Music Junkie Press has arrived at NAMM 2015 and from the looks of it, this year is going to be one of the best on record. Tonight Rockin Ryan is at the NAMM Metal Allegiance which is being held at House of Blues in Anaheim. The night promises to be one incredible one as performances will include Frank Bello, Charlie Benante, Rex Brown and many more. I also got word that a certain member of Van Halen will be making an appearance. Check out the lineup:
Tomorrow is the official start of NAMM and we will be there bright and early starting interviews. Some of the highlights of the day will include the following:
- checking out David Ellefson CBX Bass V at Jackson Guitars
- seeing Les Paul’s own 1954 Black Beauty at the Guitar Player Booth #5272
- Eric Johnson Autograph session at Boss Booth 300 A
- watching Ronny North live at Cleartone Strings at 12:30 B0oth 4750
- bringing out the kid in me and seeing Corey Feldman (my kids’ fave movie is Goonies, need I say more!) at Cleartone Booth
- Guitarist Extraordinaire Ben Woods at Cordoba Guitars 2:00 pm at Booth 5308
- ESP Guitars will have special performances by Frank Bello, George Lynch, Alex Skolnick and Syu. Booth 212
- duG Pinnick clinic at 2:00 pm Schecter Guitar Booth 210D
- and many more!
The day won’t end as the convention doors close, we will be heading back to our hotel at the Hilton for the Peavey 50th Anniversary Party in the Ballroom from 6:00 to 9:00. NAMM Badge is required for entry. Performers include Lynyrd Skynyrd members Gary Rossington, Rickey Medlocke, and Peter Keys, with guest artists Michael Anthony, Robert Randolph and Kenny Aronoff. In addition, rock giants Blue Öyster Cult will top off the event with a very special performance. DJ Keith Shocklee of Public Enemy will be the musical host for the evening.
We hope to bring you more coverage from NAMM tomorrow and stay tuned for our updates. I will leave you with a great picture from the view of our hotel room.
~ Marisol
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