http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/other_news_and_information en-us news@modernguitars.com 2007-09-11T07:14:09-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003711.html Jazz keyboard player Joe Zawinul passed away early this morning at the age of 75 in Vienna, Austria, according to the Associated Press. The cause of death has not yet been released. Zawinul toured Europe this year, the 20th anniversary of the group he led, the Zawinul Syndicate. Zawinul is considered a pivotal figure in the jazz fusion movement, having appeard on the Miles Davis album, Bitches Brew, and having been a founding member of the fusion group Weather Report in 1970. 3711@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2007-09-11T07:14:09-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003653.html A story just published by the Kalamazoo Gazette claims that Heritage Guitar may soon be sold. Says the Gazette article: "'We're selling it,' said Marvin Lamb, one of four co-owners. Lamb started with Gibson in 1956 and was the factory's superintendent from 1974 until Gibson left for Nashville, Tenn." Lamb is also quoted in the article saying he thinks the company will most likely remain in Kalamazoo, but will know for sure "in a few days." According to the company's website, "Heritage has not closed its doors indefinitely. During the last week there have been many meetings to deal with how to structure the company to deal with its large amount of backorders. During the period these meetings are taking place, we have turned on our answering machine." 3653@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2007-08-31T15:03:05-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003561.html The 23rd Cartier International Polo took place with 25,000 people descending on the centre court of Polo; Smiths Lawn. This prestigious annual polo tournament is the pinnacle of the English summer season and is held in the manicured grounds of Windsor Great Park at the Guards Polo Club. This year England took on the highly respected Chilean team which was sponsored by Gibson Guitar for the coveted Coronation Cup. This was the fourth year Gibson Guitar sponsored the visiting team and the second victory for the Chileans following their win against England back in 2004. Info and photos » 3561@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Press Release Archive 2007-08-02T10:25:11-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003547.html To help readers navigate through the number of articles related to the 2007 Summer NAMM Show, Modern Guitars presents a coverage guide with article summaries and links. Check back often as more stories will be added. For those interested in the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival, a similar guide can be found here. 3547@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Manufacturer News 2007-07-30T09:34:54-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003291.html Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has named Jason Padgitt to the newly established position of Vice President, Public Relations and Corporate Communications. Padgitt joins Fender's communications team of Jason Farrell and Jeff Owens after more than ten years of successful experience with the entertainment PR firm Rogers & Cowan. “The addition of Jason Padgitt and the overall expansion of our communications team is proof of our commitment to improved communications at Fender,” said Andy Rossi, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing and R&D. “As a leading brand, we have important messages and we want to be heard and clearly understood around the world.” Press release » 3291@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Press Release Archive 2007-05-15T16:33:49-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003186.html Tom Wheeler, author of The Stratocaster Chronicles: Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat (Hal Leonard) (review), written in conjunction with the model's 50th anniversary in 2004, follows-up with this summer's release of The Soul of Tone: Celebrating 60 Years of Fender Amps (Hal Leonard). The 400-page hardcover book will no doubt serve as an excellent companion to Chronicles, and, like it's predecessor, comes replete with beautiful photos (over 400), companion CDs, and a foreword by Keith Richards (Eric Clapton did the honors for Chronicles). The currently scheduled street date is June 15, 2007, though advance orders can be placed with most major book sellers. Wheeler, who has written feature story introductions for Modern Guitars, served as editor-in-chief for Guitar Player and has written several other exceptional guitar books. A recent, interesting, and not-at-all-typical, interview with Wheeler by Ignacio Gonzalez is available on Gonzalez's website. 3186@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2007-04-28T10:08:00-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003166.html Country music megastars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill attended the Nashville Independent Film Festival party held at the Gibson Nashville Entertainment Relations showroom and sponsored by the Academy of Country Music on Friday, April 20, 2007. Lori McKenna peformed at the event attended by music industry elite. Group photo » 3166@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2007-04-24T17:36:16-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/003158.html Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the promotion of Layne Kurr to National Sales Manager. In this position, the 17-year FMIC veteran will lead all United States and Canadian sales teams. "Fender was extremely fortunate to have the depth of talent and the industry experience of a 17-year veteran to draw from during our search to find the right person for this important position,” said Alan Waite, Senior Vice President Domestic Sales for FMIC. Kurr had previously served as Midwest Regional Sales Manager for FMIC. He first joined FMIC as a District Sales Manager in 1990, and was later promoted to Regional Sales Manager. 3158@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Press Release Archive 2007-04-24T13:24:47-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/002995.html Kenny Loggins was inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Hollywood's RockWalk is the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll, blues and R&B. Photographer Robert M. Knight was there to capture the moment. Photos » 2995@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2007-03-14T11:04:16-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/002813.html Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz presented a special session at this year’s MIDEMNET Forum in Cannes, France. Juszkiewicz discussed Take Anywhere Technology™, a technology initiative which allows for the secure portability of high definition audio content available on next generation physical media (Blu Ray or HD DVD) or via download. Moderating the panel was Ted Cohen, managing partner of TAG Strategic. Photos » 2813@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Manufacturer News 2007-01-23T12:22:04-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/002746.html PRS Guitars has just released a photo of the new SE Paul Allender model. The SE Paul Allender Model pays tribute to Cradle of Filth’s lead guitarist Paul Allender’s Private Stock guitar. The Paul Allender SE Signature Artist Model guitar is based on the SE Custom and features a mahogany body, a maple cap and a quilted maple veneer. Other features include a set-in maple neck with a 24 fret rosewood fingerboard and Paul Allender’s “Bats in Flight” inlay. The guitar is available with tremolo only, gold hardware and a purple to black “Allender Burst.” Photo » 2746@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2007-01-12T19:03:37-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/002717.html Rock legend, entrepreneur, tequila aficionado, owner of the Cabo Wabo Cantinas, former Van Halen front man-- and now soon to be Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee-- Sammy Hagar celebrated his wife Kari’s 40th birthday party at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Saturday, January 6, 2007, with friends and family including Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Pepper and former Van Halen bassist and fellow 2007 Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Michael Anthony. It is rumored that these three rock icons will be starting a “power trio” side project. More info and photo » 2717@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2007-01-09T19:43:46-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/002634.html Rock legend, entrepreneur, tequila aficionado, owner of Cabo Wabo Cantinas and former Van Halen front man, Sammy Hagar was recognized on Tuesday, December 5th as a Distinguished Guest of the Municipality of Los Cabos at a dinner honoring him for his promotion of tourism and achievements in the community of Los Cabos and the State of Baja California Sur. Hagar is the first individual born outside of Los Cabos to ever receive such an honor as a Distinguished Guest. Photo » 2634@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2006-12-19T12:27:03-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/002578.html From the review by Tom Watson: "...Though publicists have aggressively pitched this style of music for a few years now, my attitude toward the hyphenated genre [singer-songwriter] was summed up by a phrase from the Robin interview: '...whiny coffeehouse crap.' But as my browser loads McCue's website, "Bright Light of Day" from Koala Motel streams through the headphones and I'm infected." Review » 2578@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Reviews 2006-12-05T12:25:59-06:00 http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/002517.html Robin Finck, lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses, stopped by the NYC Gibson Guitar showroom to pick up a Gibson Custom Les Paul Standard '58 Reissue to play on tour and beyond. Finck is one of three guitarist in the band that play Gibson. Finck is one of a few artists who has played in two bands listed on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock": Nine Inch Nails and Guns N' Roses. Photo » 2517@http://www.modernguitars.com/ Other News and Information 2006-11-13T15:07:53-06:00