Dave La Rue Seminar-Master Class Seminole FL 10/26

COACHELLA, Calif. (October 8, 2008) - Ernie Ball Music Man and Express Music are proud to bring Dave La Rue back to Tampa, Florida for a Master Class workshop Sunday October 26th 2:00pm Dave La Rue, a longtime Music Man endorsee has been touring and recording with the Dixie Dregs and the Steve Morse Band since 1988. Currently Dave has been working on a new Steve Morse CD release set for 2009. When not working with the Morse band, LaRue has kept busy working with other artists, including Dream Theater's John Petrucci, Vinnie Moore, Joe Satriani and the L.A. based band Planet X. He has also released through his web site his book of transcriptions, titled "Dave LaRue: On the Record", and is working on wrapping up his second solo record. He is also writing, playing and producing for various artists in the central Florida area. A native of New Jersey, Dave graduated from the Berklee School of Music prior to joining the Dixie Dregs. For more info on Dave La Rue and Ernie Ball/Music Man please visit www.ernieball.com, www.music-man.com and www.davelarue.com

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