This past weekend, at the close of its most successful NAMM Show yet, the National Association of Music Merchants’ NAMM Foundation unveiled its new public service announcement campaign, “Just Play.” The spot will air this spring in a multi-media, nation… more »

Martha Davis and The Motels have signed with Vesuvio Artists Management, and its principal, Greg H. Sims, for worldwide personal management. Sims is the CEO of parent company Vesuvio Entertainment Corporation, based in Los Angeles, and an emerging bra… more »

by Frank “Catfish” Butler As a guitarist and vocalist, I have always wanted to be part of a juke joint. I didn’t care which. Owner, manager or bartender/ house band guy. It finally is happening, on a warped scale, and I am here to tell you what it is r… more »

Let me introduce you to our latest find. The Painted Daizies is a SoCal based duo who are blending their voices and sharing their talents for great causes around here. If you're not from around here you may have never heard of them and that, my friends,… more »

I got to do something this year that I have been meaning to do for a long time. In January I spent a few hours at the Two Old Hippies booth at NAMM. There was so much fun stuff to look at there I never got to cross the line from Bedell to Breedlove. I guess… more »

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that tickets are now available for the general public and music enthusiasts of all ages to get a peek at Nashville’s hottest and most exclusive musical instrument and product extravaganza duri… more »

In our continuing efforts to get you off the internet and out there playing music live we have visited a few JAM nights. This article is not about that. This one is about Open Mic Nights. What's the difference? Generally speaking, it is simply what it… more »