Anaheim, CA. (Top40 Charts/
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus) - "It's all about the Music" at the Winter NAMM Show, and this year innovations will be unveiled at the
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus with the help of award-winning rock violinist Antonio Pontarelli and his band. The
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus features a state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility that provides hands-on experiences for students of all ages. Pontarelli's band will be performing at the
John Lennon Tour Bus stage on Sunday, January 20 at 2 p.m. The stage is located outside the NAMM convention's main entrance and is open to the public.
An accomplished singer-songwriter, Pontarelli has been performing throughout the US, engaging fans of all ages and supporting music education in high schools. "It's such an honor to perform on behalf of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, a renowned organization whose focus is helping young musicians develop their craft," said Pontarelli. "Making music requires passionate commitment and resources, and the John Lennon Tour Bus fulfills the needs of dedicated musicians." Most recently, Pontarelli collaborated with Serj Tankian, the voice of System of a Down on his solo release "Elect the Dead," which features Pontarelli's electric and acoustic violins. Later this year, he will appear on behalf of NAMM's Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA, for a special "Informance." The pre-concert workshop-demonstration introduces the audience to the electric violin showcasing the evolution of sound and music from acoustic to electric. Pontarelli will explore a variety of electric violins from his own collection and the museum display by comparing and contrasting their technological similarities and differences.
It is this unique and innovative approach to current music which makes Pontarelli one of the most exciting artists to arrive onto the Indie music scene. He creates a fresh new brand of modern rock by blending his classical and Baroque roots with the sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Tool and System of a Down. For the past three years, Pontarelli has been honored as Music Connection Magazine's "Hot 100" most interesting Indie artists and has been internationally recognized as a violinist and performing artist. For more artist information, please visit www.antoniomusic.com or www.myspace.com/antoniopontarelli.
About the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus (www.lennonbus.org ):
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility that provides hands-on experiences for students of all ages. In its 11th year of touring, the venture is proud of its brand new bus and its studios, which boast the latest audio and video technology, gear and products. The concept began as an offshoot of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, which is dedicated to providing opportunities for both professional and amateur songwriters around the world. The Bus travels across the U.S. and Canada year-round, providing free tours and workshops at schools, retailers, festivals, on tours with headlining artists, and at major industry conferences. The Bus, a 501(c)(3) venture, is made possible through the generosity of sponsors including Maxell Corporation, Apple, NAMM, Roland, Godin Guitars, Edirol by Roland, Sibelius, Audio-Technica, Sonicbids, Digidesign, Aphex Systems, Sony, Musician's Friend, Neutrik, Glyph Technologies, Ampeg, Ableton, Mackie, Crate, Apogee, Disc Makers, Antares, Bogen Imaging, IK Multimedia, McDSP, SKB, Ultimate Support, PureVolume.com, Planet Waves, Spectrasonics, Music Player Network, Native Instruments and Boss. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is made possible by an agreement with Yoko Ono Lennon.
