easley..." - Ben Ratliff

To register for this event, stop by our front counter, call us at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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PETER MAYER GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOP

Monday Nov 30, 2009 / 7pm in the Fazio's Performance Room
Admission: $20

Join Fazio's as we once again welcome guitarist/singer/songwriter for Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band as well as frontman for the Peter Mayer Group for an informal evening of performance, discussion, and musical tips. A St. Louis native who now resides in Nashville, Peter is a first class musician. This is an opportunity for all who attend to tap into his extensive professional experience.

To Register for this event, click this link and it will take you to a new registration page.

If you have questions or would like more information please contact Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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A CHRISTMAS KISS 2009:
BETH TUTTLE AND FRIENDS

Tuesday Nov 24, 2009 / 7:30pm at The Sheldon Concert Hall
Tickets at door: $10 / Age 12 and under FREE

All proceeds benefit the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. New, unwrapped toys will be collected at the concert.

A great night of music featuring: Bob Breidenbach Vince Corkery Kevin Gianino Andrew Gibson Randy Holmes Bill Murphy Jim Owens Phil Strangman Carolbeth True Brian Vaccaro Sandy Weltman Tom Zappe Surprise guests!

Advance tickets call 314-353-5570 or email macbef@swbell.net

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KINGDOM BROTHERS CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUEST BETH TUTTLE

Friday Nov 20, 2009 / 8pm to Midnight at DOXA Arts
Admission: $5 / Cajun Plate $10

Get ready for rockin blues cuz this band is bringing it! The soul that Kingdom Brothers brings will cause you to shake and move and the lyrics they present will shake your world. So, come and join in for a bayou style evening of righteous blues and Cajun cookin.

For tickets and info: www.doxaarts.com

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TASCAM PRODUCT SHOWCASE!

Saturday Nov 21, 2009 / 12pm to 4pm in the Fazio's Performance Room / Admission: $FREE!

Tascam product representative Michael Canning will join our own James Gast in presenting live demonstration and instruction on many great Tascam products. They will give tutorials on how to get the most out of digital interfaces, stand-alone digital recorders, hand held recording devices, practice tools, and much more. Different products will be shown and discussed each hour in our performance room with the help of video projection.

As an extra bonus, we'll have extra quantities of Tascam products on hand for purchase and giveaway items while supplies last during this special event. Join us on Saturday Nov. 21!

If you have questions or would like more information please contact Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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GUITAR NIGHT AT THE DOXA
FEATURING DAN BLISS AND ERIC WILSON
BLUES, JAZZ AND FINGERSTYLE GUITAR

Saturday Nov 21, 2009 / 7pm at DOXA Arts
Tickets: $10 Adults / $8 Student / 5 Years and under = $Free

For tickets and info: www.doxaarts.com

Click here to visit Dan's website: www.danbliss.com

Click here to visit Eric's website: www.ericwilsonguitar.com

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TAYLOR GUITARS ROAD SHOW

Friday Nov 6, 2009 / 6:00pm in the Fazio's Performance Room / Admission: $FREE!

The Road Show brings Taylor experts from our factory into Fazio's to showcase the very latest in Taylor gear, to educate you about Taylor Guitars, and to help simplify your search for the perfect Taylor. The Road Show crew will consist of Taylor District Sales Manager J.R. Robison and Product Specialist/Musical Artist Marc Seal. The two will demonstrate guitars from three Taylor lines (Acoustic, Acoustic/Electric, Electric) with an emphasis on how body shapes and wood combinations affect sound. Customers will then have the chance to test drive the latest models-including the semi-hollow body T3 and tremolo solid body-and ask questions of the Taylor staff. Special Taylor "one-off" Taylor guitars will also be on hand and available during this event.

By the end of the night you will have picked up some great tone tips and, hopefully, a brand new Taylor on which to try them out!

As an extra bonus, Taylor has teamed up with Elixir Strings to provide special giveaways for attendees (while supplies last), and a complimentary one year subscription to Premier Guitar Magazine, courtesy of Taylor Guitars. You will also have a chance to win a custom Taylor designed by the Road Show crew!

RSVP today by calling Fazios Music / Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MOVIE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

November 7 & 8, 2009
Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm
Fazio's is a Proud Sponsor of this event.

The music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination. To new worlds. Through heart-pounding adventures.

Be there at Powell Hall as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and David Robertson perform all your John Williams favorites, including music from Superman, Harry Potter, Star Wars and more!

