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May 14, 2008
Ernie Ball/Music Man Announces Two New John Petrucci Clinics
Dream Theater Guitarist to Appear at Express Music and Parkway Music
COACHELLA, Calif. (May 14, 2008) - Dream Theater guitarist and signature Ernie Ball/Music Man artist John Petrucci will be conducting free seminars at two authorized Music Man dealers. The first will take place at Parkway Music, 4602 Route 9 in Clifton Park, New York, on Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 p.m. The second will take place at Express Music, 8900 Seminole Blvd. in Seminole, Florida, on Sunday, June 1 at 4:00 p.m.
The free clinics will include tips and techniques from Petrucci and a live demonstration, and will be followed with a question and answer period.
Originally from Long Island, New York, Petrucci began playing guitar at the age of 12. Though primarily self-taught, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston in the 1980s, where he learned jazz composition and harmony. While there, Petrucci hooked up with John Myung and Mike Portnoy to form a band called Majesty, which would later be renamed Dream Theater.
Dream Theater has since recorded 14 albums and is currently on a worldwide tour promoting Systematic Chaos, their latest release available from Roadrunner Records. Petrucci was named the Guitarist of the Year in 2007 by Total Guitar Magazine and is also a regular on the G3 tour with Joe Satriani.
"We're really psyched to have him coming down," said Charlie Morris of Parkway Music. "Everyone we've told is really excited, and we're expecting a pretty good turnout. It's going to be a great experience."
"We're just thrilled and excited to have him," said Fran Reynolds, co-owner of Express Music in Seminole, Florida. "We had him here a few years ago and it was just a terrific experience. It really gives our customers a chance to get up close and personal with John... it's just a great afternoon for everyone involved."
For more information on the John Petrucci seminars, please contact Express Music at 727-392-5922 or Parkway Music at 518-383-0300.
Ernie Ball is a leading innovator of guitar strings. The company was the first to offer rock strings with the introduction of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom-Gauge® single strings. Ernie Ball also produces Music Man® guitars and basses, volume pedals and other accessories. Strings and accessories are available in more than 5,500 music stores throughout the U.S. and in 75 countries. For more information, contact the Ernie Ball Company at (805) 544-7726, or visit their website at .
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