Guitars Alive is an annual event in Sudbury, Ontario that celebrates the guitar and raises money to help with local guitar programs and to provide scholarships to deserving guitar students.

Guitars Alive producers Philip Candelaria, Paul Dunn and Gary DiSalle invite you to visit the site and mark on your calendar our next event: Guitars Alive IX, which will be held at Sudbury Secondary School’s Sheridan Auditorium, starting at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 9th, 2011. Please see Latest News for ticket info.

I’m delighted to know that my friend Philip and his colleagues Paul and Gary have put together another Guitars Alive this year. Bravo to everyone involved for supporting this exciting event. I have many fond memories of playing in Sudbury and remember the enthusiastic music community there. It is so essential that students have the means to discover and develop their musical talents. From someone who years ago benefitted from a scholarship, I know the profound influence it can have on one’s life. The funds raised at this event thanks to your generous support will enrich your community. Of course, I’m biased, but I must tell you there is no more beautiful instrument than the guitar! I send my love and best wishes to everyone involved. I greatly look forward to seeing you again on my next Canadian tour.” - Liona Boyd