Performance and Workshop Tuesday July 8, 2008
7PM in the new Fazio's Performance Room
Admission $ FREE!!

Don't miss this clinic with this amazing group of artists at Fazio's on July 8th! Experience for yourself Greg Koch's over-the-top chops on guitar and Reggie Hamilton's virtuoso mastery on bass and Del Bennett's precision syncopated percussion pulchritude on drums!

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

Here are links to more information for Greg, Reggie and Del

Greg Koch Home Page

Reggie Hamilton Home Page

Del Bennett Home Page

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Meet the Gretsches at Fazios in the Performance Room!
Featuring Fred and Dinah Gretsch
Thursday July 17, 2008 @ 7PM - Admission $FREE

Come to Fazio's and celebrate Gretsch Guitars 125th Anniversary by meeting Gretsch CEO's and namesakes Fred and Dinah Gretsch. While you're here, test drive one of the many Gretsch Guitars we'll have on hand and learn a great deal about the history of the company and how these fine instruments are built!

Here is a word from Fred Gretsch:
'This year, we honor the musicians, partners, dealers, distributors and Gretsch lovers everywhere who have helped the Gretsch family continue to bring to life the 125-year-old vision of company founder and my great-grandfather Friedrich Gretsch.'

Also, meet Gretsch Guitars Product Manager, Joe Carducci and see a multi-media presentation on the history of the company. And, listen to Bobby Gibson play the notes off a Gretsch... he's a talented Chet Atkins Style finger-picker who appears regularly at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Festival in Nashville as well as the Grestsch booth at the NAMM shows!

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

Here are links to more information on Gretsch Guitars and the Anniversary Tour:

www.gretsch125th.com

Gretsch Guitars Website

Gretsch 125th on MySpace!

Bobby Gibson Website

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Develop Killer Tone, Enviable Range, Awesome Power & Stamina...
Without Ruining Your Voice.

Instructors: Michael Rocchio and Jaime Vendera

Click Here For More Details and Info on our Lessons Page


If you have questions or need more information, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

Friday August 8th: 5pm - 8pm
Saturday August 9th: 10am - 4pm

FEE: $199 PER STUDENT for Friday evening and all day Saturday

Wouldn't it be great if singing was easier? Well, it can be, but many singers put off getting the training they need until it's too late because they mistakenly think it will cause them to lose the “emotional connection”. Wrong! Do what the pros do. Learn the secrets to developing killer one, enviable range, awesome power & stamina…without ruining your voice.

The brainchild of Michael Rocchio & Jamie Vendera, “The Rock Singer's Workshop” is a unique merger of tried and true, age old, proven vocal techniques with 21st century vocal techniques and styles. In “The Rock Singer's Workshop” you will learn fundamental skills used by the industry's top performers. But, that's not all. You'll put your new skills to immediate use as you're coached by Rock & Jamie to perfect the song you chose to work on.

Michael Rocchio is a highly-talented and versatile musician who's had world-class training and extensive performance experience in both the classical and rock genres. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Indiana University's famed School of Music, where he attended on a full scholarship studying under Margaret Harshaw of the Metropolitan Opera. He has performed operatic roles and oratorios with many of the country's foremost organizations, and has been consistently well-noticed for his rich, powerful voice. He is also an accomplished bassist having studied with such notables as Bunny Brunel, and Carol Kaye. Currently, he is the bassist and a vocalist for St. Louis' own Nonstop, a 10-piece horn-driven band playing classic rock's most challenging repertoire.

Jaime Vendera honed his vocal training skills by playing professionally starting at the age of sixteen, then moving to Hollywood California at nineteen to study voice at the Musician's Institute, as well as with Jim Gillette, lead singer for “Nitro”, the famed 80's Metal band. He works with artists from several record companies, including Atlantic, Epic and Universal records.

He has been seen on several nationally televised shows demonstrating the power of his “glass shattering” voice, including “Good Morning America” and The Discovery Channel's “MythBusters”, as well as internationally in Europe and Japan. He has been featured in magazines, text books and interviewed on radio world-wide.

He is also the author of “The Ultimate Breathing Workout”, “The Ultimate Vocal Workout Diary” and “Voice RX”. His books have been read and praised by members and singers of bands such as, TNT, Nitro, Dream Theater, Journey, Saliva, Three Doors Down, Chevelle, Shinedown, Sevendust, Puddle Of Mudd, Kill Hannah, Dokken, Godhead, The Rasmus, Machina, Avalon, Theory of a Deadman, and Future Leaders of the World.

