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Day 92. Interview with Black Rain from NAMM 2015 is on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 20, 2015

For Day 92 on our Countdown to NAMM, 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 BlackRian at NAMM 2015. Check out our quick chat with BlackRain: It was great to talk with them and we really look forward to their new album, Released which can be pre-ordered on their PledgeMusic page here http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/blackrain. You can check out their 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 and he has perfected the high vocal ranges of the ’80s. They have some shredding guitar with off the hook riffs. This band brings [Read More]

Day 93. Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio are on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 19, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 93, let’s get excited for some great guitar porn! Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio has announced they will have available The Barbarian at NAMM 2016. Check out a photo of it: In addition, check out these other Wylde Audio beasts! Wylde Audio features guitars, amps and accessories. Make sure to also visit the social media sites to stay up to date on all the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.zakkwylde.com/ Website: http://wyldeaudio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wylde-Audio-797859150281179/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wyldeaudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WyldeAudio Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZakkWyldeBLS 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! [Read More]

Day 94. Chat with Tommy Thayer from KISS at NAMM 2015 on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 18, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 94, we would like to bring to you our chat with Tommy Thayer of KISS from NAMM 2015. One of our highlights from our NAMM 2015 coverage was when we checked out Tommy’s new Limited Edition White Lightning Signature Les Paul by Epiphone and highlighting the Hughes and Kettner Tritone amp. You can check out more about his Guitar by visiting http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2015/New-for-Spring-2015.aspx and Hughes and Kettner for the Triamp Mark 3 here: http://hughes-and-kettner.com/. We had the chance to briefly chat with Tommy at the Hughes and Kettner booth and you can watch it here: In addition to Tommy meeting fans and signing autographs, he made a special guest appearance at the NAMM JAM 2015 performing two songs with headliners, Steel Panther. It was an amazing treat and everyone was on their feet as they played KISS’s I Like It Loud and Steel Panther’s Gangbang at the Old Folks Home. It was awesome to see Tommy shred and rock the crowd with his intense energy. Check out a video from [Read More]

Day 95.Newzik Sheet Music reader app is on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 17, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 95, we would like to feature a new app, NEWZIK described as the smartest sheet music reader app. NEWZIK is the first connected music score app, tailor-made for bands. Newzik is a music start-up in the High Tech industry. Located both in France and Israel, Newzik aims at expanding its activity around the world with a unique goal: provide the best tools to read and play music with your band. Currently on beta stage, join us to build an app that suits you the best! Newzik will be exhibiting at NAMM 2016. Last month Newzik was utilized in the first show of “Gospel sur la Colline”, a French show at Folies Bergère where all the musicians will play with Newzik. It was definitely proving that the digital revolution is underway. Newzik helps you create and organize your music library, rehearse and play on stage with your iPad. Joining the Newzik Project means: integrating an exclusive team of passionate beta-testers turning your iPad or iPhone into a [Read More]

Day 96. 2016 Best Communities for Music Education Survey on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 16, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 96, we would like to feature Best Communities for Music Education Survey is now open! The program applauds schools and districts commitment to providing comprehensive music education. In a time where so many school districts have removed music and sports education from their curriculum, other schools are doing everything in their power to keep the music alive. Sometimes, music class could the one class that keeps a child involved in their school and continue their education. We have met so many musicians who have told us how their band or music class kept them wanting to go back to school. It was their release or outlet for them to create and we applaud the schools and districts who are working hard at supporting music! School districts and schools across the country have the opportunity to receive national recognition for their commitment to providing students with access to comprehensive music education. NAMM Foundations 2016 Best Communities for Music Education (district) and SupportMusic Merit Award (individual school) [Read More]

Day 97. Recreational Music Making on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 15, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 97, we would like to feature Recreational Music Making. As we all know, life can be stressful with it’s ups and downs. One thing that I always turn to help in those situations is music. The power of music is amazing and so many people find themselves getting recharged and ready to go after listening or playing music. During NAMM 2016, make sure to make time for the Recreational Music Making sessions in the RMM Forum. For more information head over to https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2015-09-02-recreational-music-making-2016-namm-show RMM programming includes a full day of music making on Sunday, January 24 in the NAMM Member Center: Recorder circle, 10 a.m. Harmonica circle, 11:30 a.m. Music Making parade (multi-instrument), 12:45 p.m. Ukulele circle, 1:30 p.m. Bring your island spirit. No experience required. Brought to you by The NAMM Foundation and Kala Brand Music. Trumpet circle at 3 p.m. Join us for the second annual trumpet circle focused on fostering brass playing at the elementary level. Brought to you by The [Read More]

Day 98. The She Rocks Awards on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 14, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 98, we would like to feature The She Rocks Awards. This is the fourth annual Awards show celebrating women in the music industry. The She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry. Previous award recipients include female industry leaders Sheila E, Colbie Caillat, Orianthi, The Bangles, Dinah Gretsch, Janie L. Hendrix, Mary Peavey and more. 2016 SHE ROCKS AWARDS at the NAMM Show FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Anaheim, CA Tickets for the Awards show are available and can be purchased by heading over to: BUY TICKETS. The show has sold out every year so make sure to pick up your tickets early! This year we’ll be honoring a wide variety of amazing women in the industry includingJennifer Batten, Amy Heidemann of Karmin, Leslie Ann Jones of Skywalker Sound,Mindy Abovitz of Tom Tom Magazine, Mona Tavakoli & Becky Gebhardt of the Rock Camp For Girls L.A. and Raining Jane, [Read More]