An Evening with Graham Nash, Dr. John & The Nite Trippers, and The Legends headline global music industry trade event
Carlsbad, Calif.
(January 11, 2016) – Hundreds of artists from nearly every imaginable musical genre will perform on five NAMM Show stages and at dozens of
industry events during the 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim, January 21-24.
Live music will set the stage for product debuts from more than 5,000
brands throughout the four-day music industry event. Star-studded
awards shows, iconic speakers, legendary musicians and music-making
opportunities provide the soundtrack to a NAMM Show the industry will be
talking about for years to come.
"The
annual gathering of the musical tribes during the NAMM Show naturally
seems to create a festival type atmosphere; craftsman, artists
and innovators coming together from around the globe united in their
passion for music," said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. “And all
the parties, concerts, and intimate networking that occurs during and
after show hours are legendary, as are the friendships
and deep connections formed at NAMM."
Productive
days on the show floor flow into evenings for networking with friends,
enjoying live jams on the NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza Stage,
the new NAMM Sheraton Acoustic Stage, NAMM CenterStage Presented by
Pioneer DJ, NAMM Marriott Stage, and the NAMM Hilton Stage.
Live Music
Each night from 6-7:30 p.m. on the
NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza Stage, check out iconic artists noted for
shaping their musical eras and genres. Immediately following the
Industry Tribute on opening night, legendary singer-songwriter Graham
Nash will take the stage for an Evening with Graham
Nash. Friday night The NAMM Foundation and The John Lennon Educational
Tour Bus present The Imagine Party featuring Dr. John & the Nite
Trippers. Celebrate music education with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer
and six-time GRAMMYTM
winner Dr. John, for a live performance co-hosted by OWC, Neutrik USA, Genelec, Securematics and Juniper Networks.
Saturday night, members of The Legends band will headline the NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza Stage from 6-7:30 p.m.,
playing cover songs from
each of their previous bands. The Legends consists of Bill Champlin
(Chicago), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Dennis Tufano (The Buckinghams), Chuck
Negron (Three Dog Night), Jimy Sohns (Shadows of the Knight), Spencer
Davis (Spencer Davis Group) and other guest artists.
She Rocks Awards
Friday from 7-8:45 p.m.,
the She Rocks Awards presented by the Women’s International Music
Network pays tribute to women who display leadership
and stand out within the music industry. Held in the Hilton Anaheim
Pacific Ballroom, the event honors performers Nita Strauss (co-host of
the event), Chaka Khan, Jennifer Batten, Amy Heidemann of Karmin, along
with other female industry leaders including
Executive Director of the NAMM Foundation, Mary Luehrsen. Purchase
tickets for the show at
SheRocksAwards.com.
TEC Awards
Hosted by comedian Sinbad on Saturday, January 23, the 31st
Annual NAMM TEC Awards honor excellence in sound technology and
creativity. This year’s Les Paul Award will go to musician and producer
Don Was. Record Plant co-founders Chris Stone and Gary Kellgren, as
well as guitarist “Skunk” Baxter will all be inducted into the NAMM TEC
Awards Hall of Fame. The VIP reception starts
at 6 p.m. and the awards show begins at 7 p.m. For a list of all the TEC award nominees and to purchase tickets, visit
tecawards.org.
Industry Icons
This
year, the NAMM Foundation will host the inaugural Grand Rally for Music
Education at the 2016 NAMM Show, a salute to music educators
everywhere. The Grand Rally features multi-GRAMMY winning artist and
producer, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and the internationally acclaimed
Canadian Brass, taking place Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Hilton’s NAMM Foundation Lounge. The event is open to everyone with
NAMM Show credentials.
Make Music!
Everyone’s welcome at Friday’s All-Industry Drum Circle presented in collaboration with Remo Inc. from 5:45-7 p.m. at the Palm Garden outside
of the Anaheim Convention Center. Sunday, join a wind circle at 10 a.m., a harmonica circle at 11:30 a.m., and a uke circle at 1 p.m. in the NAMM Member Center, presented in collaboration with Nuvo Instrumental, Hohner, and Kala Brand Music Co.
Register today for access to more than 5,000 music product, instrument and technology brands, educational opportunities and live entertainment
at the 2016 NAMM Show. Very limited
exhibit space is still available.
