Cigar Box Guitar Goodness!

Red Rocky Patel - Ready to Ship

2012-01-25T05:10:00.000-08:00

This cigar box guitar is made with a nice Rocky Patel cigar box and upgraded with Grover Tuners. The box measures 11.75 x 7.5 x 1.5. This 3 string cigar box guitar is number 383 and is also signed and dated by Mike. The action is just right for playing with a slide or finger picking... Sounds, looks, and plays great!

Electric Cigar Box Guitar
25 inch scale
pizeo pickup
14 frets
Figured Maple neck
Bookmatched African Zebra Wood Fret Board
Walnut heel
Black Plastic side inlay fret dots
Gloss finish on neck
Bolt nut
Strap buttons
Maple and fret wire bridge
GROVER tuners
3 String Cigar Box Guitar
Tuned to open G (GDG)

Zebra Partagas - 3 String Cigar Box Guitar - Ready to Ship

2012-01-19T05:32:00.000-08:00

This Cigar Box Guitar is a good lookin' one! Grover Tuners bring out the awesome colors in the box. Plays fantastic. Would also look great as a piece of artwork for your home. Check out www.snowdenguitars for more pictures on this one.

Snowden Guitars will be at the Gingerbread Jam this Saturday, December 10th

2011-12-06T05:10:00.001-08:00

If you're looking for a cool gift for the musician in the family, come check out my Cigar Box Guitars this weekend at the Gingerbread Jam. This is an indoor event Saturday, the 10th from noon til 8 pm. Along with my Cigar Box Guitars, CD's & Tshirts, there will be other artists so you're sure to find gifts for everyone on your list.
http://www.gingerbreadjam.com/

Mike Snowden will be performing at Wild Wings in Marietta

2011-11-11T05:03:00.000-08:00

http://www.wildwingcafe.com/our-locations/marietta-ga.php

Mike Snowden will be performing this Saturday the 12th at Wild Wings in Marietta. There will be a Chili Cook-off and live music all throughout the day. Mike will be performing around 1:30 til 5:30. Make plans to come out & enjoy the day.

Mike Snowden at Atlantic Station Friday evening November 4th

2011-11-01T05:33:00.000-07:00

I will be performing this Friday, November 4th at Atlantic Station from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come hang out & enjoy the music. You can also do some shopping in the markets located throughout Atlantic Station.

Snowden Guitars will be at the Dunwoody Music Festival

2011-10-21T03:35:00.000-07:00

Snowden Guitars will have several Cigar Box Guitars as well as CD's and tshirts this weekend at the Dunwoody Music Festival.

Mike Snowden in the October issue of The Roswell Current

2011-10-05T13:58:00.000-07:00

www.theroswellcurrent.com
Video on the main page & article is on page 15

Mike Snowden performs tonight (Friday, the 30th) at Atlantic Station

2011-09-30T05:53:00.000-07:00

I will be performing tonight (Friday the 30th) at Atlantic Station from 7 pm til 8 pm. Come hang out, walk around Atlantic Station & enjoy the nice weather & cool music. Free & outdoors.
http://www.atlanticstation.com/events.php

Snowden Guitars now has a subscription list

2011-09-28T07:13:00.000-07:00

Something new: Subscribe to Snowden Guitars email list by going to our website. The home page has the sign up form. This is something new for Snowden Guitars. Right now, we are planning on no more than 1 email a month with all the updates in one email...events, new guitars, videos, etc.
www.snowdenguitars.com

Freebie Friday - Snowden Guitars sticker

2011-09-23T05:18:00.001-07:00

Freebie Friday: Help, I need CD Reviews. Receive a Snowden Guitars sticker when you review one of my CD's. To receive sticker, simply write a review & post on one of the websites where the CD is being sold (amazon, Lastfm, spotify, CDbaby, itunes, zune.....). Email or message me to let me know you've posted the review. Also include the address in the message/email of where you would like sticker mailed. Review all theree (3) CD's & receive 3 stickers.

