1/17/10 - Back to the NAMM Show in the morning, then on to Disneyland. Space Mountain here we come.
1/16/10 - 9:00 AM sound check then on to a tour of the John Lennon Bus. This portable music studio promotes musical creativity in schools by helping students write their own music, perform it, and create a music video. The School Jam USA concert went from 2:00 - 7:00. "Aftermath" took first place with their amazing harmonies and great song writing. Adrenaline did not win, but we had a blast and felt honored to be included with the high level of musicianship at this show. The concert was awesome - great music, great sound, great people. It was also fun for Jack and Mike to spend time with their aunts, uncle and cousins from southern CA, who all turned out to see the show. Watch the video.
1/15/10 - Adrenaline was featured on a the Channel 3 TV "Cool Schools" Segment. The band was chosen by Lewis Mills High School to represent one of the things they are most proud of - that makes their school really cool. The news broadcast can be viewed at the WFSB Channel 3 website http://www.wfsb.com/video/22248373/index.html. This strong support from home gave us a boost of energy for playing the show tomorrow. We spent most of the day at the NAMM Show. It is like being in the biggest Music Store in the world. Jack tried out 15 different cymbals. So many people...
1/14/10 - We rolled out of bed way too early to catch the 6:00 AM flight to Anaheim. American Airlines let us bring a guitar, base, and 2 pedals onto the plane - rock and roll poses no security threat. The hotel is really nice, with a view right into Disneyland. The School Jam USA Welcome Reception was at ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney, with an amazing arcade of games. We spent some time getting to know the other bands.
