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Celebrate Gretsch’s 130 Years with Twang-O-Rama Concert
Posted: March 18, 2013
Celebrate Gretsch’s 130 years with the Twang-O-Rama concert event at the Tempe Guitar Show. It all takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Antique Electronics.
The party will feature several select bands and performing members of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society until 3 p.m.
Tags: Antique Electronics, Chet Atkins Appreciation Society, gretsch, Tempe Guitar Show, Twang-O-Rama
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Stephen Stills Talks Woodstock in Latest Gretsch Interview
Posted: March 11, 2013
The legendary Stephen Stills has had a blockbuster career, earning two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
And through much of his career, Stills could be seen with a trusty Gretsch White Falcon, a guitar he was first introduced to by Neil Young.
Stills was kind enough to talk about his relationship with Gretsch in a recent interview, which includes the amazing story of how Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young nearly missed their chance to play at the original Woodstock.
Watch the interview below and visit Crosby, Stills and Nash’s official website for current tour dates.
Tags: Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, gretsch, Stephen Stills, White Falcon
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Billy Duffy on his History with Gretsch
Posted: February 8, 2013
The Cult’s legendary guitarist Billy Duffy sat down with Gretsch Guitars to talk about how he got into playing guitar with one of the world’s biggest rock bands, and why Gretsch has been such an important part of that ride.
Tags: Billy Duffy, Cult, gretsch, Gretsch White Falcon
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Elvis Week Continues on Letterman with Brandon Bennett
Posted: February 8, 2013
The Elvis Presley showcase continued this week on The Late Show with David Letterman with a fiery performance of “Hound Dog” by Brandon Bennett.
Bennett, who was accompanied by Gretsch artist Wyatt Maxwell, is currently playing the role of “The King” in the Chicago-based production of “Million Dollar Quartet,” which celebrates the spirit of a recording session that included Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Presley. (more…)
Tags: Brandon Bennett, Elvis Presley, gretsch, Hound Dog, The Late Show with David Letterman, Wyatt Maxwell
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Watch Jerry Douglas on His Gretsch Bobtail Resonator
Posted: November 14, 2012
Resonator master and 13-time Grammy Award winner Jerry Douglas has been out on the road in support of his latest album Traveler.
Fan-shot footage has surfaced of Douglas performing Traveler‘s opening track, ”On a Monday,” over the weekend at Stage 1 in Fairfield, Conn.
Enjoy the clip below of Douglas on his new G9230 Bobtail Square-Neck A.E. resonator from the Gretsch Roots Collection.
Tags: gretsch, Jerry Douglas, Resonator, Roots Collection, Traveler
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