Mike Snowden performing at SweetWater Brewery this evening

2011-09-22T08:39:00.000-07:00

If you need a reason to stop by SweetWater Brewery, then here's a good one. Mike will be performing this evening from 5:30 to 7:30. Stop by & enjoy some music & good beer.

http://www.sweetwaterbrew.com/

Snowden Gutiars at Sandy Springs Festival this weekend (the 17th & 18th)

2011-09-17T06:35:00.001-07:00

Set-up & ready to go at the Sandy Springs Festival. I've got a few guitars on display including a few I just finished within the past 2 days. I've got a 'Flying Pig' Cigar Box Guitar that looks awesome. Come check 'em out.

Another Freebie Friday for Snowden Guitars

2011-09-16T06:39:00.000-07:00

Freebie Friday: Free shipping when you purchase a "Got CBG" T-shirt. To take advantage of this offier, go to Snowden Guitars website, click the Shirts tab (at the top), click on Add to Cart and follow the steps. Does not apply to international shipping. This offer is only available through Snowden Guitars website. Available sizes: Adult small - 3xl $15.00

Freebie Friday - Free shipping

2011-09-09T05:26:00.000-07:00

Free shipping when you purchase one (or all) of Mike's CD's. To take advantage of this offier, go to Snowden Guitars website, click the Music tab (at the top), click on Add to Cart and follow the steps. Does not apply to international shipping. This offer is only available through Snowden Guitars website. Three (3) CD's available.

Mike Snowden at Atlantic Station - Friday, September 2nd

2011-09-04T12:41:00.000-07:00

Had a great time performing at Atlantic Station this past weekend. Great set-up and cool area.

Cocobolo Wood for Cigar Box Guitars

2011-08-29T10:42:00.000-07:00

Bought some different wood for the next batch of Cigar Box Guitars I'm working on. Check it out. Cocobolo wood. I think it's gonna make a sharp lookin' Cigar Box Guitar. What cha' think? I'll post pictures when the next batch is complete.

The Ashton Cigar Box Guitar by Snowden Guitars

2011-08-25T08:05:00.000-07:00

A little bit of info on the box which made a sharp lookin' guitar. The Aston VSG (Virgin Sun Grown) cigars were unveiled in 1999 and has become one of the companies most successful products. In looking into the history of Ashton VSG Cigars......, a few adjectives appeared to show up as words I would use to describe this CBG......unforgettable richness, balanced, potent...check out the photos in this album. $250. Can be purchased on snowdenguitars.com

The Red Punch Cigar Box Guitar - Plays, Looks & Sounds AWESOME!

2011-08-21T04:56:00.000-07:00

The Red Punch
$250

Electric Cigar Box Guitar
25 inch scale
pizeo pickup
18 frets
Gloss finish on neck
Bamboo wood inlay fret markers
White Plastic side dot markers
Gummy Cherry neck
Walnut fret board
Walnut and fret wire bridge
Walnut heel
Strap Buttons
3 string Cigar Box Guitar
Tuned to open G (GDG)

This Punch cigar box makes a super cool cigar box guitar. This cigar box guitar has a Great Delta Blues sound! Excellent action on the strings for slide or finger pickin.

Mike Snowden performing at Piedmont Park Arts Festival

2011-08-20T06:28:00.000-07:00

http://www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com/information.html

I will be performing today at the Piedmont Park Arts Festival at 2:00. Piedmont Park is a great place to come & hang out....picnic, listen to music, people watch......There will be several artists displaying their work. Come and check it out.

New T-shirt design added to Snowden Guitars "Tribal Chicken"

2011-08-19T05:51:00.000-07:00

This screen printed t-shirt features "Tribal Chicken Snowden Cigar Box Guitar logo" on the front. Super soft American Apparel 3.7 oz. 50% poly/50% cotton
t-shirt with a slightly scooped neckline, baby rib cotton stretchable collar for increased comfort & durability, reinforced shoulder construction durable double needle bottom hem.

