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Frank Haunschild		Workshop & Konzert
Im neuen Showroom von Around Music (AER Distribution, www.aroundmusic.de) in Fuldabrück findet am 16./17.11.2012 ein Workshop plus Konzert mit Frank Haunschild und dem „Electric Trio“ statt. Frank ist einer der gefragtesten Jazzgitarristen und Dozenten in Deutschland und vertraut in Sachen akustischer Verstärkung seit vielen Jahren auf Produkte von AER. Die Workshop-Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt, Anmeldung ist erforderlich bis zum 31.10.2012, weitere Information gibt es hier.
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Chris Kramer
wurde im September im Rahmen des German Blues Award 2012 als Gewinner in der Kategorie „Best Harp“ ausgezeichnet. Chris dankt hiermit allen, die ihn gewählt haben und nimmt den Preis als Ansporn, auch in Zukunft ALLES zu geben. News und Daten zu Live-Konzerten gibt es auf der Website.
Visit Chris Kramer here

Dream Street
Ariana Gillis und ihr Vater David haben seit kurzem ein eigenes Feature auf dem Vimeo eTown-Kanal. Ihre beeindruckende Live-Version von “Dream Street” aus Arianas 2011er CD “Forget me not” findet man hier: vimeo.com/41541294


Andrea Soler
The australian singer/songwriter Andrea Soler is currently on her Daydreamer-Tour, equipped with 2 AER Compact 60-2 amps: „Thanks to AER amplification for giving us the best acoustic amps in the world! Yay!” With her mix of Indie-Folk, Jazz, Roots and WorldMusic she has gained an ever growing fan base throughout the last years, in her video-diary she shows impressions from the first (UK-) part of her tour.
Visit Andrea here
Al di Meola
Legendary guitarist Al Di Meola has made AER his acoustic amp of choice. Al employs an AER Compact Classic Pro amp as he and his band World Sinfonia tour his latest album, ‘Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody’!
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Chris asked for voting!
Vom 01. Juli bis 31. Juli 2012 wird zum German Blues Award gevoted. Abstimmen darf jeder, der über eine Email-Adresse verfügt und sich hier: Blues Baltica registriert und anmeldet und anmeldet.

Ulf Wakenius via e-mail:
"Hi Udo! We couldn't have done such a great concert in Thailand without the AER Dual mix!! It is amazing!!! Best from Ulf
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Shaun Hopper
Acoustic "fingerstyle" guitar wizard Shaun Hopper is at first glance an unassuming presence, a true southern gentleman whose humility stands in stark contrast to the prodigious talents he unveils on stage. An unparalleled master of the fret-board. Merging complex melodies, harmonies and bass lines along with a one-of-a-kind mix of percussive elements, he captivates everyone within earshot. Whether his listeners are guitar enthusiasts or not matters little, within a few seconds they soon realize that they are listening to a true virtuoso. Hopper's original compositions and arrangements of pop tunes are infused with all the cutting edge techniques and flavorings embraced by the new breed of You-Tube sensations, including influences like Adam Rafferty, Andy McKee and Don Ross. Yet, it is his traditional and schooled "approach" to music which keeps him unquestionably steeped in, and inspired by, the greats. Influences include guitar legends; Chet Atkins, Andres Segovia, Tommy Emmanuel, George Benson, Michael Hedges, Martin Taylor, Buster B. Jones, Pete Huttlinger and Leo Kottke, just to name a few. The final result is a signature style which crosses over the full range of musical genres; Alternative, Folk, Classical, Celtic, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues and Percussive New Age.
Visit his Website or on Youtube	or try to catch him live.

Tommy Emmanuel in Canada

Some shots from the recent Tommy clinic presented
by AER at MSP Musique, Quebec City.
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Ariana Gillis
Not every young Canadian singer-songwriter gets to launch her CD with a live appearance on the US satellite station Sirius XM.
Visit her Website		or try to catch her live.

Stephane Wrembel
He’s been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone. Woody Allen recruited him to score the theme for last year’s smash film Midnight in Paris, and he performed the irresistibly catchy original song live during the 2012 Academy Awards.
Watch him on Youtube		or try to catch him live.

Maximize tone
... the colourizer a new element in Tommy Emmanuel's signal chain. Seen, checked and immediately used in Essen's Philharmony concert in November 2011. See him play, hear him and be amazed!"
Watch him on Youtube		or try to catch him live.

Emil Ernebro
A young swedish shooting star amongst the friends of AER
Watch him on Youtube		or try to catch him live.

Steve,
..."it isn’t over when it’s over" ... just so sad you left. Relieved though that your terrible struggle is over - you where so brave and strong and took it all as it came. But tears just keep rolling. We will keep on doing our thing inspired by you, your music, your attitude your commitment. You will always be part of it. Thank you brother. Drop us a line from time to time to remind us if we are still on track and how it is where you are ..."a condo with to die for view" and if the music is good up there. … With Love from all of us

Home Away From Home
Neues Album von Steve White. Mit einem lachenden und einem weinenden Auge präsen- tierten wir zur Musikmesse 2011 das neue Album von Steve White, einem einzigartigen amerikanischen Künstler, der sich als one man blues band und singer songwriter auch in Deutschland mehr und mehr Freunde gemacht hat. Wie der Titel schon vermuten lässt, geht es um kleine Geschichten unterwegs – zu Hause und doch nicht zu Hause. It’s not over until it’s over - so gilt das weinende Auge der Tatsache, dass dieses Album die letzten Gesangsauf- nahmen sind, da Steve von uns gegangen ist. Das Album ist eine gelungene Kombination aus Songs von Steve White und seiner Malerei. Produziert wurde das Album als gemeinsames Projekt von Steve, AER und Tonastödin. Die Aufnahme erfolgte in „Hljodriti”, einem der ältesten Studios Islands. Das Album sowie die Bilder von Steve können direkt über uns bestellt werden: +49(0)561 - 92015303.

AER on 'Woodsong' Stage
As a result of the partnership, a selection of AER amps – which include the Alpha and Compact 60 acoustic guitars amps, as well as the Basic Performer bass amp - are available to the performers who take to the WoodSongs stage every Monday evening. WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour is a weekly multi-media celebration of grassroots Americana music. Performances are taped in the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, KY, and produced and hosted by Michael Johnathon. The program is broadcast on over 500 radio stations worldwide and on the American Forces Radio Network in 173 countries. Additionally, the televised program shown on PBS stations is seen by millions of North Americans, and millions more listen or watch online. “We’re thrilled to be involved in WoodSongs,” says Erik Lind, AER’s Product Manager at Musiquip, the brand’s American distributor. “Michael’s show has become a treasured piece of the folk, roots and Americana music landscape, and the stage has witnessed some magical moments since it all began in 1999.The show has welcomed AER artists in the past such as Tommy Emmanuel and Frank Vignola, and we saw it as an exciting opportunity to introduce AER amps to more of today’s greatest acoustic artists. We’re proud to have AER amps on the WoodSongs stage.