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Summer NAMM 2010: Video Three-Pack

Summer NAMM 2010: Video Three-Pack

Posted June 19, 2010 at 6:04 pm | One comment

Three more interesting interviews and product features from Summer NAMM 2010

Posted in: NAMM Show

Summer NAMM 2010: Orange Amps

Summer NAMM 2010: Orange Amps

Posted June 19, 2010 at 3:11 pm | No comments

British amp makers Orange showcased their newer and classic models in an impressive and towering display. While the company’s signature orange colored amps are easy enough to recognize from across a crowded room, the fact that they were stacked three and four high made the Orange booth one of the brightest and most noticeable at the conference.

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Summer NAMM 2010: Daisy Rock Guitars

Summer NAMM 2010: Daisy Rock Guitars

Posted June 19, 2010 at 2:22 pm | One comment

Daisy Rock Guitars founded and CEO Tish Ciravolo was on hand at this weekend’s Summer NAMM conference to showcase about a dozen of the company’s models. With an ever expanded catalogue of offerings, and a strong response from players, it’s no wonder that Daisy Rock is quickly becoming a household name across the country.

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Summer NAMM 2010: Hal Leonard-IK Multimedia

Summer NAMM 2010: Hal Leonard-IK Multimedia

Posted June 19, 2010 at 2:01 pm | One comment

As one would expect, Hal Leonard had a large, diverse and dynamic display at this summer’s conference. When we walked into their oversized booth in the middle of the ballroom floor, we couldn’t help but notice the excitement being displayed by the company’s employees. Hal Leonard seems to be constantly expanding and moving forward, including

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Summer NAMM 2010: Ernie Ball-Music Man

Summer NAMM 2010: Ernie Ball-Music Man

Posted June 19, 2010 at 12:22 pm | One comment

Guitar makers Ernie Ball-Music Man showcased their wares in a split-booth format at this year’s Summer NAMM show. One side of the aisle was set up to display a wide array of Ernie Ball guitars and accessories, including a beautiful Music Man Albert Lee Signature Model, seen in the picture below

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Summer NAMM 2010: Taylor Guitars

Summer NAMM 2010: Taylor Guitars

Posted June 19, 2010 at 11:12 am | 3 comments

Perennial favorites Taylor Guitars was a significant exhibitor at the 2010 Summer NAMM conference. Not only did the company showcase a room full of their current models, including the intriguing Baritone 8-String guitar, Bob Taylor and company brought out three new products to premier in their display.

Posted in: NAMM Show

Summer NAMM 2010

Summer NAMM 2010

Posted June 19, 2010 at 9:56 am | 3 comments

It’s June in Tennessee and we all know what that means. No not the heat, humidity or roar of stock-car engines, it’s time again for the annum Summer NAMM show held at the Nashville Conference Center in the city’s beautiful downtown district, and Guitar International is on the scene with live coverage of the festivities. Though the summer conference is more subdued and smaller scale than its West Coast winter counterpart, the summer show offers people the chance to spend ample time browsing exhibits and conversing with industry insiders from every corner of the music business.

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Summer NAMM 2010: Elixir

Summer NAMM 2010: Elixir

Posted June 19, 2010 at 9:02 am | No comments

Elixer Strings, who are also becoming widely known for their line of high-end instrument cables, was out in full force at this year’s show. Their booth featured two sections, one devoted to strings and one to cables,

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Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage Review

Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage Review

Posted June 16, 2010 at 5:19 pm | 2 comments

On June 10, 2010, I attended a one-night-only theater showing of the new film/dvd documentary Rush – Beyond The Lighted Stage.

Posted in: DVD Reviews, Prog Rock, Reviews

Eric Krasno’s “Reminisce”

Eric Krasno’s “Reminisce”

Posted June 14, 2010 at 5:15 pm | No comments

Guitarist Eric Krasno has enjoyed a long and varied musical career. He was a founding member of the bands Soulive and Lettuce. Krasno has worked with jazz players such as Joshua Redman, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Chaka Khan. He also appeared with hip-hop artists 50-Cent, GZA and Talib Kweli.

Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews