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After trying to interview Jeff Kiesel for many moons, we were finally able to catch up with him. Thank God for NAMM. Not only did we get to talk with Jeff on camera, we got to see all the new guitars for 2019 as well as the standards. This 3rd generation company is one of the […]
I’m surrounded by rock royalty. A goldmine of who’s who in the Metal world of music. From the trailblazers to the newest stargazers. For openers, there was a free screening of a new documentary, Band versus Brand. A thorough in depth look at what it took and takes to make a band reach success in what was an all […]
During our walks through the aisles, we had the pleasure of meeting Al Bane and his business partner, Pam Vandervelde. Both individual clothing designers for the film, entertainment and music industry, they teamed up together in 2018 to form a collaboration that compliments each other’s design style and personality. Together, they design and manufacture ready […]
Founded in 1994 by Dan Lakin and Hugh McFarland, Lakland Guitars is domiciled in Chicago, Illinois. In 2010 Lakland was acquired by now, parent company, Hanson Musical Instruments. Lakland electric basses are designed and manufactured in the United States and Indonesia. Lakland and Hanson Musical instruments endorse a long list of well-known artists and musicians worldwide. […]
Presented annually by the NAMM Foundation during The NAMM Show, The NAMM TEC Awards (The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards), formally the Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards, is an annual event recognizing exceptional accomplishments in audio/sound for the film, television and music industry for both individuals, small companies and large corporations. Winners from each […]
Waves Audio, Ltd., is an international mixing and mastering hardware and software development company specializing in digital tools and plug-ins for music and film producers, sound engineers, live recording and post-production editing. Founded in 1992, its American facility is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. During our visit to the Waves booth, we were treated to a […]
This year at NAMM, I was introduced to Darkglass Electronics. An equipment manufacturer for bass players that I was not that familiar with. I was interested in what was new for this year and boy was I floored when they showed me the new amp models for this year. The 2019 Microtubes 900 was a […]
This was my first time experience as a musician at The annual 2019 NAMM Show Anaheim California. Like a kid in a candy store my Senses on high I arrived honestly not knowing what to expect. We opened the entrance doors and were enveloped into a world of musical mayhem. Every conceivable piece of musical gear and instrument from all […]
Decca/UMe is pleased to announce the U.S. release of Buddy Holly with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: True Love Ways, a stunning new collection of Buddy Holly’s most beloved hits set to brand new orchestrations. The album is available now for digital purchase and streaming, and for preorder on CD and 2LP vinyl. Buddy Holly with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: True Love Ways: https://UMe.lnk.to/TrueLoveWays February 3, […]
Hailed as “the future of British rock,” by Classic Rock magazine, Inglorious are now finally ready to unleash their third album to the rock crowds on the heels of the success gathered by “II” which went to #1 of UK Rock Charts in 2017. “Ride To Nowhere” shows once again the band’s sheer class from a band growing […]