Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic present SBS XVII
Saturday August 29th
A massive effects extravaganza and a celebration of creativity and the creative process as it relates to those little metal boxes of auditory magic. Attendees can meet builders, try gear, and discover pedals and instruments from some of the most iconic, boutique, and cutting edge brands. The event will feature presentations and live performances, on site food and drinks, and plenty of space for creative conversations and exchanging ideas. More than a tradeshow, SBS XVII will bring the pedal industry and Boston’s musicians and pedal enthusiasts together for a day of gear, community, art and fun.
The event will be held at the Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA. A historic venue in the heart of Somerville with easy access to lively cultural neighborhoods and transit throughout Boston.
The event will feature 20-30 vendors
Demos & Presentations from:
- Jamie & Julie from EarthQuaker Devices
- Courtney Swain (Composer, Bent Knee, and demo artist)
Confirmed vendors:
- Cosmodio Instruments
- Stompbox Sonic
- EarthQuaker Devices
- Black Mass Electronics
- Dead Air
- CopperSound Pedals
- Enduring Audio
- Healy Guitars
- Mask Audio Electronics
- Monger Pedals
- The RATLab Research Collective
- Red Panda
- Reflective Digital
- Source Audio
- Summer School Electronics
Are you interested in sharing your most effective creations with Boston area musicians?
We have several vendor/exhibitor options.
See details below:
- Standard: 8x8 space & 6ft table
- Deluxe: Twice the amount of space. 16ft space, 2 6ft tables)
- Share a space: share 1/2 the table & space with another vendor (3ft section of table)
In addition to your space you'll also have:
- Access to vendor/artist area w/ food, snacks and beverages
- Name and logo included in event promotions and media
You will be responsible for providing:
- Headphone amp for your demo station. (and headphones)
- Powerstrip/extension cord
- Guitar or preferred instrument for attendees to demo your stuff.
- Table covering (if you want)
- Card reader or some method of processing sales. (if you want to sell stuff)
- Good vibes
If you need help with your materials, setup, or shipping gear in advance, let us know and we’ll do our best to work something out!
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Since 2009 STOMPBOX SONIC has been providing Boston area and touring musicians with an extensive tonal palette for auditory exploration. Specializing in effects pedals (aka “stompboxes”) built by companies large and small, some locally crafted, some collected from around the world. Our goal is to ignite the creative spark and help you navigate all those switches and blinking lights to discover your sound.
Launched in 2024 and based in Bedford, MA, Cosmodio Instruments is an effect pedal manufacturer. We are dedicated to creating groundbreaking effects of the utmost quality in order to provide adventurous musicians with vehicles to explore the vast uncharted cosmos of sonic possibility.