The festival is sponsored by
Gibson Guitars, Nobody In Particular Presents (NIPP) and Road Home and will also feature appearances by guitarist
Jason Truby of P.O.D.,
Ashley Cleveland, noted guitarist
Dave Beegle and newcomer Ian Keaggy. Tickets are $28.50 in advance through
itickets.com, and concert-goers can call 303-830-2525 for more information about the event.
Phil Keaggy co-founded
Glass Harp in the late 1960s along with drummer
John Sferra while in the 11th grade of high school. They were joined by bassist
Daniel Pecchio and soon garnered the attention of record label executives, signing a contract with
Decca Records in 1970. During their rise to fame, Glass Harp released a total of three albums and toured the country with such renowned artists as
Iron Butterfly, Yes, Traffic and Chicago. Although the trio disbanded in the mid-1970s, with all three members spinning off into successful solo careers, they have reunited over the years to record five more albums together. Their reunion performance at the
2006 Denver Guitar Festival will follow on the heels of the release of Glass Harp's first DVD project,
“Circa 72,” which streets on September 17, 2006.
Phil Keaggy's solo career has spanned more than 30 years and has included close to 50 solo albums, including his upcoming November 7, 2006 release,
"Roundabout." On the project he merges the influences of rock, blues and jazz with the technologies of electronic "looping" which allows him to combine the sounds of multiple guitar parts, using only one acoustic guitar, to create a cool indie-vibe which has become his signature guitar sound. On his previous instrumental effort,
"JAMMED!," Keaggy tapped into the talents of longtime friend and fellow Glass Harp member
John Sferra. He is currently putting the finishing touches on his much-anticipated vocal project, set to release later this fall. The album will be Keaggy's first vocal project with all original compositions since his album,
“Inseparable,” which released in 2000.
