Schedule
A full day of performances, masterclasses, and exclusive factory tours at the Kiesel Guitars facility in Escondido, California.
Event Timeline
Pacific Time (PT)
Performance
Experience
Signing
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
Justin McKinney
Main Stage
The Zenith Passage's Justin McKinney kicks off Connect with a torrent of technical riffs
10:30 AM
10:35 AM
Intro With Jessica Lynn
Main Stage
Get welcomed by host Jessica Lynn and a rundown of the day
10:40 AM
11:10 AM
Phillip McKnight
Main Stage
Experience a live Phillip McKnight informational set
11:25 AM
11:55 AM
Ando San
Main Stage
Ando San brings his unique taste of metal and rap to the Connect stage
11:55 AM
12:00 PM
Audience Trivia
Main Stage
Random audience members will be selected to participate in an interactive game. Prizes will be awarded
12:15 PM
12:45 PM
Gabriel Guardian
Main Stage
Multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Guardian rocks Connect with vocals, keyboard, and guitar
12:50 PM
1:40 PM
Artists Signing
Signing Booth
Meet guitar industry legends; Eric Gales, Stef Carpenter, Greg Howe, and get a signed photo
1:40 PM
2:10 PM
Scott Carstairs
Main Stage
Fallujah guitarist Scott Carstairs gleams on stage with his blend of fusion and technical death metal playing
2:10 PM
2:20 PM
Audience Participation
Main Stage
Random audience members will be selected to participate in an interactive game to win prizes
2:45 PM
3:15 PM
80 Years of Kiesel Panel
Main Stage
Hear the legacy of Kiesel Guitars live from President Jeff Kiesel and Mark Kiesel. Interview conducted by Phillip McKnight
3:15 PM
3:20 PM
Audience Participation
Main Stage
Random audience members will be selected to participate in an interactive game to win prizes
3:45 PM
5:30 PM
Showroom Closed
Showroom
The showroom will be open for appointments only from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
3:50 PM
4:20 PM
Greg Howe
Main Stage
Fusion-Trailblazer Greg Howe takes to the Connect stage to perform some of his iconic music
4:30 PM
4:45 PM
Jam Session
Main Stage
Witness an inspiring and jaw-dropping jam session with two of guitar's greatest and a guest appearance by Brandon Ewing
4:50 PM
5:20 PM
Eric Gales
Main Stage
Watch Eric Gales close out Connect with his signature hybrid blues/rock sound in an unforgettable performance
5:20 PM
5:30 PM
Giveaway and Closing Ceremony
Main Stage
Join us for the giveaway and closing ceremony on the Main Stage
Featured Artists
World-class musicians performing on custom Kiesel instruments
