Sunday, November 30, 2014

Visit www.snowdenguitars.com and purchase a cigar box guitar on Monday December 1st and receive a FREE Gig Bag/Case ($79.95 value). Simple check out at the web page. No code, no coupon required. US customers only!

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Kid's Cigar Box Guitar Workship for October 18, 2014

I've scheduled another Kids' Cigar Box Guitar Workshop to be held at the Mable House Arts Center on Saturday, October 18th.

To reserve your spot for the workshop, visit Snowden Guitars and register for the Noon time or 3:00 time.


Build a simple one string cigar box guitar in 20-30 mintues.
No tools required.

Build, Play and Have Fun!



Friday, September 12, 2014

Saturday in the Park


I'll be performing this Saturday at the Atlanta Arts Festival at noon. Make plans to hang out in Piedmont Park this weekend and enjoy some Cigar Box Guitar music, nice varied artwork and the great views of Atlanta from the Park. 

Check out my website for upcoming events

Monday, September 8, 2014

Friday, August 22, 2014

Summer Shade Festival in Grank Park



I will be at the Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park this weekend.  Make plans to spend the day in the park.  The Atlanta Zoo is nearby so you could make a big day of it.  
I will have lots of Cigar Box Guitars on display as well as
 1 String Electric Sliders.


Sunday, August 10, 2014

Piedmont Park Arts Festival - Saturday & Sunday, August 16th - 17th


Great day for a Festival in Piedmont Park






I will be displaying my Cigar Box Guitars as well as CD's/Music, Tshirts and Gig Bags.  I will also have some 2 string Cigar Box Guitars and 1 stringers.
Come spend the day in the Park.

For more information, check out Snowden Guitars





Friday, August 8, 2014

Saturday, August 9th, 2014




Hang out on the deck tomorrow evening at Johnny's Pizza - Chattahoochee Avenue. & enjoy hot pizza, cold beer and a whole lotta Cigar Box Guitar Music.


Check the events page of Snowden Guitars, to see where I will be in the coming months.


Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Thursday, August 7th

I'll be performing at The MoonShadow Tavern in Tucker this Thursday.  Swing by, have a few drinks and listen to some Cigar Box Guitar music.



To see future scheduled events for 
Mike Snowden and Snowden Guitars, 
check out the events page of my website at 
Snowden Guitars or the events page on Facebook 

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Mable House Art Center Food Truck Event

I will be performing this evening (Wednesday the 16th) at Mable House Art Center Food Truck Event. Fun starts 5:00. There will be food trucks, vendors displaying their artwork and some Cigar Box Guitar Music. Make plans to have dinner and listen to some music.

For more information, visit
Snowden Guitars

Monday, July 14, 2014

Kid's Cigar Box Guitar Workshop


Great time building a bunch of cigar box guitars! Here are some photos of the event. Thanks for everyone who came out and made a cigar box guitar! Look for another workshop soon at Snowden Guitars — at Atlanta Musicians Exchange.








Everyone had a great time building.  I'm looking forward to the next workshop.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Cigar Box Guitar Workshop Tomorrow!

I have just a few spots open for the kids cigar box guitar workshop tomorrow. Sign up while you still can. It's going to be a blast! www.snowdenguitars.com

Thursday, July 10, 2014

An Evening of Blues with Mike Snowden and Ed Huey

LIVE Free Show
at The Natchitoches Arts Center
July 26 at 7:00 p.m.


It's gonna be fun so make plans to come hang out and listen to some Cigar Box Guitar music with some heavy harmonica. 


Monday, July 7, 2014

Saturday, July 12th at Johnny's Pizza on Chattahoochee Avenue location

Saturday evening on the deck at Johnny's Pizza

Come hang out this Saturday evening and listen to some
Cigar Box Guitar music.

I will be performing from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For more details, check out the events page at
Snowden Guitars


Friday, July 4, 2014

Happy 4th!

Happy 4th to all. Hope everyone is having a great day. Getting close to the kids workshop on July 12th. Mike Snowden will be ready with lots of kids kits for the event. Chit out all the details at Snowden Guitars!

Friday, June 27, 2014

YouTube Videos

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive Videos as they are posted.


Or check out the Video page of my website


Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Arturo Fuente 3 String Cigar Box Guitar




This cigar box guitar is made with an Arturo Fuente cigar box. The cigar box measures 10 x 8 2 inches. This 3 string is number 743 and is also signed and dated by Mike. The action is set for playing both slide and finger picking.

For more info on this 3 String Cigar Box Guitar, visit Snowden Guitars
The Black Cohiba
Ready to Ship

Check out Snowden Guitars for a complete description of this Cigar Box Guitar


Monday, June 23, 2014

Kid's Cigar Box Guitar Workshop



Make a Kid's Cigar Box Guitar July 12th, 2014 from 11am till Noon. This will be a fun event for everyone. I will have a simple one string cigar box guitar kit that will be easy to assemble and play. No tools required. We will build a cigar box guitar, talk about the history of cigar box guitars, learn a little music theory and leave with a cool cigar box guitar that you built!!!
All you need to do is print out your receipt or show the e-mail receipt at the event on your smart phone.