For tickets and info: 314-534-1700 or www.slso.org

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SANDY WELTMAN HARMONICA WORKSHOP

**RESCHEDULE** new date is: Thur Nov 12, 2009 / 7:00pm in the Fazio's Performance Room / Admission: $20

Harmonica virtuoso Sandy Weltman's talents are diverse to say the least. While at home in the jazz realm, he is equally skilled in blues, Celtic, Klezmer, Latin and much more. Sandy learned much of his harmonica styling while under the tutelage of harmonica wizard Howard "Flecktone" Levy. He has since gained international recognition in the World Harmonica Competitions. Sandy has won numerous awards and is equally skilled on the banjo, with which he fronted his own band called the SanDroids (see cd entitled "Escape Velocity"). Sandy currently performs his unique style of harmonica jazz in a duo, trio, & quartet setting.

This is a 'hands-on' harmonica workshop that beginning through advanced players can benefit from. Space is limited....RSVP today by calling Fazios Music / Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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FAZIO'S ROCK ACADEMY
Fall 2009 Concert Sat Nov 14, 7pm
DOXA Arts Center

FIVE BANDS....ONE EVENING!

Join us at the DOXA as we present five student rock & roll bands and the songs they have practiced and written over the last 10 weeks! The Chakula Cafe will be open serving snacks and drinks.

WINTER 2010 AFTER SCHOOL DATES ANNOUNCED!

After-school rock band programs:
STARTING WEEK OF JANUARY 11, 2010
Concert for Winter 2010 session will be on Sat March 27, 2010 (concert location TBD)
Programs include: Stage Performance, Rehearsals, Songwriting, Use of Pro Gear and much more!

(There will be no rehearsals during the week of March 15, 2010)
Click Here...Check out our Rock Academy web page!

For more info on Fazio's Rock Academy, please call Fazio's at 636-227-3573 or email james@faziosmusic.com

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TOMMY EMMANUEL
HANDS-ON GUITAR WORKSHOP

Wed October 7, 2009 / 7-10pm in the Fazio's performance room
Admission: $80 ($50 for students & Military with valid ID)

Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel has a professional career that spans over four decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy's unique style - he calls it simply "finger style" - is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers.

Guitar legend Chet Atkins was one of the first to inspire Emmanuel to pick up the guitar as a child. Decades later, Atkins himself became one of Emmanuel's biggest fans. In 1999, Chet honored Tommy Emmanuel with the title of "Certified Guitar Player" for his lifetime contribution to the instrument, a rare honor shared by only three other people in the world (Jerry Reed, Steve Wariner and John Knowles). Atkins eventually recorded with Tommy in 1996 on "The Day the Finger Pickers Took Over the World", for which Emmanuel received his first Grammy award nomination. This was also Atkins last recording.

Come and learn some fantastic techniques and guitar playing approaches from one of the finest guitarists on the planet on Wed. Oct. 07 @ 7 PM @ Fazio's. Remember to bring your guitar!!

Click here to visit Tommy's website: www.tommyemmanuel.com

Please RSVP to Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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BRIAN VACCARO JAZZ TRIO presents

'A JAZZ & TAPAS CONCERT'
PERFORMING LIVE AT THE DOXA ARTS VENUE @ WEST HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Saturday September 26, 2009 / 7:00-9:00pm
Admission: $5 and the Tapas is $10 per plate

Music Education Director Brian Vaccaro will present his jazz trio (Brian Vaccaro-guitar, Nick Schlueter-organ, Kyle Honeycutt-drums) in a unique setting at the DOXA ARTS venue at West Hills Community Church. In addition to an evening of 'hard bop' style OGD trio jazz, the DOXA will be serving tapas-style entrees. This is a great setting for an evening out! Also, those attending will be supporting live local music as well as great venues like the DOXA who make it possible. Come join us on Saturday Sept. 26 @ the DOXA ARTS venue at West Hill Community Church (13250 S. Outer Forty Rd. Town & Country, MO 63017)

For more information, please contact Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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BRIAN HENKE GUITAR WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE

Saturday September 12, 2009 / 2:00pm in the Fazio's performance room
Admission: $20

His unique guitar style has been called everything from Folk to New Age to Neo-Classical to Pastoral or as Brian likes to call it "a big stewpot of everything, stirred up, simmered and served to taste." His music appeals to anyone who like their music lyrical, thought provoking and performed with virtuosity. Through it all is an undercurrent of spirituality and mysticism that Brian says is very much apart of the creative process. Because of this he has received radio air play on shows as varied as WKSUs "Folk Alley" and John Dilbertos "Echoes". He has also shared the bill on the concert stage with acts as diverse as Yes, Linda Ronstadt, Steve Morse, Yngvie Malmsteen, Robin and Linda Williams, Richie Havens, Christine Lavin, TheKingston Trio, Glen Yarborough, Alison Brown, Adrian Belew, Spiro Gyra and many of the best acoustic guitarists in the world including Pete Huttlinger, Alex DeGrassi, Stephen Bennett, John Doan, Beppe Gambetta, Dan Crary, Laurence Juber and many, many others.

