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Freitag, 16. März 2012
Wenn die Presse über Nick Pages Instrumente schreibt, wird nicht mit Superlativen gegeizt...
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Montag, 12. März 2012
Dieses Jahr ist wieder etwas geboten! Besuchen sie uns auf der Musikmesse und überzeugen sie sich selbst ;-)
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Montag, 12. März 2012
Die "Irgendwo da draußen Tour" von LUXUSLÄRM geht in Runde zwei, und das nur mit geilstem Sound von den beiden Premium Marken LARSON BROS. und FURCH. Und hier die Tourdaten!
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Samstag, 03. März 2012
Endlich ist es soweit: die erste Lieferung NAUTILUS Pickups ist eingetroffen und wird an den Fachhandel ausgeliefert.
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Samstag, 03. März 2012
iMusic Network übernimmt den Vertrieb der kanadischen Manufaktur BOUCHER.
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Freitag, 02. März 2012
Hold on, Liberty! Nach mehr als 350 Live Auftritten und zahlreichen Festivals veröffentlicht die Band The Intersphere nun ihr drittes Album. Zurzeit ist The Intersphere auf Tournee mit Stanford Acoustics, Nautilus Pickups und Diamond Pedals.
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Donnerstag, 17. November 2011
AMISTAR bietet erstmals eine Bariton Resophonic als Single- und Tricone an.
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Donnerstag, 10. November 2011
Der australische Ausnahmegitarrist Kieran Murphy ist mit neuen Album zurück auf den Bühnen der Welt.
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Mittwoch, 02. November 2011
Mit Sound de luxe von iMusicnetwork (Furch, Larson Bros) starten Luxuslärm ihre Deutschland-Tour...
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Freitag, 01. Juli 2011
Amazona.de testet die Effektpedale Delay LLama und Waterfall von JAM Pedals.
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Sonntag, 24. Oktober 2010
Ralf Oehmichen mit Maton beim 'Wir Beaten Mehr' Event in Hamburg und Berlin
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Mittwoch, 08. Juli 2009
Testbericht der ARANJUEZ Stage Nouveau aus dem Magazin "AKUSTIK GITARRE"
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Mittwoch, 04. März 2009
Larson Bros. Guitars ab sofort bei MySpace»mehr
Mittwoch, 04. März 2009
Zu Gast für MATON Australien bei iMusicnetwork auf der Musikmesse 2009:
Joe Robinson, Julz Parker, Pat and Anne Bergeson.
Montag, 16. Februar 2009
Premiere der Michael Langer Signature Gitarren auf der MUSIKMESSE Frankfurt 2009
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Mittwoch, 25. Juni 2008
AMISTAR PLAYERS AT THE DOBRO FESTIVAL
Trnava, Slovakia, June 26-29, 2008
Mittwoch, 20. Februar 2008
Earlier, Australian country star and MATON endorser Keith Urban has won the Grammy award for best male country vocal performance.
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Donnerstag, 14. Februar 2008
Art total, so könnte eine von vielen Überschriften lauten, wenn man Michael Spalts Gitarren beschreiben möchte.
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Freitag, 08. Februar 2008
Debut Album der Band "Rubber Duck" mit dem Furch Endorser Chris Rasch erschienen.
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Montag, 04. Februar 2008
Der Relaunch der legendären Marke LARSON Bros. of Chicago wurde auf der NAMM Show in Anaheim das erste Mal präsentiert.
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Freitag, 07. Dezember 2007
Das brandneue Album des Fingerstyle-Gitarristen und Maton-Endorsers Stefan Mönkemeyer ist da!
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Dienstag, 16. Oktober 2007
Stanford präsentiert seine neue "Premier-Series". Das PDF zur Serie steht ab sofort zum Download bereit.
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Freitag, 20. Juli 2007
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Mittwoch, 18. Juli 2007
Damir Halilic, kroatischer Ausnahmegitarrist entscheidet sich für STANFORD & HEADWAY.
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Dienstag, 05. Juni 2007
AMISTAR Resophonics bei iMusicnetwork
Ab sofort sind wir der neue Vertrieb für AMISTAR Resophonics für Deutschland und Österreich.
Joe Robinson Biography 2008
Montag, 17. November 2008
At just 17 years of age, Joe Robinson has secured a reputation as one of the world’s finest young guitarists.
