Renowned Fingerstyle Guitarist George Worthmore
Headlines Manatee School for the Arts Benefit at Bradentons Zen Guitars
October 21
(Bradenton, FL) Zen Guitars, located at the DeSoto Square Mall, 303 301 Blvd West in Bradenton, invites the public to a benefit for the Manatee School for the Arts on October 21, 6-9 p.m., featuring nationally-acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist and entertainer George Worthmore. Students from the Manatee School for the Arts music program will open for Worthmore at the free concert. A portion of the proceeds of Zen Guitars sales for the day will be donated to MSAs music program.
Supporting community-based music education programs is an integral part of the Zen Guitars philosophy, says owner Scott Cook. We are thrilled to be able to expose the students at MSA and the community as a whole to George Worthmores brilliant fingerstyle guitar playing. Not only does George put on a fantastic show, but he will be demonstrating a variety of music styles from ragtime to traditional blues to classical, Cooks adds. Its going to be a great show for a great cause.
While admission is free, Cook points out that seating is limited and suggests that guests arrive early for the 6 p.m. concert. For more information, call Zen Guitars at 941-706-5621 or email Cook at [email protected]
About George Worthmore
George Worthmore, a star in the New York City music scene for more than 20 years, began with a one-year stint as a guitarist with Kinky Friedman. He has played backup guitar for Bo Diddley, Ben E. King, Screamin Jay Hawkins, Lou Christy, and The Platters, and has performed with Hot Tuna. An internationally touring musician, George now calls southwest Florida home.
About Zen Guitars
Zen Guitars, located in Bradentons DeSoto Square Mall, 303 301 Blvd W, is a musician-owned and operated music store offering hundreds of guitars and ukuleles for all experience levels, a full line of accessories, guitar lessons, and instrument repairs. Zen Guitars also offers music-related T-shirts and gifts. For more information, visit www.zen-guitars.com or call 941-706-5621.