Guitarists

Kevin Fancey retires as President of Wolseley Canada, Sébastien Laforge named successor

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Musicians, Wolseley, Todd Fancey, Ferguson plc, Guitarists, Companies of the United Kingdom

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada President, Kevin Fancey is set to retire from the organization at the end of October 2020.

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  • BURLINGTON, Ontario, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada President, Kevin Fancey is set to retire from the organization at the end of October 2020.
  • Sbastien Laforge, formerly Vice President, Eastern Canada will become President.
  • I am enormously proud and humbled to have led the very talented and passionate team of associates at Wolseley Canada, said Fancey.
  • I look forward to serving as President of Wolseley Canada and executing on our strategic initiatives.

Greenlane Announces Worldwide Distribution Expansion of Marley Natural Accessories

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Musicians, Guitarists, Articles, Marley Natural, Bob Marley, Smoking, Marley, Cannabis smoking, Cannabis culture, Cannabis

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Greenlane or the Company) (Nasdaq: GNLN), one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories and specialty vaporization products, announced today that it will be distributing Marley Natural accessories worldwide.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Greenlane or the Company) (Nasdaq: GNLN), one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories and specialty vaporization products, announced today that it will be distributing Marley Natural accessories worldwide.
  • Marley Natural accessories pay homage to the legacy of Bob Marley, the musical pioneer and activist who is synonymous with cannabis culture.
  • Balancing intuitive form with subtle Jamaican-inspired accents, Marley Natural accessories provide a sensory approach to the classic ritual of smoking.
  • Greenlane (NASDAQ: GNLN) is the leading global platform for the development and distribution of premium cannabis accessories and lifestyle products.

Jeff Constable Joins Korn Ferry

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Consulting, Professional services, Human resources, Guitarists, Executive search firms, Korn Ferry, Brian Welch, Untitled Korn album

Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced Jeff Constable has joined the firm as senior leader and Global Co-head of the firms Financial Officers practice.

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  • Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today announced Jeff Constable has joined the firm as senior leader and Global Co-head of the firms Financial Officers practice.
  • Constable joins Korn Ferry from a global executive search firm where he was a partner and core member of the financial officer and financial services practices.
  • His experience will greatly benefit our clients, and were thrilled to welcome Jeff to the Korn Ferry team.
  • Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm.

Carlos Santana Launches New Cannabis Brand Mirayo™, Inspired By Latin Heritage

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Musicians, Sony Music, Guitarists, Carlos Santana, Santana

Santana is one of the most recognized and celebrated musicians of our time, known for his timeless signature sound.

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  • Santana is one of the most recognized and celebrated musicians of our time, known for his timeless signature sound.
  • It can dispel negative doubt to reveal the everlasting gift of our uniqueness," said Carlos Santana.
  • "It's an honor to create a brand with a musical legend that embraces ancient heritage, deep spirituality and self-discovery.
  • Mirayo celebrates the plant and its place within ancient Latin heritage," said Brett Cummings, CEO of Left Coast Ventures.

Trey Anastasio Announces The Beacon Jams

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Internet, Music, Online, General Entertainment, Technology, Celebrity, Events, Concerts, Entertainment, Musicians, Guitarists, Musical groups, Trey Anastasio, Anastasio, Phish, The WaterWheel Foundation

Trey Anastasio and MSG Entertainment present The Beacon Jams, an eight-week virtual residency to be streamed for free exclusively on Twitch, live from New York Citys historic Beacon Theatre every Friday at 8:00 pm ET from October 9 through November 27.

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  • Trey Anastasio and MSG Entertainment present The Beacon Jams, an eight-week virtual residency to be streamed for free exclusively on Twitch, live from New York Citys historic Beacon Theatre every Friday at 8:00 pm ET from October 9 through November 27.
  • All proceeds from The Beacon Jams donations will benefit Phishs long-running non-profit, the WaterWheel Foundation, and its new Divided Sky Fund (DSF).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201001005996/en/
    Trey Anastasio at the Beacon Theatre (Photo: Angela Cranford/MSG Photos)
    When we thought about playing the Beacon, I was reminded of the meaning of the word, Anastasio says.
  • Over the past three decades, composer/guitarist/vocalist Trey Anastasio has forged a multi-faceted career, winning acclaim in rock, classical and theatrical circles.

