NAMM Special
Gibson Generation Group “G3” The Gibson Generation Group is a powerful two-year mentorship program that fosters a diverse new generation of young guitar players, songwriters, and music creators across the globe. The program encourages young players to pursue a career in music by providing monthly artist mentorships, one-on-one artist relations support, instrument loans, collaborative […]
Bill Grisolia (The Bill Grisolia Band) Bill Grisolia is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and piano player, and is a voting member of The Recording Academy. He founded several bands throughout his musical career including the popular Long-Beach-based band New Blues Revolution. Bill’s touring career took off in the 1990s and with his enigmatic stage presence […]
Aerial Michael Hernandez (STEEL TEAR, AERIAL, SEDUCER, LOST CITY, SHOCK CIRCUS, DOG MAFIA) was born in Ogden Utah on June 20, 1964. Mike grew up loving music, and it was artists such as Ted Nugent and Aerosmith that inspired Mike to pursue a life of rock ‘n roll. As a teenager in the early ’80s, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
David Glaubke (HARMAN Public Relations) https://jbl.com/ Sound is at the heart of every experience 🔊 Whether it’s keeping travelers informed in airports and transit hubs, energizing fans in stadiums and arenas, or setting the stage for unforgettable performances. JBL Professional loudspeakers deliver powerful, reliable sound wherever it’s needed. As part of HARMAN Professional Solutions, JBL […]
Interviews at the NAMM Show 2025 Featuring: Samy Hawk, “Roy G.” Robinson & Teo Bok (Los Wizzards) & Glen La Ferman Samy Hawk, “Roy G.” Robinson & Teo Bok (Los Wizzards) Based in Miami, Florida, Los Wizzards embody the city at its finest: a vibrant melting pot of cultures that still pays homage to its […]
Interviews at the NAMM Show 2025 Featuring: Ric Cabot Podmore, Kaitlin Allen & Eddie Garcia (Plastic Culture) & Devone “DaVine Tuch” Allison Ric Cabot Podmore Ric Cabot Podmore is a Songwriter, Recording Artist and Record Producer. As an artist, he is best known as the creative force behind the 80’s AOR band ARRIVAL. Podmore’s credits as […]