Shirt Color: Heather Black
Ink Color: White

Check out the 'shirts' page on www.snowdenguitars.com

Mike Snowden will be performing this Saturday the 20th at the Piedmont Park Arts Festival

2011-08-16T06:13:00.000-07:00

http://www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com/information.html

Make plans to hang out in Piedmont Park this Saturday (the 20th). I will be performing at 2:00 followed by Kitty Wolf. I will also have a few Cigar Box Guitars on display. Look forward to seeing you there.

Snowden Guitars will be at Atlantic Station today (Sunday the 14th)

2011-08-14T07:33:00.000-07:00

http://atlanticstation.com/half-street-artists-market.php

Snowden Guitars will be located in front of Rosa Mexicano Restaurant. Stop by & check out the Cigar Box Guitars.

Marietta Artists Market - 9:00 a.m til Noon today (Saturday the 13th)

2011-08-13T04:59:00.001-07:00

Looking forward to a good day at the Marietta Square Artists Market. Stop by and say 'Hi'.
9:00 a.m. - noon.
You can also check out the Marietta Farmers Market. The farmers market has lots of fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheese, salsa.....

Fun Weekend for Snowden Guitars

2011-08-11T16:05:00.000-07:00

Snowden Guitars has a full weekend. Saturday (the 13th) @ Marietta Artists Market in Marietta Square & Sunday (the 14th) at 1/2 Street Market in Atlantic Station. Both will be fun times.
We have a few new guitars as well as a new t-shirt design to show off. Come check us out.

Snowden Guitars will be at Marietta Artists Market this Saturday (the 13th)

2011-08-08T12:06:00.000-07:00

https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Marietta-Square-Artists-Market/181901501840627

Make plans to stop by the Artists Market and the Marietta Farmers Market this Saturday (the 13th). Snowden Guitars will be in the Artists Market for the first time.

Music by Mike Snowden in an episode of The Garage by Steve Butler

2011-08-03T07:33:00.000-07:00

http://stevebutlerfurniture.blogspot.com/2011/07/episode-four-cigar-box-guitar.html

The Garage is a show about being creative and making objects hosted by Steve Butler. On a recent episode he builds a Cigar Box Guitar (check out the above link). The show is mainly shown in the the upper northeast however I am told a local Fulton station has 'picked' up the show. Episodes can also be seen on youtube. Let me know if anyone 'comes across' the segment. The show is on public access channels.

Cigar Box Guitars added to the website.

2011-08-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

Added a few Cigar Box Guitars to the website. Old 3 Holes is a 'good one' created from a Cohiba Cigar Box. The Old 3 holes Cohiba Cigar Box Guitar has a killer tone! The fret board has a nice walnut and maple combination of wood... Looks, plays and sounds great!
Check out www.snowdenguitars for more Cigar Box Guitars.

Performing tonight (Saturday the 30th) at Acworth Fish Camp

2011-07-30T09:07:00.000-07:00

Drop by the Acworth Fish Camp this evening (Satruday the 30th) for Great food, Cold drinks and plenty Cigar Box Guitar music. I will be performing around 8:30 this evening. Hope to see you there http://www.acworthfishcamp.com/

Updated information on Snowden Guitar's website...Finally. Check it out!

