ColeBuero

It’s been a little while since NAMM and things are starting to sink in and I just wanted to share some stories with you about the experiences and people I’ve met at NAMM

When I first saw Brad Gillis he was talking to our good friend Miki Black so I walked over there and I told him I was playing the next night at the Ronnie Montrose Remembered show. I handed him one of my guitar picks he instantly pulled one out of his pocket and we exchanged picks!

He was so kind and treated me like a musician not just a kid at NAMM. There was a lot going on so he pulled me aside to have a conversation about music. He gave me some really good advice including how important it is to train my ear and how he learned the whole setlist for OZZY in such a short time.

The next time I saw him backstage he put his Strat “Bubba” around my neck and we got a photo together before I went on that night.

Thank you Brad.

Side stage I asked Mr. Doug Aldrich if he was playing on “I Don’t Want It” and he said yes. When I told him that I knew that song he asked if I wanted to jam with him…and I said yes!!! Big thanks to Doug Aldrich, Keith England, Brad Lang, and Mike Vanderhule for sharing the stage with me!

2021 and 2026! Photos by Asia and Sandi!

I’m so honored to be a part of this! Thanks to everyone that shared this opportunity with me! Ronnie Montrose Remembered Keith St John Riot Stitch RockWear