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Huntington Beach Blues Jam at Tumbleweeds
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsThe hottest local blues jammers converge on Tumbleweeds Bar and Grill in Huntington Beach every Wednesday night. Come on down and get down. OPEN BLUES JAM! Jam goes from 8:30-pm till 1:00-am! Full Bar, Great food, Great people and great tunes! All jammers welcome! Guitar,... -
The Norm Stockton Group…LIVE at The Pilsner Room!
Posted on January 16, 2013 | No CommentsPlease join The Norm Stockton Group in a rare Southern California full concert in this intimate & vibey venue. Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 Time: 8 p.m. Cost: No Cover! All ages welcome until 10 p.m. when kitchen closes. Venue: The Pilsner Room at McCormick... -
Victor Wooten and Haiti 10 Announce NAMM Event
Posted on January 15, 2013 | No CommentsVictor Wooten’s Night of Film and Music CARLSBAD, CA January 15, 2013 – Victor Wooten’s Night of Film and Music announce a special showing on January 26th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. This event is associated with this year’s National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show... -
Walk the Moon Takes the Beach at US Open of Surfing
Posted on August 2, 2012 | No CommentsWith a non-stop assault of infectious grooves and melodies, Ohio band Walk the Moon took control of an enthusiastic crowd on the first day of free concerts at the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach. Playing for 45 minutes the band opened for Best... -
US Open of Surfing Concerts Start August 1 With New Stage
Posted on July 31, 2012 | No CommentsWalk the Moon and Best Coast to be facing South After some tense moments during the free concerts at the 2011 US Open of Surfing, the organizers were considering to “never do this again.” On Saturday, August 6, 2011, during MGMTs concert performance, the crowd was... -
Jon Lord, keyboardist co-founder of Deep Purple, dead at 71
Posted on July 16, 2012 | 1 CommentCo-author of rock anthem “Smoke On The Water” Jon Lord, who co-wrote many of Deep Purple’s legendary songs including Smoke On The Water, had been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer since last August. He co-founded Deep Purple in 1968 and also played with bands including... -
ASCAP Pop Music Awards Honors Biggest Hit Songwriters
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No Comments29th Annual Awards Ceremony in Hollywood Features Carly Simon, Peter Frampton, Trent Reznor, Smeezingtons, Max Martin, EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. and More at Star-Studded Event -
Dick Clark the World’s Oldest Teenager Dead at 82
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No CommentsFrom American Bandstand to New Year's Rockin' Eve, Clark Has Left an Indelible Mark on American Pop Culture. We were drawn to the family television nitely to watch American Bandstand which first aired nationally on August 5, 1957. -
Tioneb Wins the Roland’s Boss Loop Station World Championship
Posted on April 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe 2nd Annual BOSS Loop Station World Championship was held in Frankfurt, Germany, last week during day one of the Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound trade show. -
On the Road with Edwin McCain and StudioLive
Posted on March 27, 2012 | 1 CommentBaton Rouge, LA, March 2012… As touring musicians go, few artists can rival Edwin McCain’s work ethic. Though he has cut back his earlier ritual of nearly 300 shows per year to spend more time with his family, the prolific singer-songwriter still maintains a busy... -
Bassist Brent Milligan on the Road with Steven Curtis Chapman and Studio One
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsNashville, TN, March 2012… Grammy-nominated producer and bassist Brent Milligan is on the road again, touring with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman in support of his current album, re:creation. Milligan, a Baton Rouge native whose credits include Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, Backstreet Boys and a... -
John Petrucci Tours to Introduce New TC Electronic Signature Pedal – The Dreamscape
Posted on March 15, 2012 | No CommentsJohn Petrucci and Dream Theater fans in New York, Chicago and San Francisco are about to get a real treat. As part of the official ‘The Dreamscape’ launch, John will be visiting three Guitar Center stores in New York (30 March), Chicago (31 March) and San Francisco (1 April), introducing... -
Sennheiser Rocks (and Rolls in the Deep) with Big Grammy Winners
Posted on March 13, 2012 | 1 CommentLos Angeles, California, March 1, 2012: This year’s Grammy Awards event, hosted by LL Cool J, celebrating music’s biggest night, went down in history as the second highest rated telecast since the show’s inception in 1959. It was a phenomenal undertaking showcasing nearly thirty diverse... -
Ace Baker on the Road with Chickenfoot and StudioLive
