James Burton International Guitar Festival Set for August in Louisiana

World-renowned guitarist, James Burton, is hosting a one-night-only hero celebration of the best guitarists in the world and you are personally invited to be a part of music history in the making. August 19- 21, 2005 will be an historical three days with a first-time, open to the public Trade Show, featuring the newest gear and top-of-the-line music technology, a Blowout Under the Bridge outdoor concert, and an evening with guitar greats in the James Burton & Friends Concert.

The James Burton International Guitar Festival was created to raise money for the James Burton Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to providing music scholarships and instruments to children as well as young adults. James was fortunate that his parents sacrificed to purchase his first Fender guitar. For this event, Fender guitar makers are making a special guitar for this historical event. Only a few will be made and some auction to raise money.

It has been James' dream to give back to the music community by helping young musicians realize their potential. James started performing professionally at the age of 14. He started as a house guitar player for the Louisiana Hayride, a radio broadcast out of the historical Municipal Auditorium. James went on to play for Elvis Presley for a number of years until Elvis' death. He also played for Ricky Nelson and has been named a Top 100 Guitar Player of this Century by Guitar Magazine. James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has won several Country Music Awards.

For more information and updates, please visit www.jamesburtonmusic.com.