From the islands of Hawaiʻi to the heart of honky-tonk, Art of the Steel celebrates the shimmering sound and soulful spirit of the steel guitar in all its forms.

This genre-blending festival spotlights the instrument’s deep roots and wide reach—from the smooth slides of Hawaiian tradition to the high-lonesome cry of classic country. Join us for a weekend of concerts, collaborations, and community gatherings that showcase the versatility and emotional power of this iconic sound.

✨ Festival Highlights

• Listening Room Concert – Friday at CMAC HQHappy Hour at the Historic Creede Hotel – Saturday evening
• Music in the Park – Sunday afternoon at Basham Park
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• 🎶 Featured Artists
• Alan Akaka – internationally acclaimed master of the Hawaiian steel guitar, making his CMAC debut
• Caleb Lindley – pedal steel dynamo with Amber Digby & Midnight Flyer
  — Amber Digby, vocals & guitar
  — Randy Lindley, bass
  — Avery Davis, drums
  — Damian O’Grady, piano

🎓 Educational & Community Events

• Voice Class – open to singers of all levels
• Steel 101 – an interactive intro to steel guitar with Alan Akaka in collaboration with Caleb and Randy Lindley
• Community Jam – an open pick session with festival artists—bring your instrument, borrow one of ours, or just come tap your toes
• Instrument Petting Zoo – hands-on fun for kids of all ages
• Sound Bath Cave Yoga – stretch, breathe, and listen inside the cave, featuring live pedal steel with Caleb Lindley

Whether you're a steel guitar aficionado, a country music fan, or simply curious to hear something special, Art of the Steel is a weekend of heartfelt music and wide-open inspiration—celebrating the strings that sing across traditions and time.