A winner of many acoustic and electric guitar awards, he has also been a finalist in the prestigious National Fingerstyle Contest in Winfield, Kansas, the National Guitarmageddon regional finals in Boston and New Age Reporters Top 10 for 2006. Please join us as we welcome Mr. Henke to St. Louis and to Fazio's on Sat Sept. 12 @ 2 PM @ Fazio's!

Click here to visit Brian's website: www.brianhenkeguitar.com

Please RSVP to Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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WIZARDS OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Saturday September 12, 2009 / 7:00pm at the DOXA Arts Center (West Hills Community Church)
Admission: $10 adult / $8.00 Student

Sponsored by Fazio's Frets and Friends - Pleaase welcome Brian Henke, Eric Wilson and Helen Avakian for a special evening at the DOXA Arts Center at West Hills Community Church. 13250 South Outer 40 in Town & Country, MO 63017 (314) 434-5963. Please join us as we welcome Mr. Henke to St. Louis and to Fazio's on Sat Sept. 12 @ 2 PM @ Fazio's!

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact Fazios Music / Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Broke (Acoustic) Live at FRA Summer Camp!

Wed July 29, 2009 / 12:30pm @ John F Kennedy High School
Admission: $FREE

Join us for a FREE afternoon performance by the special guest artist featured during week two of Fazio's Rock Academy Summer Camp! Though this event is part of our summer camp schedule, it is also absolutely FREE and open to the public. Week two features an acoustic set by the local St. Louis cover/original band Broke!

If you'd like to get more info, please contact Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Javier Mendoza Live at FRA Summer Camp!

Wednesday July 22, 2009 @ 12:30pm @ John F Kennedy High School
Admission: $FREE

Come spend some time with our featured artist at the Fazio's Rock Academy Summer Camp!

join us for a FREE afternoon performance by the special guest artist featured during week one of Fazio's Rock Academy Summer Camp! Though this event is part of our summer camp schedule, it is also absolutely FREE and open to the public. Spend your lunch hour taking in some great music, compliments of Javier Mendoza!

If you'd like to get more info, please contact Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Doyle Dykes:
Live Performance & Taylor Guitars Workshop
Hosted by Fazios Frets & Friends

Monday July 13, 2009 @ 7pm at THE DOXA
(West Hills Community Church / 13250 South Outer 40 Rd. / Town & Country, MO 63017) Admission: $10

A Fan Favorite Returns - with performance at a fantastic venue in West County (The Doxa)!!

Taylor Guitars presents a fingerstyle guitar workshop with guitar virtuouso and Grand Ole Opry favorite....Doyle Dykes is a guitar legend in the making. Although influenced by a wide variety of musical styles and musicians from the country of Chet Atkins to the rock and roll of Duane Eddy and the Beatles, Doyle has developed a distinct, recognizable sound that amazes audiences with skill while capturing hearts with sincerity and soul.  Doyle is a master of inspiring guitarists at all skill levels.  Come spend a couple of hours with one of the worlds greatest guitarists and leave with a renewed vigor for playing.

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS.....SPACE IS LIMITED!
RSVP: Please call or stop by Fazio's Frets & Friends for details: 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Greg Koch: Live Performance and Fender Workshop

Wednesday June 24, 2009 @ 7pm in the Fazio's Performance Room
Admission: $FREE

Fender presents...The Return of the Gristle Man!

Fender University professor, Favored Nations recording artist and instruction book/DVD guru Greg Koch is hitting the road to introduce you to this new Fender Road Word guitar series and the Fender Vintage Modified guitar amplifiers. Greg will serve up generous portions of tasty tips, tones and tidbits while showing you how to play some rootsy morsels and what to use to make 'em sound good. You better be there!

