And the winner is….

Bryan Beller at SEGAS 2012

Joel Kosche: The Inside Scoop

Entertainment Segas 2012

We have two concerts that coincide with this year’s SEGAS!!! September 22nd Live @ Deep South Bar (1 block from convention center) Joel Kosche of Collective Soul with Damona Waits Doors @ 7:00 p.m. Show @ 8:00 p.m. http://deepsouththebar.com/ http://www.joelkosche.com/ http://www.damonawaits.com/   September 22nd Live at The Pour House (3 blocks from the convention center) The [...]

2012 SEGAS Giveaway

Every year at SEGAS we are able to give away some really great prizes to a few lucky participants. This year our participants will have a shot at winning one of the following prizes: 1) A hand-wired amplifier courtesy of 3 Monkeys Amp 2) A gift package courtesy of DR Strings 3) An accessory pack [...]

2012 Segas Banners

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Pigtronix – Vendor Spotlight

Interview With Chris Boerner

M: First, we would like to thank you for taking the time to do this interview with us! Tell us a little bit about how you got into the music industry; was it something you kind of just knew was going to happen? Boerner: I’ve played guitar since I was 12 years old but went [...]

SEGAS interviews Karan Andrea

Karan is a highly trained vocal performer who has recently created a popular instructional video series entitled “Guitar Player Wanted: Vocals a Plus.”  Karan will be one of our clinicians at this years SEGAS and will be teaching many of the tips and tricks included on her DVD, as well as taking questions from the audience. [...]

Trident Guitars Vendor Spotlight

SEGAS interviews Joel Kosche of Collective Soul

Joel Kosche’s music career has been a long and interesting journey through several different phases of rock music.  His accomplishments range from being in the eclectic Jovian Storm, to being a touring guitar tech, playing guitar in Collective Soul and doing his own solo project!  Joel will be one of the clinicians hosted at the 3rd annual SEGAS, [...]

Joel Kosche Headlines the 3rd Annual SEGAS

The 3rd Annual Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show is proud to present Mr. Joel Kosche.  Kosche is most commonly known as the current lead guitarist for the band “Collective Soul.”  His undeniable songwriting abilities are showcased in such hits as, “Hollywood,” “You,” and “I Don’t Need Anymore Friends.”  Starting out as a professional guitar tech [...]

SEGAS Vendor Spotlight – 3 Monkeys Amps

Andy Wood – Shredneck live at the Lincoln Theatre Sept. 24, 2011

This is SEGAS!

Vendor Spotlight – Valee Guitars

Vendor Spotlight – Ampeg

New Country

Guthrie Govan Segas 2011 Video #3

Guthrie Govan Segas Video #2

The Aristocrats – Blues Fuckers (Live)

Guthrie Govan Clinic at SEGAS 2011

2011 Best in Show

Thanks to everyone who participated and attended the 2011 Southeastern Guitar & Amp Show! We had a great time with the best vendors, clinics, entertainment and guitars and amps this side of the Mississippi! So without further adieu, we’d like to announce the Best in Show winners of the 2011 Southeastern Guitar & Amp Show. [...]

SEGAS 2011 Exhibitor Layout

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SEGAS Interviews Pyotr Belov

Pyotr Belov has done a lot during his career and has become an important name in the amp building industry. Pytor is now head of Ampeg’s new GVT line and has played a role in many amplification projects ranging from Gibson to his own line of “Belov” amps. SEGAS got a chance to sit down [...]

Complimentary Press Coverage from RecordingVIP

Free press information to all of the 2011 SEGAS exhibitors: http://www.recordingvip.com/go/segas/

2011 TV Commercial

Andy Wood at The Raleigh Music Academy

Rene Martinez Clinic Segas 2010

Raleigh Music Academy presents the RMA Summer Guitar Workshop!

Each summer the Raleigh Music Academy presents a guitar workshop and this summer’s is just around the corner!  Running July 27-30, the RMA guitar workshop is instructed by world class musicians Andy Wood, Tom Quayle, and Chris Ptacek.  This summer the RMA is also offering an “evenings only” package, which makes it even easier for [...]

