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SAVE THE DATE! ... April 19th Share the Stage!

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Upcoming Events...

Save the Date and Come join the fun...
Share the Stage April 19, 2026 3-6PM
It's easy to sign up for "Share the Stage":
...IF you are a student at UFG, log in to MyMusicStaff, locate the event on 4/19/26, and choose your time. 
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IF you are not currently part of the UFG Lesson Program, submit your preferred time slot and information by completing this brief signup formIf you have ANY questions, send us a text, email, or call. 
Please come enjoy the music, whether or not you choose to share the stage. All are welcome!

Previously Held Events...

Sunday, October 26, 2025 3-6PM
Share the Stage October 26 3-6PMThank you so much to all our performers and for the audience who came to support the players and enjoy an afternoon of live music!
Corey, Talyn, Devin, Caroline, Sean, Paul, Gordon, Ed, Ben, Mike, Erica (aka Frankie Eris), AJ, Scott, and Ralph... you ALL rocked our afternoon! Pictures coming soon! Our next Share the Stage will be scheduled for April 2026, so stay tuned and come join the music making. 

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June 28, 2025 - It was a wonderful day at Pride Fest in Bellingham!
 
Bellingham Pride Fest 2025
A special shout out to Ralph, one of our talented instructors, who invited our many visitors to have fun with the ukulele - most playing for the first time! Thank you to all who stopped by our UpFront Guitars tent and joined in the festivities of the day.

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Saturday, June 21st!

Make Music Day is an international annual one-day event (since 1982) where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the WORLD. Musical festivities in Bellingham, MA are part of a global celebration of music making in over 1,000 cities inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique.

Make Music Day information UpFront Guitars June 21
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Share the Stage - April 13, 2025 3-6PM
It was a GREAT afternoon of music making and special thank you to all the performers as well as the audience who were there to enjoy the live music and support those who took to the stage. Our next Share the Stage event will be held in October 2025, so stay tuned and come join in the fun.

Share the Stage April 2025 
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Songwriters Round - Feb 16, 2025
3-5:30
THANK YOU Chris Walton, Beth Killian, Nicole Gauthier, Aaron Bedard, and Alan Scardapane for giving providing a wonderful afternoon of great music and insightful conversation. We appreciate all who came out in the messy weather to attend and engage with the artists as well. 

NEW DATE Songwriters Round
Our First Songwriters Round featuring:
Chris Walton
   (https://www.chriswaltonmusic.com/)

Alan Scardapane
   (https://www.alanscardapane.com/)

* Amanda Centrella, Nicole Gauthier, Beth Killian, and Aaron Bedard of How's About Charlie
   (https://www.howsaboutcharliemusic.com/)

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Thank you to Eric, Corey, Matt, and Sam for making our first DIY Build-A-Board Night a great night for all!
DIY Build-A-Board Night Pictures
DIY Build-A-Board Night
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Thank you, one and all for sharing your time and talents!
Share the Stage Event October 20 3:00-6:00 PM
UFG Presents Schecter with Scott Tarulli

Make Music Day 6/21 12-5PM
String Change Workshop ~ June 5 6:30-8 
A banjo, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar walked into UpFront Guitars ... Fun, informative and transformational (for the instruments). Everyone did a great job!
String Change Workshop part 1
String Change Workshop Part 2
April 21, 2024 3-5:30PM Pictures soon!
Thank you for coming to Share the Stage
It was a wonderful afternoon with magic moments all around! Thank you to all the players who shared their time and talents with us. Our next "Share the Stage" will be scheduled for October, so stay tuned (see what I did there?)!


G&L Clinic with Scott Tarulli
"Share the Stage" October 2023
Thank you to the Bellingham Public Library for your incredible hospitality!
Pictures from Share the Stage October 2023

Business Expo and Ukulele Jam~ April 29, 2023 ~Bellingham Public Library
Ukulele Jam April 29 9:45
"Share the Stage" ~ April 22 ~ Bellingham Public Library


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About UpFront Guitars and Music LLC

Founded in 2010, we are a family-run business, committed to being your professional source for select high-quality guitars and accessories. Our goal is to make your experience as informative and enjoyable as possible. So whether you are visiting us locally or shopping online, you get the same level of attention and service.