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MicGripZ Pro and MicFX, NAMM 2019
360 - Writers and Reviews, BackStage360.com, Featured 4 - News, Interviews
MicGripZ Pro and MicFX is a design and development company located in Farmington Hills Michigan. They specialize in ergonomically designed decorative microphone grip clips and microphone sleeves. They carry an extensive line of microphone clips and sleeves that can be purchased online. MicGripZ is manufactured using a pliable material that holds firm to any microphone […]
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NAMM 2019, Pfeifer Drum Company
360 - Writers and Reviews, BackStage360.com, Gear Box, Interviews, NAMM
Located in Philadelphia, PA, Pfeifer Drum Company is a small business owned by professional drummer and drumming instructor, Daren Pfeifer. Daren is a classically trained drummer with a long resume of professional accolades including touring with Hollywood Undead, up until 2014. Now retired from touring with national acts, Daren performs with Philadelphia based, rock band, Killer […]
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NAMM 2019, SeymourDuncan Pickups
360 - Writers and Reviews, BackStage360.com, Gear Box, Interviews, NAMM
I had an opportunity while at NAMM to interview the Godfather of Guitar Tone the incomparable Seymour Duncan. He has been a friend for over 30 years. I first met Seymour through a mutual friend and he has doing pickups for me ever since. The first time I heard his pickups was at a Jeff […]
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Nothing More - The Stories We tell Ourselves
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Texas rockers opened up the show for Breaking Benjamin and Five Finger Death Punch and were so impressive I immediately went out and bought their new album titled “The Stories We tell Ourselves”. I’ve seen hundreds of concerts and the Lead Singer for this band was electrifying on stage, which reminded me of AC/DC’s Bon Scott. […]
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Atreyu
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Atreyu is a metalcore/alternative metal band from Orange County California formed in 1998. The band name comes from a character in the book “The Never Ending Story”. The band members are: Vocalist Alex Varkatzas; lead guitar Dan Jacobs; rhythm guitar Travis Miguel; bassist Marc McKnight and on drums/vocals Brandon Saller. The bands’ latest tour is […]
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Corina Rose - Our Love Is Freedom
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Corina Rose is a singer/songwriter from San Diego and “Our Love is Freedom” is her third album to be released and according to her “it’s the first album that is very intentional.” The theme of the album is Love-universal, transcendent, energetic and passionate. Each song represents a different facet of Love, Love for humanity and […]
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SOCAL Diva’s of the Blues Festival
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SOCAL Diva’s of the Blues Festival Where can you go and see not one, not two but eight great Blues band for the cost of a burger and soda each? Well, you could head out to just about any event hosted by the Old Town Blues Club. “This blues festival is unique in that we […]
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Judas Priest Brings FIREPOWER
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On the strength of Judas Priest’s new album “FIREPOWER” Rob Halford and the boys hit the stage with their hit song off the new album Firepower with the title track. It became apparent instantly that we were all in for an inspiring performance from the Metal God Himself, Rob Halford. Although I have seen them […]
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Pet Shark - Carnivore Cruises
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Long awaited, “Carnivore Cruises”, the newest LP from Pet Shark, starts with soothing ocean sounds, the Bass kicks in and then the Drums start with a Cadence allowing the guitar to start with a slow riff that makes you sit back and feel safe. But it doesn’t stop there. Add in a syncopated synth sound […]
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9th annual Rock n’ Roll Reunion Benefit
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Magic Entertainment and San Diego native, Anthony Carrasco, continues to prove, that undeniably, he knows how to throw a party! The 9th annual Rock n’ Roll Reunion Benefit, went off without a hitch. Going back to an all San Diego lineup of live music, a new venue, standing room only and an always crowded dance […]