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Theatre and Art

Nothing sounds sweeter than a six-string in the dead of winter, or so the saying goes at the New York Guitar Festival. An annual undertaking since 1999, the New York Guitar Festival exams exactly what it means to be a guitar hero, and no, we aren't talking about videogaming teenagers. Every aspect of the guitar and the guitarist's personality are displayed during this month long celebration, thanks to live concerts, radio broadcasts and innovative outreach programs. The music never stops at this festival, so don't put down that guitar. Instead, pack up your Action Manhattan Car Rentals vehicle and head to this year's instalment of the New York Guitar Festival.

A world of feeling in one simply melody

The New York Guitar Festival has presented many of the world's most prolific guitarists since its inaugural celebration back in 1999. Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rentals that have been lucky enough to attend the festival in the past will have witnessed performances by Pepe Romero, Andy Summers, Bill Frisell and Cindy Cashdollar. Even The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, has made a surprise appearance with Levon Helm + Emmylou Harris. You never know who might take to the stage during this celebration of all things string, so what are you waiting for? Plan to attend the next New York Guitar Festival during your upcoming Manhattan car rentals vacation.

Spreading the joy of music, no strings attached

The New York Guitar Festival is proud to support local NYC communities through a unique scholarship fund and music program. The New York Guitar Festival's Scholarship Fund is designed to benefit school children enrolled at the Kaufman Center's Lucy Moses School and the Manhattan School of Children. Money is raised through the sale of the Festival's Guitar Harvest CD Series. More than 27 leading guitarist from the worlds of jazz, rock and classical music have donated previously unreleased materials to the cause, creating an original music mix that's sure to impressive guitar fans everywhere. Famous names on the first compilation disc include Andy Summers, guitarist from The Police, Vernon Reid of Living Color and two dozen other legendary acts. Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rentals can pick up their copy of the CD at any major music retail, as well as online at Amazon.com.

Wear your strings on your sleeve

Keep on rocking in the free world by sporting your very own New York Guitar Festival t-shirt. Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rentals can order exclusive festival merchandise online at www.cafepress.com/nyguitarfest. Merchandise includes long and short sleeve t-shirts, children's clothing, hats, bags and stickers. Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rentals can also pick up mugs, buttons and magnets. All proceeds from the sale of these items helps support the New York Guitar Festival so don't be shy - wear your strings on your sleeve with Guitar Festival clothing.

Where to catch the shows

The New York Guitar Festival is held from mid-January to mid-February. For an up-to-date schedule, please log onto the official New York Guitar Festival webpage at www.newyorkguitarfestival.org. Venues that have hosted past shows have included The 92nd Street Y, Merkin Concert Hall, Joe's Pub and Carnegie Hall. Admission varies depending on the venue and the scheduled artist, so be sure to plan ahead. Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rentals can learn more about the New York Guitar Festival by logging onto the official website. The New York Guitar Festival is sponsored by Apple Computers, D'Addario, Marshall, Korg, Guitar Player and a handful of other businesses. Customers of Action Manhattan Car Rentals are encouraged to attend the New York guitar Festivals sister Festivals, the Wall 2 Wall Guitar Festival in Illinois and the Adelaide International Guitar Festival in Australia.

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