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS.....SPACE IS LIMITED!
RSVP: 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Tim May! Breedlove Flatpicking Guitar Workshop and Performance

Monday May 18, 2009 @ 7pm
Admission: $FREE

Flatpicker Tim May has been working in the Nashville area for over 20 years as a sideman, session player, band member and performer. Higher profile projects have included touring with Patty Loveless and John Cowan, and working as a regular on the Grand Ole Opry with Mike Snider. Tim was the solo guitarist onCharlie Daniels recording of Ill Fly Away, which was nominated for the Best Country Instrumental Performance Grammy in 2005, the same year he was session leader on the critically acclaimed Moody Bluegrass album (Moody Bluegrass II is currently in the works as well). Elixir Strings and Breedlove Guitars both have presented professional endorsements to Tim, a serious nod to his talents. Please join Fazio's and Breedlove in welcoming Tim!

Click here to visit Tim's website: www.timmaymusic.com

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Jennifer Batten! Workshop and Multimedia Performance

Monday May 4, 2009 @ 7pm
Admission: $20

Join Fazio's as we welcome guitar virtuoso Jennifer Batten for the first time! Jennifer is best known for her work as a guitarist for Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck. She is also a very accomplished solo artist. She will be presenting selections from her new CD entitled 'Whatever' in a very innovative video & music format.

Click here to visit Jennifer's website: www.jenniferbatten.com

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Peppino D'Agostino Acoustic Guitar Workshop and Performance

Tuesday April 14, 2009 @ 7pm
Admission: $20

Peppino D'Agostino is a Renaissance man. This is not just because he was born in Italy. Everything about the longtime California resident and his art -- virtuoso acoustic guitarist, composer, singer, teacher and all-around entertainer -- is rooted in his heritage. It's fitting then that his new CD is titled Made in Italy. It's his first CD release since 2005'sBayshore Road, a collaboration with longtime friend, electric guitarist Stef Burns. Peppino is an endorser of Seagull guitars. Please join us for a rare opportunity to hear one of the true greats in acoustic guitar!

Click here to visit Peppino's website: www.peppinodagostino.com

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Corey Christiansen Jazz Guitar Workshop and Performance

Saturday March 14, 2009 @ 3pm
Admission: $20

Corey Christiansen has a number of publications with Mel Bay and has conducted countless guitar clinics and concerts across the country and beyond including Europe, South Africa and Australia. He has also performed at many notable festivals and venues including John Pisano's Guitar Night in Los Angeles, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, the Clearwater Jazz Festival, the Daytona Beach Jazz Festival, the Classic American Guitar Show, and the St. Louis Jazz Festival. He has also performed and/or recorded with many outstanding jazz artists including Jimmy Bruno, John Pisano, James Moody, Joe Negri, Willie Akins, Chuck Redd, Sid Jacobs, Jack Wilkins, Christian McBride, George Duke, Terri Lyne Carrington, Danny Gottlieb, and many, many others. Join Fazio's in welcoming Corey back to St. Louis!

Click here to visit Corey's website: www.coreychristiansen.com

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Peter Mayer Concert at SIUE - Beyond Abbey Road

Friday March 20, 2009 @ 7:30pm
Sponsored by Fazio's Frets and Friends
Merridian Ballroom, Morris University Center at SIU Edwardsville Campus
Tickets: 618-650-2774

Peter Mayer and Company, featuring the well known Nashville singer-songwriter from St. Louis, are sure to captivate Arts & Issues audiences with an evening of unique and original adaptations of classic Beatles tunes. Mayer, virtuoso lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band, surrounds himself with top rock and string musicians including his brother-nationally renowned bassist Jim Mayer. What will make this Arts & Issues event unique is the unconventional merging of a rock ensemble with a string quartet. The timeless melodies and power of these favorite Beatles' works will ring true to fans everywhere; the creativity of how they are framed and presented by master performer Peter Mayer and Company, will keep you anticipating the next twist. This is the music of the Beatles like you have never heard!

Order Tickets Online from SIUE!

Click here to visit Peter's website: www.petermayer.com

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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Fazios Rock Academy Winter Concert

Saturday March 28, 2009 @ 7pm
Live at Sky Music Lounge
Admission: $FREE

Come and see the students from the First Fazio's Rock Academy After School session in their winter concert performance live at Sky Music Lounge (Clayton and Kerhs Mill Rd) at 7PM on Saturday March 28. Show these young artists your encouragement and support and, by the way, the admission is $Free!