SEGAS Interviews Paul Ebersold

Grammy award winning producer and engineer Paul Ebersold has worked with an ever-lengthening list of A listers including but not limited to 3 Doors Down, Al Green, Chuck Levell, Sister Hazel and many more.  Paul is going to be running a clinic on his method of recording guitar (presented by 3rd power amplification) this year [...]

SEGAS Interviews Greg Howard

Greg Howard has been a touring guitar tech for the last 12 years.  He has worked with such artists as Aerosmith, Green Day. Linkin Park, Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes, Daryl Hall & John Oates, The Verve Pipe, Cry of Love and many others. On the road experience in gear selection, setup and onstage [...]

Pro Mark

Founded in 1957 by Herb Brochstein; drum teacher and drum shop owner.  Pro-Mark has been a staple in the drum industry, making a huge impact upon the percussion culture.  Pro-Mark products are exported to over 100 countries, and can be found in virtually every music store in the world.  Pro-Mark is a first time sponsor [...]

SEGAS Interviews Ed Yoon

Ed Yoon has been in the music industry for over 20 years, Starting with Fender in the early 90′s and ending up working with The Aristocrats, this years headlining entertainment for SEGAS!  SEGAS got a chance to speak with Ed and ask him a few questions about music, the industry, SEGAS, and a few other [...]

SEGAS 2010

An aerial shot of last years SEGAS!

Johnny Hiland Part 1

Johnny Hiland hosts a “Chicken Pickin’” clinic at the 2010 Southeastern Guitar and Amp show.

SEGAS 2010 Slideshow

The Aristocrats at SEGAS 2011

Three of the most accomplished virtuosos in the world in the genre of rock-fusion instrumental, The Aristocrats was formed shortly after January, 2011 after guitar sensation Guthrie Govan, drum phenom Marco Minnemann, and bassist extraordinaire Bryan Beller got together to do an impromptu Bass Bash event during NAMM. The three musicians hit it off so well in terms of musical interplay and chemistry that they immediately said after the show that they need to do this again. That talk evolved into making a debut album and the new fledgling supergroup went into the studio in Chicago in late-April to record the album which will be released in the summer 0f 2011.

The music of The Aristocrats can be viewed as a melting pot of virtuosic guitar instrumental music reminiscent of “G3″ artists like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, etc.; the legendary 70′s jazz-rock fusion music of seminal bands like the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return To Forever, and Weather Report; the complex progressive rock of Frank Zappa, King Crimson, The Dixie Dregs, and UK; and the rock improvisational spirit of Cream, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jeff Beck, and Mike Landau. Alternately raw, sophisticated, intense, intricate, soulful, eclectic, lyrical and supremely musical, The Aristocrats sets a new standard for excellence in challenging rock-fusion music that retains the energy of rock while exploring the outer limits of fusion that encompasses jazz, progressive, metal, blues, and even modern electronica-techno with a cohesive band sound.

See it and hear it all from this incredible new band that takes the power trio concept to a whole new level. If you are musically eclectic and have always wondered what it’d be like if a band of virtuoso musicians can fuse disparate musical styles and genres into one wholly integrated sound and style, The Aristocrats is the band you’ve been waiting for. The music of The Aristocrats is also where complex musical compositions and tonal soundscapes meet challenging improvisations and creative spontaneity. The Aristocrats is about taking rock-fusion into a new realm of uncharted musical territories. Come see and hear music that is simply unprecedented…

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More pics from the 2010 Show!!

We had the pleasure of working with a very talented photographer by the name of Willa Stein during the 2010 SEGAS! Willa is based out of Raleigh NC and does an amazing job with capturing scenes! You can check out Willa’s pics from the 2010 show here: http://willastein.com/gall_eries/southern_guitar_amp_show/ Be sure to check out Willa’s other [...]

Congratulations to the 2010 SEGAS Best In Show Winners!

A big congratulations goes out to our Best in Show Winners at this year’s Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show! SEGAS attendees voted on 5 different categories and results were tallied up on Sunday afternoon. Here are the winners: Best New Guitar:  Gadow Guitars (Durham, NC) Best Vintage Guitar:  Music Room Guitars (Knoxville, TN) Best Amp [...]

