Reunion Blues Backstage Banter

Reunion Blues officially welcomes Tommy Victor, founder of metal band Prong to it’s growing family of artists. In addition to founding the crossover thrash/industrial metal band, Tommy is the lead singer and guitarist for Prong, which he founded in 1986.

Tommy Victor got his start in sound engineering at the trendy venue CBGB in New York City, but in addition to being the frontman for Prong, has worked alongside top musicians including Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Trent Reznor and Glenn Danzig. He has toured and recorded with both Ministry and Danzig, as well as provided guest vocals for the Soulfly album Omen.

As a Reunion Blues artist, Tommy joins Prong bassist and longtime brand supporter Tony Campos, as well as metal scene peers including Soulfly guitarist Mark Rizzo and Rob Zombie guitarist John 5. Before heading out on tour, Tommy tells us “I’m going to be in Europe all summer with Prong and Danzig and will be carrying my Reunion Blues gig bag everywhere!”

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Reunion Blues officially welcomes drummer Mark Schulman to their family of artist endorsers. As a world-class drummer for rock, pop and jazz artists, a classically trained cellist, audio engineer as well as active educator, Mark brings extraordinary talent and prestige to the Reunion Blues roster.

Most recently on tour with PINK, Mark has toured with a list of artists that reads like a “who’s who” of international rock royalty. As a drummer, Mark has shared the stage with acts including Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Foreigner, Destiny’s Child, Billy Idol, Cher, Udo Lindenberg and Eikichi Yazawa, as well as Velvet Revolver and Simple Minds. He has appeared on numerous American and European television shows including David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brian, American Idol, Paul O’Grady, X-Factor, and Wetten Das among others.

Beyond his passion for music, Mark is also a renowned motivational speaker, and has delivered keynote presentations for high profile clients including IBM, Cisco and Aveda. As part of his charity work, he is the former chairman of the board of directors of Create Now!, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing troubled children’s lives through creative arts mentoring.

Reunion Blues is proud to welcome Mark Schulman, truly a man of many talents.

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Lige Curry

Lige Curry, funk bassist for George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic shares his love for Reunion Blues in his latest interview with Music Connection Magazine.

Lige Curry has been laying down the deep pocket bass lines for George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic for the past 30 years. Following in the footsteps of such P-Funk bass icons as Rodney “Skeet” Curtis, Cordell “Boogie” Mosson, William “Billy Bass” Nelson and Bootsy Collins, Curry has kept the funk alive…

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At a recent surprise club show in Jacksonville Florida, Kenny Chesney played for 3 hours to an audience of just 800 lucky fans.  On the road, Kenny Chesney’s band travels with their guitars in Reunion Blues RB Continental cases, and for small shows like the surprise Jacksonville gig, knowing their gear is safe and protected is critical.  Safe, and easy to transport says band guitar tech James “Catfish” Wingate – “Your cases made it so much easier”.

On another tour last year, Kenny Chesney’s band gear was thrown to the ground while being unloaded from airplane cargo. Luckily, these guitars were traveling in Reunion Blues RB Continental cases, and survived the fall unscathed. Nothing beats the impact protection of Reunion Blues guitar and bass cases – just ask Kenny’s band!

With the option to use any gear that money can buy, musicians like Kenny Chesney and his band that choose Reunion Blues gig bags and cases are the truest testaments to our dedication to superior quality, durability and design.

Learn more at www.reunionblues.com, and follow Kenny Chesney’s latest tour at www.kennychesney.com.

Kenny Chesney and his band on the road with guitars in Reunion Blues RB Continental cases.

