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CES & Winter NAMM 2009 CES (Jan. 8 - 11):
Didn't get to the show floor as I was again stuck in a suite at The Venetian being forced to listen to a... 
...$300K+ audio system the entire show. (I know, "Whoa is me.") The interesting addition this year to the mostly digital gear... 
...was a VPI Classic turntable to showcase a phone preamp. This gave me the opportunity to check out some vinyl. The two that stood out were...  
...the 2LP, 180 gram Morph The Cat & the 2LP, 180 gram, 45rpm version of Duke's Big 4 (w/Joe Pass, Ray Brown & Louie Bellson) The other show highlight was running into Nina Hartley in the elevator. (for Old-Schoolers only) One of many CES overviews here: http://ces.cnet.com/ Winter NAMM (Jan. 15 - 18): Again, very few chances to check out gear. I did get by the Boogie booth where my friend Doug West floored me with their new.. 
...Mark V The amp combines the best features of the historic "Mark" series (I, IIC+, III & IV) along with some interesting "British" voicings. Morris "Mr." Hayes gave a quick demo on the... 
...Open Labs NeKo work center. The other NAMM show benefit has always been the ability to have conversations with friends and musicians that I have great respect for. A few that I got to hang out with this year. 
...David Isaac 
...Marcus Miller 
...Stanley Clarke 
...Victor Wooten 
...Joey DeFrancesco 
...Dr. Lonnie Smith 
...Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste 
...John Blackwell 
...Phil Upchurch 
...Paul Jackson Jr. 
...Clarence McDonald 
...David Blumberg Composer/arranger David Blumberg worked for Motown over 11 years, on countless albums including three albums with the Jackson 5, worked with Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Patti LaBelle, and is well known for arranging Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive;” orchestrator/arranger for Herbie Hancock on four films including the 1987 Oscar winner for music, “Round Midnight;” currently working on “American Idol,” documentary films and new chamber compositions. http://www.asmac.org/temp...863&Style= More on David Blumberg: http://mixonline.com/mag/..._blumberg/ 
...LP LP talked me into checking out a set by a band (Nerve) featuring an amazing drummer... ...JoJo Mayer A few NAMM overviews: http://www.gearwire.com/w...-2009.html http://namm.harmony-centr...m/WNAMM09/ http://namm09.musicradar....u-to-namm/ My work here is done. It's inauguration time. tA  Tribal Disorder
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Almost forgot. Got to spend a hot minute with...
...Vernon Reid before he jetted back to NYC on the red-eye. tA Tribal Disorder
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Sounds like a good time....and you got to see LP, which is an added bonus. I hope he is happy and healthy.
 "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
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cubic61052 said: Sounds like a good time....and you got to see LP, which is an added bonus. I hope he is happy and healthy.
He picked up a few new endorsements, made some contacts and has a nice girlfriend. tA Tribal Disorder
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theAudience said: The other show highlight was running into Nina Hartley in the elevator. (for Old-Schoolers only)
 Aren't there regularly adult "actresses" at these things? | |
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Thanks for posting TA great read. I'd love to attend an event like that as a fellow musician. One of my friends on YouTube Brandon did go to NAMM 09, I think this clip adds nicely.
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theAudience said: cubic61052 said: Sounds like a good time....and you got to see LP, which is an added bonus. I hope he is happy and healthy.
He picked up a few new endorsements, made some contacts and has a nice girlfriend. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 That's all good....nice to hear he's doing OK! "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
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RipHer2Shreds said: theAudience said: The other show highlight was running into Nina Hartley in the elevator. (for Old-Schoolers only)
Aren't there regularly adult "actresses" at these things?It's funny. I've done CES for so many years that i've seen the Adult Video section morph from being a part of CES to having their own independent thing. They initially had space on the main floor. Because of complaints about the "visual" content (graphics & performers), they put a black shroud (with an attendant) at the entrance. Then they were banished to The Sands hotel. The running joke was that if you couldn't find someone during the show, the pat response was, "Have you checked the Adult Video area?" 
Currently their "convention" runs concurrently with CES at the Sands Expo section of The Venetian Hotel. The Awards Show is done at Mandalay Bay. tA Tribal Disorder
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Vernon was at CES,right? Not NAMM?
