Uncle Bunkle goes Voyage-Air

Known throughout the Pacific Northwest as 'Uncle Bunkle,' Todd Schneider is a school safety expert, consultant, and, well, YES - he knows a lot about how to bring peace, and a good learning environment to classrooms almost anywhere.

Todd is also an avid story teller and guitar player. He brings those talents to classrooms throughout his region, calling himself "Uncle Bunkle." Generations of children in the area can remember that special day when 'Uncle Bunkle' dropped by their school to play a special song, or tell a special story.

Well now, Uncle Bunkle has a Voyage-Air acoustic guitar... and he always takes it with him to visits at elementary schools. Here's a pic from a few days ago, where he plays his new VAOM-06 Songwriter at the Deer Creek Elementary School.

Click here for more about Uncle Bunkle, his stories and his music.

VOYAGE-AIR GUITAR PROUDLY SPONSORS THE ASCAP “I CREATE MUSIC” EXPO 2010 - April 22-24, 2010, Los Angeles, CA

If you're a songwriter, you probably already know about ASCAP: the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. This year, Voyage-Air Guitar is a proud sponsor of the ASCAP EXPO 2010.

This expo is where it all comes together for aspiring, as well as professional songwriters: two days of conferences, seminars and targeted information for creating chart-topping tunes. How to make a home studio, the latest digital tools, copyright and distribution information, and much more - it will be there at the ASCAP EXPO 2010. This years key note speakers include Quincy Jones, John Mayer and Justin Timberlake!

AND - if you attend the ASCAP EXPO 2010, you can buy a Songwriter Series guitar at a special one-time-only discount price. When you register at the event, you get a special information packet: check inside for the special Voyage-Air card that directs you to an ASCAP-only website. And YES: we support songwriters! This price is much lower than anything you can find elsewhere!

There's still time to register for this info-packed event! Details? Check out www.ascap.com/expo

Noonan in Europe

Steve Noonan is a big fan of the Voyage-Air guitar, and is taking his guitar on tour in Europe. (And tell you what... Steve is an amazing musician. If you haven't had a chance to hear him play, make it a point to do so.)

So... want to see and hear a Voyage-Air in the hands of a master, up close and personal? This is your chance!

April 16 - Radio interviews in Dokkum & Veendam Netherlands
April 17 - Grande Café – DE Oude Remise – Nieuweschans - Netherlands
April 18 - Cafe Demuzikant - Neerkant Netherlands
April 19 - Crossroads Radio LIVE Concert RECORDING - Bergen op Zoom Netherlands
April 22 - Q-Bus – Leiden (pending) Netherlands
April 26 - Crossroads Cafe – Antwerp Belgium

You can click here to check out Steve Noonan's website.

Guitar Party in Los Angeles!

Put together Voyage-Air guitars, Mermaid Manor, and some very notable figures in the music industry and what do you get? A Voyage-Air guitar party in Los Angeles!

Pictured here is Brian Ray (right), posing with Jeff Cohen of Voyage-Air Guitar. Brian plays on stage with the Paul McCartney band, and made a startling announcement at the party that night. Click here for the details!

Senes Speaks

Last September, Guitar Player Magazine held their annual competition for "Guitar Superstar of the Year." Ten finalists put it all on the line, at a special winner-take-all competition on a Saturday night during the Guitar Player Live! event.

From the hundreds who competed for the title, only one emerged as the winner: Steve Senes, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Steve's mastery of the guitar is something you have to hear to believe. As part of his prize package, Steve was awarded a Voyage-Air Songwriter guitar, signed by all the entrants and judges at the contest.

Though known for his electric-guitar chops, Steve has become a big fan of the Voyage-Air acoustic guitars, and took a few minutes recently to tell us about it in a phone interview. Click to hear what Steve has to say about his Voyage-Air guitar!

Tribute to Jimi

Earlier this week, Voyage-Air Guitar staffer Barney Leeson took a trip up to Washington State, for family, friends and business (busy guy, that Barney!).

Barney took time off to see the grave site of the legendary Jimi Hendrix, drop off some flowers...

...and wondered, via this photo, what it would be like if Jimi Hendrix had a Voyage-Air guitar to play today. What kind of sounds could he create with our guitars?

For some, life is too short, over too soon. Peace to you, Jimi Hendrix.

Voyage-Air at the Cayman Islands

Recent Voyage-Air convert Eric Berg sent us this note about his adventures with his new Voyage-Air guitar at the Cayman Islands:

"The picture was taken at Sandy Cay on Grand Cayman a few weeks ago. I was part of a crew that was sailing a 37' Island Packet from Key Largo to the Panama Canal.

"I am very much enjoying my Voyage-Air. I purchased it last December, with this trip as well as future travels in mind.

"Needless to say, the environment aboard a sailboat isn't ideal for a guitar. It's wet and salty, high humidity, bumpy, and cramped for space.

"I am fortunate in that I own a number of nice acoustic guitars ( Martin OM-42, a 000-18GE, a D-35, and a Custom Shop 000-28, a Santa Cruz 00-28, and several vintage Yamaha FGs). I even bought a Calton case for traveling, but it's so heavy it was a pain to lug around. More to the point, I wasn't keen on subjecting any of my $2000+ guitars to the harsh marine environment.

"The entry-level VAOM-06 seemed to be just the ticket. The backpack case was the deal clincher.

"I had read about Voyage-Air guitars on the Usenet newsgroup , and knew that many of the forum participants reviewed them favorably. As there are no dealers in my area, I purchased mine on faith and word of mouth.

"I have not been disappointed. In fact, quite the opposite. While I wanted the portability and ease of conveyance in a travel guitar, I didn't want to sacrifice tone and playability.

"I am happy to report that my VAOM-06 has exceeded my expectations on all counts.

"In fact, I've taken the guitar to a number of jam sessions and received numerous compliments on its sound. When I fold it up at the end of a session, the look on people's faces is priceless.

"Just this past weekend, someone remarked that I've been bringing my Voyage-Air to jams more frequently than I have my other Martin guitars. Hmmm.....

"So, in a nutshell, that's my story. Congratulations to all of you on a wonderful, innovative product. I wish Voyage-Air continued success, and I will be certain to continue to be a "good will ambassador."

Regards,
Eric Berg