SEGAS was a success!!!!

The SEGAS Team would like to thank all of our sponsors, vendors, artists, attendees, fans and staff for helping to make our first show a success.  We will be updating our site with more pictures and adding some video asap.  We are very excited to begin planning our 2011 show!! Details on the 2011 show [...]

2 More Days!!!!

We’re ready for the one of the best guitar and amp shows in the country!  The SEGAS Team would like to thank all of our Vendors, Sponsors, Family, Friends and everyone else involved for all your tremendous support!  We can’t wait to see you all this weekend in Raleigh NC!!!! We know folks are coming [...]

SEGAS interviews Mike Delaney of Delaney Guitars!

SEGAS: What musicians and bands inspired you as a young guitar player? DELANEY: I grew up listening to the blues. Guys like Big Joe Turner, Canned Heat, and James Harman. My early guitar influences and still favorites to this day are varied. Jeff Beck, Larry Carlton, Chet Atkins, B.B. King, Al DiMeola, Clapton. SEGAS: How [...]

SEGAS interviews Adam Stoler

SEGAS: What made a kid growing up in the New York city area become more interested in Jazz than rock? STOLER: I was very lucky to go to a public school district that had a very strong music department.  I had an opportunity to perform in many different ensembles a jazz group.  I was lucky to [...]

Progressive Music Center Debuts Jam Hub at SEGAS!!!

Be sure to stop by Progressive Music Center’s booth (#702) at SEGAS and experience the ultimate in silent band practice with the Jam Hub! Progressive Music Center’s Rock Academy™ All Stars will hold live rehearsals in the booth all day Saturday and Sunday allowing show attendees the opportunity to listen in on headphones and hear [...]

SEGAS interviews Deanna Passarella

SEGAS: What obstacles did you face, when you were starting out on guitar? Did being a female present any particular challenges? DEANNA: I got a late start on actually playing guitar. I didn’t pick it up until I was 14 but I grew up in a family full of musicians so it came really easily [...]

SEGAS interviews Robbie Calvo!

SEGAS: What got you interested in playing guitar? CALVO: My mum had a really cheap guitar lying around the house when I was 11 or so and I’d play around with that and then my brother Dean wanted to go for guitar lessons one week and I asked if I could tag along. He gave [...]

Booth Update! # 705

We are pleased to announce Pacer Concepts will join us at this years SEGAS!!! Are you tired of showing up to your gig or band practice to find that your guitar was completely out of tune from traveling?  Pacer Concepts was definitely sick of it so they invented the stocker! The Stocker slides over your [...]

Hunger Action Month

If you didn’t know, September is Hunger Action Month.  SEGAS along with Valvetrain Amplifiers, Lakota Leathers and Will Kelly are helping out by donating some gear to The Foodbank of Central and Eastern NC to help raise money for those who are less fortunate.  Donations are not required to enter for a chance to win [...]

Booth Update! Granger Amplification Booth # 107

Their mission is to build high performance, handcrafted vacuum tube amplifiers, using only the finest components and time-tested designs. Granger amps are custom made in the USA! Check them out – http://grangeramp.com/

SEGAS interviews Johnny Hiland!

SEGAS: Did it ever occur to you to NOT play guitar because of your disability? HILAND: No, guitar is just something I couldn’t live without… when I was two or three years old, I was always the little kid dancing around with a toy guitar. SEGAS: What was it about guitars that drew you to them at such [...]

Press Release – 09/13/2010

segas-press-release-09-13-2010 Burgaw, NC, September 13, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Southeastern Guitar & Amp Show Brings Vendors, Musicians and Fans to Raleigh, North Carolina September 25 & 26, 2010 Only two weeks remaining until the Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show in Raleigh, North Carolina for vendors, manufacturers, musicians and guitar and amp enthusiasts. The [...]

Booth update! Schrum Brothers Vintage guitars

Check out Raleigh’s own Schrum Brothers Vintage guitars  in booth # 704 at this years Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show!