Posted on March 13, 2012 | No CommentsTotal Production International’s Zoe Mutter recently caught up with veteran rockers Chickenfoot, near the end of their sold-out European tour. The result is an entertaining and detailed look at the band’s touring setup and production, including some great insight from live sound engineer Michael “Ace”... -
Douglas Blue Feather Native American Flute “Flute Medicine”
Posted on February 23, 2012 | No CommentsThere is no other medicine like the sound of the Native American flute. It touches the heart and soul of those drawn to it. -
Benefit Concert for Clifford Coulter being held Sunday 26 February in San Jose
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No CommentsFriends and fans of Clifford Coulter will join the Bay Area music community in a benefit concert to be held this Sunday, February 26 at the Fairmont Hotel, San Jose. -
Victor Wooten Offers A House Concert and Gear
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsMusician, author and music educator Victor Wooten announced today an opportunity for fans to win a private, in home concert plus gear from Samson, Hartke, Fodera and more. -
McCartney and iTunes Live Netcast Changes the Future of Broadcasting
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsPaul McCartney performed live at Capitol Studio's Hollywood, California at a groundbreaking concert event netcast on Apple iTunes with Joe Walsh, Diana Krall. -
Paul McCartney and Tiffany & Co. Team Up For Valentines Day
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsAn exclusive preview track from Paul McCartney's upcoming 'Kisses on the Bottom' album, Only Our Hearts, is available for a free download. -
Robert Marcello Demos the GK-Ready Stratocaster® at NAMM 2012
Posted on January 27, 2012 | 1 CommentRoland and Fender Unveil the New Roland/Fender V-Guitar Since pioneering the GR-500 guitar synth in 1977, Roland has been dedicated to developing the ultimate electronic guitar. A perpetual and continuous quest for the next-generation guitar led to electric-guitar giant Fender®. Now, collaborating with Fender, Roland... -
Kenny Wayne Shepherd at NAMM 2012 – AmpKit Matures With AmpKit LiNK HD
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe press was on hand to see and hear Kenny Wayne Shepherd as he demonstrated the capabilities of this new guitar interface for iPhone and iPad. The sounds and features are quite impressive but we'll have to wait until the Q2 2012 release for pricing and availability. -
What to do. Take your Friends and Family to a Free Event or Concert, a List is provided by MikesGig
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsFun things to do with your friends and family. -
NAMM U Picks Best in Show for NAMM 2012
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe last day of the NAMM show features the NAMM University “Best of NAMM” presentation at the Breakfast Session And the breakfast was pretty darn good this year – biscuits and gravy, bacon and scrambled eggs, taters, sweet rolls and croissants, fruits, orange juice and strong... -
James Denton
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No CommentsThe Band From TV Amazing Artists/Actors/Musicians/Singers. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the legendary trade show that is the meeting place for musical instrument retailers to view and purchase the latest product innovations being shown by more than 1,400 manufacturers. Attending the NAMM show always... -
NAMM Concerts
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No CommentsThe Band From TV Supporting Charities Worldwide -
C. F. Martin Announces the New 00-45SC John Mayer Edition
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsThe guitar was unveiled by Dick Boak and John Mayer at a special press conference at NAMM 2012 In special collaboration with seven-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, C. F. Martin & Co. is pleased to introduce a very special premium guitar — 00-45SC John... -
Stephen Bennett Plays Holloway Harp Guitars at NAMM 2011
Posted on January 7, 2012 | No CommentsThe Holloway booth was a real crowd-stopper at NAMM 2011. People were struck by this unusual guitar that has jumped out of the history books and is enjoying a "worldwide resurgence", according to company founder Scott Holloway. -
Derick Sebastian Ukulele Virtuoso
Posted on January 4, 2012 | No CommentsDerick Sebastian shreds on the Ukulele at NAMM 2011. MikesGig was fortunate to video this rare mainland performance at the Fusion Products booth. -
Little Mix Has Just Enough To Win X Factor UK
Posted on December 13, 2011 | No CommentsSongs. X Factor Singer First group ever to take home the crown - Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall beat fellow finalist Marcus Collins to take home the crown after a series of stunning performances on the final show. But controversy brews over judging and song selection. -
Dinosaur Jr. Performing Acclaimed Album Bug in its Entirety at Segerstrom Center
Posted on December 1, 2011 | No CommentsSegerstrom Center’s Indie Band Series continues to rock this season with Dinosaur Jr. and special guests KCRW DJ Henry Rollins and Pierced Arrows on December 12 in Samueli Theater.