2011-07-28T11:30:00.000-07:00

Mike Snowden handcrafts unique cigar box guitars out of discarded cigar boxes and high quality exotic hard woods. Each cigar box guitar is meticulously produced from his Marietta shop. With over 300 cigar box guitars made to date, his love for all types of music is built into every cigar box guitar. Each cigar box guitar has its own unique tone, feel and look. Mike specializes in three and four string electric cigar box guitars that are easy and fun to play. Whether you are a beginner or a long time picker these instruments provide hours of musical possibilities. If you are looking for a unique gift or if you are a musician looking for some inspiration, Mike Snowden’s cigar box guitars will provide hours of enjoyment.
Mike Snowden has played guitar and electric bass guitar for over twenty years and has several studio recordings to his credit. He enjoys playing live shows with his cigar box guitars and currently has three CDs featuring his original cigar box guitar music.
Mike Snowden's first self-released record "Summer in the Fields - Cigar Box Guitar Instrumentals is a collection of all original instrumental songs written by Mike Snowden and performed on his Cigar Box Guitars. Mike's next record "The Legend of Boondock Jones and his Faithful Cigar Box Guitar" is also a collection of original songs written by Mike Snowden and performed on his Cigar Box Guitars. Join Boondock Jones on a journey through the American South on this collection of songs.
Mike Snowden’s latest cigar box guitar album is now available. Cigar Box Guitar STOMP is a collection of ten original songs written and performed live in the studio by Mike Snowden. Each track features a three or four string cigar box guitar handcrafted by Mike Snowden. Mike also sings and plays kick and snare drum with his feet for a truly live one man band sound. If you like hard driving rockin’ blues with a roots rock attitude and a heavy slide this album is made to order. Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Tom Tapley (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Sugarland etc.) at The Projector Room in Decatur, GA.
All of Mike Snowden’s music is available on itunes, Amazon, CDBaby and snowdenguitars.com. Also check out snowdenguitars.com for instructional videos, apparel, Mike’s live performance schedule and events, some really cool cigar box guitars for sale.
Cigar box guitars have given him a new outlook on music and what is possible when things are simplified. Mike fully agrees with the philosopher Nietzsche's claim that
"Life without music would be a terrible mistake."

Roots Rock Top Album!

2011-07-26T16:14:00.001-07:00

Cigar Box Guitar STOMP in the Top Albums Roots Rock @ CDbaby.com!

THANKS!!!!

Big City Man from Cigar Box Guitar STOMP gets some airplay in Buenos Aires

2011-07-26T05:05:00.000-07:00

Good Times Playlist 07/15/11
Every Friday Night 24pm on Arinfo
www.arinfo.com.ar

1. Michael Powers - Revolutionary Boogie (I Ain't Superstitious)
2. Mike Zito - Greyhound (Judgement Day)
3. The Mighty Mojo Prophets - Idem (Friday Night Phone Call)
4. WhiteBoy James and The Blues Express - Last Time Was The Last Time (Idem)
5. Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys - Beautiful Chaos (Love Train #2)
6. Blue Lunch - Saxophone Shootout II (I Just Got Lucky)
7. Donn Herula - The Moon Is Rising - Songs of Robert Nighthawk (Lonesome World)
8. Mike Snowden - Cigar Box Guitar STOMP(Big City Man)
9. Rich Harper - Music Standard Time (One Man's Blues)
10. Micky Moody & Friends - Live and Rocking! (Mixed - Up Blues)

"Good Times Blue Radio Show"
Corrientes 6023 4t0. 5t0. (1414)
Buenos Aires - Argentina

Airplay on Norway Radio for Mike Snowden

2011-07-18T04:46:00.000-07:00

http://www.radiosor.no/

Looks like I might be getting a little airplay in Norway
Bluestimen, Radio Sor, Kristiansand, Norway
Air: FM 98,6 - Web: www.radiosor.no
Host: Bjorn Wiksaas

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 (8-10 pm gmt+1h)
Rerun: Thursday, July 21st, 2011 (9-11pm gmt+1h) on www.radiolindesnes.no
Rerun: Sunday, July 24th, 2011 (8-10pm gmt+1h) on www.radiosor.no

Chicken Coop Blues is on the playlist. #15 on a playlist of 27.

Dark Sumatra 4 Cigar Box Guitar

2011-07-15T11:56:00.000-07:00

Electric Cigar Box Guitar
25 inch scale - pizeo pickup - 14 frets - Finger Maple Wood Neck - Walnut & Maple fret board
Walnut Wood Heel - Finger Maple & fret wire bridge - White Plastic side inlay fret markers
Bolt Nut - Strap Buttons - 4 String Cigar Box Guitar - Tuned to open G (DGBD)
This 4-string "Black Hoyo' cigar box guitar is made with a Hoyo de Monterrey cigar box. The fret board has a nice Walnut & Maple combination of wood. Cool Delta Blues tone with this CBG.