Booth Update! # 709 & 710

We are pleased to announce guitar-cable.com will join us at this years event!  Guitar-Cable.com has also signed on as an official 2010 Sponsor!  Be sure to check them out at the show and visit their website when you get a chance! http://www.guitar-cable.com/index.aspx

Booth Update! – Yellow Dog Guitars

Be sure to check out some of the coolest vintage gear at this years SEGAS  in booth # 510 http://www.yellowdogguitars.com/

SEGAS interview’s Michael Landau:

SEGAS: What lessons learned have stuck with you, as a result of entering in to the music business at such an early age? Landau: I was fortunate enough to always play with musicians that were older than me starting when I was 13 through High School. Steve Porcaro was one grade ahead of me, he [...]

Booth Update! #711 & 712 Sound Pure

Sound Pure is a place to demo and purchase the finest Professional Recording Equipment available, a place to purchase the Finest Hand-Built Guitars and Amps currently being built, and a serious, top-notch Recording Studio. Sound Pure provides the best advice and service for your individual equipment needs, and provides assistance improving the performance of the [...]

Booth Update! 411 & 412 MyLesPaul

The Mylespaul site is dedicated to Les Paul guitars, whether it’s Gibson or Epiphone, they provide related information and articles. They also have a forum and gallery set up so you can participate in Les Paul discussions, and post pictures of your guitar. Feel free to browse around and hope you enjoy your stay! Come [...]

Booth Update! Fuchs Audio Technology # 304

Fuchs Audio will join us at the 2010 Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show! Fuchs Audio Technology has established itself as a highly respected new voice in handcrafted tube boutique guitar amplification! Be sure to check these guys out and see why the pros use fuchs! http://www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com/

Booth Update! Lakota Leathers # 306

Joining us from South Dakota, Lakota Leathers!!! Each Lakota Leathers strap is made by a member of the Lakota Sioux tribe from their home on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. The purchase of a Lakota Leathers strap helps a Lakota person and helps fight poverty in the poorest county in the entire United [...]

Booth Update! # 610

We’re pleased to announce Gadow Guitars will join us at this years SEGAS!!!! ” Gadow is taking music back to its roots. Great American music has always been a grass roots phenomenon. It’s about jam sessions held in garages, basements, smoky roadhouses and country churches. It’s raw, authentic, honest and real. At Gadow, that’s what [...]

Booth Update!! #410

Raleigh’s own Guru Guitars will join us at this years SEGAS!!! “Guru Guitars is a small custom guitar shop dedicated to quality and honesty. We offer a wide range of products and services including guitar repair, guitar setups, and guitar lessons. Three in-house luthiers build guitars by hand in Raleigh, NC. There is a nice [...]

RS Custom Guitars and Deanna Passarella

Our good friends at RS Custom Guitars put together a sweet video for everyone!!  Check out the video and suggest it to your friends! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMmsnia-qFU

Guitar Mill – Booth 407

We are pleased to announce Guitar Mill will join us at the 2010 SEGAS!!!! Guitar Mill offers everything from restorations to full OEM work! Check them out here: www.guitarmill.com

Booth Update! Rowyco Kustom Guitar Finishes

Rowyco Kustom Guitar Finishes offers some of the best, wildest, coolest guitar bodies, necks and finishes in the industry.  You name the finish and most likely they can nail it! They’ll join us at this years Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show in Booth #609 http://www.rowycokustoms.com

SEGAS lends a helping hand!

We recently teamed up with The Foodbank of Central and Eastern NC, hopefully you checked out our interview with Bill Leslie of channel 5 news.  If you missed the interview, it’s viewable on the SEGAS home page.  Details for efforts with The Foodbank of Central and Eastern North Carolina can be found on The Foodbank [...]

Rene Martinez SEGAS Interview!

SEGAS – Tell us a little bit about how you got started down in Dallas working on guitars? Rene’ – I began my apprenticeship under David Caron, violin maker, from Dallas, TX, at a store named Frets & Strings in 1971. I learned to repair all fiddles, from violins to double basses. I also learned [...]

SEGAS interviews Lee Dickson!

SEGAS: What got you started on the path to being a Guitar tech? LEE: The fact that you weren’t required to get up too early, for one … And a love and fascination with the guitar that has truly never ended. That, and the fact that I wanted to tour and work in the music [...]

