July 30 - Aug 02, 2010

Thursday, July 29 at 08:26 PM:
Jed from Ottawa wrote:
"This is going to be so absolutely sweet!"

Wednesday, July 28 at 07:07 PM:
The webmaster from K-town wrote:
"Just a reminder, folks - YOUR PAYPAL RECEIPT IS YOUR TICKET - JUST PRINT IT AND BRING IT WITH YOU!"

Friday, July 23 at 05:56 PM:
Alec from Smith Falls wrote:
"Looking forward to my 2nd festival this year - the building you got totally rocks - thanks for the shelter!"

Tuesday, July 20 at 03:33 PM:
Perry from Montrel wrote:
"What Del Vezeau NOT performing on his signature guitar...AHHHH what a let down!"

Tuesday, July 20 at 12:21 PM:
Jim from Ottawa wrote:
"Book Bjorn Berge to the festival. Saw him at Ottawa Blues Fest this year, he was totally awesome!"

Friday, July 16 at 12:33 PM:
Kaylee from Toronto ON wrote:
"My younger brother will be participating in the competition - fingers crossed! "

Sunday, July 11 at 11:02 AM:
Calum Graham from The Wild, Wild West wrote:
"So pumped to be immersed in the spirit of the weekend once again!! Looking forward to seeing my friends there, and making new ones, Much love!!"

Monday, July 5 at 07:33 AM:
Michael Isla from Pompano Beach, Florida wrote:
"Is anyone staying at the Travelodge in Kingston? It would be great to catch a ride with someone going to the festival, I could pay for some gas. Thanks!"

Thursday, June 24 at 06:21 AM:
Craig Morrison from www.roundtownsound.com wrote:
"I hope to make it up there this year from the lighthouse!"

Wednesday, June 16 at 02:30 PM:
Paolo Buzzi from Italy wrote:
"I would love to say that is amazing knows that loads of great musicians will play there! is a bit far from here!...nevermind is Great!!!!"

Tuesday, June 15 at 04:59 PM:
Brad from canadiancountrymusic.ca wrote:
"Great Event!"

Thursday, May 27 at 01:45 PM:
Michael Isla from US-South Florida wrote:
"Can anyone put me up for the weekend locally? Just trying to minimize costs to compete. Coming from Florida, I can pay for stay...or Play!"

Saturday, May 22 at 02:08 PM:
Samantha Kruze from Toronto wrote:
"We just bought are tickets - can't wait to see all those guitar players and work on our tans!"

Monday, May 17 at 02:17 PM:
The webmaster from K-town wrote:
"We have added a quintessential wry smile spoken word recording by Holmes Hooke to the main page. It is larger than the rest of the previews (8.3 megs) but there is no way we were going to edit it. Enjoy!"

Wednesday, May 12 at 12:11 PM:
Kyle Offidani from Southern Coastal Delaware wrote:
"Hope to see everyone soon!"

Tuesday, May 4 at 05:54 PM:
Will Houston from San Diego, CA - USA wrote:
"It'd be great to attend. Maybe CGF Season 8 will bring me and the ol' guitar all the way up to the great country of Canada. Good luck to all the contestants and the performers and have a great time for me!"

Thursday, April 22 at 05:00 PM:
Jeff Williams from Charlotte, NC - USA wrote:
"Would Love to Attend - Seeking a Sponsor to make it happen - All funds sunk into Recording & Filming currently - Got a GREAT CD - DVD in the oven :)"

Thursday, April 15 at 01:17 PM:
Brian Harris from Ottawa wrote:
"I have been to the festival every year except last year. I was so sorry to miss it. I will be there this year, and I am sooooooo looking forward to it."

Thursday, April 1 at 10:31 AM:
The webmaster from K-town wrote:
"The site updates are coming fast and furiously. No foolin'. :-) Check back often. See you at the Park."

Wednesday, March 31 at 10:14 PM:
Dale Decker from Bowmanville O.N wrote:
"hey guys great the sites running :D i was wondering where do you sing up ?"

Sunday, March 28 at 09:13 AM:
troy downing from Butler Pennsylvania wrote:
"Just a question..Are you permitted partial capos in the competition ? and are there other awards, acknowlegements such as best compostion...etc...thanks guys"

Friday, March 26 at 05:15 PM:
Del from the park of course..and most recently Panama wrote:
"We look forward to your return Shane...and may the caffine be with you :-) (and all of us!)"

