BW&BK; has received the following:

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 (BELA 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 (QUEENSRŸCHE, 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