SEGAS and The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina

Charity auction featuring some interesting instruments gets underway in connection with the Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show and The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. http://www.wral.com/entertainment/video/8090888/

Booth Update! Moriah Guitars!!! # 205

Few guitar manufacturers, if any, make the following claim, “Worshippers of Jesus Christ making guitars with that express purpose in mind”. While we employ excellent and ingenious processes in order to construct these beauties, there is an uncontrollable aspect as to how a particular piece will sound. You can anticipate, to a degree, based on [...]

Booth Update! Grip Guitar Picks #206

The SEGAS team is proud to announce Idaho’s own Grip Guitar Picks will join us at this years event! The GRIP Guitar Picks patented design provides effortless, accurate control, resulting in faster play, less fatigue and a remarkably consistent feel. Not only that, the GRIP is almost impossible to drop, even with sweaty, tired hands. [...]

Booth Update # 308 – My Generation Guitars

My Generation Guitars is dedicated to offering the highest quality Guitars, Basses, Amplifiers and Effects at the best possible prices with honesty and integrity.  We’re proud to announce they will join us at the 2010 Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show! http://www.mygenerationguitars.com/

Booth Update – Real Gold Inc. # 307

These guys have some of the coolest pickguards in the industry!  We’re very pleased to announce they will join us at this years event! Check them out when you get a chance! http://realgoldinc.com

Booth Update! Weber Speakers # 213 & 214

We very excited to have our good friends at Weber Speakers join us for the 2010 SEGAS! www.tedweber.com

Booth Update # 703 – DR Strings

We are proud to announce DR Strings to join us at this years Southeastern Guitar & Amp Show!  Handmade strings for your hands! www.drstrings.com

Booth Update! Trevisol Guitars # 706

Trevisol Custom Guitars is your source for the most affordable true custom-shop quality guitars.  Their philosophy is that, whatever your budget, you deserve a quality instrument. trevisol.com

Texas Guitar Whiz Rene Martinez Coming to SEGAS!

Texas Guitar Whiz Rene Martinez has signed on for clinics Saturday and Sunday! Rene is arguably the most famous guitar tech out there and responsible for helping shape the tone of players like Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Santana and many more.  Join us to learn some of  his incredible guitar tech ingenuity and stories [...]

Booths are filling fast!!!

That’s right, our booths are filling up very quickly!  We hope most of you are planning to get your booth very soon, there’s a strong possibility that we won’t have any left within a week…

SEGAS in VG Magazine

Be sure to check out page 137 in the new issue of Vintage Guitar magazine to see our full page ad!!!

SEGAS BOOTH UPDATE #114 & #702

We’re very proud to announce the additions of Angelic as well as Progressive Music Center to the 2010 Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show. Angelic is currently working on their site, however, you can check out Progressive Music Center here

Booth Update – Booth # 507

RS Custom guitars will join us at the 2010 Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show! Check this company out here: RS Custom

Booth Update, MR. B’s Bottleneck Slides & The Caroline Guitar Co.

Mr. B’s Bottleneck slides will be at this years Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show along with their good friends The Caroline Guitar Co. Mr. B’s provides some the worlds finest guitar slides, be sure to check them out in booth #509

Booth Update, Soulhouse Sound!

Karan Andrea recognized the need for guitarist to strengthen their ability to play guitar and sing at the same time.  Her DVD “Guitar player wanted, Vocals A Plus” provides concrete, step-by-step instructional support – a solid link between guitarists and their undeveloped vocal ability. Check Karan out in Booth 605!

Booth Update!

World renown pickup winder Lindy Fralin will join us at the years show!  He’s partnering with Tom Rodriguez Guitars in Booth 306!

SEGAS UPDATE

Our Ad in Vintage Guitar Magazine is generating a ton of buzz about SEGAS, we’re sure that everyone is just as excited as we are.  We made a change to our layout and booth numbering system to make it easier for attendees to find their way around the show.  Be sure to take a look [...]

NEW SPONSOR!!!

We are very pleased to announce The National Guitar Museum as a proud sponsor for the 2010 SEGAS!!!! Check out there site here: National Guitar Museum

Concerts!

