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Virtual Guitar Lounge: Battle of the GuitarS

Acoustic or electric, all levels invited! audience members welcome!


  • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 1:30pm (CST)/ 2:30pm (PST)/3:30pm (EST) Entry Fee: $5.00 Location: Virtual (on Zoom) - You will receive a link to join event after you purchase ticket.
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  • Join the Virtual Battle of the Guitars! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, take the virtual stage for fun, connection, and prizes for the top three crowd favorites. Not a player? No worries! Come watch, meet fellow music lovers, and enjoy an unforgettable night of live music from every genre; all from the comfort of home. Why You Should Attend: • Enjoy a variety of guitar styles and skills, and maybe pick up a few new tricks along the way • Be part of something people will be talking about after the event • Get inspired and grow as a musician • Connect with other guitar players and maybe spark future collaborations • Compete for prizes if you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd • Join the audience, vote for your favorite performance, and be amazed by the talent on display Registration Information: After you purchase a ticket, you will receive a Zoom link and passcode in your email. Please make sure your email and phone number is entered correctly. Your name entering Zoom must be the same as the name you used to purchase tickets. If not, we are unable to identify you and you cannot enter the virtual event.
  • Guitar Performers: Participants in the Virtual Gospel Open Mic have a chance to win $50 (1st place winner), $30 (2nd place winner), or $20 (3rd place winner). You must have Cash App to receive gift. Audience will vote at our Virtual Guitar Lounge: Battle of the Guitars to select the winner. Performers must be present to win. There are only 10 openings with 3-minute slots. All participants have to be solo acts. Performers at the Virtual Guitar Lounge: Battle of the Guitars are selected by being the first 10 people to sign up.
  • Refund Policy: No refunds.

Meet the hosT

stephen

Stephen Michael Niewind, frontman of Incoming Rush, has been singing since the age of five and he’s never stopped. His career has carried him through choirs, youth groups, Nashville stages, and even the legendary Grand Ole Opry, where he once opened for Vince Gill. Along the way, he’s played everywhere from church concerts to rock shows, and even shared a bill with Kyle Gass of Tenacious D. Though his music isn’t on Spotify or iTunes, it has still found its way around the world—through ReverbNation, vinyl pressings in London, and personal YouTube uploads from friends and collaborators. Some of those videos now serve as priceless reminders of friendships and a lifelong commitment to music. After returning to the Valley to care for family, Stephen continues to create, perform, and support fellow musicians. His most recent moment was at the Micro Music Festival at the House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, June 27th, 2025. For Stephen, it’s more than just another gig. “This was my first time as a local artist from Clovis, Fresno... to go and play at this major event,” he said. Equipped with his guitar, a rock-infused acoustic sound, and decades of experience, Stephen is ready to make the most of this showcase. It’s proof that after a lifetime of chasing music, he’s still finding new stages and new ways to share his voice.