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Our Spotlight Band is Vita Museum as they are set to release new album in Europe

January 16, 2016

For our spotlight band I wanted to introduce you to the London based alternative rock band, Vita Museum created by Ivan King in 2014. This young band have created an infectious style and sound that will have you hooked from the first listen. They bring together influences of grunge, alternative, industrial, rock, electronic and more. They are set to release a new album this February in Europe. Check out their lyric video for their bad ass track, Somebody To Destroy: Vita Museum is: IVAN KING (Vocals and Rhythm Guitar) NICOLAS IX (Drums) JAN ARGENIO (Bass) We hope to bring you an interview with them soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://vitamuseum.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaMuseum/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VitaMuseum Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQNl02U06Eix0ECa9TPOLA

5. SJC Custom Drums Artists signings are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 16, 2016

Number 5 on our Countdown is the artist signings for SJC Custom Drums. Check out who you can find at their booth on Saturday, January 23rd!! SJC DRUMS is a custom drum company out of Massachusetts, offering virtually unlimited options. Each kit is custom made to the customers exact specifications by the skilled craftsmen at SJC and backed by unrivaled customer service. www.sjcdrums.com NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM Foundation The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9,900 members. The Foundations mission is to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org. Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016! Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Thursday, January 21 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, [Read More]

Fearless Vampire Killers release new video

January 15, 2016

Fearless Vampire Killers released a new video for the song ‘Regret’. It completes a story that started with the video for the song ‘Like Bruises’ and had a dramatic culmination in the video for ‘Feel Alive’. ‘Regret’ now wraps up the narrative. All three songs are taken from their latest EP ‘Bruises’. Go check it out here: To get the whole story also watch and Also don’t forget to catch the band out on tour with Escape The Fate, Like A Storm and New Years day Jan. 28 Manchester Club Academy, Manchester, UK Jan. 29 The Cathouse, Glasgow, UK Jan. 30 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK Jan. 31 Divan Du Monde, Paris, France Feb. 02 Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, Germany Feb. 03 Dynamo Saal, Zürich, Switzerland Feb. 04 Strom, Munich, Germany Feb. 05 Legend Club, Milan, Italy Feb. 06 Il Deposito, Pordenone, Italy Feb. 08 Szene Wein, Vienna, Austria Feb. 09 Rock Café, Prague, Czech Republic Feb. 10 Bi NUU, Berlin, Germany Feb. 11 Logo, Hamburg, Germany Feb. 12 Melkweg Oude Zaal, Amsterdam, Netherlands Feb. [Read More]

Day 6. Billy Sheehan and Doug Wimbush with Rotosound are featured on our NAMM Countdown

January 15, 2016

Billy Sheehan & Doug Wimbush To Appear With Rotosound At Winter NAMM 2016 Arguably two of the most respected bass players in the world today, Billy Sheehan and Doug Wimbush will be appearing together on the Rotosound booth at Winter NAMM 2016. Billy is one half of the dynamic rhythm section of super rock trio Winery Dogs who have just released their second album ‘Hot Streak’ to wide critical acclaim. He is the bass virtuoso who gained fame playing with Mr. Big, David Lee Roth and Steve Vai. Doug, legendary bass player with Grammy award winning ‘Living Colour’ has played with Joe Satriani, Mick Jagger and Annie Lennox. The bass supremo is the vision and energy behind the Wimbash musical festival series. Both of these pioneering and versatile bass players will be appearing together on the Rotosound Booth on Saturday 23rd January 2016 at 1.00pm, put it in your diary now. To meet your bass heroes, find out more about them, have a chat or simply add their signature to your collection, visit Rotosound on [Read More]

Day 7. Event Schedule on the NAMM APP is our feature on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 15, 2016

We started our Countdown to NAMM featuring the easy to use, NAMM APP. Now we hope you have already installed it and are planning your schedule. We can’t stress enough how easy the app is and a MUST HAVE!! Some of the features of the NAMM app are below: Browse exhibitors, mark them as favorites and locate them on the exhibit hall map Create a personal schedule of educational sessions by adding to the “My Schedule” feature Sync your personal app schedule across multiple devices Reference helpful maps to find your way around the show, map to meeting rooms and check out the best routes across the exhibit hall based on your location Stay up-to-date with real time alerts on show information and exhibitor news Follow the social media buzz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—add to the conversation using #NAMM Browse Anaheim restaurants and other local places, reference general information about the show and much more! Downloading the App Is Easy For all web-enabled devices, simply point your mobile browser to m.core-apps.com/namm16 to be automatically directed to the proper download [Read More]

8. Manuel Rodríguez Guitars is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 13, 2016

Number 8 features Manuel Rodríguez Guitars as they introduce its new guitar model “MR Natural Finish” at Namm show. The experience of over 110 years have carried to Manuel Rodriguez Guitars to create a new guitar model – MR Natural Finish – more sustainable and environmentally-friendly, achieving a unique sound. A guitar 100% made in Spain, cradle of classical and flamenco guitars. Know-how and fineness shape every single instrument, turning them into one of a kind pieces. The Manuel Rodríguez deep knowledge and passion for the Spanish guitar have led to the creation of this lighter and natural guitar. Beauty, sound, history, sustainability and environmentally-friendly converge within this guitar “MR Natural Finish”. The first Manuel Rodríguez guitar started playing in 1905. Since then, thousands of hands and ears have enjoyed the sound of its classical, flamenco and acoustic guitars. Generation after generation have preserved the essence of hand-crafted guitars, paying close attention to every detail. Thus, they have managed to spread the Spanish guitar to over 120 countries and to hundreds [Read More]

9. NAMM bringing music to Anaheim school is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 12, 2016

For number 9 we wanted to applaud NAMM for all the work they do in keeping music alive in the school system. Check out the following news: NAMM Brings Music to Anaheim Elementary School Music industry leaders spend day volunteering at Anaheims James Guinn Elementary School to kick the 2016 NAMM Show off on a philanthropic note Carlsbad, Calif. (January 11, 2016) NAMM members bring music to Anaheims James Guinn Elementary School with a day of service on Tuesday, January 19 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The effort celebrates the Anaheim City School Districts (ACSD) re-introduction of music education programs. “Through the support of the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim, The NAMM Foundation works year-long to bring music to children around the world,” said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. “And while our members come from around the globe, making a difference right here in Anaheim has special meaning to us. Were proud to support the passionate music teachers, parents, students and administrators in the Anaheim City School District who [Read More]