DOBRO ENTHUSIASTS, RESONATOR PLAYERS, SLIDE PRACTITIONERS, GUITARISTS, STUDENTS, AND TRAVELERS OF ALL AGES, SKILL LEVELS, AND INTERESTS ARE WELCOME!

ResoSummit 2023 is an event for players and music-lovers of all ages, levels, interests, and tastes! Whether you are a master player, a beginner, or just an enthusiastic fan, our four-day programs offer activities and workshops for you. Our environment is non-competitive and is strictly about immersing oneself in the joys of music and our lovely surroundings!

Your Registration Includes:

  • Exclusive private performances every evening by Rob Ickes and members of the all-star faculty
  • Daily workshops and master classes led by our all-star Faculty
  • Intimate workshops of all levels: from true beginner to very advanced
  • One-on-one mentor sessions with the Faculty
  • Luthiers Luthiers Luthiers
  • Camper open mics
  • Concerts at night at Station Inn
  • Lunches and dinners every day
  • Located in the heart of Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee

An Invitation from Rob Ickes

We are thrilled to announce that Reso Summit 2023 will be held from November 2-5, 2023, at the Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville. This annual celebration of the resonator guitar brings together some of the most talented players and luthiers from around the world, and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the best yet!

We’ve got an incredible lineup of players and performers scheduled for Reso Summit 2023, including Cindy Cashdollar, Billy Cardine, Abbie Gardner, Jimmy Hefferman, Bobby Ingano, Jay Starling, and Mike Witcher. In addition, we are excited to welcome two special guests this year: the amazing Sierra Hull and Justin Moses. Both Sierra and Justin are incredibly talented musicians, and we are honored to have them join us. And hey, our pal Trey Hensley will be there too!

Reso Summit is also a chance to learn from the best, and we are thrilled to have two of the most talented luthiers in the business joining us this year: Paul Beard and Byrl Murdock. Paul and Byrl are experts in their craft and will be sharing their knowledge with attendees throughout the event.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, Reso Summit 2023 is an incredible opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the resonator guitar. So don’t miss out on this unforgettable four-day event! Mark your calendars now and join us in Nashville for Reso Summit 2023.

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Artists

Rob Ickes

Sierra Hull

Trey Hensley

Cindy Cashdollar

Billy Cardine

Abbie Gardner

Jimmy Hefferman

Justin Moses

Bobby Ingano

Jay Starling

Paul Beard

Byrl Murdock

Schedule

Rob will be announcing the full schedule and line up for Reso Summit 2023 later this summer. But in the meantime, here is what a typical day at Reso Summit might look like: (everything is subject to change)

Typical Day

  • 9:00AM

    Rob Ickes master class

  • 10:30AM

    Intimate breakout sessions led by Cindy, Billy, Jimmy, Abbie, Bobby, Jay and Mike! (Your choice)

  • 12:00PM

    Luthier sessions and mentor sessions

  • 1:00PM

    Lunch

  • 3:00PM

    More intimate breakout sessions led by Cindy, Billy, Jimmy, Abbie, Bobby, Jay and Mike! (Your choice)

  • 4:30PM

    Trey Hensley and Rob Ickes session

  • 6:00PM

    Dinner

  • 8:00PM

    Sierra Hull and Justin Moses concert

  • 10:00PM

    Camper open mics

Scarritt Bennett Center

Scarritt Bennett Center is located in the historic midtown area, right off Music Row and next to Vanderbilt University. The campus, which is listed on the National Historic Registry, is within walking distance of dozens of restaurants, music venues, and famous Nashville attractions. The campus is also a 5-minute walk to a bus stop, easily accessible via a cab/Lyft/Uber, a 5-minute drive from downtown Nashville, and a 15-minute drive from the Nashville International Airport.

Recommended Accommodations:

  • There are accommodations available at Scarritt Bennett Center for Reso Summit Slide Fest. The accommodations, however, are for a retreat center and there is no television, room service, etc available. If you have any questions you can call the Welcome Center at (615) 340-7469, or email at reservations@scarrittbennett.org. Please use the code Dreamcatcher2023 to get a discount on your booking.

