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July 4, 2005Valley Arts Guitar Team in Conway, Arkansas Produce Exclusive "Live 8" Guitars for Worldwide Concerts Raising Awareness of African PovertyPress release
With a population of only 43,167, in a city of only 40 square miles, Conway hardly compares to the LIVE 8 concert which is likely to be the largest global broadcast ever by possibly attracting more than 3.9 billion viewers. With concerts in Philadelphia, Berlin, London, Toronto, Rome, Tokyo, Paris, Barrie, Edinburgh and Johannesburg, one may ask how does Conway, Arkansas fit into the scheme of this magnificent endeavor? Very few Americans consider themselves strong enough, special enough or important enough to make a difference, but with time of the essence to produce, these craftsmen and women put their own personal needs aside and dedicated their hearts and sprits into making guitars which will make a difference. Inside the Valley Arts guitar plant, part of the Gibson Guitar Company, stand a few, select American citizens who have worked tirelessly in an effort to provide Bob Geldof and his host of award-winning performers exclusive handmade, Live 8 guitars. These Valley Arts LIVE 8 guitars, created in the shape of the African continent, are each made from select, native African Zebrawood. Each are individually hand-sanded and hand-rubbed. Each headstock is customized with the LIVE 8 event name, event date and concert location. The LIVE 8 Valley Arts guitar serves as the official logo of the worldwide event.
While on Saturday night, July 2, 2005, a small group of finely tuned craftsmen didn't take the stage at any monumental concert venue during Live 8, they applauded the fact that in their own small way they have made a difference. Ordinary people have grasped the chance to achieve something truly monumental. ![]() For More Information: Caroline Galloway GIBSON 440-338-3469 caroline.galloway@gibson.com
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