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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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Programs for Kids and Adults Click Here For More Info

Adults! Kids! The 2008 Camp Jam events are setting up now. You can get involved in the CAMP JAM ROCK U! that has after-school programs for kids and evening programs for adults. There's also the good ol'Summer Camp Sessions for Kids 7-10 and 11-17 at DeSmet High School July 7-11 and July 14-18. Go to our Lessons Page for more information and to register.

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

Here is a link to the Camp Jam web site: www.campjam.com
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New Store: 15440 Manchester Road! Click Here For Map

We did it!! We're out of the old store and into our new store on Manchester: 1 mile east of Clarkson // 6.5 miles west of Highway 270...in the Shop & Save Plaza, right across the street from Ballwin Plaza.

We're open and we can't wait for you to vist our new store! More lesson rooms, expanded showroom and even a group lesson room with performance area for group classes, clinics, workshops and concerts. Wahoo!

Our New Address is: 15440 Manchester Road // Ellisville, MO 63011

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

All New for 2008!! Join Taylor Guitars All-Stars Andy Lund and Wayne Johnson in the new Fazios performance room for an evening of Guitar Talk and Demos!

Tuesday May 20, 2008 7:00PM - Admission $ FREE!

Straight from El Cajon California...brought to you by Taylro Guitars and Fazios Music...

SEE Rare and one-off Taylors available for sale / Test drive the new Taylors / Meet the Taylor factory staff

FREE Taylorware gear and Anti-Rust Elixir Strings acoustic sets (while supplies last) // 1-Year Premier Guitar magazine subscription for every attendee

WIN Register to win a custom Taylor guitar and a BOSE L1 Model II System with the new T1 ToneMatch Taylor presets!!

For more info, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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Saturday May 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM at De Smet High School Theater

Admission: Free!!!

Fazio's and Camp Jam present four student bands to conclude the Spring '08 session of Rock U! This concert is FREE OF CHARGE and open to the public. We encourage all family & friends as well as those checking out our Rock U program to attend. This event will be held in the same theater where we stage our summer camp: Camp Jam. Come and get a free preview!

When: Saturday May 17, 2008 at 7:30PM
Where: De Smet High School Theatre
233 N New Ballas Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Admission: Free!!

Here's the Band Lineup:

THE ROLLING PEBBLES
Band Leader: Kevin Koehler
Vocals: Michele Panu
Guitar/Vocals: Josh Mannis
Guitar: Vishal Bharadwaj
Bass: Ben Webb
Drums: Peter Gunn

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
Band Leader: Gavin Duffy
Vocals: Stefanie Wirthlin
Guitar: Sam Koltun
Drums: Corey Carlilie
Bass: Gavin Duffy

INFINITELY TWISTED
Band Leader: Cannon DeWeese
Vocals: Claire Miller/Will Moore
Guitar: Reed Miller
Guitar: Joe Olszowy
Bass: Michael Shariff
Drums: Will Moore/Cannon DeWeese
Keyboards: Will Moore

RELENTLESS FIRE
Band Leader: Bill Davis
Vocals: Michele Panu
Guitar: Mason Wageman
Guitar: Sam Koltun
Bass: Adam Dyer
Drums: Harry Russell

Have questions? Please contact Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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Performance and Workshop in the new Fazio's Performance Room!

Thursday May 15, 2008 7:00PM - Admission $20

Mix swingin' grooves, thrilling riffs, sweet vocals, acoustic western sensibilities and tons of fun and you have only begun to describe Cow Bop. Formed in 2003 by internationally-acclaimed guitarist Bruce Forman, this jazz and western swing band has toured extensively throughout the country, exciting audiences with their unique brand of American music. In 2004, Cow Bop won the Route 66 Challenge, traveling the length of the storied road having departed with a mere $100 and no scheduled gigs. Their CD, Swingin' Out West, released in 2004, charted on Americana, Jazz, College and Adult Contemporary radio stations. Catch Bruce's playing featured in Clint Eastwood's Academy Award winning film, Million Dollar Baby.

Proceeds from this performance/workshop go to benefit the Route 66 Challenge which funds the Jazz Masters Workshop in Los Angeles, CA. The Jazz Masters Workshop is dedicated to provide jazz music instruction and experience to kids between the ages of 5 and 14 free of charge.  For more info, go to: www.jazzmastersworkshop.org

For further listening / reading please visit the Cowbop site at: www.cowbop.com

Want to enroll? Have questions? Contact me at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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Jazz Workshop; Classic Albums

Join us for our first classic album: Aja by Steely Dan
in our new Jazz Workshop series beginning Thursday May 8, 2008!

