 News Archive - 2004
December 2004
GillaCamp Coming in February 2005
Need an excuse to catch some Florida sunshine while your neighbors are shoveling snow? Desire a change of scenery and a chance to get away for a long weekend? Looking for a quick vacation and a way to improve your playing skills?
Then, why not join your fellow guitar enthusiasts at the 1st Annual Florida GillaCamp, February 2005 in Tampa, Florida!
Lead by master teacher, composer, and fingerstyle wizard Richard Gilewitz, GillaCamp 2005 will be an opportunity not to be missed and will leave you with an experience that you will want to repeat every year.
Located at the Sailport Resort, just 3 minutes from the Tampa International Airport, GillaCamp starts at 3:00pm on Friday February 11 and winds up at 4:00pm on Sunday, February 13. For three days, you will study with Richard Gilewitz during group and individual sessions, soaking up a wealth of knowledge and a tan that your friends will envy.
After GillaCamp 2005, you will have sharpen your playing skills, learned new tunes, honed your techniques, and rekindled your love of playing guitar. Find out more here.
November 2004
Where's Gilewitz?
 Many of Richard's fans constantly e-mail asking "Where's Gilewitz?", as they try to catch one of his concert performances, guitar clinics, or master classes. He does keep showing up all over the USA and in several other countries, as well as in a number of prominent music magazines. We are happy to report the latest mention in the Fall 2004 Frets edition of Guitar Player Magazine.
Editor in Chief, Michael Molenda, organized an on the spot interview with Richard following his "play of the day" appearance at Guitar Player's Awards Ceremony during Summer 2004 NAMM in Nashville. Richard was first brought to Michael's attention after discovering that the scheduled act for the evening was stranded in New York and simultaneously hearing Gary Boss and Roxanne Coppenger of Audio-Technica asking, "Where's Gilewitz?". With the help of several of Richard's sponsors, including Audio-Technica, Breedlove Guitars, D'Addario, L.R. Baggs, Sabine, and Shubb, Richard stepped up to the stage and ripped into a great last minute impromptu performance for the 100 plus crowd.
In the Frets Magazine "Spotlight" interview, Richard talks about his choice of equipment, influences, thoughts on composition, and technique in the context of his show performance, "Fingertsyle Guitar Through Time". Read all about it in the Fall 2004 issue of Frets, now at your local guitar shop and bookstores. As the opening line begins, "Who Is This Guy?", one might hear in the distance, "It's Gilewitz!
July 2004
Was That Gilewitz?
 While on tour Richard might show up in a number of places, including your local grocery store, as he shops for his favorite coconut cookies. If you miss him in person, you can still catch a glimpse of him in the new D'Addario Strings "Friends" ad. Pick up the August and September issues of Acoustic Guitar Magazine and Guitar World Acoustic at Borders, Barnes & Nobles, Books-A-Million, or Kroger's and see how Richard is looking these days.
And, if you just can't wait for Richard to come to your town or missed that last teaching session, here's an opportunity to sharpen your playing skills now. Click here to view two video clips by this master teacher and performer. Filmed in the studios of the makers of D'Addario strings, these fingerstyle guitar lessons are brought to you through the generosity of J. D'Addario & Company, Inc.
June 2004
"Daughter of Pete's Feet" featured on NPR All Songs Considered
Alligator Alley Productions announced today that track # 8 on Thumbsing was selected for airplay on the June 2nd Stage 38 edition of NPR's All Songs Considered Open Mic. This popular online music show features artists of all genres and invites listeners to vote on the selections. While listening to "Daughter of Pete's Feet", read the story behind the title and give your vote of support.
April 2004
 BreedloveFor Immediate Release
Richard Gilewitz joins Breedlove Guitar Company
Alligator Alley Productions has announced that Richard has begun a new affiliation with the Breedlove Guitar Company as an endorsee and full-time clinician.
