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Samson Technologies has a impressive growing artist relations program and will once again showcase this program at NAMM. The artists are a range of talented newcomers to seasoned veterans. This year, Samson’s all-star schedule will feature over 20 artists from varying genres signing autographs and demonstrating products.
With a plethora of artists ranging from metal icons to jazz greats to funk virtuosos, Samson has put together three days of signings and four days of live performances that will appeal to fans and musicians alike. Some of the artists that will be signing at the Samson booth include John 5 (Rob Zombie/Solo), Herman Li and Sam Totman (Dragonforce), Brian Fair, Jason Bittner and Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall), Peter Erskine (Weather Report/session drummer), Michael Amott (Arch Enemy/Carcass), Scott Ian, Charlie Benante and Frank Bello (Anthrax), Willie Adler (Lamb of God), as well as Hartke newcomer Victor Wooten (Béla Fleck & the Flecktones/solo).  “Plain and simple: Samson makes great products,†says Brian Fair, singer for Grammy-nominated Shadows Fall. “I get flawless performance on stage and in the studio with every product I use. I also love the people at Samson. They’re awesome to work with and the gear is fantastic.†In addition to the impressive signing schedule, Samson will also have a variety of artists providing live performances for the music-hungry masses of NAMM. These artists include Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani/solo), Jason Hook (Alice Cooper), JD DeServio (Black Label Society), Victor Wooten (Béla Fleck & the Flecktones/solo), Kiko Loureiro (Angra/solo), George Lynch (ex-Dokken/Lynch Mob), Mike Stone (Queensryche/Speed X) and Mike Herrera (MxPx/Tumbledown). “With all the new and innovative products we’re unveiling at NAMM, these signings and performances are a perfect complement,†explains Mark Menghi, Artist Relations Coordinator for Samson. “We’re thrilled that all these great artists are willing to take the time out of their busy schedules to support us with such loyalty and enthusiasm.†Thursday, January 15h: Performances: Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani) 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo Kiko Loureiro (Angra / Solo) 11:00am - 11:30am - Zoom G1K signature pedal demo JD DeServio (Black Label Society / Cycle of Pain) 1:00pm - 1:30pm - Hartke HyDrive demo Jason Hook (Alice Cooper) 2:00pm - 2:30pm - Zoom effects performance Victor Wooten (Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / Solo) 3:30pm - 4:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo ____________________________ Friday, January 16th: Signings: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Mike Stone - Queensÿyche / Speed X Eddie Jackson - Queensrÿche Kiko Loureiro - Angra / Solo Stu Hamm - Joe Satriani Richie Kotzen - Solo Victor Wooten - Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / Solo Jason Hook - Alice Cooper 2:00pm - 3:30pm Herman Li - Dragonforce Sam Totman - Dragonforce Frank Bello - Anthrax Matt Bachand - Shadows Fall Brian Fair - Shadows Fall John 5 - Rob Zombie / Solo JD DeServio - Black Label Society / Cycle of Pain 4:00pm - 5:30pm Charlie Benante - Anthrax John Tempesta - The Cult Jason Bittner - Shadows Fall Barry Kerch - Shinedown Carmine Appice Peter Erskine Performances: Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani) 10:30am - 11:00am - Hartke HyDrive demo Kiko Loureiro (Angra / Solo) 11:00am - 11:30am - Zoom G1K signature pedal demo Victor Wooten (Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / Solo) 11:30am - 12:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo Mike Herrera (MXPX / Tumbledown) 1:15pm - 1:45pm - Acoustic performance JD DeServio (Black Label Society / Cycle of Pain) 3:30pm - 4:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo ____________________________ Saturday, January 17th Signings: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Stu Hamm - Joe Satriani Matt Bachand - Shadows Fall Brian Fair - Shadows Fall Jason Bittner - Shadows Fall Barry Kerch - Shinedown Willie Adler - Lamb of God Nick Catanese - Black Label Society / Speed X 1:30pm - 3:00pm George Lynch - Lynch Mob John 5 - Rob Zombie / Solo Michael Amott - Arch Enemy / Carcass Scott Ian - Anthrax Charlie Benante - Anthrax Frank Bello - Anthrax Rob Caggiano - Anthrax 3:30pm - 4:40pm Mike Stone - Queensrÿche / Speed X Eddie Jackson - Queensrÿche Kiko Loureiro - Angra / Solo Richie Kotzen - Solo JD DeServio - Black Label Society / Cycle of Pain Victor Wooten - Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / Solo Performances: Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani) 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo Victor Wooten (Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / Solo) 11:30am - 12:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo George Lynch (Lynch Mob) 12:45pm - 1:15pm - Zoom G2G "Mr. Scary" signature pedal demo Mike Stone (Queensryche / Speed X) 4:40pm - 5:00pm - Zoom effects performance ____________________________ Sunday, January 18th Signings: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Mike Stone - Queensrÿche / Speed X Eddie Jackson - Queensrÿche Stu Hamm - Joe Satriani JD DeServio - Black Label Society / Cycle of Pain Willie Adler - Lamb of God Victor Wooten - Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / Solo Rob Caggiano - Anthrax Performances: Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani) 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo Victor Wooten (Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / Solo) 11:30am - 12:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo
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