Blackstar Amps Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Swing House Studios

Jared James Nichols Band and Gus G team up at Blackstar Amps party at Swinghouse Studios - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia

Blackstar Amps Opens the NAMM Show With a True Rock and Roll Party at Swing House Studios

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Jared James Nichols, Sin Quirin and Gus G Rock the House By DONNA BALANCIA NAMM Show 2017 got a wild kickoff at Swing House Studios last night as Blackstar Amplification celebrated its 10th anniversary in […]

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