Thursdays May 8 through July 3 (no class on Thursday June 26)
7:00PM - 8:20PM / Fee $149


Introducing a new series of classes at Fazio’s...Jazz Workshop; Classic Albums. Each 8-week session will be devoted to learning all the songs from one classic Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, or Fusion LP. We’ll examine how to apply these songs to an instrumental jazz setting and work with extended improvisations based on these great tunes. All instruments welcome. For ages 16 and up.

Join us for our first classic album: Aja by Steely Dan beginning Thursday May 8th!

For more information please see our lessons page by clicking here.

Want to enroll? Have questions? Contact me at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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Intro to Jazz and Fusion for Rock and Blues Players. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see, hear, and speak with one of the premier jazz/fusion guitarists on the scene today!

Monday April 28, 2008 7:00PM - Admission $20

Jazz/Fusion recording artist Matthew Von Doran will join Fazio's for a second time to give playing tips to guitarists who are either want to get started with Jazz and Fusion playing or would like to incorporate some of this sound in their music. Matthew's latest recording, "In This Present Moment" features some of the biggest names in modern jazz including Jimmy Haslip (the Yellowjackets), Larry Goldings, Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer, and more.

Visit Matthew's web site at: www.matthewvondoran.com

Want to enroll? Have questions? Contact me at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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In the New Fazio's Performance Room!

Thursday April 10, 2008 7:00PM - Admission $20 ($10 for students and parents involved in the ROCK U program)

Join Fazio's as we once again welcome guitarist/singer/songwriter for Jimmy Buffet's Corral Reefers 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 guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. This is an opportunity for all who attend to tap into his extensive experience as a professional musician.

Visit Peter Mayer's official website at: www.petermayer.com

Please RSVP for this event by calling 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com

In St. Louis...in the Loop...in the Duck Room!
Don't miss the Peter Mayer Group live!

Friday April 11, 2008 9:30PM - Admission $15



Sponsored by Fazio's Frets and Friends / tickets available through Ticketmaster at: www.ticketmaster.com

For more info, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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In the New Fazio's Performance Room!
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see, hear, and speak with one of the premier jazz/fusion guitarists!

Tuesday March 11, 2008 7:00-8:30PM - Admission $20
Born in Boston in January 1953, Stern grew up in Washington, DC, then returned to Boston to study at the Berklee College of Music. After college, he got his start as a guitar player with Blood, Sweat & Tears at age 22. Following a brief stint with Billy Cobham's powerhouse fusion band from 1979 to 1980, he moved to New York City, where he was recruited by Miles Davis to play a key role in Miles' celebrated comeback band of 1981 (which also included bassist Marcus Miller, drummer Al Foster, percussionist Mino Cinelu and saxophonist Bill Evans). During his three-year period with Miles, Stern appeared on three recordings with the jazz maestro - Man with the Horn, Star People and the live We Want Miles. He toured with Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth Band from 1983 through 1985 and returned to Miles' lineup for a second tour of duty that lasted close to a year.

Mike has enjoyed a very successful career as both a sideman to legendary jazz/fusion artists and as frontman to his own groups.
Read more about Mike at: www.mikestern.org/stern.html

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

Beat The Rock Star Guitar Hero Competition Featuring...
Derek St. Holmes (of the Ted Nugent Band)
Followed by a Solo Contest and Mini Camp Jam Workshop!

Saturday March 8, 2008 at 1:00PM
Fazio's & Camp Jam is sponsoring a Beat The Rock Star Guitar Hero competition where someone will win a $100 gift certificate to Fazio's Frets & Friends. Contest winner will then be entered into National Competition.
This is a chance for fans of the game GUITAR HERO to beat the Rock Star that recorded the original version of the song "Stranglehold"! Everyone who participates in the event will either pre-register online or sign in at the door. All who attend will be placed in a drawing to win a free week at a Camp Jam Summer Camp, sponsored by Fazio's!

Young rockers can pre-register for the event at www.campjam.com and receive: $5.00 coupon valid for any purchase from your store Free Camp Jam t shirt (to the first 25 rockers that register)

UPDATE!! UPDATE!! After the Guitar Hero competition:
We're going to have an Instrumental Solo Contest for guitar players, bass players, drummers, keyboard players, and vocalists will occur after the Guitar Hero event during the Spring Tour Workshop with Derek St. Holmes. Kids 11-17 are eligible to enter. The winner of this contest will be entered into a national drawing to win a free session of CAMP JAM OVERNIGHT in Atlanta, GA.

