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Dustin Prinz Takes On NAMM 2013

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Before leaving for California for the N ational A ssociation of M usic M erchants ( NAMM ), I was researching the The NAMM Show schedule to get in order of what to see, who to see, etc. If you've never attended The NAMM Show, then you are missing out on one of history's greatest trade shows ever!! For about 2 weeks, as I was going through the schedule of performances and events, the name " Dustin Prinz " kept getting my attention. He would be playing a noon set at the Marriott that weekend. Did I go see him perform? NO! But fate was going to have it's way, no matter what! With friends on one of the evenings, I saw a presentation on a film that would be released soon called "Haiti 10," which renown bassist, Victor Wooten had written the score for. I will definitely be talking about that in another blog. But for now. . .let's go on. . . Sitting with my friends are 3 other guys. . .one of them. . .this guy named. . . YOU GUESSED IT. . . DUSTIN PRINZ !

Right Here, Right Now with Heather Powers

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Heather Powers + Simple Skincare ='s magic in "Camouflage." Simple Skincare has kicked off their 2013 ad campaign with "Girls" and "The Mindy Project" actress, Allison Williams. You might not know that Allison is also the daughter of former TV Producer; Jane Gillan Stoddard and Brian Williams, anchor of NBC Nightly News and host of "Rock Center with Brian Williams." I am a huge fan of Brian Williams. And can I just say that I would LOVE to see Brian expand into comedy!? He's a super funny guy! Anyways, I digress. . . (Get off the soapbox, Lo)! As a music reviewer, I was very pleased by the song choice for the background. I can't help it folks... I pay attention to these things!! HA!! Simple Skincare has chosen a great song for their latest commercial by singer, songwriter Heather Powers. . . "Camouflage" Heather has been in the music scene for quite a long time. She is a multi