Donor-funded UGA program cultivates young musicians into community-driven leaders. Reprinted from University of Georgia’s UGA Today, June 18, 2026, by Rachael Andrews. Nestled in a town known for shaping the sound of modern music, it’s perhaps no surprise…
GRETSCH DRUMS
Legends always march to the beat of their own drum. With unmatched style and unforgettable tone, for many music greats, that drum is Gretsch.
GRETSCH GUITARS
What do a pop-punk group, country icon, and Irish rock band have in common? While we’re not entirely sure, we do know they all use Gretsch.
1948 #Gretsch Synchromatic on display at #ThatGreatGretschSound Museum in Savannah, GA. Many more cool instruments from our 142-year history are on display there too. Visit anytime, literally! http://ow.ly/6F7p50L9mZc
Tune in July 8, 2 p.m. ET for Neil LaFortune's Gretsch Afternoon Drum Break chat with #Gretsch artist Curt “Kirkee B” Bisquera. https://www.youtube.com/live/4N5ZnYNQXlI?si=bTyg1eEJuy6Oxo8H
Learn about the recent Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy at UGA fully funded by the #Gretsch Foundation. #musiceducation https://news.uga.edu/in-a-music-town-tomorrows-leaders-take-center-stage/
Don't settle for an ordinary Wednesday. Make it a #Gretsch #WhiteFalconWednesday! 📷: rainbow_guitars IG.
#bemusical this weekend.
history of gretsch. since 1883.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUK0JT19Wlw&list=PLEflPhu8SFGqS-RM1GLrMozcpVOzzOnr1&index=23
dinah & I are proud to support uga's gretsch musician leadership academy, helping inspire & empower the next generation of musicians, leaders & changemakers. 🎸✨ #gretschfoundation #musiceducation https://news.uga.edu/in-a-music-town-tomorrows-leaders-take-center-stage/
"mr. guitar" chet atkins born #otd 1924. his memory lives on through his fans, music & guitars. chet convention july 8-12 nashville. https://www.chetsociety.com/convention
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