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Day 29 on our NAMM Countdown: Denmantau demo at King Blossom Guitars

December 19, 2016

For Day 29, we invite you to visit King Blossoms Guitars BOOTH 1482 on Thursday, January 19th at 3:30 for a demo by Denmantau! Jonas Gerigk and Julian Schoenscheck of Bohemian/Dance Rock band Denmantau demo their unique style of music with King Blossom Guitars. 5 piece German Band from Hamburg/Germany have developed a unique genre that is now known as Bohemian/Dance Rock.. They are some great performers and were one of our highlights from NAMM 2016. We had the chance to chat with them at NAMM and you can check out the interview here:   We look forward to seeing them perform and I am sure they will have many other demos. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Website: http://denmantau.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denmantau/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/denmantau King Blossom Guitars http://www.kingblossomguitars.com https://www.facebook.com/KingBlossomGuitars/ https://twitter.com/KingBlossom Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Thursday, January 19 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, January 20 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, January 21 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, January 22 10 a.m.–5 p.m. *Hall [Read More]

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Day 30 on our NAMM Countdown: Throwback to Interview with September Mourning

December 18, 2016

For Day 30, we take you back to an interview with  alternative dark hard rockers, September Mourning at NAMM 2015. We met up at Blackstar Amplification booth and are pleased to bring the interview to you here:   September Mourning is: September – Vocals Shadou – Bass Riven -Guitar Wraith – Guitar Stitch Drums   September Mourning has been perfectly described as ” Marilyn Manson and Lady Gaga had a kid, it would be September Mourning”. September is quite a passionate character as you will see by her character unfolding in the 12 song album. September explains, “For me, the project is a story, a theatrical art piece,Music is the backbone, but for this to work, it has to include the imagery and the narrative all symbiotically linked into the whole. Music taps into your innermost being. There’s something very intimate and personal about it. “ Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.septembermourning.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/septembermourning Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeptmbrMourning Instagram: http://instagram.com/septembermourning Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theseptembermourning   Location & Hours Anaheim [Read More]

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Day 31 on our NAMM Countdown: Take you back to one of our highlights of 2013 NAMM

December 17, 2016

On Day 31 I take you back to our highlight of NAMM 2013, a performance by Tony Harnell, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and Cassandra Soto.  Check it out below:   My week at NAMM provided me with my much needed fix of music gear, great concerts, catching up with old friends and making new ones. I must tell you that my highlight of NAMM was not meeting a certain musician even though all that I met were truly wonderful in many ways. It was not about catching a concert and discovering a new band, even though I did get a chance to do just that and will tell you all about that in a future post. It was not about the parties or the dinners, those were incredible as well. My highlight was just at the tail end of NAMM. Only an hour before the entire show closes, did my highlight come. I had been so busy during the week and had missed catching Tony Harnell at one of the booths earlier and on Saturday night [Read More]

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Day 32 on our NAMM Countdown: ANGEL VIVALDI ANNOUNCES NAMM SHOWCASE, THE GUITAR COLLECTIVE

December 16, 2016

  For Day 32 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature  ANGEL VIVALDI ANNOUNCES NAMM SHOWCASE, THE GUITAR COLLECTIVE. Debut headlining showcase to feature Felix Martin, Covet (feat. Yvette Young) & more New Jersey-based guitar shredder, ANGEL VIVALDI, has announced what he hopes to be a yearly NAMM performance showcasing some of the best up-and-coming talent in the guitar world today. Taking place in Anaheim, CA on January 21 during the yearly NAMM trade show, this all-ages event will be held at Chain Reaction (minutes from the convention center) and features VIVALDI along with 14-string guitar prodigy Felix Martin, math rocker’s Covet (feat. Yvette Young), Israelian metal/ hard rock guitarist Nili Brosh, Australian prog guitarist James Norbert Ivanyi and ex-As Blood Runs Black guitarist Dan Sugarman. VIVALDI comments: “The Guitar Collective is a gathering of today’s most innovative guitar players together on one stage. I wanted to showcase as many different approaches to the instrument as I could and with this year’s lineup the bar is set quite high! I do not doubt the guitar’s ability to [Read More]

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Day 33 on our NAMM Countdown: The NAMM Foundation Announces Eight TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees

December 15, 2016

  For Day 33 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature The NAMM Foundation Announces Eight TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees. Check out the news below: -Revolutionary products redefined the audio experience for industry- CARLSBAD, Calif. – December 14, 2016 –The NAMM Foundation has announced that eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 will be inducted to its TECnology Hall of Fame, Saturday, January 21 at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The ceremony will be presented by The NAMM Museum of Making Music and will be hosted by veteran pro-audio journalist George Petersen.  Founded in 2004 to honor and recognize audio products and innovations that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of audio technology, each entry must be at least 10 years or older to be considered for the honor.  From the cries of a wah-wah pedal that can be heard in recordings from artists as diverse as Eric Clapton and Isaac Hayes, to the earliest inductee, whose Decca Tree spaced microphone array technique is still a staple in classical music and [Read More]

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Day 34 on our NAMM Countdown: VocoPro Announces New UDH-ULTRA Flexible Hybrid Wireless Systems

December 14, 2016

  For Day 34 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature VocoPro as they announce new UDH-ULTRA Flexible Hybrid Wireless System. Check out the news below: First System That Allows Singers and Musicians to Use Any Combination of Handheld, Lapel and Headset Mics or Wireless Instrument Packs LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2016—Audio leader VocoPro (NAMM SHOW BOOTH 6010) is bringing even greater flexibility to its UDH line of wireless systems with the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA, which come with 4 or 8 handheld, lapel and headset mics, body-pack transmitters and instrument cables. This system is the first ever to allow users to mix and match any combination of wireless handheld, lapel and headset mics or even wireless instrument bodypacks in either 4 or 8 channel models. For more information, please visit www.vocopro.com. Perfect for theatrical productions, houses of worship or bands wanting to simplify setup and tear down while sounding great, VocoPro’s latest hybrid wireless systems, the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA are the first in the industry to offer reliable, flexible, all-in-one solutions that can go from a [Read More]

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Day 35 on our NAMM Countdown: Show Your Support for Music Education at The 2017 NAMM Show

December 13, 2016

  For Day 35 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we invite you to show your support for Music Education at the NAMM 2017 show! -Over 60 sessions await music advocates at annual show- CARLSBAD, Calif. – December 12, 2016 – At the core of every NAMM member is a passionate champion for music education, and there is no better time to connect with fellow advocates, resources, and opportunities than at The 2017 NAMM Show. Each day of the show will present a multitude of events and opportunities to learn, network with peers, and to engage on topics at the fore of music education advocacy. On Tuesday, January 17 before the show officially begins, NAMM members are invited to join their peers for a day of “advocacy in action.” The day starts with The NAMM Foundation’s Day of Service, where a contingent of NAMM members will participate in musical instruction with the students of Patrick Henry Elementary School in Anaheim. The pre-show Day of Service supports the school district’s administrators, teachers, and students with generous donations from [Read More]