Also you mentioned "LP" but it hasn't dawned on me where I should know him. Give me a clue. [Edited 1/21/09 16:23pm] test | |
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I.hate.you. | |
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PFunkjazz said: Vernon was at CES,right? Not NAMM?
Also you mentioned "LP" but it hasn't dawned on me where I should know him. Give me a clue. No. I talked to Vernon at NAMM either Saturday or Sunday night. LP is my best friend's son. Formerly the drummer for Yellowcard and the original drummer for Tribal Disorder. tA Tribal Disorder
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NMuzakNSoul said: Thanks for posting TA great read. I'd love to attend an event like that as a fellow musician. One of my friends on YouTube Brandon did go to NAMM 09, I think this clip adds nicely.
He plays well. 
NAMM is like a giant toy store for musicians. You should make it a point to attend at least once.
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Vendetta1 said: I.hate.you.
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...Don't be hatin'! 
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theAudience said: Vendetta1 said: I.hate.you.
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...Don't be hatin'!
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Vendetta1 said: The only porn star I've run into was Jenna Jameson. The only porn star i'd like to "run into" is Vanessa!
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theAudience said: Vendetta1 said: The only porn star I've run into was Jenna Jameson. The only porn star i'd like to "run into" is Vanessa!
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theAudience said: PFunkjazz said: Vernon was at CES,right? Not NAMM?
Also you mentioned "LP" but it hasn't dawned on me where I should know him. Give me a clue. No. I talked to Vernon at NAMM either Saturday or Sunday night. LP is my best friend's son. Formerly the drummer for Yellowcard and the original drummer for Tribal Disorder. tA Sorry I missed him. That's OK. I got my Living Colour up date from Will. He says the next album will be out in June...before summer. Still I wanted to ask if he was recording a third Yohimbe Bros record with Logic. [Edited 1/21/09 18:19pm] test | |
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"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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Kept hearing a buzz about this guy from various artists during the show.
Couldn't locate any clips from this year's show but here are some of his past YouTube clips. ...jamming Herbie Hancock's Actual Proof ...from the 2008 NAMM Show ...going solo ...w/Frank McComb in Japan (on kit & pads) David "Fingers" Haynes! tA Tribal Disorder
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That guy's amazing!!!! | |
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Vendetta1 said: That guy's amazing!!!!
He's a very talented fellow. It's a shame that skilled musicians in this country are in one of music's "no respect" cycles. "Fingers" is another musician who currently gets more appreciation (and subsequently paid work) in Europe and Japan. tA Tribal Disorder
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many thanks TA,
The Mesa sounds fantastic, and live music always sounds good. Music is the best... | |
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theAudience said: LP talked me into checking out a set by a band (Nerve) featuring an amazing drummer...
...JoJo Mayer tight! | |
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 I'm almost like Vendetta1 and wanna hate on ya, but then I think about Everett Brown [Edited 1/25/09 8:04am] | |
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bsk3601 said: I'm almost like Vendetta1 and wanna hate on ya, but then I think about Everett Brown
Now that's some seriously CONCENTRATED nuclear-strength hate right there.
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aalloca said: many thanks TA,
The Mesa sounds fantastic, and live music always sounds good. You're welcome.
Yeah, and that clip doesn't really do it justice. I've got a feeling that there's a 4th Mesa Boogie amp in my future. And my wallet isn't happy about it. 
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For the Keyboard Kids...
...Roland debuts their V-Piano ...The return of the "Keytar"? tA Tribal Disorder
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On the Hammond organ...
...Dr. Lonnie Smith tA Tribal Disorder
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theAudience said: Kept hearing a buzz about this guy from various artists during the show.
Couldn't locate any clips from this year's show but here are some of his past YouTube clips. ...jamming Herbie Hancock's Actual Proof ...from the 2008 NAMM Show ...going solo ...w/Frank McComb in Japan (on kit & pads) David "Fingers" Haynes! tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Oh yeah, I know Dave, and he's a great guy. I didn't make it 2 NAMM this year... Some of my guys hung out with Sheila E at the Lennon bus performance. "He's a musician's musician..." |
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D. Haynes is here in Atlanta. Mad skills and friends with Morris Hayes. [Edited 1/26/09 8:56am] | |
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