Due November 30th, 2020 - The Samantha Fish Cigar Box Guitar Festival will add a new and exciting element to its 2021 schedule. Folks from all around the world should post a fresh video of themselves or their group playing handmade guitars, banjos, fiddles, basses, diddley bows, or whatever!

Your video must begin with the real-time spoken introduction, stating verbatim:
"I am (we are) _____NAME_____ from _____CITY____, and I (we) will be performing ____SONG____ as my (our) submission to Samantha Fish's International Cigar Box Guitar Video Playoffs, presented by C.B. Getty."

The performance must feature at least one handmade stringed instrument. You may very briefly describe the instrument if you wish. Songs may traditional or contemporary. original or cover, instrumental, or vocal/instrumental. The video must be recorded in an indoor setting with no visible or audible audience. A legible sign or whiteboard reading NewOrleansCBG.com must be visible during most or all of the video.

Please, no coronavirus-related or overtly political songs.

Entries should be 3 to 5 minutes in length.

Click the link below for Official Rules and more details.

Prizes

1st Place:
$500 + Bonus Prizes

2nd Place:
$200 + Bonus Prizes

3rd Place:
$100 + Bonus Prizes

JUNIOR CHAMPION (15 & Under Category)
$200 + Bonus Prizes

Eligibility
Open to all.