LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Guitar Center
is proud to announce Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The
Conspirators Live from the Sunset Strip presented by Gibson and
Epiphone. The iconic guitarist is set to take over thee of
Hollywood's most legendary venues,
including The Troubadour, The Whisky and The Roxy in celebration of
Guitar Center's 50th Anniversary. The shows will feature
songs spanning Slash's storied career including material from his
upcoming album, World on Fire, set to be released
Sept. 16, 2014.
Guitar Center Presents: Slash Featuring
Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Live from the Sunset
Strip:
September 23,
2014
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The
Troubadour
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September 25,
2014
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The Roxy
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September 26,
2014
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The Whisky
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Tickets for all three shows go on-sale August 1st at SlashOnline.com.
Additionally, fans can visit guitarcenter.com/slash to enter
for their chance to win a VIP trip for two to see Slash Featuring
Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators live at The Roxy and take home
an Epiphone Les Paul signed by the legendary guitarist. For fans
unable to make it to Hollywood,
Guitar Center will present Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The
Conspirators Live from The Roxy, in a DIRECTV original
90-minute concert special filmed in stunning 4k and 5.1 surround
sound. The special will premiere exclusively on DIRECTV's Audience
Network (channel 239) Nov
9th at 8 p.m.
"I've always admired Guitar Center's commitment to artists,"
says Slash. "They're constantly creating new avenues for musicians
to get their music out to fans and inspiring people to pick up an
instrument and play. "They've also been supportive of my career
since the very beginning here on the Sunset Strip. I am happy to be
a part of their 50th celebration."
"Guitar Center and Slash have enjoyed a relationship that spans
3 decades, so it goes without saying that we're excited to help him
launch his new record," says Dustin
Hinz, Vice President of Brand Experience and Entertainment
Marketing. "Slash is a true icon that has influenced musicians his
entire career and there's nothing more important to Guitar Center
than to enable artists as legendary as Slash to continue inspiring
future generations of musicians. His passion and dedication to the
craft make him the quintessential artist to celebrate Guitar
Center's 50th Anniversary."
Guitar Center and Slash have a long-standing history of working
together. Past partnerships include Your Next Record with
Slash, Guitar Center Onstage with Slash, Guitar Center Masterclass
with Slash, Guitar Center Sessions and more. Slash Live
from the Sunsent Strip is presented by Gibson and Epiphone along
with proud partners Dunlop and MXR.
About Slash:
SLASH has amassed album sales of over 100 million
copies, garnered a GRAMMY Award and seven GRAMMY
nominations and was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of
Fame. Time magazine named SLASH #2, behind
Jimi Hendrix, on its "The Ten
Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time" list. SLASH
helped create signature sounds like the guitar riff on #1
hits for Guns N Roses "Sweet Child o' Mine" and
"Welcome To The Jungle." After leaving the band,
SLASH went on to critical acclaim with SLASH's
Snakepit and global success with the supergroup Velvet
Revolver. SLASH's self-titled biography critically
well-received, climbed the bestseller list in both the U.S.
and U.K. hitting #8 on the NY Times Bestsellers
List. SLASH landed on the top of the charts with his
first solo album, Slash (2010) which featured
Ozzy Osbourne, Fergie and
more. SLASH and his band featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators released
the critically acclaimed Apocalyptic Love (2012) which
stormed the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4 as
the top rock debut and produced his first-ever #1 rock
radio solo hits: "You're A Lie" and "Standing In The
Sun." SLASH released Nothing Left To Fear (2013)
the first-ever motion picture he co-produced from Slasher
Films, his film/TV production company. SLASH and his
band will release their new album WORLD ON FIRE
September 16, 2014.
www.slashonline.com.
About DIRECTV:
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world's leading providers of
digital television entertainment services delivering a premium
video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched
programming and industry leading customer service to more
than 37 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its
over 20 million customers access to more than 195 HD channels and
Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive
sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, Emmy-award winning
technology and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable
companies for 13 years running. DIRECTV Latin America,
through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries,
leads the pay TV category in technology, programming and service,
delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to more than
17 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties
include two Regional Sports Networks (Rocky Mountain and
Pittsburgh), and minority
ownership interests in Root Sports Northwest and Game Show Network.
For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please
visit www.directv.com.
About Guitar Center:
Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars,
amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ and
lighting equipment, with more than 260 stores across the U.S.
2014 Marks the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar
Center Brand as we continue to help people make music from coast to
coast. In addition, the Music & Arts division operates more
than 120 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and
rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and
students since 1952. With an unrivaled in-store
experience and passionate commitment to making gear easy-to-buy,
Guitar Center is all about enabling musicians and non-musicians
alike to experience the almost indescribable joy that comes from
playing an instrument. All we sell is the greatest feeling on
earth. For more information about Guitar Center, please visit
www.guitarcenter.com.
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