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Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol VI

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol VI

Gene Baker (b3 Guitars) Baker Guitars 1999-2003 I had a dream and I was chasing it! I began building my first Baker model designs as as early as 1994 having connected with Gil Vasquez and utilizing his one car garage as a start, then bought our first house in 1995 which tripled the shop size. […]

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol V

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol V

Chris Gamper (GamperDrums) GamperDrums, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a prominent drum set artist hailing from Oakland, California. Known affectionately as Chris, Gamper, Gamp, or by other endearing (or occasionally less desirable) terms, he embodies a rich legacy in the local music scene. GamperDrums is a fixture in performances and recordings throughout […]

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol IV

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol IV

 Every so often, a band emerges that reminds us why we fell in love with music in the first place. It’s not just about the sound but the energy, and the sense of possibility.  Sugar Fix Band, a quintet of supremely talented teens who are putting their own spin on rock music. If the name […]

Celebrating Foghat’s Many Years of Music at the Belly Up Tavern

Celebrating Foghat’s Many Years of Music at the Belly Up Tavern

With Foghat’s Twang and Bang tour well underway, regulars at the Belly Up Tavern were once again entertained by a slow ride into savory music, taking it easy on a Wednesday night. Originally formed by Dave Peverett, Foghat first emerged from London, and has stayed strong for longer than half a decade. The tavern was […]

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol III

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol III

Jason “Malletman” Taylor (Vibraphonist) When “Malletman” steps on the stage get ready to brace yourself for an evening of musical excitement, as a leader of the locked-in groove of swing you will find his music begins to lift off and the fun begins.  Malletman’s command of his performance is mesmerizing from twirling mallets, dancing ful […]

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol II

Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol II

Interviews with Roni Lee (The Roni Lee Group) & Jenine Civil (Artist Relations-Ultimate Ears Pro)  Roni Lee (Roni Lee Group) Roni Lee is an award-winning artist, singer-songwriter, and) OG guitarist who’s been making waves in Southern California and beyond since the glam and punk rock scene of the 70s. Never one to let boundaries […]

John 5, Living Colour & The Violent Hour Headline The Observatory

John 5, Living Colour & The Violent Hour Headline The Observatory

John 5, Living Colour & The Violent Hour Headline The Observatory The Violent Hour Well, it was Friday night and I was ready to rock, so after a full day of walking around the NAMM convention in Anaheim, it was time to head out and go check out one of many different rock shows of […]