His unique acoustic guitar style has caught the attention of Les Paul, Steve Vai, Brad Paisley, Tommy Emmanuel and many others. From winning the hit television series “Australia’s Got Talent”, to recording in Nashville with “Producer of the year” Frank Rogers, few doubt that this humble young man is destined for greatness.
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Joe started playing piano at the age of six, only because he was told his fingers were too small to play the guitar. After four gruelling years of classical piano, Joe quit and began to play the guitar (aged 10). He outgrew his guitar teacher in less than 12 months, and began teaching himself from the internet.
Like a sponge, Joe dragged his parents around to any music situation on offer. He would jam in local bars - with his guitar cable through the window in order not to be thrown out. From lots and lots of jamming, Joe developed incredibly mature listening and improvisation skills. It also gave him versatility, playing Jazz, Country, Rock, and Blues.
At the age of 12, Joe caught the attention of legendary Australian guitarist, Phil Emmanuel. Phil was astounded by Joe’s playing and called him “Joe is the best player for his age that I have ever seen. I predict that by the time Joe is 21, he will undoubtedly be Australia’s best guitarist.”
By the time he was 13, Joe had toured with Phil Emmanuel, Texas Rose, and had one several band contests with his band, the Kaotic Penguins. That year he also won a section in the National Song writing Competition.
Joe recorded an album with Sunball records when he was 14 and had an album launch at Sydney’s premier live music venue, the Basement. The show created such hype that Sony BMG contacted Joe the very next day requesting a showcase for Dennis Handlin, the CEO.
Despite being very academically gifted, Joe left school at the age of 15 to practice the guitar even more. After hearing that Joe was practicing for 4 hours before AND after school - waking at 4am - Joe’s principal suggested he leave and focus on his music.
In late 2007 he embarked on a self funded (with his own pocket money) trip to the USA. As well as performing in concert with Tommy Emmanuel, Joe, desperate to play for someone, started door knocking on Nashville’s music row (where all the music- related businesses are located). After two days of being thrown out of these buildings, Joe finally got a chance to play for the president of Aristo Media, Jeff Walker. Jeff was so amazed at Joe’s ability that he organized Joe several other meetings. Things began to snowball, and by the end of the week Joe had met with Sony, Universal, BMI, Ascap, Ten Ten, Universal South, Universal Publishing, and many others.
After returning to Australia, Joe auditioned for the “Australia’s Got Talent” TV series. Joe became a favourite right from the start. In the semi final, a grandma spoon player was awarded the Judges choice award, but record votes sent Joe through to the Grand Final.The Australian public fell in love with Joe’s incredible guitar skills, and likeable personality.
After another round of record breaking votes Joe was crowed the winner, taking home $250,000. The ratings for the series were amongst the highest of the entire year.
A few days after winning the show, Joe flew back to Nashville to record his next album with Grammy award winning “Producer of the Year”, Frank Rogers. The album features guest appearances by Jerry Douglas and Tommy Emmanuel.
While in the US, Joe created massive hype, once again, performing at the prestigious Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention, and in New York with the legendary Les Paul. He also caught the attention of country music superstar “Brad Paisley”, who was astounded by Joe’s ability. After hanging with Brad at his Nashville home, he invited Joe back to the US in 2009 to play some shows with himself and Keith Urban.
The rest is quickly becoming history.
Joe is a fine example of the great cliché, “follow your dreams”, but it takes a lot of hard work and guts to take the risks required to achieve so much, so soon and at such a young age. Joe has done it by staying true to himself and most importantly believing in himself.
What is it about Joe Robinson that is so special?
Joe has developed a unique ability to play counterpoint bass lines, melody and rhythm simultaneously. His incredible technical proficiency, breathtaking performances, and versatility has gained him a reputation as one of the world’s finest young guitar players.
His charismatic personality is home-grown, young and fresh. He has an exciting vision and enthusiasm for the future of his music. Best of all, he just has that “je ne sais quoi,” that something special! Trying to pigeonhole Joe’s style of music is difficult. It’s a melting pot of anything and everything.
What next?
Joe is touring Australia throughout late 2008 and early 2009. He is heading to Europe in March / April, and then back to the USA in June 2009.
Despite his hectic schedule, Joe is continually working and perfecting his craft. His undying passion and enthusiasm for all ‘good music’ is reflected in his tireless work ethic.
