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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today celebrates the official launch of the newest model in the American Acoustasonic® Series, the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster. Originally previewed at Winter NAMM 2020, this Strat is a continuation of the platform that the Telecaster started, giving players a new set of sonics and the undeniable Strat playing experience. This all-new […]
I thought I would share a quick story, I was in Texas on tour with Pullman Standard for our winter tour at the beginning of 2014. This was the beginning of a new lineup for Pullman Standard, our original bassist Austin had told me that it would be his last tour with the band and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Tonight, was the first night of the KATT’S “Wreck the Halls” celebration, featuring Chevelle. Another evening of great entertainment was waiting for us at the Diamond Ballroom in OKC. The band originated from Grayslake, Illinois in 1995 and was formed and consist of three brothers; Pete Loeffler (lead vocals and guitar), Sam Loeffler (drums and […]
When I was invited to see Ambrosia at The Coach House, I’ll admit that I recognized the name but couldn’t place the band. My friend Tammy Taylor who has worked with a long list of bands for over 30 years said “Oh, you’ll know the songs once you hear them, they have a lot of […]
The evening started with Buddy South a band that is comprised of five members from Oklahoma, Kansas and Virginia. Buddy South is an Oklahoma City based outlaw country band that combines the fundamentals of rock and roll with the traditions of country music. The band refers to their sound as “Cowtown Rock.” Driving the band’s […]