June 10th - June 16th 2008
A week in Greece with Kevin Montgomery, plus special guest Tommy Allsup.
Tommy, who played guitar on most of the Buddy Holly hits that we all know and love, will hold guitar seminars for the guitar players who attend this special event.
Songwriting seminars with Kevin and Danny White will also be a part of the week long schedule.
All this in the paradise setting of Akrotiri Villas in Chania, on the Greek Island of Crete
Paradise Setting
Songs in the Sun will take place against the beautiful backdrop of Kevin Montgomery’s favorite vacation spot in Chania, Crete. Akrotiri Villas will host a relaxing week of music, sun, and fun.
Find out more about Akrotiri Villas on the web at akrotirivillas.com
How to Book
To book one of the handful of places available for this exclusive event contact Kate in the UK on 07790002235 (dial +44 7790002235 from outside the UK) or e-mail Akrotiri Villas
Note...you can stay in the Villas for a reduced price if you don’t want to attend all the seminars........and would just like to attend the concerts.
*Tommy Allsup-played guitar with Buddy Holly......played on classics like "It’s So Easy", "Heartbeat", "Wishing"................played with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys from the time he was a teen.........to present. Tommy was the one that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens for his seat on the plane........truly a legend on guitar.
*Kevin Montgomery-Kevin’s father was Buddy Holly’s first musical partner.......wrote "Heartbeat", "Wishing", "Down the Line"............Kevin has had songs recorded by Martina McBride, Juice Newton, and has built a solid indie career through relentless touring, and hard work. His videos are seen on CMT, VH1 Country, and GAC, and the occasional one has been known to show up on TOTP2..............Bob Harris is a keen supporter.
*Danny White-A founding member of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, and now a studio owner and musician residing in Nashville.......and plays bass with Kevin.