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/
The 2022 NAMM Show’s drum and the percussion section were filled with, naturally, SOUND! A cacophony of drumming and the crash of cymbals greeted us as we entered one of the more lively areas in the event space. Here are two of the highlights: WTS Drums Welch Tuning System drums are a unique invention from […]
Ric Cabot Podmore: (Songwriter / Producer / Recording Artist) Ric is a songwriter, recording artist and record producer. He is best known as the creative force behind the 80’s AOR band ARRIVAL. We had the opportunity to catch up with Ric at the 2022 NAMM Show and discuss some of the projects for the upcoming […]
The National Association of Music Merchants, known as NAMM, held its annual show in Anaheim from June 3 through June 5, 2022. This was my first time attending the trade show that caters to domestic and international dealers and distributors. Although I am a novice guitar player at best, I consider myself somewhat of a […]
Global country music superstar Keith Urban has announced five new performance dates for “Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in March and April. The shows will be March 25, 26 and 30, and April 1 and 2, 2022. These new dates will take place ahead of the previously announced Memorial Day Weekend shows May 27-29. Keith Urban astounds audiences with […]
Two time-Grammy nominee and Blues-Rock star Joe Bonamassa announced his tour dates for Spring of 2022. The 24-date tour across the U.S., is in support of his highly anticipated upcoming album Time Clocks which is set to be released on October 29. The dates which begin February 15, in Orlando, FL, also features the return of his sold out Keeping The Blues […]
ShipRocked Announces Return Of The Stowaways All-Star Band Including Special Guests H.R. (Bad Brains), Frank Bello and Joey Belladonna (Anthrax), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), John Tempesta (The Cult), Jason Hook (ex-FFDP) & Many More Plus grandson, Nonpoint, Spiritbox And Featured Performances By Drowning Pool, Islander, Otherwise, And Rock & Roll Performance Troupe Cherry Bombs Added To The Lineup For 12th Year Of The […]
Multi-Platinum recording artist and global icon Gwen Stefani has announced eight new performance dates for her headlining residency, “Gwen Stefani – Just A Girl” at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The shows will be held October 22 – November 6, 2021. Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater and promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, the eye-popping spectacular celebrates the breadth of the star’s […]
Nearly 700 days since wrapping his critically acclaimed Double Down Tour, reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year (and current repeat nominee) Eric Church stepped to the microphone in Lexington, Ky. on Friday evening to officially launch The Gather Again Tour with a show two years in the making. Prowling around his brand-new 2,400 square foot multi-level stage, positioned in […]