By Brian Stewart
NAMM celebrated its 125th year with a kaleidoscope of musical instruments, pro audio, and the latest innovative technologies along with star studded panels and award shows honoring some of industries top performers, music industry professionals, and latest in pro audio gear. MC shines a light on some of the key players in front and behind the scenes that make the music world go round.
GRAMMY-winning producer and mixer Chris Lord-Alge, Harman Pro Global Manager, Product Relationships Becki Barabas, Bon Jovi guitarist and prolific session musician Phil X.
Saxophonist Katja Rieckermann’s band blew the roof off NAMMs main outdoor stage with other notable musicians including (L-R) Ron De Jesus, guitar; Roch Bordenave, trombone; Dan Potruch, drums; Ben White, bass.
Live front of house engineer and mixing engineer Flash Feruccio, and Cedar Audio Head of sales Paul Alexander.
At the Burl Audio booth with GRAMMY-winning producer and mixing engineer Brendan Dekora, and Burl audio engineer/circuit designer Kevin Colomby.
On the “Studios Sisters” panel: Studio managers Zoe Thrall, Tina Morris, Vicki Giordano, Candace Stewart, Paula Salvatore.
AFM & SAG-AFTRA Fund Director of Artist Relations, Colin Gilbert hanging out with renowned session/live guitarist and fund participant Pat Thrall.
GRAMMY-winning producer/engineers Vance Powell, Mike Clink, and Clark Germain who is also an Emmy-winning scoring mixer.
At the Exotic booth with Govt Mule Bassist, session musician and producer Jorgen Carlsson, Xotic bass/guitar tech and customer support Mitch Takahashi.
