{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Fretboard Summit, Chicago Here I Come!","description":"I\u2019d been wanting to go and cover the Fretboard Summit (fretboardsummit.org) in Chicago for years. It\u2019s a guitar event created by Jason Verlinde, editor-in-chief of the Fretboard Journal (fretboardjournal.com). It features concerts, talks, panel discussions and, of course, a  guitar show. Well, 2026 will be the year this plan comes to fruition, as I\u2019ll be in Chicago from 19 to 24 August. As I explain in the video below, I firmly believe that when times are tough, as they are at the moment, it\u2019s the best time to break new ground. The programme for this Fretboard Summit looks brilliant and promises some wonderful encounters and fascinating reports. I can\u2019t wait to be there. Video version: https:\/\/youtu.be\/oSxQ6T8mEQk Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info: The Guitar Channel ReportsGuitar Show Archives ","author_name":"La Chaine Guitare - The Guitar Channel","author_url":"https:\/\/www.lachaineguitare.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41988810\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41988810"}