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85 on NAMM Countdown: World Class Education at NAMM

October 25, 2016

For Day 85 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we feature World Class Education at NAMM 2017! NAMM U sessions at The 2017 NAMM Show will offer a robust program across three tracks, including Retail Boot Camp on Wednesday, inspiring NAMM U Breakfast sessions every morning and NAMM Idea Center sessions every half-hour right in the Anaheim Convention Center lobby. Discover best practices and innovative ideas from your retail peers and industry thought leaders who can help you “future-proof” your business for the year ahead and beyond. The NAMM Show will also feature TEC Tracks, tailored sessions for live sound, studio and stage professionals, offering big ideas, innovative concepts and unique training opportunities. Retail Boot Camp Arrive at The NAMM Show one day early for an intensive one-day training for your retail business. New this year, choose from one of two tracks that explore ways to boost your sales, improve store traffic and increase profitability: Sales, Marketing & Websites and Financial Management. This training is for everyone at your retail store, so bring the whole team and watch their renewed motivation reflected in your [Read More]

Eljuri at the Gibson Showroom: exuberant, exciting, explosive and far larger than life

October 24, 2016

(Beverly Hills) With the energy of a 20-year old and the chops of one of the nation’s most seasoned rock guitarists, Eljuri blew the roof off the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills at a special Girls RockLA performance Thursday night, produced by The Living Sessions. It wasn’t just the guitar riffs – although they were incendiary, and it wasn’t just her singing – although she growled and soared and dug into our ears and our brains with best the best of them. It was her presence – the there that Eljuri is: exuberant, exciting, explosive and a woman who knows herself, where she is going and how very, very good she is. In LA for a quick stop, Eljuri gave 1000% to the crowd who managed to get into small but prestigious venue. Ripping through ten songs from La Lucha, her new album released this month, that ranged from the anti-gun-violence hard rocker “Bang Bang” to the more melodic (but still rocking) “Salvame”. Working with an abbreviated band from her native New York, [Read More]

Bullet For My Valentine tease new video – European/UK tour starts soon

October 24, 2016

Bullet For My Valentine, currently on tour in Australia, posted two short teasers on their facebook page yesterday and today. What’s behind that? New video? New song? Well we’re about to find out soon, for sure. After a short break, the bands’ touring cycle continues as they set off to play another round of European dates, starting on November 7th in Switzerland and ending on November 22nd in Cologne, Germany. They’ll bring along Killswitch Engage and Cane Hill. Tickets sell fast, now that the tour is close. Make sure to get yours. Munich is already sold out! Bullet For My Valentine end their touring year in their home country, the UK. Some of the dates there will be special, since they’ll play their debut ‘The Poison’ in full length. Something you don’t want to miss for sure. https://www.facebook.com/BulletForMyValentine/videos/10154353977410505/ Make sure to follow the bands’ social media for news, music, tours and more: https://www.facebook.com/BulletForMyValentine/ http://www.bulletformyvalentine.com/ https://twitter.com/bfmvofficial https://www.instagram.com/bfmvofficial/ ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp

86 on NAMM Countdown: Exciting Events Across the NAMM Campus

October 24, 2016

For Day 86 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we feature Exciting Events Across NAMM Campus! The 2017 NAMM Show will offer a wide variety of exciting events and concerts across the NAMM Campus at the Anaheim Convention Center, January 19-22, 2017. Here’s a sampling of just a few events! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the show, including the unveiling of special guests! The Grand Plaza The NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza Stage is the epicenter of the NAMM Campus, with food trucks, daytime performances and evening events throughout the show. Bands @NAMM The additional four stages include the NAMM CenterStage presented by Pioneer DJ, the NAMM Marriott Stage, the NAMM Sheraton Acoustic Stage and the NAMM Hilton Stage, featuring more than 100 artists across every genre to entertain and delight attendees throughout the show. The 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards On Saturday, January 21, 2017, The 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards will bring together members of the pro audio community as it recognizes the individuals, companies and technical innovations behind [Read More]

87 on NAMM Countdown: Dante Training Program to be Offered at The 2017 NAMM Show

October 23, 2016

For Day 87 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we feature DanteTM Training. At NAMM 2017 Dante Training Program will be offered. Check out the news release below: Demonstrating a continued commitment to serve its community of professional audio members and attendees, The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has announced it will feature DanteTM training and certification sessions at its annual Anaheim, California trade show, January 20-21. The sessions will be presented at the show by Audinate, and will offer attendees the opportunity to experience an intensive two-days of hands-on training as part of the company’s Dante Certification Program. As an added programming bonus, TEC Tracks at The NAMM Show will host a special “Introduction to Dante” session during its newly-announced Live Sound Day, Thursday, January 19. On that day, participants can learn more about the multi-channel, digital media networking protocol. “One of our goals is answering the industry’s call of expanding learning opportunities within the professional audio markets,” commented Zach Phillips, director of professional development for NAMM. “Securing this opportunity for Dante [Read More]

NEW VIDEO: Beasto Blanco releases new video for debut single, Feed My Frankenstein

October 22, 2016

Beasto Blanco, the band fronted by longtime Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric has just released a new music video for the debut single, Feed My Frankenstein, off the upcoming self-titled sophomore release. “Feed My Frankenstein” is a cover of the Alice Cooper classic that features Cooper’s daughter on vocals. Check out the video here: Garric comments, “I’ve been performing that song with Alice Cooper for years. I talked to Alice and said ‘I’m thinking about covering ‘Feed My Frankenstein’ on the Beasto Blanco record.’ Alice responded with ‘I think that would be a great idea. I think you guys will really knock it out of the ballpark.’” Beasto Blanco is the follow up to the bands critically acclaimed 2013 release Live Fast, Die Loud and is available on November 25, 2016 via Rat Pak Records. Influenced by bands such as White Zombie and Motörhead, Beasto Blanco’s all new 12-song, sophomore release is a potent mix of heavy riffs, driving bass and melodic choruses. The album is currently available for pre-order via the following sites: Rat Pak [Read More]

88 on NAMM Countdown: Breedlove’s #SaveAGuitar & She Rocks Contest Winner Brandy Robinson

October 22, 2016

For Day 88 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we would like to feature the winner of Breedlove’s #SaveAGuitar, Brandy Robinson. The Sacramento musician was announced as the winner of the #SaveAGuitar contest! She will open at the2017 She Rocks Awards in Anaheim at the #NAMM Convention! Check out the news below: The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) and #SaveAGuitar announce guitarist and singer/songwriter Brandy Robinson as the winner of the #SaveAGuitar and She Rocks Awards contest. As the winner, Robinson will have the honor of performing as the opening act for the 5th annual She Rocks Awards on Friday, January 20, 2017, at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Robinson has released two albums on her indie record label, GuitarMama Records, and has a third album underway. She’s been touring the U.S. for the past 10 years as both a solo artist and with a full band, showcasing her poetic lyrics, funky guitar riffs and powerful, soulful voice. Learn more about her on her Facebook page or her YouTube channel. As part of [Read More]