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Dear Fellow Members; As many will know, its been my privilege to serve here in the moderator chair since the inception of this Guitar Gathering site in January 2018. Im proud to say Ive helped it grow from Zero to nearly 1700 members, and hope that I've been able to make some worthwhile contribution. To be run well it requires regular (daily) attention. I find now, that due to other commitments, it is necessary, for me to share the duties with another eminently qualified member. Please join me in welcoming @DianeB as co-moderator!

Thank all of you for your generosity. I'm sure it's a big time commitment but you guys do an amazing job. This site runs pretty much flawlessly! Diane will be a great addition to the team! Again, thank you for all that you do, the GG family truly appreciates it. Bill

I had no idea this was coming. but I could not be more thrilled with the choice. @DianeB thank you for volunteering to help.

Diane is a great contributor to posts and definitely a contributor to the Guitar Gathering conference. Delete them as you see them Diane 😉

Welcome Diane B.. now lets talk about your compensation so we have equality for all.. we don't need any issues on this site come on guys that was a joke! LOL

This is a cover by a brilliant and extraordinarily talented young crew, of an equally extraordinarily and talented Jazz Fusion trio, UZEB. I was so fortunate to grow up in Montreal at a time when there was an absolutely incredible Jazz and Blues scene going. I saw UZEB a few times live at the local Jazz club, and it was mind blowing and life altering for a young kid who loved guitar and guitar music. And UZEB were light years ahead of their time when they burst onto the scene in the late 70s. I saw them towards the end of their run in the early 90s. Just amazing stuff.

Yes, sir! I grew up in Cote St. Luc. The Jazz/Blues scene back then was insane. Every weekend you could find places with jam nights and cut your teeth with some of Montreal's best. It was crazy. I used to jam with this guy, Jimmy James, who now headlines blues night at the International Jazz Festival every summer in Montreal. They call him a "legend" now, LOL. It was very cool.

Let’s hear from those who have volunteered their guitar skills in some form of service: teaching children, seniors, or vets, entertaining the infirm, elderly, or incarcerated, in worship, charity work, or the like. Don’t be modest; inspire us with your stories. How did you get started? What did you learn?

I've played guitar for elderly in Nursing Homes and for young children in Pre-school. Always fun! It was just awesome to see how even people who don't move much suddenly start to boogie to music. Good stuff.