Bob Schmidt of Flogging Molly Photo by Scott Uchida, Courtesy of Villam Artist Management With Fender headquarters located in Scottsdale, Ariz., I’d like to give a big welcome to several of our Fender artists who will be in town over the weekend for the inaugural Arizona Fall Frenzy Music Festival at Tempe Beach Park.Gavin Rossdale will play tonight, with Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Fall Out Boy and Blink-182 taking the stage on Saturday. The Airborne Toxic Event, Flogging Molly, Carolina Liar and Social Distortion wrap things up on Sunday. To get the complete list of performers and show times, click here.
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Arizona Fall Frenzy Musical Fest
September 18 2009, 3:50pm
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James Burton International Guitar Festival
The annual James Burton International Guitar Festival took place over the weekend in Shreveport, La., kicking off Friday night at Shreveport’s Festival Plaza with the James Burton 70th Birthday Bash. The evening’s performers included local and regional acts such as Cole Vosbury, Gatordilla, The Louisiana Yard Dogs, and Joel Sonnier. Although James Pennebaker of our Artist Relations teams missed the cutting of Burton’s birthday cake due to flight delays, he made it in time to say hello to Burton and some of the other artists in attendance including Jr. Brown, Mike Farris, David Grissom, Casper Rawls, Nokie Edwards and Albert Lee. Pennebaker also snapped a few photos from the night. Here’s James Burton & Junior Brown signing autographs. Louisiana Yard Dogs perform Friday night. Saturday morning started bright in early with Tipitinas Shreveport Music Office Co-Ops hosting a guitar talent contest. Winners received a Squier® Telecaster® guitar donated by Fender. Since 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of Burton’s invite from Elvis Presley to put together a band for him since he was returning to live performances, Burton scheduled a mid-afternoon “Tribute to Elvis Concert,” featuring live music by Johnny Earthquake & the Moondogs. As you can see, Elvis is still alive. On the heels of the concert, Burton and friends attempted to break a Guinness World Record for the most guitarists performing the same song at once. Burton and guitarists Albert Lee, Steve Lukather, Jennifer Batten, Junior Brown, Casper Rawls, Nokie Edwards, Doyle Dykes, Al Di Meola and Mike Farris joined the audience in performing Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog.” Here’s Burton teaching “Hound Dog” to a fan. And here’s another one of the contestants with an interesting paisley Fender. Unfortunately, with only 875 guitarists in attendance, Andreas Vockrodt of Germany held onto his 2007 record of 1,802 participants. Late afternoon, Burton hosted a VIP Party and Meet & Greet where he presented all the weekend’s performing artists with the James Burton Humanitarian Award, a thank you for waiving their performance fees. After all, the goal of the weekend is to raise money for the James Burton Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to providing guitars and music training to children and young adults in schools and hospitals, and to veterans who have sacrificed so much to serve our country. James feels fortunate that his parents sacrificed to purchase his first Fender guitar and it has been his dream to give back to the music community by helping young musicians realize their potential. The weekend culminated with the James Burton & Friends Concert at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium on Saturday evening. But the evening’s concert, emceed by voice of Sponge Bob Square Pants Tom Kenny, first began with Burton’s induction into the Louisiana Hall of Fame. The show then got rolling with performances by Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), Doyle Dykes (solo guitarist), Kristen Capolino (19-year old female “shredder”), Junior Brown, Mike Farris, Al Di Meola, David Grissom, Casper Rawls, The Burton Family, Albert Lee, Andy Chrisman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jennifer Batten, and All Star Jam, and pre-taped happy birthday wishes to Burton from Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Keith Richards. Emcee Tom Kenny & Junior Brown shown below.
August 25 2009, 12:55pm
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15 years ago this week, the world lost a great artist. Dig around on the ‘net, the Fender Frontline magazine was one of the last interviews he gave… On a personal note, I am glad I got to see Nirvana live…despite being a big fan, I clearly remember having something else going on (a college exam the next day) and heavily debated going to the show or not…I figured I’d just catch them the next time they came around; but unfortunately, there was no ‘next time’…rest in peace brother, and thanks for the music.
April 8 2009, 4:27pm
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Just got back from South by Southwest and we had an amazing trip. Got to see and hang out with some of our faves like Superdrag, Graham Coxon, Dinosaur jr, Maserati, Jane’s Addiction and Dead Confederate … as well as checking out some new bands out of the UK we’ve been working with like Fighting With Wire, Twin Atlantic, The Electric City, and more. Enjoy the pics!
March 26 2009, 12:40pm
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Have you seen Steve Bailey’s 1975 P Bass®?
