Monthly Archives: October 2015

  • Permalink Singer-songwriter Bryce Hitchcock receiving a copy of 108 Rock Star Guitars from WiMN Founder Laura B. Whitmore during the She Rocks Showcase in Nashville, Tenn. Gallery

    108 Rock Star Guitars to Host the Women’s International Music Network in their Booth at the 2016 NAMM Show

108 Rock Star Guitars to Host the Women’s International Music Network in their Booth at the 2016 NAMM Show

108 Rock Star Guitars has invited the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) to share its booth during the 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif. Located at Hall C, Booth #4386, this centralized location will serve as a launching pad for interviews, meetings, performances, and book signings.

“108 Rock Star Guitars has been an advocate of the WiMN, supporting its She Rocks Awards and showcases throughout the year. Sharing a space like this together is a great fit and a natural extension of our partnership,” said 108 Rock Star Guitars author and photographer, Lisa S. Johnson.

WiMN Founder, Laura B. Whitmore added, “We are very grateful and excited to have a presence on the NAMM show floor this year along with 108 Rock Star Guitars. It will enable us to connect more closely with folks from all over the industry and work together on new projects that benefit women in the music industry.”

108 Rock Star Guitars is an embossed, red leatherette book by photographer and author Lisa S. Johnson launched in 2013 (hardcover) and 2014 (softcover). Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Nancy Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Slash, Carlos Santana, Jack White, Ronnie Wood, Lou Reed, Ace Frehley, Billy Gibbons, Don Felder, Joe Walsh, Robby Krieger, Willie Nelson, Johnny Winter, and Les Paul, who also wrote the foreword, are among the rock stars whose instruments are featured. A percentage of the book proceeds benefits The Les Paul Foundation http://www.lespaulfoundation.org.

Founded in 2012, the Women’s International Music Network unites women who work within all facets of the music and audio industries. With thewimn.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking and […]

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    The Women’s International Music Network Announces the 2016 She Rocks Award Recipients

The Women’s International Music Network Announces the 2016 She Rocks Award Recipients

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN), is thrilled to announce the 2016 She Rocks Awards honorees. Paying tribute to women in the music industry, the 2016 She Rocks Awards at the NAMM show will take place on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. Tickets are available for purchase at sherocksawards.com.

Hosted by the WiMN founder Laura B. Whitmore, the 2016 She Rocks Awards recipients include:

Jennifer Batten, acclaimed guitarist
Amy Heidemann of the chart-topping duo Karmin
Mindy Seegal Abovitz, drummer and founder of Tom Tom Magazine
Cathy Carter Duncan, co-founder and CEO of Seymour Duncan
Becky Gebhardt and Mona Tavakoli, co-founders of the Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls L.A. and members of Raining Jane
Leslie Ann Jones, Director of Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound
Mary Luehrsen, Executive Director of the NAMM Foundation
Sujata Murthy, Senior Vice President, Public Relations, Universal Music Enterprises
Leigh Maples and Pamela Cole, founders of Fanny’s House of Music
Crystal Morris, co-founder and President of Gator Cases
Chalise Zolezzi, Director of Brand Communications at Taylor Guitars

Additional recipients will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We could not be more proud of our 2016 honorees. Each has contributed to the industry in her own unique way, inspiring and helping others through her tireless efforts. It is so thrilling to be able to honor them all and share this celebration with colleagues and fans both male and female,” said the  WiMN founder, Laura B. Whitmore.

Gearing up for its fourth consecutive year, the She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry, and has become a standard at the NAMM Show. Previous award recipients include female industry leaders such as Colbie Caillat, Sheila E, The Bangles, […]