“I have two of the gig bags now and that’s all I use!.” … This is a quote from Audley Chisholm that can be viewed by visiting www.reunionblues.com now that Reunion Blues, manufacturer of top quality bags and cases for musical instruments, has announced the addition of Audley to their growing list of Reunion Blues artists.
Audley Chizzy Chisholm has played behind some of the world’s most gifted singers including Alye Woodson, Shondozia, Jerry Bell, Howard Hewitt, Monifa, Randy Crawford, UB40, Third World, Arrested Development, OAR, Kymani Marley and the great Isaac Hayes. The best names in reggae have continually invited him to record and perform with them. They included such household names as Shaggy; Maxi Priest: Combination; Shabba Ranks: Ras Shiloh; Mickey Dread; Toots & The Maytals; The Wailing Souls; Big Mountain, including the albums Cool Breeze, New Day and Cover in Paradise; Steele Pulse and Benjy Myaz. These reggae trailblazers undoubtedly trust the talent and integrity that he possesses.
Chizzy also appears on the 2003 Mo Rogerss album Continental Blues: Live in Paris. He has a gift to make those who sound good, even better. The fusion of his talent with others has been heard worldwide.
Currently, Chizzy is the lead guitarist for the world famous reggae band The Wailers. He has many international music tours and festivals to his credit including Maxi Priest Asia Tour, St. Kitts Music Festival, The Wailers Uprising Tour, TEVA Spirit of Unity World Tour, Bob Marley Day Celebration, Reggae on the River, Mo Rogers European Tour, Big Mountain Worldwide Tour including Japan, House of Blues Comedy Tour with Eddie Griffin, Reggae Madness Tour, Jazz at Drew with Andrew Tosh and the list goes on and on.
Founded in 1976, Reunion Blues has become known as the music industry’s premier gig bag and case company with over 70 models available for fretted, brass, woodwind, strings and percussion instruments. The products are available in Performance fabric, in Classic full-grain leather, and in a new leading-edge RB Continental series that is enjoying huge success in the industry. There’s even a selection of multiple instrument bags like double guitar and triple trumpet.

All Reunion Blues cases and bags feature a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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“I’ve been using Reunion Blues since my first year at Berklee 1980 and there’s no other bags that have come close to Reunion Blues.” … This is a quote from Billy Kilson that can be viewed by visiting www.reunionblues.com now that Reunion Blues, manufacturer of top quality bags and cases for musical instruments, has announced the addition of Billy to their growing list of Reunion Blues artists.
Billy’s big break came when he landed a European touring gig with Walter Davis Jr. After the tour with Davis, word spread and the calls began to come. Donald Byrd, Ahmad Jamal and Dianne Reeves were some of the first artists who hired Billy for their tours. “I was with Dianne for seven years and playing in her band helped introduce me to all of the major festivals both here and in Europe. We played venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Apollo Theater, North Sea, and Montreux.” From this exposure, Billy caught the attention of George Duke, Najee, Freddie Jackson, Bob James and the calls kept coming.
Eventually Dave Holland invited Billy to join his quintet. As the drummer for the Dave Holland Quintet, he brought an element of funk to the band, creating a new sound for them and catapulting them into a premiere group in jazz. Critics frequently lauded his performances, particularly his expertise with odd meters. He received a Grammy for his work with Dave Holland and has received several nominations. Billy then joined Chris Botti’s band. Chris had just landed an opening spot for Sting’s tour which enabled Billy to play to a more diverse audience. Chris always allowed Billy the opportunity to stretch musically and he brought his element of funk and odd meters to Chris’ band.
Billy continues to perform with Chris Botti as well as with his band, Billy Kilson’s BK Groove.
Founded in 1976, Reunion Blues has become known as the music industry’s premier gig bag and case company with over 70 models available for fretted, brass, woodwind, strings and percussion instruments. The products are available in Performance fabric, in Classic full-grain leather, and in a new leading-edge RB Continental series that is enjoying huge success in the industry. There’s even a selection of multiple instrument bags like double guitar and triple trumpet.

All Reunion Blues cases and bags feature a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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“The case is amazingly beautiful. I love the classic, quality black leather look and feel. It definitely speaks luxury and seriousness about ones craft and protection. I now totally understand the 30 years in the biz.”… This is a quote from Zdany Chisholm that can be viewed by visiting www.reunionblues.com now that Reunion Blues, manufacturer of top quality bags and cases for musical instruments, has announced the addition of Zdany to their growing list of Reunion Blues artists.