Nice lookin' Fleur de lis Cigar Box Guitar

2011-07-14T08:51:00.001-07:00

Electric Cigar Box Guitar

25 inch scale

pizeo pickup

14 frets

Finger Maple Neck with Walnut fret board and Walnut heel

White Plastic inlay fret markers

Gloss finish on neck on & box

Bolt nut, Strap buttons

Walnut & fret wire bridge

Walnut tail

3 String Cigar Box Guitar

Tuned to open E (EBE)

This cigar box guitar is super cool.

The box is really big...14 x 7.5 x 1.5. I have made a few with these cigar boxes before but the neck would be too short because of the size of the box. To solve that problem, I have added a tail piece to move the bridge further up the box. It has 14 frets & sounds great.

Mike on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta

2011-07-13T15:27:00.001-07:00

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6045716

Check out the link to see my appearence. Brought several cigar box guitars in the studio!

Better Mornings Atlanta gig this a.m.

2011-07-13T05:10:00.000-07:00

Broke a string (one of only 3) on my Cigar Box Guitar while I was playing 'live' on Better Mornings Atlanta..................but you gotta keep playin'

Snowden Guitars on Better Mornings Atlanta - Wednesday, July 13th

2011-07-12T08:25:00.000-07:00

Atlanta: Set your DVR's for 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday the 13th. I will be performing live on Better Mornings Atlanta (CBS). I will be performing on a couple of the segments as well as showing off some of my Cigar Box Guitars.
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Better-Mornings-Atlanta/111437092213898

Big City Man!

2011-07-11T12:40:00.000-07:00

Check out Big City Man from Mike Snowden's new CD Cigar Box Guitar STOMP! This is recorded live with Mike playing cigar box guitar, foot drums and singing! ROCK ON!

Cigar Box Guitar - STOMP by Mike Snowden

2011-07-10T18:20:00.000-07:00

Mike Snowden's third cigar box guitar album is now available. Cigar Box Guitar STOMP is a collection of ten original songs written and performed by Mike Snowden. Each track features a three or four string cigar box guitar handcrafted by Mike Snowden. Mike also sings and plays kick and snare drum with his feet for a truly live one man band sound. If you like hard driving rockin' blues with a roots rock attitude and a heavy slide this album is made to order. Produced, engineered and mixed by Tom Tapley (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Sugarland etc....) at The Projector Room in Decatur, GA.

Tune a 3 String Cigar Box Guitar Mike Snowden

2011-01-24T17:09:00.000-08:00

How to tune a three string cigar box guitar
Tunings for a 3-string cigar box guitar
Utilizing A,D,G strings from a set of guitar strings
Open G tuning: G-D-G
Notes are listed from low to high (bass to treble)
Now go rock out on your tuned up 3 string CBG!

New Cigar Box Guitars FOR SALE!

2010-11-07T16:01:00.000-08:00

Mike Snowden just posted a new batch of cigar box guitars for sale!
Check them out at snowdenguitars.com

One man band!

2010-11-03T12:53:00.000-07:00

Mike Snowden cigar box guitar Live at the East Cobb Parade and Festival September 11th 2010.

Album Preview "The Legend of Boondcok Jones and his Faithful Cigar Box Guitar" By Mike Snowden

2010-07-01T11:41:00.000-07:00

Album Preview "The Legend of Boondcok Jones and his Faithful Cigar Box Guitar" By Mike Snowden. All guitar sounds were recorded with a cigar box guitar!

1. Georgia Mountain Train
2. Lost in Nashville
3. Voodoo on the Delta
4. Boondock Jones
5. Ghost of Boondock
6. 18 Wheeler
7. The Note
8. Cabbagetown
9. Night Time
10. Louisiana Road

All Songs Mike Snowden

Download at CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/MikeSnowden

Download at iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mik...

Listen on mySpace
http://www.myspace.com/snowdenguitars

Check out my hand made cigar box guitars at
http://snowdenguitars.com/

Album Preview "Summer in the Fields Cigar Box Guitar Instrumentals" By Mike Snowden

2010-07-01T11:39:00.000-07:00

Album Preview "Summer in the Fields Cigar Box Guitar Instrumentals" By Mike Snowden. All guitar sounds were recorded with a cigar box guitar!

