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Day 57 on our NAMM Countdown: Catch Kingsborough performing at NAMM 2017!

November 22, 2016

  For Day 57 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we want to bring your attention to one of our favorite bands, Kingsborough who will be performing at NAMM 2017. This is one band that you don’t want to miss during NAMM concerts. These guys bring out your love for old school rock, fused with soulful blues, and wrapped in a heaping dose of high energy. You won’t be left standing still when they perform as their energy is infectious and you find yourself immersed in their music, dancing around and always having a good time. They literally bring an intensity to their music, soulful vocals that just grab a hold of you, catchy choruses, spectacular guitar solos, striking rhythms and big harmonies that need their own zip code. This is one band that you can only be described as “ROCK AND ROLL AT ITS FINEST”. Catch them perform at NAMM on the Hilton Stage on Saturday, January 21st at 11:00 pm. It will definitely one of the highlights of that stage! So get there [Read More]

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Day 58 on our NAMM Countdown: Sennheiser Digital 9000 Wireless System shines at the 50th CMA Awards

November 21, 2016

  For Day 58 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature Sennheiser. They recently were in the news as their Digital 9000 Wireless System was featured in a performance of by Beyonce and Dixie Chicks at the 50th CMA Awards.  Check out the news below: Nashville, November 21, 2016 – At the 50th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 2, Beyoncé gracefully crossed over into the world of country music, delivering the marquee performance of the night while being supported by Sennheiser’s Digital 9000 wireless microphone system. In a harmony-filled performance of ‘Daddy Lessons’ that saw the pop superstar joined onstage alongside Dixie Chicks, Beyoncé once again demonstrated her incredible versatility as an artist before a capacity crowd of approximately 20,000 country music fans and 12.6 million viewers across the country. The occasion marked Beyoncé’s first appearance on the CMA Award stage, featuring flawless audio quality from Sennheiser’s flagship Digital 9000 wireless system.“It was our first time with Beyoncé on the CMA Awards, and it was thrilling [Read More]

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Day 59 on our NAMM Countdown: Christine Devine Announced as 2017 She Rocks Awards Host

November 20, 2016

  For Day 59 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, Christine Devine Announced as 2017 She Rocks Awards Host. TV News Anchor will lend her talents to special  She Rocks Awards 5th anniversary celebration. Check out the press release below: Needham, MA (November 17, 2016) – The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) announces that TV news personality Christine Devine has joined as the host of the upcoming 2017 She Rocks Awards. Recognizing women who stand out as role models in the music industry, the live awards event takes place on January 20, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Anaheim Hilton Hotel during the NAMM Show.   Devine was named as one of the top 50 women changing Los Angeles by Los Angeles Magazine. The 16-time Emmy-winning FOX 11 news anchor can be seen at 5 and 10PM on KTTV. Devine also hosts the FOX 11 “Wednesday’s Child” adoption segment, which has helped more than 500 foster children find permanent families since its inception in 1995. Devine is also heavily plugged into the music scene. She mentors several young [Read More]

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Day 60 on our NAMM Countdown: The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

November 19, 2016

For Day 60 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we are pleased to share with you The NAMM Foundation 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients: The NAMM Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recognized 60 college music students with the organization’s prestigious President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides outstanding college music students exploring a career in music education, music business and/or music products a stipend to attend The 2017 NAMM Show, the annual global music products tradeshow held in Anaheim California, January 19-22, 2017. “The NAMM Show has proven to be a catalyst in launching and advancing countless careers, and we are proud of the next generation of student leaders who have been recognized with the President’s Innovation Award,” shared Joe Lamond, NAMM President and CEO. “Their presence alongside our veterans at the upcoming show will create the energy to drive our industry forward and contribute to a more musical world.” At The NAMM Show, the Innovation Award winners will have the opportunity to network with established industry professionals, check out the latest music products, [Read More]

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Day 61 on our NAMM Countdown: We take a look back at our interview with French rockers, BlackRain

November 18, 2016

For Day 61 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we wanted to bring you our interview with the bad ass French rockers, BlackRain. NAMM brings musicians, retailers, and manufacturers from all over the world and it was definitely a highlight when we ran into BlackRain at NAMM 2015. Check out our quick chat with BlackRain: It was great to talk with them and their album, Released definitely kicked ass! If you don’t already have it, pick it up now at the following links: ITunes: http://hyperurl.co/ReleasediTunes Amazon: http://hyperurl.co/ReleasedAmazon Streaming: http://hyperurl.co/BlackRainDeezer & http://hyperurl.co/BlackRainSpotify You can check out their video for their song, Run Tiger Run (feat. Remi Gaillard and Giles Lartigot) new song, Back In Town which is off the new album. The first time I heard BlackRain is when my son Rockin Ryan played Overloaded for me and I was instantly transformed back to my nights spent on the Sunset Strip in the ’80s. At first I thought I was listening to an old Motley Crue track!! Swan on vocals just blows you away with his powerful voice [Read More]

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Day 62 on our NAMM Countdown: PRS Guitars Unveils 2017 Updates for Core and S2 Series Electric Guitars

November 17, 2016

  We continue our countdown to NAMM 2017 and on Day 62, we feature PRS Guitars as they unveil 2017 updates for Core and S2 Series Electric Guitars. Check out the news below: (STEVENSVILLE, MD) November 17, 2016 – Last month saw the release of the 2017 PRS SE Series, which included new pickups and a new headstock design. PRS Guitars has now unveiled the Core and S2 Series electric guitar line up for 2017, which brings with it both entirely new models and some subtle refinements that highlight the company’s innovative spirit and dedication to the details. The highlights for 2017 include the introduction of the McCarty Singlecut 594, 509, Santana Retro, and Gen III tremolo bridge in Core and new pickups for the S2 Series. Singlecut McCarty 594 With endorsements from artists like John Mayer, John Wesley Dearth, and Jimmy Herring, the McCarty 594 saw a great reception in 2016. For 2017, PRS has introduced a single-cutaway version of the 594 as both the November Private Stock Guitar of the Month and a [Read More]

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Day 63 on our NAMM Countdown: Throwback to our interview with Chandler Juliet

November 16, 2016

  We continue our countdown to NAMM 2017 and on Day 63, we are featuring a Throwback to our Interview with Chandler Juliet. Check it out here: We were excited to catch some time with recording artist/actress Chandler Juliet at this year’s NAMM Convention. She has been quite busy and had a lot to share with us. She just released her new video for her song Someone Like You, check it out here: Chandler truly captures a depth of emotion with her vocals and instantly brings a connection to the listener.Along with her bubbly personality and infectious smile, you can’t help but feel your spirits lifted. We chatted with Chandler and you can check out our interview with her: If you don’t already have her debut EP Loud Heart, pick it up today by heading over to Amazon here.  The songs highlight Chandler’s blissful vocals amid her emotionally driven lyrics that will become soundtracks to your life experiences. Make sure to visit her social media sites so you can stay up to date on her latest [Read More]