Anyone interested in enrolling in the contest MUST contact Brian Vaccaro (636-227-3573/brianv@faziosmusic.com) prior to the event date.

Here's details on The Workshop:
Derek St. Holmes (of the Ted Nugent Band) will lead a Live clinic for your young rockers/customers. They will learn instrument specifics and experience tips from one of Camp Jam's master class artists! They will also have the chance to win a free week at a Camp Jam Summer Camp!

For more info, please call Fazios at 636-227-3573 or email brianv@faziosmusic.com
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Attention all bass players!

Saturday February 23, 2008 1:00-4:00PM
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'! Come and help us break in our new performance/rehearsal room with this unique event. This is 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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Fazios Camp Jam Rock U Concert!!
Get Rockin for the Holidays!

brought to you by Fazio's Frets and Friends:

Friday December 22, 2007 // 7:30 PM
John F Kennedy High School, Manchester MO

Fazios Camp Jam Rock U Concert...make your holidays special, come and see these young musicians perform with their bands. 5 Bands are on the bill: SHOCK // MINUS E 4 // CHORDVETTES // NOSE DIVE // BLANK PAGE. Admission is Free! Everyone is invited! Call Fazios Frets and Friends for more information 636-227-3573, ask for Brian Vaccaro.

Address is: John F Kennedy High School // 500 Woods Mill Road //Manchester, MO 63011 // 636-227-5900.

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

Peter Mayer Stars & Promises 2007
A Celebration of Christmas

Sponsored by Fazio's Frets and Friends:

THURSDAY November 29, 2007 // 7 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Manchester MO

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Peter Mayer has been quietly and steadily building a fervent following across the country, stepping outside his role as one of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefers to front his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Melding a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance. Come celebrate the gifts of the Season with Peter and his Friends for Stars & Promises 2007.

Tickts are $15 for adults and $7 for students age 7-17. Address is: St. Joseph's Catholic Church // 567 St. Joseph's Lane //Manchester, MO 63021 // 636-227-5247.

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

AL Caldwell Workshop, Performance
and Q & A Session

Fazio's Frets and Friends Presents:

THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2007 // 7 PM
Bassist, Clinician, Performer, Engineer, and Producer Al Caldwell will visit Fazio’s for a workshop, performance and Q & A session.

Among the topics Mr. Caldwell will discuss:
-BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A CAREER IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS
-CHOOSING THE RIGHT GEAR FOR YOUR MUSICAL ENDEAVORS
-WHAT TO EXPECT AS A SESSION MUSICIAN
-MAKING CONNECTIONS/NETWORKING WITH OTHER MUSICIANS
-WHAT POPULAR ARTISTS LOOK FOR FROM THEIR SUPPORTING MUSICIANS
-WRITING AND RECORDING YOUR OWN MUSIC

In addition to being the bassist for Vanessa Williams’s band, Mr. Caldwell’s resume includes performance experience with Earth Wind and Fire, Luther Vandross, Chuck Mangione, Chris Botti, George Benson, and Brian McNight as well as appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Oprah. Al’s touring with various artists led to performances at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, and the White House.

Mr. Caldwell will also be available for private instruction on Friday Dec. 07 from 10 AM until 6 PM.

Seating is limited, Please RSVP by phone: 636-227-3573 or email to brianv@faziosmusic.com

Ernie Isley Masterclass, Discussion and Performance!!

Fazio's Frets and Friends Presents:

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2007 // 2 PM
FREE FOR CAMP JAM ROCK U STUDENTS AND PARENTS!


Admission for anyone not involved in the Camp Jam Rock U Program is a $10.00 donation to American Diabetes Foundation

Join Fazio's as we welcome guest artist Ernie Isley of the Isley Brothers for an afternoon of performance and discussion. Mr. Isley will give his thoughts on the past, present, and future of the music business, give advice to aspiring musicians (especially those involved in the Rock U program), take questions, feature some famous Isley Brothers songs along with Fazio's instructors, and maybe even make a guest appearance with one of our student bands! (Photo Credit: Tracy Isley). Seating is limited, Please RSVP by phone: 636-227-3573 or email to brianv@faziosmusic.com

