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Louisiana Shows for October/November 2013

"KING OF THE ROCKIN' BLUES!" October and November 2013 Louisiana Shows! Greeting friends! Been a while since I published one of these newsletters. Man, I am crazy focused on the new album. We have some great surprise musical guests on this one, along with my regular cast of characters.  Having said that, it's nearing year's end and that means it's time to get out on some live dates and break some serious sweat. So it's back to Louisiana for a series of shows  starting at the end of this month.To be honest, it'll be good to take a break from recording and re-acquaint myself with a strange substance known as fresh air! I look forward to seeing you there! GW LOUISIANA SHOWS AUTUMN 2013:  10/30/13 . . . .  Louisiana State Fair State Fairgrounds, Baton Rouge, LA 11/1/13  . . . . . Phil Brady's 4848 Government St., Baton Rouge 11/2/13 . . . . . . Onezia Lounge 13091 Airline Hwy., Gonzales, LA 11/3/13 . . . Hemingbough Blues Festival, St, Francisville, LA

Gregg Wright @ Onezia, Gonzales and The Blues Room, Baton Rouge This Weekend!

"KING OF THE ROCKIN' BLUES!" ONEZIA UPSCALE LOUNGE, GONZALES SPANISH TOWN PARADE, @ THE BLUES ROOM BATON ROUGE, THIS WEEKEND!!! Greetings friends! We have a pair of dynamite shows coming up this weekend! Friday night, February 8th, it's the fantastic Onezia Upscale Lounge in Gonzales, and Saturday, February 9th at the Blues Room in downtown Baton Rouge immediately following the Spanish Town Parade. Joining me on bass will be Terry Granier and  very special guest, Mr. Brian Brignac from the Sonny Landreth Band  on drums. Don't miss 'em! Friday, February 8th: The Onezia Upscale Lounge             13091 Airline Highway Gonzales, LA 70737 Showtime: 9:30 PM Admission: $12 Tel: (225)647-2447 Website: http://www.onezialounge.com Saturday, February 9th: The Blues Room 244 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Showtime: 12 Noon Admission: $5   N.A.M.M. 2013, Anaheim, CA Great time at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. Heard tons of great music from new artists and old timers alike. Made lots of new friends and caught up with a lot of old ones. I also got to unveil my new signature guitar line from Fret-King: http://www.fret-king.com/gregg_wright.html Man, this guitar sounds and plays like a dream! I'll be hittin' with it this weekend!

Gregg Wright Fret King Signature Guitar/HOB Show!

"KING OF THE ROCKIN' BLUES!"  The new Fret King Corona "GWR" Gregg Wright Signature guitar FRET KING PRESENTS THE NEW CORONA "GWR" GREGG WRIGHT SIGNATURE GUITAR AT THE 2013 NAMM SHOW! The UK's Fret King Guitars http://www.fret-king.com/ will unveil its new Corona "GWR" Gregg Wright Signature guitar at the 2013 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA., the weekend of January 25-27. Legendary guitar luthier Trev Wilkinson designed the guitar according to Gregg's specs. "The "GWR" is based on my "Kamikaze" guitar I had made for the Jackson's Victory Tour back in the 80's, but with  huge innovative improvements  only Trev Wilkinson could come up with.  When it comes to innovative guitar design, Trev Wilkinson is about the most brilliant guy I've ever met! It is a thrill and an honor to work with him on this project. I cannot wait to start making some noise with what I'm sure will be a sonic weapon!" says Gregg. "Trev, Dennis Drumm and I have talked at length about the specs for this guitar.  The original "Kamikaze" hangs on the wall at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cozumel Mexico. I got my little little name plaque and piece of Rock & Roll immortality I suppose, but quite frankly, a bit of regret has always lurked in the back of my mind about letting that guitar go. It's bugged the Hell out of me for twenty years and in hindsight, a guitar is a much better musical tool than wall decoration!" I've visited Trev Wilkinson's shop in Southport near Liverpool and I assure you, the "GWR" will surpass anything I've played before!" The Fret King Corona GWR Gregg Wright Signature model will be commercially available at Fret King dealers worldwide. To find a dealer near you, check Fret King's website:  http://www.fret-king.com/  Visit Fret King Guitars at NAMM Hall E  booth 1212 January 24th – 27th, 2013 Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 (photos: l - the Fret King Corona "GWR" Gregg Wright Signature model r -Trev Wilkinson and one of his Fret King guitars)  SPECIAL POST NAMM SHOW PERFORMANCE @THE HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM SATURDAY, JANUARY 26th! Join us for a special post NAMM "Rockin' the Blues" performance at the House of Blues Anaheim, Saturday, January 26th! I'll be taking the new Fret King  "GWR" Gregg Wright Signature guitar for a serious test drive! Featuring Ron Battle on bass, Craig Kimbrough on drums and some very special musical guests. This show is open to the public and everyone is welcome!    The House of Blues Anaheim 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. Anaheim, CA 92802 Showtime: 10:00 PM No cover charge

Gregg Wright Fret King Signature Guitar

"KING OF THE ROCKIN' BLUES!" FRET KING TO UNVEIL GREGG WRIGHT SIGNATURE GUITAR AT 2013 NAMM SHOW! The UK's Fret King Guitars http://www.fret-king.com/ will unveil the new Gregg Wright Signature guitar at the 2013 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA., the weekend of January 25-27. Legendary guitar luthier Trev Wilkinson designed the guitar according to Gregg's specs. "When it comes to innovative guitar design, Trev Wilkinson is about the most brilliant guy I've ever met! It is a thrill and an honor to work with him on this project. I cannot wait to start making some noise with what I'm sure will be a sonic weapon!" says Gregg. "Trev, Dennis Drumm and I have talked at length about the specs for this guitar. I've been extremely unhappy and dissatisfied with the quality of the guitars the so-callled "big name" brands have been putting out over the last several years. There's been too much poor craftsmanship coupled with cheap materials. This is why guitar companies like Charvel took off big in the '80's and the big names damned near disappeared. The same thing appears to be happening all over again. History is repeating itself. Instrument and gear manufacturers in general don't seem to understand that splashy ads with pretty girls in bikinis do not sell instruments! Somebody playing the Hell out of one does! I've visited Trev Wilkinson's shop in Southport near Liverpool and I can personally attest to the superior sound,  feel and solid craftsmanship of his guitars. Trev's innovative ideas, attention to detail and the quality of materials he uses are sure to make Fret King the go to guitar making company for the forseeable future. Once a guitarist or bassist plays one, they won't want to go anywhere else!"  The Gregg Wright Signature model will be commercially available at Fret King dealers, worldwide. To find a dealer near you, check Fret King's website:  http://www.fret-king.com/  (photo: Trev Wilkinson and one of his Fret King guitars)  SPECIAL POST NAMM SHOW PERFORMANCE @THE HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM SATURDAY, JANUARY 26th! Join us for a special post NAMM "Rockin' the Blues" performance at the House of Blues Anaheim, Saturday, January 26th! I'll be taking the new Fret King Gregg Wright Signature guitar for a serious test drive, with Ron Battle on bass, Craig Kimbrough on drums and several very special musical guests. This show is open to the public, everyone is welcome!    The House of Blues Anaheim 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. Anaheim, CA 92802 Showtime: 10:00 PM No cover charge MORE LOUISIANA SHOWS COMING IN FEBRUARY!    If you missed our Louisiana tour earlier this month, I'm happy to announce that we've got a second run of shows through the area in February. Dates venues and showtimes will be posted soon. Stay tuned! HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! A happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to all! Let's make 2013 a great one! See ya soon, GW