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Barbara Tobler (Lead Vocalist – Crimson Coil) is a versatile, dynamic singer known for singing in different languages and styles, including classical, jazz, blues, broadway, pop, and rock. https://barbaratobler.com/ wwww.crimsoncoil.com Our Interview with Barbara at the 2022 NAMM Show:
In 1969, the Beatles completed songwriting, rehearsals and recordings for what would become their 12th studio album. It was to become their very last public appearance together. They decided on a concert to play these new songs and arrangements. The unannounced performance was held on the roof of Apple Studios in London’s Savile Row. The […]
At the 2022 NAMM show, I could most likely be found at one of the many guitar merchant booths checking out the amazing guitars on display. There was no shortage of new and exciting strummers, from acoustic to electric. Although I love an acoustic’s pure and bright sound, plugging in and pedaling up takes the […]
Brad Osborne, Jeff Mulrennan and Greg Matheny began making music together back in Aurora, Colorado. In the 80’s they were living the best years of their lives, touring across the Western US, poised—or so they thought—for imminent rock and roll stardom. Our Interview with Jeff Mulrennan:
The Zombies played the Belly Up Tavern on Sunday, on their “Life is a Merry Go Round” tour, bringing their vibrant brand of mod rock to Solana Beach. Not knowing much about the band, I didn’t know what to expect. Looking at the happy crowd assembling in front of the stage offered no more insight, […]
Roni Lee: (Guitarist – Vocalist) Los Angeles was the epicenter of rock and roll, and Roni Lee found herself sharing stages with the likes of Van Halen, the Ramones, Steppenwolf, The Motels, and Blondie in the late ’70s.
As I cruised throughout the 813,607 sq. foot exhibit hall at this year’s NAMM show, I reveled in all the compelling musical merchandise. I mostly gravitated to the guitar merchants because not only do I find the instrument aesthetically pleasing, but I am a novice player as well. Among the many guitars I checked out, […]
Justin Emord: (Bassist – Love and a .38 & The Pride) Not concerned with hyphens and sub genres, they have taken an “It’s all rock and roll to me” approach to their career. Justin is also involved with music education as an ambassador for NAMM. The Pride is composed of Daniel McGuffey on vocals, Ryan Hudson […]
The 2022 NAMM Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (TEC) were held on Saturday, June 4, at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, California. Because of the pandemic, this year was a reunion as we returned to the live, in-person NAMM show. It was brought back to life with an emphasis on safety and security. Actor, comedian, […]
April Samuels: (Drummer) A survivor of Breast Cancer, April is the founder of BreastCancerCanStickIt.org. In addition to running the foundation the Dallas based drummer plays in several local bands including a 1980’s hair metal band, Metal Shop Dallas. Find out how you can help support the fight against Breast Cancer by going to: https://breastcancercanstickit.org/