A successful event of any type requires only one thing: the cooperation between the vendors displaying their items and wares at a show and the public attending the event. It is like a dance between partners and if we all do our part, you’ll have a pleasant and highly symbiotic weekend of excitement and fun. …
We were all set up at the 2017 Dallas International Guitar Festival when we suddenly noticed that some hustle and bustle was going on two booths over. As it turned out, that commotion was the setting up of a display of some of Rock’s most iconic guitars- the guitars of Ted Nugent. There was …
“Uncle Ted” Nugent and the construct of the solo in “Stranglehold.” Read More »
If this wasn’t so true, it would most definitely have come from a dream. Yeah, I was just chillin’ with the boys, drinking beer and what-nottin’ when all of a sudden, this song came over my speakers into the here and now. Yeah, people- on this crisp, autumn night “The Best Song in …
“Play the Best Song in the World, Or I’ll Eat Your Soul.” Read More »
This week, we would like to feature Mr. John Schuske, owner and operator of The Amp Shop in Asheville, NC. John is known for his custom amp builds and modifications, which carry a sterling reputation as being among the best in the industry. He offers several models from which to choose and the quality of …
Featured Vendor: John Schuske of “The Amp Shop.” Read More »
If I were the President, I would enact a law that would require all 350 million of us (give or take) to watch Cinderella’s “Pat’s Dogs” commercial every day. And why not? Look- we are walking around in a PC, nomophobic haze, like drones for the mainstream media. This isn’t rocket science people, …
Featured Vendor: John Dannert of Big Hair Nation! Read More »
On October 8, 2018, Lee and I got to check off a couple of things on our bucket list: I got to meet the mighty Kerry King of Slayer and Lee got to attend his first Thrash Metal show. Looking back, it was an epic night for us both and it wouldn’t surprise me if …
Hello Friends, You just know when Ray and I throw on a show it’s gonna be spectacular. That being said, greatness does come at a cost, you know? That reminds me of a quote I once read; oh, how did that go again? “People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish …
Some days, you can be sitting in your office with the feeling that something is about to happen. You may not know exactly what that something is, but you just know it’s coming. Well today, that “something” was Mr. John Woods, guitarist for local sensations The Last Chance Riders walking through the door to check …
Hello and Greetings to all of the dealers and patrons that will be attending the 2019 GrinningElk Atlanta Guitar Show. At only 180 days out, we here at GrinningElk are excited beyond words about the coming show and look forward to seeing and meeting folks from around the world. The remaining booths are selling out quickly …
