The largest music trade show open to the public returns this June. GearFest ’17 organized by online music retail giant Sweetwater will be opening on June 23-24. The 2-day event will be packed with gear expo, entertainment, seminars, workshops, and other activities for all music enthusiasts.
GearFest is becoming a popular name when it comes to great deals but if you are on a tight budget you can still enjoy the 2-day packed with workshops and seminars from well-known musicians like Eric Johnson and Chuck Ainly just to name a few.
GearFest will be featuring over 400 product lines so you better come prepared.
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