    • Prices start at $80.00 (before taxes) for a single twin bedroom with a shared restroom. However, they do offer different types of rooms so please inquire about availability with the booking staff.

    • Please be sure to tell the staff at the time of booking if you need a 1st-floor room, since they do not have elevators in the sleeping buildings.

    • Additionally, Please have your Credit card handy as the first’s night’s deposit will be required at the time of booking.

Of course, you are welcome to stay wherever you like in Nashville as well!

Travel Directions

Scarritt Bennett Center

Address
1027 18th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212

Website
Scarritt Bennett Center

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Instrument Travel

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Pricing and Registration

Automatically receive 10% off when you register by June 1st!

Please join Rob’s Facebook group just for people attending Reso Summit. We will be using that to post lots of information over the months to come and it’s a great place for you all to share info, video, etc. You will get a link to join the group on your receipt.

Registration

  • Registration
    1,299

    Your registration will include all performances, workshops, concerts, musical activities, goody bags, lunches, and dinners at Scarritt Bennett – it does not, however, include accommodations. We have procured discounted rates at Scarritt Bennett, but you will need to make your own arrangements.

    If you have a loved one joining you in Nashville, we have a meal plan available for an additional $399 at checkout.

What's Included

  • All workshops, concerts, activities, and entertainment for 4 days and nights
  • Station Inn concerts
  • One-on-one mentor sessions with our faculty
  • Lunches and Dinners
  • Parking at Scarritt Bennett
  • Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Accommodations
  • Transportation to Nashville
  • Breakfast
  • Alcohol and snacks
  • Personal musical gear

Recommended Accommodations

  • There are accommodations available at Scarritt Bennett Center for Reso Summit Slide Fest. The accommodations, however, are for a retreat center and there is no television, room service, etc available. If you have any questions you can call the Welcome Center at (615) 340-7469, or email at reservations@scarrittbennett.org. Please use the code Dreamcatcher2023 to get a discount on your booking.
    • Prices start at $80.00 (before taxes) for a single twin bedroom with a shared restroom. However, they do offer different types of rooms so please inquire about availability with the booking staff.
    • Please be sure to tell the staff at the time of booking if you need a 1st-floor room, since they do not have elevators in the sleeping buildings.
    • Additionally, Please have your Credit card handy as the first’s night’s deposit will be required at the time of booking.

Of course, you are welcome to stay wherever you like in Nashville as well!

Pricing and Registration Policy

  • Registration & Payments
    • All rates are per-person, unless stated otherwise.
    • All prices subject to change. Prior sales excluded. Dreamcatcher Events reserves the right to change any price, package or offering at any time without prior notice.
    • All rates are subject to 9.9% surcharge, which includes all local, state, and occupancy taxes.
  • Installment Payment Plan – Upon checkout, you have the option to pay in full or one 50% installment.
    • Upon registration, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total purchase amount is charged to your credit card.
    • The remaining balance will be automatically charged to the credit card on file on September 1, 2023.
  • Cancellations
    • All payments and deposits are final and non-refundable unless you enroll in the Active Cancellation Insurance program. The Active Cancellation Insurance program is a program that will enable you to receive a full refund should you cancel your registration for any reason as long as you file your claim no less than 48 hours before the event.
    • To enroll in this program, you can purchase the Insurance at check out. The cost to consumers is 20% of the cart total after any discounts have been applied. It will clearly spell out the amount in dollars it will cost at the time of checkout.
  • Dreamcatcher Events LLC reserves the right to re-schedule any event if there should be an “Act of God,” pandemic, natural disaster, or any other circumstance which makes an event impossible to hold. In this circumstance, Dreamcatcher may issue full financial credit in the amount paid to all registrants who have paid. These “Credited” funds may be used solely for the specific event to be rescheduled. The financial credit shall last two years from the dates of postponement. Registration refunds will not be distributed in the event that an event has to be rescheduled due to circumstances beyond Dreamcatcher’s control. This also applies to any registrant who may not be able to attend an event due to Covid and/or Force Measure.

If you have any questions, please call our customer service number (+1) 800-852-9277, or send us an email at info@dreamcatcher-events.com

For complete details please see our Registration and Payment Policy and Cancellation FAQ