The Frank Vignola Quintet

An Interactive Concert and Workshop at Fazio's

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2007 // 2 PM
ADMISSION: $5.00!
Seating is limited...please call ahead to reserve your seats!
This new exciting sound is more than “HOT” jazz. It’s a melding of contemporary gypsy jazz, bluegrass, toe-tapping swing, blues and acoustic rock, and great renditions of old standards, all performed by some of the best players on the music scene today. Seating is limited, Please RSVP by phone: 636-227-3573 or email to brianv@faziosmusic.com

Here is a link to Frank Vignola's web site: www.frankvignola.com

A Godin Guitars Workshop Featuring Matthew Von Doran

Sponsored by Godin Guitars

THURSDAY AUGUST 23, 2007 // 7 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
With special guests: Bob Deboo, bass / Miles Vandiver: drums
Matthew Von Doran (St. Louis' newest phenominal guitar talent will present a workshop designed to help you as a soloist and as a musician playing in a group setting. He will also demonstrate the wide range of capabilities that Godin Guitars have to offer. Seating is limited, Please RSVP by phone: 636-227-3573 or email to brianv@faziosmusic.com

Here is a link to Matthew's web site: www.matthewvondoran.com

Tim May Acoustic Guitar Workshop

Sponsored by Breedlove Guitars

THURSDAY JULY 12, 2007 // 7 PM-8:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
If you were not fortunate enough to have caught a show by the Nashville-based group Crucial Smith during its fifteen-year run, flatpicking guitarist Tim May has probably managed to fly under your radar. If that is the case, then get ready for him to pop up on your screen and be added to your list of favorite guitar players, songwriters, and singers because he is starting to fly high. While Crucial Smith was active Tim turned down a number of high profile touring and recording opportunities because he wanted to focus on the band. When word got out in Nashville that the band had dissolved, the offers came pouring in and Tim has become very busy. In the past couple of years he has toured with Patty Loveless, played on an all-star-cast Rounder project called Moody Bluegrass: A Nashville Tribute to the Moody Blues, and recorded a bluegrass gospel project with Charlie Daniels. Additionally, FGM Records has released Tim's solo CD Find My Way Back, and Tim is featured in a new FGM Records concert DVD with Brad Davis and Cody Kilby. If you own the Flatpicking Favorites: Hot and Spicy CD and have listened to Cody Kilby and Tim May tear up "Lonesome Fiddle Blues," you'll know why Tim is now getting called to play so many prominent gigs in Nashville. As they say here in southwest Virginia, "The boy can pick!"

Here is a link to Tim's web site: www.timmaymusic.net

CAMP JAM 2007 - ST. LOUIS!! SPONSORED AND RUN BY FAZIO'S MUSIC

Fazio's will be sponsoring and running "Camp Jam" this summer! This means that Fazio's instructors will be Involved as camp counselors, instructors, and band leaders. Brian Vaccaro will serve as the musical director for Camp Jam. Here is the vital info:

Camp Jam offers aspiring young musicians an opportunity to explore self-expression and gain confidence in a fun learning environment. Not only will they meet and interact with other young musicians, but they also are given unique access to music professionals who share their experience and knowledge to help them understand some of the options open to them in the music industry.

Camp Jam program hours are from 9 to 4:30. Drop off is available as early as 8:15am at no extra charge and after camp until 5:30 is available for $5 per day. -There will be a concert on the evening of Friday July 13 to conclude session 1. -There will be a concert on the evening of Friday July 20 to conclude session 2.

Promotion that ends Feb. 28, 2007: Students that enroll on-line will receive $50 off registration and a $25 gift certificate to Fazio's. However, they MUST enter in the following code when enrolling: STL1

FOR MORE INFO: GO TO OUR "LESSONS" PAGE, or Call Brian Vaccaro at 636-227-3573 x. 21 or email to brianv@faziosmusic.com

Richard Hoover
Master Luthier, Owner
Santa Cruz Guitar Company
Santa Cruz California, USA
Date was: November 18, 2006

Many thanks to Richard for visiting our store and spending time to talk about guitar construction and what makes those Santa Cruz axes so awesome!!

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PERFORMANCES BY MEMBERS OF FAZIO'S STAFF

Randy Bahr Jazz Duo
Randy Bahr on guitar and Jim Manley on Trumpet

Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm at Farotto's
9525 Manchester Rd St. Louis, MO
314 962-0048

Randy Bahr Jazz Duo
Randy Bahr on guitar and Margaret Bianchetta - vocals and flute.

Fridays, 5:30 - 8:30, at Farotto's
9525 Manchester Rd St. Louis, MO
314 962-0048