Tuesday, January 12 at 02:14 PM:
Shanethe coffeebrain of KeepIt Simple Coffee from Belleville wrote:
"I take my coffeeevehicle to probably 25 different outdoor events from May to October. Del and Pam's CGF was so much more than a coffee selling gig. The musicians, real artists, were so friendly and good natured The music was absolutely amazing. Around midnight Saturday night Del sat down and, with a guitar borrowed from Louise Ford, played some licks that were absolutely transcendant. This after the man had spent about 16 relentless hours making sure the community of the CGF was working smoothly.. No drunkeness, a beach for swimming, serviced and unserviced camping, it was simply the best event by far. I hope to be invited to come back and make even stronger coffee in 2010. Thanks again for the best time. My teen son who looked after a lot of the coffee service said he'd like to come again. This event became my benchmark for the spirit of outdoor events. I wish I could invent some events just to spend more time at Loughbrough. I'm telling everyone I meet, families, oldsters, young people....this is the must attend event if your looking for a spiritual experience.stcb"

Tuesday, January 12 at 01:32 PM:
Shane Clair aka shanethecoffeebrain from purveyor of exotic magic elixir known as Keep It Simple Coffee wrote:
"Belleville Absolutely the best experience I had in 2009 Del and Pam and the cast of staff and volunteers were so great to us. The music was transformative. I'm learning the ukelele"

Tuesday, January 12 at 01:07 PM:
Shane Clair aka shanethecoffeebrain from purveyor of exotic magic elixir known as Keep It Simple Coffee wrote:
"Belleville"

Sunday, September 27 at 10:41 AM:
Brian O'Sullivan from Stouffville, Ontario wrote:
"My oops - yes the winner at Winfield/Walnut Valley is from the U.S. Ewan's competing at the Montreal Guitar Grand Prix today - the main prize being the opportunity to play at The Montreal Jazz Festival or at The Montreal Guitar Show. I think we have to accept that many? most ? supporters of fingerstyle guitar are musicians themselves and so are able to appreciate the dedication and expertise that goes into performing fingerstyle guitar music at a high level of proficiency. I think there can be no better compliment for a musician than to be respected by one's peers. Whoever wins at the Grand Prix, it can only be good for fingerstyle guitar for the jazzers at The Montreal Jazz/Guitar Festival/Show to get a whiff of what we're doing in the fingerstyle world."

Thursday, September 17 at 08:03 PM:
Brian O'Sullivan from Stouffville, Ontario wrote:
"Thanks Del and Canadian Guitar Festival organizers for the opportunity your festival presented to Ewan Dobson. His win at your festival enabled him to compete at the Winfield Festival (which I believe is generally recognized as the world championship). He placed a very respectable 3rd at Winfield against a field of 40. The Australian winner played nylon string guitar with a Classical/Spanish approach. A Japanese competitor placed 2nd and played beautiful pieces at slower tempos. Ewan dazzled them (as he did the Canadian judges) with his dynamic playing and writing and his impeccable technique. Again, were it not for the Canadian Guitar Festival, he would not have had this opportunity so thanks again Del and company..."

Thursday, August 6 at 08:21 AM:
Brian O'Sullivan from Stouffville wrote:
"Yes, it was Emily. Her voice and the tightness of the band drew me from our candle-lit campsite to the stage. I was very disappointed that a lot of people had left at that point because she and her band rocked ! I posted this through her website and didn't realize my comment linked to the Canadian Guitar Festival website which is why I didn't think I needed to specify Emily's name. I guess some fingerstyle purists might question the presence of 'electric bands' - but hey, how much acoustic guitar music can one listen to in a day and the selection of 'amplified artists' was awesome !"

Thursday, August 6 at 05:03 AM:
Del Vezeau from Odessa wrote:
"Brian O'Sullivan is of course referring to Emily Fennell who closed the show Saturday..:)"

Wednesday, August 5 at 03:03 PM:
Paul Greene from Birmingham Alabama wrote:
"A wonderful experience. An incredible lineup of remarkably talented musicians. My son is the acoustic guitarist in our family and our reason for coming. I suspect he will compete next year. The volunteers were a delightful and competent group of people. They made the entire weekend even more special. "

Tuesday, August 4 at 09:15 PM:
Adam Cantor from Indianapolis, IN wrote:
"Had an amazing time. Enjoyed meeting a lot of my favorite CandyRat artists. Had a blast camping and jamming late at night. Enjoyed competing on Sunday. Definitely worth the drive! Hopefully I can make it back next year."

Tuesday, August 4 at 08:13 AM:
Brent MacDonald from Peterborough wrote:
"Sunday was fabulous! We stayed dry even in the rain thanks to the new building! The contest was amazing, I'm already planning on returing for more next year."

Tuesday, August 4 at 06:30 AM:
Del Vezeau from Odessa wrote:
"best year ever. Thank you artists - your performances were bar setting. Thank you volunteers - your hard work and dedication over the weekend was incredible. Eva, Sam, Phillip, Hanna, Sarah, Stan, Machaela, Kristin, Ashley, Daws, Jeff, Kim, Scott, Tammy, Grant, St. John's Ambulance - You were the glue that held it together. Pam..as always..you are my rock. XOXO!"

Tuesday, August 4 at 05:31 AM:
Rick Anderson from Burlington wrote:
"Many thanks for bringing such talent and great people together. It was a memorable weekend."

