Mahalo Artists
Bill Bell
Photo by Eric Morgensen.
Producer/Engineer/Mixer Bill Bell has been working professionally in the music business since the age of 16 and now boasts a resume that includes singer songwriter Justin Nozuka, Canadian Music Hall of Famer Tom Cochrane, and American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.
Bill is currently using his AEM50 amps on tour as Jason Mraz's Musical Director and Guitarist for his 2012 -2013 World Tour.
Paul Jackson
Paul Jackson and his bandmates in Blackberry Smoke tour pretty much non-stop. A blend of country and southern rock they've been on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and countless stages across the country. If you haven't seen or heard of these guys, Google 'em. You're welcome.
Dean Roland
Dean Roland of Collective Soul and Magnets and Ghosts uses his Katy66 with both bands and adds a DR40 with Magnets and Ghosts. Dean and fellow Magnets and Ghosts guitarist Ryan Potesta used the Katy66 extensively on their self titled debut CD.
Andy Andersson
Photo courtesy of Kristin Paquette
Andy Andersson shares guitar duties with Brett Scallions in Fuel and plays lead guitar in Black Robot. Originally from Sweden, Andy is fast making a name for himself as a top notch guitarist. Andy uses both a Katy66 and an AEM50 in white plexi style boxes as well as matching 4-12 cabs. Catch Andy with Fuel or Black Robot if you can. The man can play.
Truett Lollis
Truett Lollis puts on an amazing show. Truett graduated High School in 2009 and hit the road running with his high energy blues trio. Truett, bassist Jonathan Norwood, and drummer Jody White are some young men to keep an eye on. Catch Truett rocking his custom Katy66! Truett Lollis Trio FaceBook page
The Brix
The Brix's Michael Loy and Anthony Gabuzzi used the Katy66 on every track of their new cd. Now they'll be using a couple of Katy66 half stacks live as well. These guys are rocking nationwide and their debut cd will be available on iTunes and at Best Buy soon.
Mike Loy played in Chronic Future, signed to interscope/universal, and was guitar tech with Panic At the disco. Mike's song Queen of violence has been licensed to the NBC TV show "Chuck".
Anthony Gabuzzi played in A Life Of Science, signed to Sundawg Records. Anthony has also worked with and recorded Hip Hop Artist Ant Banks (Producer of Too short).
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Rick Beato
Platinum record producer Rick Beato (Shinedown, Needtobreathe, Left Front Tire, Trey Anastacio). Rick has both an AEM50 and a Katy66 in his studio. Rick describes the Katy66 as his go-to amp. Check out a list of bands Rick has worked with here.
Coy Bowles - Zac Brown Band
Coy plays guitar and keyboards for the Zac Brown Band. The Grammy and CMA Winning Zac Brown Band are making some big waves in the country music scene and Coy has been using a stock AEM50 as part of his core tone for some time now. Check them out at www.zacbrownband.com.Lefty Williams - The Lefty Willams Band
Lefty is a fantastic guitarist who just happens to be missing an arm. Lefty has been featured on CNN and tours relentlessly with his AEM50. Check Lefty and his band out at www.lefty-music.comRoosevelt Collier - The Lee Boys
Roosevelt plays pedal steel for one of the finest Sacred Steel bands around, The Lee Boys. Roosevelt appeared with The Lee Boys on Conan O'Brien's Late Show and they are a mainstay at festivals across the country. Roosevelt uses an AEM50 that we tweaked for his style and tone. Visit them at www.leeboys.com and check them out