It's that time of year again, when dealers and music industry professionals from all over the world make their way to Anaheim, California to check out the latest in musical instruments. Record crowds are again expected and as usual, Epiphone will have a huge presence.  Of course there will be a lot of business to take care of but on Saturday night Epiphone  will again be throwing the BEST party in town for all Epiphone VIPs!  This year's show will be at the Hilton Hotel Anaheim in the Pulse Lounge (Main Floor) located at 777 Convention Way, and will feature a great lineup...including:

HEART From their rise to fame in the 1970’s with such classic hits as “Crazy on You” and “Magic man” to their 2006 “Love Rules” Tour, Heart continues to amaze and inspire fans worldwide.  Recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and ranked by VH-1 as one of the top 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock, Ann and Nancy Wilson along with their band, will perform in the intimate environment of the Pulse Room making it a show you won’t want to miss.

NICK COLIONNE’s smooth, soulful guitar licks have sweetened ear buds for more than a decade, but it wasn’t until 2003’s “Just Come One In” that many listeners sat up and noticed.  That’s because the CD offered two hit singles—“It’s Been Too Long” and the No. 1 smash called “High Flyin’.”  Today, the Chicago-based guitaris continues to offer fluid electric guitar ditties influenced by idols Wes Montgomery and George Benson.  Voted in 2007 as “Instrumentalist of the Year,” Nick and his band bring not only blistering jazz/blues guitar work to the Pulse Room but also a stage show that is sure to get your blood pumping.

BAD INFLUENCE has been rocking houses on the east coast since its humble beginnings back in 1988.  Since then, they have been playing for growing crowds of blues lovers everywhere in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia and are continuing to pick up speed!  In addition to the band’s club dates, they have also played festivals such as the Western Maryland Blues Fest, the Blue Bird Blues Festival, the Great Eastern Blues Festival, the Test of DC, the National Capital BBQ Battle, private parties at the Kennedy Center, and most recently the NAMM show in Austin, TX. 

ARCHER – A one-of-a-kind power-trio with strong, unique melodies, amazing guitar solos and skilled stage performance.  Coming off of a successful big-stage performance at Germany’s “Bang Your Head!!!” metal festival where they shared the same stage with “Heaven & Hell,” Epiphone is proud to showcase this young band of 21-year olds.

This is a private event.  To Request passes, go to www.epiphone.com and click on the show poster.  Passes will also be available from Epiphone representatives at the NAMM Show Booth.

HEART & SOUL
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm until...
Location: Hilton Hotel Anaheim Pulse Lounge – Main Floor
Address: 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
(The “Pulse Lounge” entrance is inside the Hilton Hotel Lobby Bar – 1st floor)