NAMM Special
Crimson Coil is a San Diego, California based progressive rock and blues band. Formed in January 2020, the band was forced to write and grow virtually, as the Covid 19 shutdowns were soon to follow. With her exhilarating vocals, professional opera singer Barbara Tobler leads Crimson Coil, as they show tribute to iconic heavy-hitting rock and pop […]
Originating in 1994, the Los Angeles based band The Militants are experienced in the art of creating dynamic extreme metal music. The Militant’s sound is characterized by its guitar crunch, hardcore beats and a brutal yet melodic primal vocal style. Influences include: Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, Ministry, Motorhead, The Dead Kennedys, Obituary, Iron Maiden, Venom […]
NAMM Exhibitors Bring Solutions to The Business of Music Audigo Labs – Booth 5348 The Pocket-Sized Recording Studio for iPhone https://www.audigolabs.com With this wireless microphone, amp, and mobile studio AP you’re ready to make production-quality videos. BackStage360 met with Founder and CEO Armen Nazarian and discussed the concept: Q: With creators today looking for […]
This group of talented musicians from the 1960s and ’70s, Legends, provided an energetic blast-from-the-past performance. Singing and playing hits from their respective bands were: Mike Pinera (Blues Image, Iron Butterfly, and Alice Cooper) Marco Reyes (War) Larry Antonino (Pablo Cruise) Jerry Salas (El Chicano) Bob Luna (Played with Paul McCartney) Greg Alban (Patrick Moraz […]
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:
Over the past four decades violinist Alicia Previn has been a part of dozens of acclaimed recordings, toured internationally several times over and established herself as a first call musician with great improvisational skills. An inspired live performer, her ability to play across genres has made her a fan favorite at venues big and small. […]
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.
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 […]