1. Dark Highway
2. Summer in the Fields
3. The Mo Shuffle
4. M.E.S.
5. 3 String Thing
6. Porch Song
7. Turn and Burn
8. Heads or Tails
9. 1860

All Songs Mike Snowden

Download at CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/MikeSnowden

Download at iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mik...

Listen on mySpace
http://www.myspace.com/snowdenguitars

Check out my hand made cigar box guitars at
http://snowdenguitars.com/

Mike Snowden cigar box guitar set LIVE

2010-02-14T17:23:00.000-08:00

Live at the 183 Room @ Legends Atlanta GA. Thanks to Mark and the guys from Ten Story Relapse for letting Erich Netherton and I open the show. Thanks to Scott Hall for shooting the show!!! Mike Snowden on the 4 string cigar box guitar and Erich Netherton on the cocktail drum kit.

"The Mo Shuffle" is from the CD "Summer in the Fields - Cigar Box Guitar Instrumentals" by Mike Snowden

New Cigar Box Guitar Video

2010-01-27T13:04:00.000-08:00

Here is a new short video for "3 String Thing" from the CD "Summer in the Fields - Cigar Box Guitar Instrumentals" by Mike Snowden. These are some shots of my backyard and the farm shots are from Louisiana.

Mike Snowden Talks to NPR about Cigar Box Guitars

2009-10-14T11:16:00.000-07:00

Check out Mike Snowden talking about cigar box guitars on NPR.

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1565196&pid=51

You can also see it at http://www.snowdenguitars.com/

2009-09-16T14:11:00.000-07:00

Check out the new youtube from Mike Snowden Cigar Box Guitar World Tour Continues....

Cigar Box Guitar T-Shirt "got cbg?"

2009-09-02T10:32:00.000-07:00

Check out my latest cigar box guitar t-shirt!

It is available at http://www.snowdenguitars.com/!

Get them while they are HOT!

Seizures Palace Recording

2009-08-29T04:25:00.000-07:00

Seizures Palace Recording is a recording facility located in the Gowanus/Park Slope area of Brooklyn, NY. It features 2 large tracking rooms encompassing over 2000 square feet with 3 additional iso booths. Perfect for all projects, large and small.

Go see Jason LaFarge and record your next project. Jason did a great job recording my cigar box guitar record. Check out his web page for more info on the studio!

http://www.seizurespalace.com/

Mike Snowden in the Natchitoches Times

2009-08-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

Read full article here http://snowdenguitars.com/press.html

Great Little cigar box guitar amp!

2009-07-30T14:39:00.000-07:00

A lot of people ask me about a guitar amp for their cigar box guitar.

Here is a great amp for a cigar box guitar! The Line 6 Micro Spider! It sounds great and the best part is.... it can be battery-powered or plug into a regular outlet. Very portable little amp. It has a MP3 jack and another jack to plug a mike in. Great tone for such a little amp.

ROCK ON!

http://line6.com/microspider/

CLAMPS!

2009-07-17T14:44:00.000-07:00

It takes a lot of clamps to make a cigar box guitar!!!!!

Check back soon for new cigar box guitars at....http://snowdenguitars.com

New Cigar Box Guitars on the way!

2009-07-15T08:57:00.000-07:00

Working on a new batch of new cigar box guitars! The necks are almost complete.... working on the 5th coat of finish. Check back soon to http://snowdenguitars.com/ for more new guitars.

Cigar Box Guitar GIG!

2009-07-02T11:33:00.000-07:00

Looks like I will be performing at the East Cobber Parade and Festival! http://www.eastcobber.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=4&Itemid=9
The 14th Annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival happens Saturday, September 12th.

If you are in the Marietta GA area stop by and check it out! I will be performing songs from my new CD! Summer in the Fields - Cigar Box Guitar Instrumentals. http://cdbaby.com/cd/mikesnowden

Check back here for more details or at http://snowdenguitars.com/ for more info!

Cigar Box Guitars by Mike Snowden

2009-07-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Mike's Cigar Box Guitar blog.

This will be a great place for all my cigar box guitar info.
As always check out my web page for new cigar box guitars!

http://snowdenguitars.com/