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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CHARLIE HUNTER
GUITAR WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE

Saturday January 24, 2009 @ 2pm!
Admission: $20

Join us as we welcome the incredible 8-string guitarist Charlie Hunter for a unique guitar workshop & performance experience. Charlie is undoubtedly one of the more innovative guitarists on the scene today. In 'one man band' fashion, he combines bass, chords, and melodic lines on an instrument that creates a range far beyond that of a 6-string guitar. Charlie will demonstrate how he approaches this instrument and plays styles ranging from jazz, rock, & funk to various world music. Check out this link for a preview of what you are likely to see & hear...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B7btsk6ASE

Click here to visit Charlie's website: www.charliehunter.com

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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ROCK U CONCERT 2008!

Live at Sky Music Lounge in Ballwin!

Saturday November 15, 2008 @ 7:00pm!
Admission: $FREE

All are welcome! This is the Rock-U event U've been waiting for!! Come see the results of this music program played out at the fantastic Sky Music Lounge in beautiful Ballwin Missouri - admission is $Free. 7pm, November 15, 2008!

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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ORRIN STAR FLATPICKING WORKSHOP

Live in the Fazio's performance room!

Monday October 27, 2008 @ 6:30-8:45pm!
Admission: $60

A Description of this event from the artist: The term workshop is used so freely nowadays that it encompasses everything from brief show & tell sessions to detailed teaching encounters. My workshops are of the latter variety. Participants bring their instruments (and audio recorders if they wish), we sit in a big semi-circle, and I spend some of the time going around one-on-one to give individual feedback. Limited to 10 participants including a written hand-out summarizing what we have covered. Here are brief descriptions of the workshop that I will offer at Fazio's:
LEAD FLATPICKING: What The Tab Won't Tell You
Youve got the books and tabs, play some fiddle tunes, are starting to feel at home playing leadsnow what? In this workshop we zero-in on the subtleties: why and how certain notes should be accented; using timing strums to make for colorful pauses; and making a rhythm statement with your lead playing.

Check out Orrin at his website...full of audio clips and more info: www.orrinstar.com

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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30TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND
RE-OPENING SALE & CELEBRATION

Saturday October 18, 2008 9:30AM - 5:00PM

Come celebrate two very special occasions with us at Fazio's!! October 2008 marks our 30th anniversary of being in business. Now, in our new location, we are going stronger than ever!

We invite you to help us break in our new store and celebrate 30 years of serving St. Louis musicians! Drop by anytime on October 18 between 9:30AM and 5:00PM to join the celebration!!

30TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS:

>> Give-Aways including:
Fender American Standard Strat
Ibanez Artcore Guitar
Taylor 'Baby Taylor' Acoustic Guitar
Tascam Digital Recording Workstation
Roland Cube-Series Guitar Amp
Audio Technica Pro Microphone Pack

>> Performances by Klose'Nuff (featuring Mark Klose of K-Hits 96.3FM) and singer/songwriter Javier Mendoza!

>> Product Representatives on site to feature products and answer customer questions.

>> For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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RICHARD GILEWITZ PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP

Brought to you by Breedlove Guitars

Thursday October 9, 2008 7:00pm
Admission: $ FREE !!

Fazio's and Breedlove Guitars present the guitar stylings of Richard Gilewitz. Known as one of the strangest men in acoustic music today, Richard Gilewitz fascinates his audiences with fingerstyle gymnastics on his 6 and 12-string guitars while spinning yarns too unbelievable not to be true. But it is his live shows that bring out the best in this author, composer, guitarist, humorist, AND storyteller who follows a distinct cadence that creates a glow that continually grows a little brighter with each tune.

To learn more about Richard, please visit the Official Richard Gilewitz Website

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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ED GERHARD PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP

Brought to you by Breedlove Guitars

Thursday Sept 18, 2008 7:00pm
Admission: $ FREE !!

Fazio's and Breedlove Guitars are proud to once again bring Grammy Winner Ed Gerhard into the store for an evening performance and workshop. Don't miss this opportunity to spend some time with one of the finest fingerstyle guitar players ever! Ed also plays a hawaiian style lap steel and the guitar he's using is a custom breedlove modeled after one of his classic Weisenborn acoustic lap steel guitars. To learn more about Ed, please visit the Official Ed Gerhard Website

For more info on this event, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

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TALKBASS.COM FORUM AND JAM...#2

Attention all bass players!

Saturday August 2, 2008 11:00am - 4:00pm
Attention all bass players!! Fazio's is offering an opportunity for all St. Louis bass players to get together to talk gear& music and to do a little jammin' in our new performance & rehearsal room! This is the 2nd time we've hosted this event this year and it's an extension of the discussion forums that take place on www.talkbass.com

For more info, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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