How Joe Started Collaborating with the Sunset Marquis...

We all know that Joe is the antiquary of all things vintage. So, it’s no surprise that he’s collaborating with the hotel to do what he calls his “Nerdville Quarterly” display cases.

He started collaborating with the hotel back in 2016 and has full reign on how to curate the space – which usually classic guitars, amps and other unique rock inspired memorabilia from his music collection each quarter.

While most famous musicians keep their vintage guitar collections in vaults where the general public will never see how majestic their instruments are, Joe does just the opposite!

Joe plays his collection on stage live and curates these “Bona-seum” window displays to showcase these amazing pieces of music history for fans all over the world. As Joe has said, it is not just about collecting guitars, it is about preserving history and sharing it with others.

So, if you happen to be near the Sunset Marquis Hotel, be sure to stop by and check out Joe’s latest Nerdville displays! Below is some history about this beautiful hotel.

Welcome to the Soul of West Hollywood! The Sunset Marquis Hotel...

Centrally located between Beverly Hills and Hollywood, Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, California is just mere steps from the famed Sunset Strip, nightlife and music abound at legendary venues such as The Comedy Store, Viper Room and Whisky a Go-Go. This hotel is legendary!

It’s the home away from home for actors, comedians, writers, artists, filmmakers, fashion designers, supermodels, restaurateurs, billionaire entrepreneurs, and the newest breed of entertainer when the hotel opened its doors in 1963: rock stars.

The stories of the Sunset Marquis and the history of rock ’n’ roll is inextricably intertwined. Set just off the Sunset Strip, home to several of the first rock clubs in the world, the Marquis became a safe haven for those in the know to escape the chaos of the surrounding jungle.

At the corner of Sunset and San Vicente, the Whisky a Go Go opened in January of 1964 as a venue for local bands like The Byrds and The Doors. The Whisky also witnessed the American debuts of British acts, including The Who, The Kinks, and Led Zeppelin.

The Marquis was where the more established performers stayed. In the 1970’s the Troubadour was home to multi-night stints by emerging acts like Neil Diamond—who used to perform by the Sunset Marquis pool to pay his tab—Elton John—still frequently seen eating in the restaurant or on his way to the recording studio—and Bruce Springsteen, who still stays at the hotel.

The Sunset Marquis was home to Bob Marley and The Wailers during their now-legendary shows at The Roxy. Later in the ’70s, the Marquis was home to punk and new wave bands—The Clash, Blondie, The Runaways, and the Ramones. The hotel became ground zero for the metal scene in the neon 1980s (bands such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Guns ‘N Roses, Aerosmith, and the Chili Peppers were guests), but remained home to mega stars like Phil Collins, Sting, and Julio Iglesias, as well.

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