ABC’s new sci-fi series, ‘V,’ makes its alluring, mysterious debut tonight Nov 3, 2009
Others, including the priest Father Jack Landry (Joel Gretsch) and the FBI counterterrorism agent Erica Evans (Elizabeth Mitchell), are suspicious ... V Starring: Elizabeth Mitchell, Scott Wolf, Morena Baccarin, Joel Gretsch, Logan Huffman, Morris Chestnut. (Boston Globe)
It's 'V' day for sci-fi fans as ABC reboots the alien story Nov 3, 2009
The resistors' ranks include a priest (Joel Gretsch) and a Wall Street whiz (). The show, set in New York City, is based on a smash miniseries that drew 40% of the TV audience when it first aired in May 1983, and nearly as many for its sequel a year later. (USA Today -- Life)
Bloggers' challenge: What, if anything, should be done to ease Main Street traffic? Oct 27, 2009
Gretsch wrote on Oct 26, 2009 8:36 PM:" A lot of the above mentioned solutions have merit. If we were to do a little of each (ie remove some lights, make 1st east and 1st west one way) as well as helping manage pedestrians on major roads like putting a ped-bridge over 4th north and 5th east. Also adding parking and redoing our zoning so we can get more new business renovating and moving down town instead of making more strip malls to the north and south of town would make it so people could park... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Local 50-somethings craft their own brands of guitars Oct 13, 2009
"I went to buy a guitar and they had a Gretsch White Falcon like one I had years ago," he said. "They wanted $3,500, but I looked at the back and it was made in Japan.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
A dark 'Lonely Avenue' turn for Stray Cat Setzer Oct 9, 2009
When he talks about his new CD "Songs From Lonely Avenue," he has to grab his bright orange Gretsch guitar and start firing off the edgy riffs that make up his film noir tribute. "It always starts with the guitar riff," Setzer said, pausing after playing the slinky intro to "King of the Whole Damn World," which veers from rockabilly to jazz, and singing in a soft, high voice. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'The Beatles: Rock Band' not just for kids Sep 10, 2009
And for many teens and young adults, the allure of the game isn t the music, but the gameplay and the first-rate art direction and animations, not to mention the high-end peripherals that include replicas of McCartney s Hofner bass guitar, the Rickenbacker 325 guitar made famous by Lennon, Harrison s Gretsch Duo Jet guitar and a Starr-inspired Ludwig drum set complete with a replica Beatles kick drum head. Those stylish add-ons are a long way from the early plastic guitars with the multicolored... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Tribute band rocks on Xbox Sep 9, 2009
99, and Rickenbaker and Gretsch guitars, modeled after those played by John Lennon and George Harrison, will sell for $99. 99 each. (The Augusta Chronicle)
All you need is game Sep 8, 2009
For an extra $100 a pop (or a limited edition with the game for $250), you can get controllers in the iconic shape of Lennon s Rickenbacker 325 guitar, McCartney s Hofner bass, George Harrison s Gretsch Duo Jet guitar and Starr s Ludwig black oyster pearl-finish drum kit ... For an extra $100 a pop (or a limited edition with the game for $250), you can get controllers in the iconic shape of Lennon s Rickenbacker 325 guitar, McCartney s Hofner bass, George Harrison s Gretsch Duo Jet guitar and... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Beatles bonanza: The music and Rock Band Sep 6, 2009
" Either way, Gendron suggests you can't go wrong with stereo or mono remasters. They beat the Beatles you currently own. "They sound, as a whole, uniformly fantastic," he wrote. The Beatles: Rock Band Considering how stingy the Beatles have been with allowing the use of their music -- no iTunes, yet -- the Rock Band release is a revolution unto itself. Rock Band will include 45 Beatles songs to play and will immerse you in key Beatles venues along the way: the Cavern Club; "The Ed Sullivan... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fab Four frenzy? Sep 5, 2009
As for my own efforts with George Harrison's replica Gretsch Duo Jet, (available for an extra 89. 99), it was more a case of the audience - and not my guitar - that was gently weeping. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
HERE COMES THE FUN Aug 30, 2009
True fanatics can buy controllers that mimic the look of the Fab Four's iconic gear, including Paul McCartney's Hofner bass, John Lennon's black Rickenbacker 325 and George Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet. SGT. PEPPER TAUGHT THE GAME TO PLAY. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Beatles Rock Band Aug 29, 2009
and, coolest of all, user controllers in the iconic shapes of Lennon's Rickenbacker 325 guitar, Harrison's Gretsch DuoJet, and McCartney's Hofner violin bass. As you might expect, that same premium attitude is also reflected in the price: for the XBox version, you're going to pony up $60 and $250 for the premium "bundle" with the microphones, new guitar controllers, etc. (ABC News -- Business)
Viacom Bets Old Beatles Songs Are Ticket to Ride Out Slump in Video Games Aug 26, 2009
Replicas of s Rickenbacker 325 guitar, s Hofner bass, s Gretsch duo jet guitar and s Ludwig drums are for sale as well. Prices for Rock Band will range from $60 to $250, depending on the accessories. (Bloomberg -- US)
VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate The Beatles with The Beatles Anthology Premiering in Three Installments August 26, September 2, and September 9 at 9PM* Aug 25, 2009
GRETSCH, BIGSBY, and DUO JET are the trademarks of Fred W. Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. and used herein under license. All rights reserved. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Q&A: Cheap Trick Aug 25, 2009
But we don't have the exact sounds like, "I'd better get a Gretsch guitar for this one." We do it as Cheap Trick. Plus, we're using Geoff Emerick, the guy that engineered "Sgt. Pepper" and also worked with us on "All Shook Up" with Sir George Martin. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Harmonix and MTV Games Make Major Music Announcements at Gamescom 2009 Aug 20, 2009
Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)""A Day In The Life"Rubber Soul (1965)Release Date: December 2009"Drive My Car""Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)""You Won't See Me""Nowhere Man""Think For Yourself""The Word""Michelle""What Goes On""Girl""I'm Looking Through You""In My Life""Wait""If I Needed Someone""Run For Your Life"As previously announced, "All You Need Is Love" will be released Sept. 9, 2009 for the standard Rock Band DLC pricing of $1.99 (or 160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fond farewells Aug 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: Noise Pollution. Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bloggers' challenge: Is Cache Valley hospitable to newcomers? Aug 14, 2009
" gretsch wrote on Aug 13, 2009 6:52 PM:" Cache Valley can be great and inviting, and if you know where to go there are a myriad of activities and restaurants and shops that are of much higher quality than one would expect. But in stark contrast there is a general feeling of a lack of respect for other people. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Ailing guitarist gets 2nd chance changing hands Jun 30, 2009
He studied guitar performance at the University of Southern California, switching to steel-string acoustic when his electric hollow-body Gretsch was stolen after graduation in 1984. While performing with an ensemble, McLaughlin developed his signature percussive style, a hammering technique that demands strong fingers. (MSNBC -- Music)
Roadshow to rock the roof Jun 16, 2009
"This program is free to Iowa schools and is an interactive history of rock and roll in a DVD format. "We have also had some discussions with a couple people about trying to involve the art department in our Gretsch Art Guitars program. It is our hope that this event will be just the beginning of many things to come between Harlan and the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
E3 2009: The Beatles Rock Band Instrument Impressions Jun 5, 2009
Additionally, Harmonix has produced guitar controllers based on John Lennon's Rickenbacker 325 and George Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet. IGN had an opportunity to see and use the whole collection at MTV Games' booth at E3 2009. (IGN Gear)
Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison Come Together for World Premiere of The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) Jun 2, 2009
" Additional songs will be announced at a later date. Along with these 45 songs, the entire Abbey Road album will be available for future download purchase, as will additional music from The Beatles' catalogue.It was also announced today that "All You Need Is Love," will be released exclusively on Xbox 360video game and entertainment system from Microsoft as a downloadable song for The Beatles: Rock Band through Xbox LIVE on September 9, 2009 with all Apple Corps Ltd, MTV Games and Microsoft... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Conan O'Brien brings a new vibe to 'Tonight Show' May 29, 2009
"At 4 a.m., I do wake up sometimes and go, 'Oh my God, it's The Tonight Show,' " he says, draped across a chair in his office, a few feet away from a Martin acoustic and a Gretsch electric guitar that help him unwind. "But nothing funny comes out of reverence. I'll take care of this franchise. The key is to put aside the fear and say, 'Let's just make some people laugh.' ". (USA Today)
New attractions at Stone Mountain park May 23, 2009
Organized by the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon, Our Music Is Georgia Music, an exhibit at the Memorial Hall and Museum from May 30 to Aug. 2, showcases items such as a Little Richard outfit and vintage instruments from Savannah s Gretsch Guitars. Green Scene, a new Crossroads store, sells gardening and birding supplies and yard decorations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AthFest AfterSchool helps young musicians May 15, 2009
AthFest CD release show With The Quick Hooks, Holy Liars and Brave New Citizen When: 8 tonight Where: Tasty World Cost: Free Details: Widespread Panic's Sunny Ortiz will be on hand to present a Gretsch guitar (donated by Gretsch) and signed by members of Widespread Panic ... The band signed a guitar donated by Gretsch that will be auctioned off on eBay to benefit AthFest AfterSchool. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Roger McGuinn: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer the 'Forrest Gump of music'? May 7, 2009
With a borrowed 5,000 and with the trade-in of McGuinn's banjo and guitar, they bought the Rickenbacker 12-string electric guitar, a Gretsch six-string guitar, a Gibson bass, a set of Ludwig drums and three small Epiphone amplifiers. He can still see a pumped David Crosby twirling around a lamp post "like Fred Astaire.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
The Beatles: Rock Band Guitars Revealed May 6, 2009
Until now all we've had to satisfy our curiosities with was a CGI-rendered landing page for the game's official website, which featured a custom Ludwig drum set, Gretsch guitar, and Hofner bass set up around a sound stage, but now and have spilled the proverbial beans on two of the official instrument controllers: the Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet. According to the official release, the Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitar controllers, which are modeled after the two most... (IGN Gear)
Out on his own, Black Keys singer Auerbach has a blast Mar 4, 2009
The bearded, blond-ish Auerbach and his big Gretsch guitar bobbed and weaved inside the music, dipping down and jumping up with each joyful riff, all of it a heady mix of concentration and loosed glee. Clad in jeans, black leather vest, and work shirt with the sleeves rolled up, Auerbach looked like a lumberjack's apprentice or a scruffy Outward Bound leader. (Boston Globe)
An old guitar, a new muse for Rokia Traore Feb 13, 2009
also features a Gretsch guitar ... These days, however, she's finding inspiration in the serene twang of a Gretsch, a guitar made famous by Chet Atkins, Eddie Cochran, and George Harrison ... "One day I tried the Gretsch and I said, yes of course, what I want is something like 1960s rockabilly, and I started really working on this album.". (Boston Globe)
