Summit Finale - Day 3

"What was this liquid that was leaking from the sky?"  With California in a drought, it actually rained at the Summit on the final day (first time with this significance in about a year).  Most people will find that a little depressing, or a downer, but as a Northern Californian, it was refreshing and made for a perfect day in my book.

The Summit was capped off by duo performances.  First up was TK Smith, who creates his own guitars that are Bigsby inspired.  He showed off two of his 6 string electrics and a mandolin.  The treat however was watching and listening him play his own instruments with Julian Lage in jazz and blues styles.

TK Smith (right) with his first guitar that he built

Julian Lage and TK Smith trading licks on his guitars

Then melting together steel and nylon stringed guitars, Mark Goldenberg and Eric Skye perform on the Main Stage this time around.

Mark Goldenberg on nylon & Eric Skye on steel string

Lastly for the finale, Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge perform numbers from their album Avalon.  This was certainly the highlight of the Summit and a great finale.

Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge close the Summit

Overall a wonderful Summit.  Everything was great from the location, to the facilities, to the sessions and performances.  I've met a number of people and was able to "talk guitar" with fellow guitar geeks and the makers that provide us with such great instruments.  I learned so much, and best yet, I was extremely inspired.