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Steve Alba Celebrated 50th Birthday in Style

Posted: February 12, 2013

Legendary skateboarder Steve Alba celebrated his 50th birthday in style, gathering a crew at the Fontana North skatepark in California for a party that included a skate session and live music from the Flamethrowers.

Check out a video from the event after the jump and visit Alba’s official website for more information. (more…)

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The Black Lips Play ‘Stuck in My Mind’ for Lucky ACL Audience

Posted: October 14, 2012

While at the Austin City Limits music festival, the Black Lips performed a special version of “Stuck in My Mind” before they took the Austin Ventures Stage.

The song is from some of the band’s earliest recording sessions back around 2000.

Watch the Black Lips in action below and visit their official Facebook page for more information.

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Watch The Walkmen at Lollapalooza

Posted: August 9, 2012

Watch below as the Walkmen perform “Heaven” at Lollapalooza this past Sunday.

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The Fred & Joe Show Set To Hit Cream City Music

Posted: June 23, 2012

Gretsch guitars and Cream City Music are excited to announce the Gretsch Day Event, taking place on June 30, 2012, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Cream City Music store on 12505 West Bluemound Road in Brookfield, Wisc.

The event, which is free of cost and open to the public, will feature continuous musical performances by Bluegrass guitar pickers Nik & Sam, fingerstyle guitarist Bobby Gibson, and acoustic guitar sensation Jake Allen. Guests making very special appearances include Fred Gretsch, the fourth-
generation owner of the iconic Gretsch Guitar Company, and Gretsch Guitars Product Specialist, Joe Carducci, who will be presenting their annual Fred & Joe Show.

In addition, guitar artist Sarah Gallenberger will unveil her newest masterpiece painted on a Gretsch G6120 guitar. This one-of-a-kind Gretsch will be up for grabs in an online auction benefitting the Milwaukee-based charity Guitars for Vets.

Special offers on Gretsch products and guitars will be available to attendees throughout the day, along with a special Gretsch gift bag for the first 20 guests through the door.

For more information, call Cream City Music or visit their official website.

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Gretsch Fred & Joe Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival Hits Brooklyn June 2

Posted: May 25, 2012

The Gretsch Fred & Joe Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival event will hit the Street Sounds music store on Saturday, June 2 from 12 – 7 p.m. in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The free event will feature continuous musical performances by pop-rock quartet Fountains of Wayne, Nik & Sam, Paul Pigat and Cousin Harley, The Octanes, and Foxy Studs. Guests making very special appearances include Fred Gretsch, the fourth-generation owner of the iconic Gretsch Guitar Company, Gretsch Guitars Product Specialist, Joe Carducci, OK Go frontman Damian Kulash, and more.

In addition, guests will enjoy a hands-on guitar clinic with Gretsch Guitars Custom Shop Master Builder, Stephen Stern, and the opportunity to meet and greet Gretsch Girl Kim Falcon, who will be signing her new posters.

For more information, visit Street Sounds’ official website.

Tags: Cousin Harley, Fountains of Wayne, Gretsch Fred & Joe Rock 'n' Roll Revival, Kim Falcon, Nik & Sam, Paul Pigat, Stephen Stern, The Octanes
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