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THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS KICKS OFF 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH RONNIE SPECTOR AND THE RONETTES AT THE 2017 NAMM SHOW

January 10, 2017

THE JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS KICKS OFF 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH RONNIE SPECTOR AND THE RONETTES AT THE 2017 NAMM SHOW The state-of-the-art studios presented by Canon U.S.A., Inc. will showcase the latest music, audio and imaging products, hold exclusive tours, giveaways, live performances and host the annual Imagine Party celebrating music education The non-profit has visited over 2,000 schools, impacting more than 5 million students in the past 20 years NEW YORK, N.Y. (Jan. 10, 2017) – The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus (Lennon Bus), the premier non-profit 501 (c)(3) state-of-the-art mobile production facility that provides hands-on experiences for students of all ages, makes its return to The 2017 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes. Presented in conjunction with The NAMM Foundation, the rock icon joins the Lennon Bus in celebrating its 20th Anniversary tour with a special performance by the Ronettes at the annual Imagine Party. “Launching the 20th Anniversary tour at The NAMM Show is like coming home,” said [Read More]

MUSIC NEWS: Dean Zelinsky is Giving Away the Johnny Winter Signature Prototype Guitar

September 1, 2016

We have some very exciting news to share with you. Dean Zelinsky Guitars announced they are giving away the $2,900 Johnny Winter prototype guitar used to debut the line at the 2016 Winter NAMM show.Check out the news release: One lucky winner will be chosen through an online giveaway. The drawing will be held October 23rd, 2016. “This Johnny Winter prototype is a truly special guitar,” stated Zelinsky. “It’s exciting that some lucky winner will have a chance to own it. I am giving away this incredibly expensive showpiece guitar to call attention to my new signature brand, sold exclusively online at factory direct pricing – www.deanzelinsky.com.” Contestants can easily enter the drawing by simply clicking on the Fishbowl at www.deanzelinsky.com/giveaway or going towww.fishbowlprizes.com where they can also increase their chances to win by sharing on Facebook and Twitter. The Johnny Winter Signature is the same guitar made by Zelinsky that Winter had been playing and touring with in his most recent years, until his untimely passing in July, 2014. This exclusive collector’s guitar features a [Read More]

PRS unveils the Private Stock Custom 24 8-String in celebration of 20th Anniversary of Private Stock

August 18, 2016

PRS Guitars is celebrating their 20th Anniversary of Private Stock with the revival of Guitars of the Month. Check out the latest news: PRS Guitars is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Private Stock with a revival of the program that started it all: Guitars of the Month. Each month in 2016, the Private Stock team will be offering a unique design in limited numbers that will highlight the fine craftsmanship and remarkable playability that the Private Stock team is known for while utilizing some of the most deluxe materials available. For August, PRS is introducing the Custom 24 8-String model. Inspired by an 8-String designed with Periphery’s Mark Holcomb, these instruments allow players’ creativity to take over with no limitations. Thanks to their extended range, 8-string guitars inspire new technique and unorthodox compositions that can work with any musical style. The inclusion of Holcomb’s signature Seymour Duncan Alpha and Omega pickups offer a snarling and aggressive tone that is also glassy and articulate. The Custom 24 8-String model celebrates more. More registers available; more chord [Read More]

Murder FM set to perform at Cruefest 2016 in Hollywood on July 30th.

July 19, 2016

Murder FM are set to perform at this year’s Cruefest Hollywood, held on July 30th at Whisky a GoGo. They also have a couple shows in Texas. Shows are below: Their album Happily NeverAfter is available and in stores and online via Famous Records Global/ Sony Red. Check out their video for their song, Last Breath: Murder F.M. are: Norman”The Gnar” Matthew – Vocals,Guitar,Programming J6 – Bass,Backing Vocals Matt X3r0 – Guitar,Backing Vocals Jason “Shakes” West – Drums In case you missed it, check out our quick chat with Norman from NAMM earlier this year: You can pick up their Happy Neverafter CD and some cool merch by heading over to their site here: http://murderfmmusic.com. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://murderfmmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Murder-FM-Official-339855065055 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderFM

Just Released: GEARS lyric video for Take Away

March 15, 2016

Hard rockers GEARS have just released their new lyric video for their song, Take Away. The song is off their EP Pride Comes Before The Fall which they released last November. These guys deliver such a fierce punch of hard rock that hits you straight to the bone. The EP was written by Corey Lowery & GEARS, produced, mixed, & engineered by Corey Lowery, and mastered by Rodney Mills Masterhouse. The lyric video was created by James Shom. Jimmy Wooten explains about the song, “Take Away is about entering into a sort of relationship with someone or some people that end up letting you down and the anger you feel when you should have known better because the signs were there. That moment when you’re so angry at yourself for not listening to your instincts and allowing the inevitable to happen when you could have avoided the situation completely.” Check out the video here: We got hooked on this band from the first time we listened to them. We ran into a couple of the [Read More]

Orange Amps Ambassador, Tom Petersson Inducted into Hall of Fame

March 15, 2016

Orange Amps Ambassador Tom Petersson, being the founding member of Cheap Trick will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with other members of the band. The ceremony is set to take place on Friday, April 8th at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tom who was not only the founding bassist of the band, but also the co-creator of the twelve string bass, which started with an idea back in 1973 when friends had started their own guitar company. You can read an excellent interview with Tom on the Orange Amps blog. where he discusses how he first came aware of Orange Amps after a trip to London with Rick Nielsen in 1968. It was at the original retail shop them met the found, Cliff Cooper as he had just begun making his own amplifiers. Today Tom uses an Orange AD50 Custom Shop guitar head running into a PPC4x12 cabinet and an AD200 MK3 head running into an OBC8x10 bass cabinet. Talking about the amps he said ‘I love Orange [Read More]

Blues rockers Delta Rose announce hiatus, interview at NAMM 2016

February 23, 2016

One of our all time favorite, favorite bands, Delta Rose has announced an indefinite hiatus. They announced the hiatus on their Facebook page with the following post: It has been a great ride with Delta Rose, but for now, the ride is over. We have decided to take an indefinite hiatus as a group, and to pursue other directions individually. This is not a reflection of our great friendship, but an interest in attempting something new. We appreciate all of our fans who have supported us along the way and will forever be grateful for you. There is no way to articulate how much we love you all, and we hope that you will support us in our new ventures. Thank you!!! \m/ I absolutely love this band and yes, it will be sad to not hear them play together but I am also very excited for what is in store for these talented musicians. These guys have a great friendship and have been some of the best guys in the business. We look forward [Read More]