January 2017 | Music Junkie Press

Day 1 on our NAMM Countdown: RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi set to KICK OFF NAMM with performance at Grand Plaza Stage

January 18, 2017

On our last day of 100 Days of NAMM, we want remind you about the great performances. Kicking off the show on Thursday night, January 19 is rock duo RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi. Each a respected guitarist in their own right, Sambora and Orianthi will bring their deft fret work and monster screams to the show, marking the duo’s first NAMM performance together. Grammy award-winner Sambora, also known for his passion for philanthropy, will offer up his world-renowned Songwriters Hall of Fame talent, addictive hooks and poetic lyrics. Platinum-selling guitarist Orianthi has enjoyed a career as a touring artist for the likes of Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper and many others, and was named by Elle magazine as one of the top “12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists.” The pair have spent the past year touring the globe and will perform at The NAMM Show directly following a tour of the UK, Asia and Orianthi’s native Australia. On Friday evening, January 20, former center fielder for the New York Yankees, music education advocate and accomplished [Read More]

Day 2 on our NAMM Countdown: Auralex® Hosting Artist Appearances at Booth 6957 at the NAMM Show in Anaheim

January 17, 2017

The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA, January 18, 2017 – Auralex® Acoustics, Inc., the world’s leading brand of acoustical treatments, celebrating its 40th Anniversary, is hosting several of its prominent artist-endorsers at its exhibition booth, #6957 in Hall A, at the NAMM Show in Anaheim. On Friday, January 20, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., visitors to the booth will get the chance to meet with veteran producer, mixer and sound engineer Bob Bullock (Shania Twain, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Crazy Horse, The Monkees and Chick Corea, among many others). Bullock will be on-hand to talk about his Auralex – Carl Tatz Signature Series MixRoom™. Later on Friday, from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m., legendary drummer Danny Seraphine (Chicago) will be at the booth to sign autographs and discuss how Auralex Acoustics (including the HoverDeck™ v2 Drum Isolation Platform) keeps him sounding great. Sunday, January 22 will feature an appearance from veteran drummer Ray Luzier from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the booth. Luzier is probably best known as a current member of American hard/alternative rock [Read More]

Day 3 on our NAMM Countdown: NAMMJAM 2017 produced by Delve Texas

January 16, 2017

ONLY 3 Days remain until the start of NAMM 2017!! We want to make sure you have your tickets to one of the hottest shows in town, the NAMMJAM produced by Delve Texas. This is a not to miss show. Check out details: Open to public – no NAMM Badge required! Onsite garage parking, our famous Silent Auction of music memorabilia (and more), Craft Beer Garden, Whisky Tasting and much, much more! BuckcherryLike A StormDoll SkinHillbilly HeraldVital Noise Head to the link below and pick up your tickets today! https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HOBMusicForward/NAMMJAM2017.html 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 E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m. NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership To see if you qualify or to register, you can head over here: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2017/badges The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) [Read More]

Gothenburg Power Trio – Langfinger Set To Begin European Winter Tour

January 16, 2017

One of our favorite Spotlight Bands we featured, LÅNGFINGER are about to embark on a European Winter Tour! Check out the news below: Gothenburg power trio LÅNGFINGER will kick 2017 into gear with a sixteen-date European tour. Slated to begin on January 27th, the band will be joined by labelmates Captain Crimson and Orsak:Oslo on select dates. Additional dates will be announced in the weeks to come. “It’s time to bring the LÅNGFINGER machine on the road and we’re really excited to bring our latest album Crossyears with us,” said the band of the upcoming trek. “Be sure to catch our non-stop superlive experience as we roll across Europe this February and March!” LÅNGFINGER will be touring in support of their Crossyears full-length, out now via Small Stone. The ten-track long-player was recorded by Johan Reivén and Olle Björck at Sweden’s Welfare Sounds Studio with additional recordings by LÅNGFINGER at Beduin HQ, mixed by Olle Björck, and mastered by Daniel Johansson. Wrote the The Obelisk of Crossyears, “From the swing and stomp of its title-track to [Read More]

STURGILL SIMPSON PERFORMS ON “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE”

January 16, 2017

ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM A SAILOR’S GUIDE TO EARTH NOMINATED FOR “ALBUM OF THE YEAR” AND “BEST COUNTRY ALBUM” AT THE 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS Sturgill Simpson performed “Keep It Between The Lines” and “Call To Arms” on the January 14 episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” with host Felicity Jones. The appearance on SNL’s debut episode of 2017 culminates a breakthrough year for Simpson following the release of his acclaimed new album, A Sailor’s Guide To Earth, which is nominated for “Album of the Year” and “Best Country Album” at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The awards show will be broadcast live on CBS from L.A.’s Staples Center on Sunday, February 12 at 8/7c. Out now on Atlantic Records (purchase here), A Sailor’s Guide To Earth sold 55,000 units in its first week (with over 52,000 in pure albums sales) debuting at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, #1 on the Billboard Current Albums chart, #1 on Billboard Current Digital Albums chart and #3 on the overall Billboard 200 chart. A Sailor’s Guide To [Read More]

Ready for the Sun, Athena’s debut US album: a musical mind and heart meld.

January 16, 2017

Athena is a magical musical angel whose songs release emotion like endorphins Patrick O’Heffernan (Los Angeles) Listening to Athena’s new album, Ready for the Sun is a mind and heart meld. The beauty of her voice, of her lyrics – of her very soul – submerge you in the deepest of emotion. She sings to you. From the stage or from the studio, Athena connects to those who hear her so closely, so tightly, that every song on Ready for the Sun is an intensely intimate experience. You know this woman when you hear her sing. She is authentic, sincere, close — and you want to listen to her over and over again. Athena, an Greek-English singer (and environmental and children’s champion) combines, honesty, vulnerability and confidence in every note, singing about experiences and emotions that are simultaneously personal and universal. Her voice whispers, soothes, and flies with a malleability rare even in the most talented singers. But through every song – whether it is about her breaking heart in “Don’t [Read More]

Day 4 on our NAMM Countdown: DIGIGRID TO SHOWCASE DESKTOP INTERFACES WORKING WITH RACKMOUNT RANGE AT NAMM SHOW 2017

January 15, 2017

Day 4 we feature DIGIGRID as they are set to showcase desktop interfaces with Rackmount Range: – New, limited-time offer, DiGiGrid Desktop range and WAVES Plug-in bundle is also announced – The DiGiGrid desktop range includes the [M] Musician recording interface, [Q] Headphone amplifier, [D] Desktop interface, and [S] PoE Switch. Despite their compact size these powerful devices offer maximum performance and flexibility, and are ideally suited to recording and monitoring applications, either standalone, or as part of a bigger DiGiGrid networked system. The Rackmount Range provides flexible high channel count interfacing and real-time DSP for plugin processing, enabling more efficient and fluid creative workflows. Additionally, from the 19th January 2017, the company is offering a free WAVES “One Knob” plug-in bundle worth $249 with the purchase and registration of new DiGiGrid Desktop Interfaces D, M or Q. The award-winning processing technology of “One Knob” features a set of eight easy to use, intuitive audio plugins, each of which is controlled by a single knob. “We’re excited to return NAMM to [Read More]