The Breedlove Guitar Company, designer and builder of some of the world's finest guitars and mandolins, has signed on this popular touring artist and educator. As a Breedlove Guitar traveling clinician, Richard will conduct his interactive, informative, and educational clinics at local Breedlove dealers worldwide as part of the clinic team. This affiliation will give dealers and seminar attendees the unique opportunity to meet firsthand with Richard as he shares a wealth of experience that is based on years of conducting fingerstyle guitar and sound amplification seminars. Visit www.breedloveguitars.com for more information about the Breedlove Guitar Company.
Breedlove Guitar Company takes great pride in creating six and twelve string acoustic guitars and mandolins handmade by master craftsmen. Established in 1990 in Central Oregon's high desert, where the consistent climate is perfect for making some of the world's finest instruments, Breedlove Guitar Company is a pioneer in the creation of instruments with unsurpassed tone.
In the News and On the Screen
The month of April finds Richard included in a couple of publications including an interview in the current edition of "20th Century Guitar" and in two sections in the Mel Bay Publications webzine, "Guitar Sessions"® .
The 20th Century Guitar magazine article explores the concept behind Richard's newest CD release, Thumbsing, and touches on additional upcoming projects. It's two pages of "Gilewitz" and starts off with an explanation of how the title "Thumbsing" came into being. Pick up an issue at your favorite guitar shop or bookstore for the complete story.
Richard joins veteran players Pat Kirtley and Steve Kaufman for an interesting and informative slant on guitar seminars. "Guitar Workshops -- Voices of Experience", the cover story for "Guitar Sessions"®, (guitarsessions.com) opens with a number of questions from Editor, Stephen Rekas. Since Richard is on the road most of the year performing concerts and conducting workshops (268 days on the road in 2003!), his insights are the real deal.
Those days on the road have provided many opportunities for Richard to explore other artistic endeavors, including his latest performance as "Agent Cupcake" in the upcoming film, Inbred Redneck Alien Abduction. "Tales from the Road" (guitarsessions.com/apr04/tales.html) , invites you to sneak previews of photos from the film, read about Richard's acting debut, and a portion of the actual script of Richard's part. The film, scheduled for release in 2004, also contains original musical scores by "Richard Gilewitz and The Cheaha Mountain Boys" and Wayne Brown.
January 2004
Beginning the New Year
It's a brand new year and the upcoming months are full of new concert dates, guitar seminars and lessons. For all you "Gillaheads" who have been clamoring for more music from Richard, January 1 marks the release of Thumbsing. Available from this site as well as from CD Baby and Amazon.com, this 13-song compact disc is full of originals and some very contrasted covers of composers who have influenced Richard's own writings. The eye-catching artwork, created by graphic artist Pat Howse, carries the theme throughout the inside booklet and on to the back cover. For those of you who still think Richard looks like the cover of Synapse Collapse, don't be shocked as you flip your CD jewel case over to the backside and see the real Gilewitz! And while you're listening to this newest release, read about the background of each tune, complete with the tunings listed.
Richard's 2003 touring schedule took him to many locations and the Gillatour Photo Gallery will be expanded this year. There'll be looks at the first ever trip to Scotland, the yearly visit to Ireland, plus a gallery of photos from across the United States and Canada.
Beginning this first part of 2004, players who live in Florida regions of Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota, Gainesville, Orlando, or Ocala will have a chance to study with Richard. Players of all ages and levels who are interested in personal instruction are encouraged to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Individual plans and schedules are tailored for each player. Live out of the area? No problem. Richard has a long distance program specifically designed for those who meet up with him once a year during his tours.
Richard's Music Shop is slated to open this year. This one-stop shop will feature a new on-line lesson subscription series, resources for information on books, cd's and other support materials, Gillagoods for gifts, and more sections for those interested in guitar music.
So keep in touch with Richard by checking out the news each month. And don't forget to sign up on the mailing list for monthly tour schedules and updates on new projects.
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