By Wendi Thompson on
Like a Storm - The Octane Accelerator Tour
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The Octane Accelerator Tour, presented by Sirius XM’s Octane channel was absolutely a fantastic show! The tour will have this line up playing 20 shows across the US. I attended the show in San Diego at the House of Blues . The scheduled line up was Afterlife, Royal Tusk and the headliner “Like A Storm.” […]
By Siege on
Mardi Gras Cruise - Six String Style
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If you are a music lover in San Diego, then you have probably heard of The Six String Society. This broad-ranging music theater production company is making waves all over the greater San Diego County area. Production creator, Kenneth Rexrode, goes beyond the norm when it comes to showcasing our local talent and entertaining their […]
By RocmanRocks on
The Raskins - Lost in the Dark
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Well, here we are at one of the best venues in So Cal, the famous Coach House. Tonight we’re here reviewing one of the hottest young bands in the last few years at this great venue, The Raskins. I first became aware of The Raskins when I saw them open for Alice Cooper and Motley […]
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NAMM 2019, Peter Frampton Receives Les Paul Innovation Award
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Toward the end of the evening at the 34th annual NAMM TEC awards show, Steve Lukather, singer-songwriter and founding member of American based rock band, Toto, was on deck to present his good friend, Mr. Peter Frampton with the Les Paul Innovation Award. Christened after musically talented, luthier and innovator of the solid body electric guitar, the Les Paul Award […]
By Wayne Miller on
Heavy Metal Hall of Fame History Awards, NAMM 2019
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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 […]
By Siege on
NAMM 2019, NAMM TEC Awards - Peter Frampton Receives Les Paul Innovation Award
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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 […]
By Wayne Miller on
NAMM 2019, The NAMM Show From First Impression
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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 […]
By Storm on
Nothing More - The Stories We tell Ourselves
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Texas rockers opened up the show for Breaking Benjamin and Five Finger Death Punch and were so impressive I immediately went out and bought their new album titled “The Stories We tell Ourselves”. I’ve seen hundreds of concerts and the Lead Singer for this band was electrifying on stage, which reminded me of AC/DC’s Bon Scott. […]
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Fender® Introduces American Performer Series Guitars And Basses Amid Spike In Live Concert Attendance
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the release of its American Performer Series, a brand new electric guitar line and gateway into Fender’s Corona, Calif.-made electric guitar offerings. Previously called the American Special Series, American Performer marks the first refresh of guitars and basses at the $1,099.99 price point in more than 10 years. Available now, the […]
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Martin Guitar's North Street Complex Named National Historic Landmark
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C.F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) is pleased to announce that their North Street Complex has been named a National Historic Landmark in the National Register of Historic Places. The North Street Complex includes the former manufacturing buildings, powerhouse, and Martin homestead. National Historic Landmarks are the highest level of recognition. According to National Park Service (NPS) criteria: “The quality of […]