# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic Present: SBS XVII - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us Saturday August 29th for a guitar and effect pedal extravaganza!About this EventA 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 demos, 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.Demos & Presentations from:Jamie Stillman and Julie Robbins from EarthQuaker DevicesCourtney Swain (Composer, Bent Knee, and demo artist)Confirmed vendors:Cosmodio InstrumentsStompbox SonicEarthQuaker DevicesBlack Mass ElectronicsCopperSound PedalsDead AirElectronic Audio ExperimentsEnduring AudioHealy GuitarsMask Audio ElectronicsMonger PedalsNocturnal AmplificationRed PandaReflective DigitalSummer School ElectronicsWPI Rat LabAviate AudioAdam McGrathSource AudioLCO IndustriesGold Stompworkswith more TBAPlease see our website for more information:https://sbsxvii.carrd.co/—--------------------------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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/40e1ca80-9f2d-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w479-h740-dc08a8b8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/40f838b0-9f2d-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w479-h740-dc08a8b8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/cosmodio-instruments-and-stompbox-sonic-present-sbs-xvii/100001991481241001 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Center for Arts at the Armory Performance Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.03, max: 17.22, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Somerville - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Center for Arts at the Armory Performance Hall - **lat**: 42.389683 - **long**: -71.10603500000002 - **full address**: The Center for Arts at the Armory Performance Hall, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic Present: SBS XVII - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b18ee56b6d65aec1aba35ae385fabe9a2ee7b7b1f55a41526dec134fe4c4e2cf-rimg-w839-h1296-dc1491aa-gmir.jpg?v=1781324320 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic Present: SBS XVII being held? - **A:** Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic Present: SBS XVII takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Center for Arts at the Armory Performance Hall, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic Present: SBS XVII? - **A:** Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic Present: SBS XVII is organized by Arts at the Armory. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic Present: SBS XVII is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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