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White, Raconteurs Close Out Voodoo Festival

Posted: November 8, 2011

Having ended a three-year hiatus just over a month ago, the Raconteurs seem to be in fighting form after closing out the Voodoo Experience in New Orleans on Oct. 30.

Here’s a great video of the band playing their 2006 hit single, “Steady As She Goes,” which is off Broken Boy Soldiers.

Check out guitarist – and former White Stripes front man and Dead Weather drummer – Jack White putting his customized Gretsch Duo Jet through the paces:

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Olivia Harrison To Discuss New Book

Posted: November 3, 2011

The author of the very book Gretsch is offering to the grand-prize winner of the George Harrison Signature Duo Jet Giveaway will be signing copies in New York City this Friday, as Olivia Harrison is set to appear at Barnes & Noble Bookstore at 2289 Broadway at 7 p.m.

George Harrison: Living in the Material World is a 400-page tome that culls together items from Harrison’s personal archive of photos, letters, diaries and memorabilia, giving an unprecedented and richly detailed look at the entire life of a great musician who touched the lives of millions.


The book is filled with reminiscences from Harrison’s friends, including Eric Clapton, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

While at the NYC event, Olivia will sit down with musician Warren Zanes to discuss George and the book and sign copies.

The winner of Gretsch’s George Harrison Giveaway will also get their very own G6128T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet guitar, while five second-prize winners will receive a copy of the book.

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Lynda Kay To Play Showcase Thursday In Hollywood

Posted: November 3, 2011

Singer/songwriter Lynda Kay is bringing her brand of soulful country to the Hollywood area this week, as she will play a showcase at the Club Tarantino party at Santa Monica’s Three Clubs.

Kay’s debut solo album, Dream My Darling was released in late 2009 and features 12 classic heartbreakers, including one track featuring a cameo from Billy Bob Thornton.

Her set begins at 9 p.m., followed by a birthday celebration and show with the legendary Jerry Donahue and special guests, and a performance by heavy-metal mariachi band (you read that right) Metalachi.

Here’s a video of Kay talking about her particular Gretsch guitar:

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Gretsch Visits Arlington Guitar Show

Posted: October 21, 2011


By Joe Carducci, Gretsch Guitars

While the Texas Rangers were celebrating their American League Championship at Ranger Stadium in Arlington, Texas, next door at the Arlington Convention Center, folks from near and far gathered Oct. 15-16 to celebrate the likes of vintage, new and rare stringed musical instruments at the Arlington Guitar Show.

Gretsch Guitars, TV Jones, and the Bigsby Company were on hand with a glorious exhibit of guitars, pickups and tailpieces.

Check out this closer look at Gretsch Bo Diddly signature guitar straight from the show floor:

More videos from the 2011 AGS can be found on Gretsch’s official YouTube channel.

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Martucci Tributes Gretsch With Tat

Posted: October 11, 2011

Not that he had a ton of blank space on his heavily-inked arms, but Thousand Watt Stare guitarist Christian Martucci recently paid tribute to a prominent part of his instrument arsenal with this Gretsch logo. Check out the iconic Gretsch symbol freshly tattooed on his right wrist.

Martucci, who has played with Dee Dee Ramone and and Corey Taylor of Slipknot, formed his band along with bassist Pat Kim and drummer Dylan Howard in 2010.  Fellow guitarist Trevor Howard was added earlier this year.

You can hear Thousand Watt Stare’s brand of heavy rock with their debut full-length album Silver Dimes.

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