By Dana Plant on
2020 NAMM TEC Awards for Outstanding Achievement
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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 […]
By Thorne Schreiber on
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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 […]
By Brenda Starr on
Scott Stapp - The Space between the Shadows
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“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 […]
By RacerX on
Chevelle - Wreck the Halls
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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 […]
By Brenda Starr on
Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
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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 […]
By RacerX on
Colt Ford - Answer to No One
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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 […]
By RacerX on
Avatar - Ready For The Ride
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After a short Day of work I was ready for tonight’s show with Avatar at the Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City. We had the opening bands The Inspector Cluzo and 68 with the interesting fact, both bands consisting only of two band members; a drummer and a vocalist/guitar player. I had reviewed The Inspector Cluzo […]
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The Owl Tour with The Zac Brown Band featuring Caroline Jones
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I had the pleasure of attending Zac Brown Band’s the Owl Tour on its stop in San Diego, the show took place the day before the launch of their sixth studio album of the same name. Due to the time difference, the album dropped during the show so the band took a moment to celebrate […]
By RacerX on
Twenty One Pilots - Smithereens
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“Twenty One Pilots” how much more exciting can an evening be? This time it felt like I couldn’t drive fast enough to the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I absolutely love reviewing shows at the BOK center for the simple fact; the staff is always (and I mean always) super friendly, super helpful and on […]
By Dana Plant on
Tab Benoit Brings the Bayou to the Belly Up
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Tab Benoit is no stranger to the Belly Up in Solana Beach, but this is the first time I’ve had the pleasure to see him perform. He actually played drums (his first love) in support of the opening act, Eric Johanson, who recently signed to Tab’s newly launched record label, Whiskey Bayou Records. Eric was […]