NAMM 2020 Tec Awards – Images
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The Premier Stage at The NAMM Show
Every year the NAMM Show hosts most of the companies responsible for the manufacturing all of the equipment used by all musicians. In addition everything that is used by all of the people that run the lighting, sound, stage equipment and even the sheet music are represented. NAMM may in fact be all about the […]
The NAMM Show Vendor Spotlight
Atelier Z Guitar Works Co., Ltd. Booth 3336 BackStage360 had the chance to chat with the US representative for Japanese Guitar Maker, Atelier Z, BassicallyBassGuitars, about the basses they sell. Fred Reitz, thanks for talking with BackStage360. What would you say Atelier Z is known for? Their contemporary take of the jazz bass. They have […]
Jason Mraz Honored with the Music for Life Award at The 2020 NAMM Show
At the opening Breakfast of Champions session of The 2020 NAMM Show, singer-songwriter, two-time GRAMMY Award winner and Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree Jason Mraz was presented with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) “Music for Life” award. NAMM’s highest industry honor was given in recognition of Mraz’s musical accomplishments and his lifelong commitment to […]
2020 NAMM TEC Awards for Outstanding Achievement
The stage was set on January 18, 2020, in the Pacific Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, California with great anticipation for the 35th Annual Winter NAMM Awards Ceremony for Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards. This is a BIG event which honors products and innovations on a world-wide scale for the audio and sound […]
Flotsam and Jetsam’s Michael Spencer – Having Fun
While preparing for 2020 NAMM, I looked over the schedule for interesting people to talk to. One of the most interesting was Michael Spencer, Bassist for Flotsam and Jetsam. The Atelier Z Guitar Works booth was quite busy throughout the show. On Saturday afternoon, we convinced Michael to sneak away to a quiet spot. After […]
Harman International NAMM Media Center Debut
Wherever there is audio, you’re highly likely to find a Harman product. They have about 11 brands in their portfolio. Their legendary audio brands include AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel and Martin Lighting. Harman has a solid track record of innovation, which has distinguished Harman and its premium audio and infotainment brands for 70 […]
The 2020 NAMM SHOW
NAMM, short for the National Association of Music Merchants, is a music industry trade group. Founded in 1901, NAMM has evolved from an organization supporting sales of musical Instruments and music related equipment, to a group promoting all aspects of music. Each year in January, NAMM hosts an annual trade show in Southern California at […]
Steel Panther – Party All Day
Tonight, was the second night of the KATT’S “Wreck the Halls” celebration, featuring Steel Panther. My husband and I knew it was going to be a fun show and we were going to be well entertained at the Diamond Ballroom in OKC. The band originated in Los Angeles, California and is known for its Comedy […]
Scott Stapp – The Space Between the Shadows
“Purpose for Pain” is about seeking a higher meaning, a spiritual mentality when dealing with our struggles and life’s painful moments. There are unexplainable, dark times that everyone goes through, and that pain is real. If we can dig deep and hold on to hope during the most difficult situations, believing there is a purpose […]