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Flotsam and Jetsam's Michael Spencer - Having Fun at NAMM
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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 […]
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Behind the Scenes with Ronnie King
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Ronnie King has to be one of the most versatile people in the music industry. He is highly capable of doing many things both on stage and behind the scenes. Not only does he excel all around and is a dream to work with. If you go to his website: RonnieKingOfficial.com you will find a list of […]
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Harman International NAMM Media Center Passes the Test
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Weapons of Anew - The Collusion of Love and Hate
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Weapons of Anew is a newer band who opened for Metal Allegiance on the Thursday of NAMM week. They flew in from their home state of New Jersey just for the show. This marks the 7th time they’ve been asked to open for MA. WOA is a hard rock band and nowhere near as heavy […]
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Metal Allegiance - A Metal Supergroup
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Metal Allegiance is an American metal alliance, a heavy metal coalition of the supreme beings of metal past, present and future. I would go as far to say that this is the most super of any metal supergroup that exists. If you are a metal fan, I’m sure you will agree. If you are a […]
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BI·AS - New Metal from David Silveria of Korn
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BI·AS is an Alternative Hard Rock / Metal band based out of Huntington Beach, California. The band, featuring drummer David Silveria (Korn), bassist Chris Dorame (Gears, Needlemouth), guitarists Joe Taback (12 Gauge Embrace, Needlemouth) and Mike Martin formed after a worldwide vocalist search lead them to recruit Rich Nguyen (Dimtribe). The band’s diverse musicality is […]
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Keith Urban Live - Las Vegas
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Following the overwhelming success of the first four of 12 previously announced shows, Caesars Entertainment, in partnership with Live Nation, is thrilled to announce additional opportunities to enjoy the all-new concert experience, Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The schedule will now include Thursday, July 9 as well as Labor Day Weekend, Friday, […]
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MATCHBOX TWENTY ANNOUNCES 2020 SUMMER TOUR
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Matchbox Twenty, the multi-platinum, hit-making pop rock band, announced today a 50+ date summer tour. Produced by Live Nation, “Matchbox Twenty 2020” will get underway on July 17 at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA and will wrap-up with an epic night under the stars at L.A.’s iconic Hollywood Bowl on September 28 (see dates […]
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John Legend Announces Bigger Love 2020 Tour
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EGOT winner John Legend today announced his Bigger Love Tour will kick-off on August 12 in Dallas and visit more than 25 cities across North America this summer including New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Dallas, Seattle, Dayton and more before wrapping on September 25 in San Diego. Legend jumpstarted 2020 with the release of his newest song “Conversations In The Dark,” […]