Positive Grid presents Guitar Cloud Symposium (spearheaded by Michael Jackson/Jeff Beck guitarist Jennifer Batten)

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Guitarists, Musicians, Jennifer Batten, Lead guitarists, Vicki Genfan, Batten, Jeff Beck, Gretchen Menn

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GUITAR GREATS JENNIFER BATTEN, ANGELA PETRILLI, VICKI GENFAN, AND GRETCHEN MENN, TO TEACH AT JENNIFER BATTEN'S GUITAR CLOUD SYMPOSIUM LAUNCH OCTOBER 16-19

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GUITAR GREATS JENNIFER BATTEN, ANGELA PETRILLI, VICKI GENFAN, AND GRETCHEN MENN, TO TEACH AT JENNIFER BATTEN'S GUITAR CLOUD SYMPOSIUM LAUNCH OCTOBER 16-19
    Jennifer Batten's Guitar Cloud Symposium (GCS)TM is coming to guitarists worldwide October 16-19, 2020.
  • The four-day online guitar mastery program features an all-star presenter lineup, including Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson/Jeff Beck guitarist), Angela Petrilli, Vicki Genfan, and Gretchen Menn.
  • Guitar Cloud Symposium (GCS) is an all new virtual guitar mastery program, and the brainchild of Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson/Jeff Beck guitarist).
  • Jennifer Batten's Guitar Cloud Symposium instructors are personally vetted by Batten and meet her rigorous criteria.

The Sully Band Rocks on With Their New COVID-19 Living Room Concert Series

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Musicians, Guitarists, Sully, Eric Clapton, San Diego, Sullivan

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Sully Band, recently named "Best Live Performer" at the 2020 San Diego Music Awards,has produced a new COVID-19 Living Room Concert Series featuring a wide variety of iconic songs available on their website at sullyband.com/ and on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=-jaSmU55qhI .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Sully Band, recently named "Best Live Performer" at the 2020 San Diego Music Awards,has produced a new COVID-19 Living Room Concert Series featuring a wide variety of iconic songs available on their website at sullyband.com/ and on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=-jaSmU55qhI .
  • Lead singer, composer, guitarist (and longtime San Diego television/radio personality,) Bob "Sully" Sullivan, created the Living Room Concert Series in an effort to keep his band members employed, many of whom have Grammy nominations and have performed and recorded with legendary artists like Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald, Tom Petty and many others.
  • These 10-minute mini-concerts, "from our living rooms to yours," are published on today's main social media platformsFacebook, Instagram, YouTubefeaturing a mix of covers and originals, always with their signature "R&B Groovement."
  • The three most popular videos are: Come Together , Africa and Crazy in Love .

VNUE Signs 11-year-old Australian Guitar Prodigy Taj Farrant

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Guitarists, Musicians, Taj, Orianthi

NEW YORK, Sept.29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --VNUE, Inc. (OTC: VNUE) announced today that it had signed an exclusive engagement to represent Australian guitar whiz kid Taj Farrant in North America, kicking off the company's rollout of its Artist Services division.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept.29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --VNUE, Inc. (OTC: VNUE) announced today that it had signed an exclusive engagement to represent Australian guitar whiz kid Taj Farrant in North America, kicking off the company's rollout of its Artist Services division.
  • And, to top it all off, Taj has jammed live with major artists such as Santana, Rob Thomas, Orianthi and many more.
  • "I am so excited to be working with VNUE, and by far they are the best team for Taj," said manager Scott Dorsey.
  • VNUE will be setting the stage of that release and will be spearheading "all things Taj" in the North American market.

Adrenaline, Inc., Names Brendan Nugent CEO In Bid For Major Industry Growth

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Friday, September 25, 2020
Guitarists, Musicians, Antisemitism in the United States, Ted Nugent, Nugent

Customers have named Adrenaline.com a leading provider of exceptional excursions with more than 3,500 online reviews with an all-time rating of 4.7/5.

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  • Customers have named Adrenaline.com a leading provider of exceptional excursions with more than 3,500 online reviews with an all-time rating of 4.7/5.
  • The company has taken a customer-first approach as the business supports both Partners and Customers throughout a travel disrupted year.
  • In 2014, Nugent joined the experiential entertainment company on the cusp of major growth, building programs and distribution partnerships throughout his tenure to enable concept expansion while maintaining revenue generation.
  • Adrenaline, Inc., is thrilled to bring Nugent aboard at what their team believes is a critical point in their company's growth.

‘Let’s Beat Breast Cancer’: Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, and Alicia Silverstone Among Celebrities Uniting for Awareness Effort

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Women, Entertainment, Fitness & Nutrition, Celebrity, Food, Beverage, Health, Consumer, Retail, Oncology, Musicians, Kristi Funk, Singers, Guitarists, Breast cancer awareness, Breast cancer, Sheryl Crow

What you eat can either fuel cancer or help your body seek and destroy it, says Kristi Funk, MD, breast cancer surgeon and lead ambassador for the campaign.

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  • What you eat can either fuel cancer or help your body seek and destroy it, says Kristi Funk, MD, breast cancer surgeon and lead ambassador for the campaign.
  • Dr. Funk is a board-certified breast cancer surgeon who co-founded the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Los Angeles.
  • She has helped thousands of women, including celebrities Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow, through breast cancer treatment.
  • Reporters/Producers: Contact Leslie to schedule an interview with Dr. Funk or a Physicians Committee expert in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.