Yes, it’s the all-out musical equivalent of searching for a needle in a haystack, but … Fender signature artist Steve Bailey is looking for his 1975 Precision Bass® guitar, and we figured we’d try to help him get the word out. Now, it’ll be a relatively easy instrument to spot since it’s been modified with a 24 fret fingerboard as you can see in the photo below. Steve traded it at Brian’s Guitars in New Haven, CT, on Tuesday, October 25th, 1977, and in the 30 years since has developed quite a case of seller’s remorse, it would seem. Steve is offering up a small finder’s fee for any of you folks out there who can successfully reunite him with this instrument. Know where it is? Drop me a line at ForumAdmin@fender.com and I’ll put you in touch with Steve.
March 1 2009, 5:48pm
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Fender 2009 Kickoff Giveaway: Winners!
Fender’s 2009 Kickoff has been a fantastic party and we’re glad you’ve joined us for it. Now the news you’ve been waiting for: without further ado, I’d like to go ahead and announce our 2009 Kickoff giveaway winners! Winners were chosen in automated fashion 100% at random based on this weekend’s posting activity. Grand Prize: Taking home his choice of a Fender American Standard Stratocaster® guitar or Fender American Standard Precision Bass® guitar is (drum roll, please) … tomk62! (Insert audio of crowd cheering here. ) tomk62 participated all three required days and did a fine job of it, I might add. Second Prize: Taking home a fantastic new Fender Deluxe™ VM amplifier is … texasguitarslinger, who also participated all three required days. (More crowd cheering.) Third prize: Taking home a new Firemist Silver Fender Sonoran SCE acoustic guitar, is … longtime forum member zod! zod submitted post all three days and that’s not surprising ’cause he tends to make a regular habit of stopping by here. (More crowd cheering.) Prizes are en route to these folks and we’ve asked our winners to send in photos with their prizes once they arrive. Congrats to our winners and again, thanks for joining us for this weekend’s event coverage!
January 21 2009, 10:05am
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Fender 2009 Kickoff: Jim Campilongo Electric Trio
Billboard magazine calls versatile guitarist Jim Campilongo “an American treasure”—an accolade richly deserved through a career of artistry and influence. A New York club and session scene fixture, he’s also the guitarist for country band the Little Willies with pianist/vocalist Norah Jones. His virtuosity and originality has inspired a generation of guitar players.
January 19 2009, 3:36am
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Fender 2009 Kickoff: Dick Dale impromptu jam (Clip 2)
Legendary surf guitarist Dick Dale and his son Jimmy Dale surprised us with an impromptu jam in the Fender acoustic booth.
January 18 2009, 8:45pm
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Fender 2009 Kickoff: Dick Dale impromptu jam
Legendary surf guitarist Dick Dale and his son Jimmy Dale surprised us with an impromptu jam in the Fender acoustic booth.
January 18 2009, 8:43pm
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Fender 2009 Kickoff: Yngwie Malmsteen autograph signing
You know him, you love him! Rock icon Yngwie Malmsteen drops by to sign some autographs for adoring fans.
January 18 2009, 8:33pm
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Fender 2009 Kickoff: Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe
The legendary Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe stops by for an autograph session.
January 18 2009, 8:31pm
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2009 Fender Kickoff: Eric Johnson autograph signing
Fans enjoyed a visit from longtime Fender signature artist and friend Eric Johnson, who hung out at the Fender booth to sign some autographs.
January 18 2009, 8:28pm
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Fender 2009 Kickoff: Darryl McCoy Jr.
Artist Darryl McCoy Jr. stopped by to check out the guitars in the Fender booth and serenaded a young couple.
January 18 2009, 8:26pm
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2009 Fender Kickoff: IK Multimedia shows off AmpliTube Fender®
Check out the newly-launched AmpliTube Fender®, the Official Fender® Software Amp and FX Suite as demonstrated by Drew Bach from IK Multimedia.
January 18 2009, 8:19pm
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2009 Fender Kickoff: Lincoln Brewster
Homer, Alaska native Lincoln Brewster is a top-selling Christian music artist and a devoted pastor. A multi-talented guitarist, singer and songwriter, he became a sought-after session guitarist in the early ’90s, recording and touring with artists such as Steve Perry and Michael W. Smith. Musically inclined since his early childhood, Brewster learned guitar, mandolin and drums as he grew up in Alaska. During his late teens in the Los Angeles area, he further honed his musical chops and connections and became a devout Christian. He played lead guitar on Perry’s 1994 solo album For the Love of Strange Medicine and toured with the former Journey vocalist for several months. In the latter ’90s he toured with Smith and became music director and youth worship leader at Calvary Temple Church in Modesto, Calif.
January 18 2009, 8:18pm