Monday, August 3 at 07:22 AM:
Brian O'Sullivan from Stouffville wrote:
"Great show Saturday night at The Guitar Festival ! Even though many of us were back at our camp site when you played, we heard the music and loved at. You have a wonderful voice and intonation (perfect pitch ?), a great tight band and a great choice of repertoire. Wonderful things are in store for your future ! :)."

Friday, July 31 at 03:27 AM:
Nevyle from Holland wrote:
"Man, Its my main goal to get to this festival someday, maybe next year.... sigh...."

Wednesday, July 29 at 12:49 PM:
Pistol Pete from Gatineau/Ottawa wrote:
"The festival is coming soon! Looking forward to seeing all of you guitar freaks out there, and jamming around a campfire! Oh... and I'm always down for some volleyball! As Don Alder would say... "Sayounara!""

Monday, July 27 at 08:56 PM:
Del Vezeau from Ontario wrote:
"Remember..even though we are sheltered from the sun and rain - please bring your lawn chairs! - See you in a few."

Sunday, July 26 at 11:35 PM:
Erik from France wrote:
"WHat a wondeful festival... Why don't we have such a thing in FRANCE?? perhaps i will play for the next seasons.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u16hvmWHbCY Erik"

Monday, July 20 at 07:48 PM:
Adam Cantor from Indianapolis, IN wrote:
"Looking forward to the 12-hour drive with my friend to beautiful Canada, and I can't wait to play in the competition. In response to Samantha Rickman, I'm down for some beach volleyball and hanging out with guitar-loving girls!"

Wednesday, July 15 at 06:04 AM:
Rick, Brenda and Mike Anderson from Burlington wrote:
"Very much looking forward to the weekend, Jamming with the greats and future greats "

Saturday, June 20 at 12:02 PM:
Shauna Killmore from Albany NY wrote:
"My husband and I are looking fwd to returning to this wonderful festival - we missed 2007 and can't wait to see your new campground! Our friends told us that the property was incredible. See you next month!"

Wednesday, June 17 at 10:28 PM:
Eric Kanakaeesic from Weagamow Lake, Ontario wrote:
"Wish I had a chance to go to this festival, sounds like a lot of fun, camping, and out door jamming, thats my kind of thing. (Have alot of fun to those who attend the Canadian Guitar Festival)"

Wednesday, June 3 at 06:28 PM:
Eric Lee Mead from Angola, Indiana wrote:
"Looking forward to hearin all your artist but, is Justin Taylor on this bill?"

Wednesday, June 3 at 05:14 AM:
Dave Moore from Cornwall wrote:
"Looking fwd to the festival as always and especially the campfire jams..will some of the hired players be up for it again this year? I call Don Ross!"

Wednesday, May 13 at 06:52 PM:
Kyle Offidani from Delaware, USA wrote:
"Looking forward to the festival and seeing all of the greats"

Sunday, May 3 at 07:31 PM:
Samantha Rickman from Toronto ON wrote:
"I'm bringing 7 other guitar loving girls along with me and we'll be camping by the water. Hope we can do some beach volleyball in the afternoons! Look us up !"

Saturday, May 2 at 01:39 PM:
Crysta Leigh from Vancouver, British Columbia wrote:
"I actually found out about this festival from facebook! It seems crazy epic and i would LOVE to be there! i should be looking for work then eh? hope to see you guys in the summer! =D "

Tuesday, April 28 at 01:45 AM:
Chris Tangvisethpat from Sydney, Australia wrote:
"I'd kill to be able to go to this festival. It would be such a dream come true, but unfortunately I'm stuck here in Australia. Damn. Provided it's still on in the future when I'm more free for travel, I'll definitely try to go to one."

Thursday, April 16 at 02:58 PM:
Poxe from Poland wrote:
"I wouldn't mind if you come across europe with your festival:) Always wanted be there but great water guards fingerstyle Mekka:("

Wednesday, April 8 at 04:20 PM:
Denise Hargrove from Kingston wrote:
"We missed your wonderful festival SO much last year! We've been enjoying the CDs we bought at previous festivals. Can't wait for summer to arrive. Especially pumped to hear Ray Montford."

Monday, April 6 at 04:06 AM:
Michael Tanenbaum from Honolulu, Hawaii wrote:
"Truly fantastic that you have created this festival! I hope to attend this year or next. Bravo Del & Aloha!"

Sunday, April 5 at 04:42 PM:
Steve Burke from Belleville wrote:
"Glad you're back Del. See ya there."

Tuesday, March 31 at 09:27 PM:
Shawn M from Kingston wrote:
"I can't wait for this - I saw Gareth last year at my school - he was incredible!"

Sunday, May 22 at 05:34 PM:
Poco from K-town wrote:
"Welcome back! I am there!!"

See you at the lake!