The workshop will be located at Atlanta Musicians Exchange 2619 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur GA 30033, phone number is 404-884-7150. (It is located behind the "Happy Store Citgo") in the same small strip mall as Southern Seafoods.  Atlanta Musicians Exchange is a small privately owned music store and will be a great place for the workshop.

Limited Space.  Reserve your spot by clicking 'add to cart' at Snowden Guitars or by emailing mike


www.snowdenguitars.com






Monday, June 9, 2014

Reminder:  Father's Day is this weekend

Still time to ship a nice Cigar Box Guitar






Saturday, May 24, 2014

Saturday, May 24th

I'll be performing this evening at Hop Alley Brew Pub. My buddy, Scott Hall will be 'sitting in'. Make plans by to stop for dinner, one of their in-house brewed beers and some live music.


Monday, May 12, 2014





I will be performing this Friday the 16th at Red Hare Brewery
5:30 - 7:30

Plan on stopping by for the Brewery Tour & hanging out on the deck.  Start your weekend off right.



Saturday, April 26, 2014


Snowden Guitars is up bright & early today


Finished a batch of Cigar Box Guitars Thursday. Just in time for Inman Park Festival this weekend.  Among those Guitars being shown: the always popular Cohiba, Old Red (for some of you UGA Fans) and a Lost City (another popular one).




Thursday, April 24, 2014


Snowden Guitars will be at the
 Inman Park Festival this weekend


Inman Park Festival is always a great weekend. Lots of music and artists. I will have an artist booth with 20+ Cigar Box Guitars as well as music, tshirts, slides and gig bags. Come see me. Go to events on my facebook page and let me know you will be stopping by.


Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27


Thursday, April 17, 2014

A great weekend event in Louisiana


If you're in the Natchitoches Louisiana area this weekend (Easter weekend), spend the day listening to some Cigar Box Guitar Music. I will be playing a few tunes as well as helping make some Cigar Box Instruments with some Junior Rangers. We will be there from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Check out the Events page on Snowden Guitars facebook page & let me know you'll be coming out to the Park.



The Cane River Creole National Park Service will host its annual Junior Ranger Day event on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Oakland Plantation. Step back in time at Oakland Plantation and enjoy activities and crafts while learning about the past. Kids can make a Cigar-Box Instrument with special guest Mike Snowden. Oakland Plantation is located at 4386 Hwy. 494 in Natchez, Louisiana, just 12 miles south of Natchitoches. For more information call 318-356-8411. Event is free and open to the public

Thursday, April 10, 2014




Atlanta Dogwood Festival is this weekend and I will be performing in the Eco-Village on Sunday around noon - 4:00. I will have a few Cigar Box Guitars, CDs and tshirts on site as well. The Eco-Village includes the Market Place which is filled with sustainable vendors who explain why their products were created & demonstrate how they work. Come enjoy Piedmont Park this Sunday.



Wednesday, April 9, 2014


Saturday, April 12 from 1:00 - 4:00




Saturday's weather is shaping up to be a great one and I will be performing at The Wing in Marietta. High of 76' with zero chance of rain. Come hang out in the courtyard Saturday afternoon & enjoy some Cigar Box Guitar music, fantastic roasted oysters & your favorite drink. Hope to see you there.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014


Here is some 3 string cigar box guitar ROCK!!!!



I had a little time out of my schedule so I put together this video.  





Wednesday, March 19, 2014



Check out the Frequently Asked Questions on my website for more information on my 
Cigar Box Guitars



Tuesday, March 18, 2014



Snowden Guitars (Mike Snowden) will be at the Inman Park Festival this year.  Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27th.  This is always a fun festival filled with music and great artwork.  Mark it on your calendar and make plans to stop by.  

To see all the fun activities & artists for this years Festival, 
go to:

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Getting ready for SXSW cigar box guitar style!

Headed out on Monday.



Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Dunlop Pyrex Glass Slide

now available at

Dunlop Pyrex Glass Slides for a warmer, thicker tone. I have tried a bunch of different slides with my cigar box guitars and this is the best hands down. After five cigar box guitar records and hundreds of shows... this slide is my favorite. It's not too long or too short for a 3 or 4 string cigar box guitar. I hope you find it as useful as I do. You won't catch me without my #218 Dunlop!










Tuesday, March 4, 2014


Perdomo Lefty 3 String Cigar Box Guitar

This Left Handed 3 string cigar box guitar is made with a Perdomo cigar box. The cigar box measures 9.25 x 5 x 8.5 x 2 inches. This 3 string cigar box guitar is number 739 and is also signed and dated by Mike. Action is great for slide and finger picking.... great sounding 3 string cigar box guitar! LEFTY!!!!

For more photos of this Lefty, check out