Hey – it would be a good idea to scoop your tickets to 2 of the hottest shows this year!! Check out Lincoln theaters’ schedule on Sept. 24th & 25th… Both of those shows will sell out fast!!! We recommend grabbing the 2 night pass for $32.00!!! Concert Schedule!

Advertisement!!!!

Well well well… We told you it was coming. Check out page 53 in the September issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine!!!!

Did we mention???

At this year’s SEGAS, not only do you get the opportunity to play some of the best amplifiers and guitars known to man… You also get the once in a lifetime opportunity to get in on tips and secretes used by the legendary Lee Dickson!   If you don’t already know who Lee is, well… where [...]

Booth Update!

Jensen Speakers will join us in Booths 37&38!!! www.jensentone.com

Booth Update!!

Metropoulus Amplification just signed up for booth #103!!! Check them out at www.metroamp.com

Booth Update!!

Hello!! Delaney Guitars will join us at the 2010 SEGAS!!!!  You can find them in Booth # 62! www.delaneyguitars.com

Booth #22 update Electic Guitars

We are proud to announce that Wilmington’s own Eclectic Guitars will join us at this year’s show!!!! Booth # 22!!!!!

Andy Wood!

Andy Wood will demonstrate his “shreadneck” style of playing from 1:30 – 2:15 on Saturday September 25th at this year’s SEGAS!!! Check Andy Wood out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEc72vmCofk

Booth Update!!!

We are pleased to announce Top Hat Amplifiers will join us!! Booth # 107&108

Demo and Clinic Schedule

Hi everyone!!!  Be sure to check out the new Demo and Clinic Schedule!!! You can find the schedule by clicking the category button at the top of our home page or by clicking here: DEMOS/CLINICS

SEGAS TICKETS!

Tickets are now available for purchase! SEGAS TICKETS

Booth Update!!!

We are pleased to announce: Pigtronix – Booth #50 Voodoo Amplification – Booth #109-110

SEGAS ADVERTISEMENTS!!

Hello Friends!  Be on the look out for our SEGAS advertisement in the September issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine!!!!! In the meantime, check out our banners @ www.vintageguitar.com & www.premierguitar.com

2010 SEGAS UPDATE!!!

We want to let everyone know we’ve been working diligently to the make sure this will be the best Guitar & Amp Show on the Planet!!  Here’s a quick update of recently added exhibitors! Music Products Group Booth # 100 Custom Wound Booth # 46 Mojo Musical Supply Booth # 47 & 48 Industrial Amps [...]

Nightly Entertainment at the Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show

We have entertainment planned for both Friday and Saturday nights after the show at the nearby Lincoln Theatre. On Friday night, the amazing Johnny Hiland will open up for the King of Country Western Troubadours, Unknown Hinson. Then on Saturday night, Johnny will return for a second gig, opening up for renowned studio guitarist, Michael [...]

Booth Update March 31

Booth #105 -> Vintage Sound, Booth #106 -> Little Walter Tube Amps, Booth #45 -> Carrboro Music

Booth Update

Since March 3rd, we’ve reserved the following booths: ValveTrain Amplification – Booth #s 1 & 15 Nolatone – Booth #4 Axeamps – Booth #3 Reverend Guitars – 2 Booths TBA and Sponsorship

Booth Update!

Engel Guitars – Booth #33

Booth Updates Week of Feb 22-26

New Booth Reservations! Morris Amplification – Booth #57 Tom’s Guitar Service – Booth #44 DJL Vintage Audio – Booth #43 Indoor Storm – Booth #s 31 & 32 SAMAMP – Booth #11 Sitori Sonics – Booth #12 Sonny Jr. Harp Amps – Booth #2

Booth Updates Week of Feb 15-19

Our first week of booth reservations at SEGAS! Here’s our starting  lineup: Germino Amplification – Booth #s 5 & 6 Quidley Amplification – Booth #7 Dogwood Amplification – Booth #8 Swart Amplification – Booth #s 9 & 10 Port City Amplification – Booth #29 Raleigh Music Academy – Booth #30