A spectacular event took place during the Sibiu Guitar Meeting in Romania, where 700 guitarists from over 30 cities came together to perform the classic “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The festival, which took place at the Astra Open Air Museum from September 15 to 17, 2023, featured a band providing live vocals and rhythm on stage, while a large crowd of guitarists in the audience took part in an extraordinary group jam session.
The song’s universal appeal made it the perfect choice for this large-scale sing-along, resulting in a performance that was both unforgettable and inspiring. The video capturing this unique jam session has since garnered 3.8 million views on YouTube and continues to delight audiences around the world.
The aim of the Sibiu Guitar Meeting was to celebrate and promote the essence of folk-rock culture among a younger audience, with the guitar serving as a symbol of this cultural movement. The event attracted a significant number of young participants in particular, reflecting its success in awakening the passion for guitar music among young people.
Audiences praised the performance, emphasizing music’s remarkable ability to bring people from different backgrounds together in a shared experience of joy and unity.
Check out the video below to witness the amazing gathering of 700 guitarists playing “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” at the Sibiu Guitar Meeting.