MONOplayer sightings: ?uestlove

Players, the weekend is upon us. This was a big week for us. We're on the verge of our 2010 product launch and all hands are on deck. This is going to be a good one! We also got to hang with one of our idols this week (more on that later). And let's cap it off with a MONOplayer sighting of Mr ?uestlove (or maybe Dr ?uestlove) and XXL's Elliott Wilson straddling the almighty 365 DJ pack.

Thanks to all of you for spreading the love!
Go Play.

Marrvelous.

Brilliant moves and a bit of stealth gets us in the same room with Johnny Marr. It's a wonderful experience to have JM agree to ambassador our products and really give it a go. He is a legend in his own right, but much more a geek for gear which we had suspicions he would be. He described himself having a bit of OCD with his gear, I like to call it a keen sense of observation and intuition rather than a disorder. He likes what he likes. Nothing wrong with that.

Good times were had as he kindly obliged to model our newest line of straps. It's a strap most people have not seen or had the privilege to wear. We hope Owen and Kirk of legendary Root band feel special.



One of my personal bucket list items was to see Marr perform before I kicked it. I can now cross that off.

GRUV GEAR!

www.gruvgear.com

We met these guys at NAMM, and they make a product that we at MONO really stand behind. Any musician knows how much of a burden it is to carry all your stuff, that's why things like low watt amps exist...make it smaller because your back will love you. The thing about smaller gear is that sometimes it sounds smaller.

The v-cart solo was just launched and now provides a total solution for transportation of all your gear. Visit them to find out more about the 4 different modes this thing has.

NAMM 2010. It's a wrap.

We battled snow. Coming back from NAMM yesterday even though it was 2 days after the official close, we had to battle snow. Of all the crazy things that happened at the show it was the snow that really baffled me. It was probably the worst weather I've ever had to drive in. Still last week was so crucial to why we go to NAMM every year.

Distribution - We picked up some key countries this year. Soon MONO gear will be available to ALL.

Recap: Everyone loves the products. People are going crazy over the new gear.

Artists: We met up with some really special artists that we feel we are going to be working with for a long time. DJ Enferno stopped by and is stoked to try out some of our newest stuff.



Z-Trip stopped by and gave us his 2 cents on the Flyby case that we designed with him in mind.



Buds for life, Vernon Reid came up and took us upstairs to visit a friend. I was so glad to catch with him since Calhoun was up over in Africa and couldn't make it out this year.



Oh yeah, we met up with this bass player. Flea or something like that.



All our players came out to support us as well, Andrew Sheron, Evan Marien, Aaron Gonzales, A Band Called Pain, Zeke Martin, Steven Espaniola and his boys...Geez the list goes on...you know who you are!!! Thanks for a great year...and thanks for giving us:

Bluetooth Mullet moments.

NAMM 2010

The NAMM show is just around the corner. Those of you who have seen us there in the past know that we like to keep things fresh with new gear launching each year. Well, this year will be no exception. We are stoked, and we can't wait to unveil the 2010 collection. Here's a sneak peek...





If you're coming to the show, hit us up!
Booth #1256, Hall E

NYE with the Roots!

The Roots spent NYE in San Francisco headlining a set at the Warfield. We had time to hang with them before their set. Here's Captain Kirk giving us a tour of his new Gibson Robot guitar. Where's the button that makes the thing do laundry?



Introducing Renee Biddle's hubby, Owen:



The one and only ?uestlove.

Reflection Eternal - The Re:Union

Kweli and Hi Tek back at it with a mix tape by Statik Selektah. Revolutions Per Minute is their newest and is currently a work in progress. There is no official date of release but they are looking to put this out in March. Re:Union is definitely something we all can put on iTunes for the time being. I haven't been this excited since...uhhh...Train of Thought!

Find it HERE!

Taken from www.yearoftheblacksmith.com