Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic Present: SBS XVII

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 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 Devices

Courtney Swain (Composer, Bent Knee, and demo artist)

Confirmed vendors:

Cosmodio Instruments

Stompbox Sonic

EarthQuaker Devices

Black Mass Electronics

CopperSound Pedals

Dead Air

Electronic Audio Experiments

Enduring Audio

Healy Guitars

Mask Audio Electronics

Monger Pedals

Nocturnal Amplification

Red Panda

Reflective Digital

Summer School Electronics

WPI Rat Lab

Aviate Audio

with more TBA
Please see our website for more information:
https://sbsxvii.carrd.co/

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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.