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June 18, 2013

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Strip Scribbles: Sculpture marks Santana’s return and HOB 20th anniversary

The “Wings of Legend” guitar saluting Carlos Santana unveiled today at Mandalay Bay measures 13 feet and also marks the 20th anniversary of House of Blues. Carlos resumes his residency there Thursday through the end of the month, plus, Feb. 1-2 and then again in May. Dale Evers, a longtime artist and sculptor friend of mine since I started collecting his pieces in the 1990s, created the artwork. He used steel, glass and bronze to make the replica of Santana’s signature PRS guitar. The unveiling of the guitar has focused the need for instruments at local schools, and Carlos, the ...

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  1. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, the legendary musican Carlos Santana!!! During his lifetime, he has inspired many to find their expression in music and the arts. He most certainly has earned his angel wings here on Earth bringing life-giving harmonics that bind culture and humanity. He walks his talk, and as a fellow soul journeyist and teacher, Carlos has brought much meaning into the world that has so much chaos! Music is that mysterious and magical chord/tie that binds us all together, no matter how diverse we are.

    Blessings and Peace,
    Star

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