Zdany Chisholm, a native of Tampa, Florida, began his melodic life as a tot beating on pot and pans in his mothers kitchen. Inspired by his musical family, he has played his way from the kitchen floor, to churches, all the way to Europe. Zdany has received numerous awards and accolades for his outstanding leadership, dedication and superior musicianship in his craft, including the much acclaimed John Phillip Sousa and Gospel Music Workshop of America Awards. His nominations for other awards are endless.
A graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU), and a former member of the FAMU Marching 100, Zdany Chisholm has electrified audiences and set the stage with many great up and coming musicians, including his Minor7even band members.
Presently, Zdany is performing as a Saxophonist with Cody Chestnutt, whose music blends elements of rock, funk, soul and blues. His latest feat with Chestnutt, was the Landing on a Hundred Tour, for two weeks in Europe. Zdany has performed at venues on the east and west coast, as well as in several countries throughout Europe. Zdany recently performed at the legendary 2011 Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, sharing the stage with Larry Graham and Graham Central Station, and Bootsy Collins. He is currently working on his debut album.
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Founded in 1976, Reunion Blues has become known as the music industry’s premier gig bag and case company with over 70 models available for fretted, brass, woodwind, strings and percussion instruments. The products are available in Performance fabric, in Classic full-grain leather, and in a new leading-edge RB Continental series that is enjoying huge success in the industry. There’s even a selection of multiple instrument bags like double guitar and triple trumpet.

All Reunion Blues cases and bags feature a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Like us on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/reunionblues
Visit www.reunionblues.com.

“I have used The Reunion Blues Bass Gig Bags for over 20 Years! I have also recommended to many Musicians in the Industry over the years about the Excellent Craftsmanship of this product!” … This is a quote from Jimmy Ali that can be viewed by visiting www.reunionblues.com now that Reunion Blues, manufacturer of top quality bags and cases for musical instruments, has announced the addition of Jimmy to their growing list of Reunion Blues artists.

Twin brothers Jimmy & Jerome Ali are cutting edge musicians that have studied diligently & mastered the bass & guitar. After experiencing the musical capabilities of these brothers, listening to their music will take your appreciation to new levels. Music is not what they do, but who they are. Jimmy & Jerome’s musical talent was a gift to them, and they love sharing their gifts with music lovers around the world.
The Brothers have a wide array of songs that they have written and arranged throughout their career. Read the bios & admire the photos on their web site, for you will soon be going on a journey, a musical journey of The Brothers Ali.

Founded in 1976, Reunion Blues has become known as the music industry’s premier gig bag and case company with over 70 models available for fretted, brass, woodwind, strings and percussion instruments. The products are available in Performance fabric, in Classic full-grain leather, and in a new leading-edge RB Continental series that is enjoying huge success in the industry. There’s even a selection of multiple instrument bags like double guitar and triple trumpet.
All Reunion Blues cases and bags feature a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Like us on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/reunionblues
Visit www.reunionblues.com.

“Reunion Blues gig bags are incredibly well made and look phenomenal. I couldn’t be happier with them!”… This is a quote from Tosin Abasi that can be viewed by visiting www.reunionblues.com now that Reunion Blues, manufacturer of top quality bags and cases for musical instruments, has announced the addition of Tosin to their growing list of Reunion Blues artists.

Animals as Leaders is a Washington, D.C. based instrumental progressive metal solo project by eight-string guitarist Tosin Abasi. Their self-titled debut album was released in April 2009 by Prosthetic Records. Tosin Abasi is at the forefront of the new “Djent” metal genre.
Animals as Leaders was formed out of the ashes of guitarist Tosin Abasi’s previous band, Reflux. The heavy metal record label Prosthetic Records saw Abasi’s guitar work and asked him to create a solo album for them. Abasi initially declined, feeling such an endeavor would be egotistical and unnecessary. When Reflux disbanded, Abasi decided to take the label’s offer. The name Animals as Leaders was inspired by Daniel Quinns 1992 novel Ishmael, which addresses anthropocentrism. Abasi coined the name as a reminder that we’re all essentially animals.
Founded in 1976, Reunion Blues has become known as the music industry’s premier gig bag and case company with over 70 models available for fretted, brass, woodwind, strings and percussion instruments. The products are available in Performance fabric, in Classic full-grain leather, and in a new leading-edge RB Continental series that is enjoying huge success in the industry. There’s even a selection of multiple instrument bags like double guitar and triple trumpet.

All Reunion Blues cases and bags feature a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Like us on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/reunionblues

Visit www.reunionblues.com.