Orange County, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2011
Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett and Alex Al was in favor of what would have been the historical epic world tour the group was founded, and they did an event together since then. Jonathan went back a few months of sold-out five-city tour in Australia, where he was a tribute to Michael Jackson’s run and single-handedly captivated the audience. Alex, taking time out of his busy schedule to share your session signature bass work brings experience to the next level, and the opportunity to hear both artists talk about their practices and careers, it will be the evening that no one has ever seen or heard before. Dubbed for its emphasis on drums and bass groove, the exclusive event will be held Friday, June 24 in an intimate place in 500 places in Orange County, which Gruv Gear calls home. Having this event in the smaller space will make every seat feel like a front and center, and each ticket, backstage pass, “says Jay Baldemor, Founder and President of Gruv Gear. You’ll get to meet and talk with the guys, shoot them and grab their autographs. It wouldve been almost impossible to do that, but a journey.
sit with Jonathan local restaurant, Tustin, California, we listened intently as he shared some very special moments in his long and illustrious career as one of the worlds most accessible drummers, recalls Jay. He had a very engaging yet calm aura about him, saying to each Story leisure pace that you can absorb every word, so you feel like you were right there with him. Jonathan shared the craziest moments touring with MJ in Europe, where fans almost tipped over on their tour bus trying to catch a glimpse of the stars and strips. He also gently expressed shock and grief he felt the day he heard the news Michaels forward, feel deeply the loss of any member of the Jackson family. Jonathan has had a long history with The Jacksons, having played drums with them for more than 31 years, including the world-famous Victory Review. The 1980′s and 90′s, Jonathan was superior touring drummer with twenty major tours to his credit, including the Virgin Madonna World Tour, and was later part of his documentary film “Truth or Dare.” He has worked with many world-renowned artists, including Janet Jackson, George Michael, Diana Ross, Elton John, Peter Cetera, Lionel Richie, Eddie Murphy, Patty Austin, Cameo and Richard Marx, to name a few. Jonathan recently became Gruv Gear artist endorser after their first meeting at NAMM Show 2011 in January.
Alex Al is an American bassist, composer, producer and arranger. He is best known for his work with pop icon Michael Jackson, pop bassist serves as King over the past decade. Sharing stage with Michael at the legendary 30 th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden, featuring historic and last a legendary Jackson 5 and the most successful documentary ever, Michael Jackson “This Is It” movie, which has the highest weight of the documentary / concert film ever, with revenues of more than 300 million worldwide.
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be back on stage with the great Jonathan Moffett for awhile now. We’ve been talking about this for quite some time! exclaims Alex. Sharing stage with Michael Jackson was magic, a true blessing, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When we lost Michael, we have lost the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen, but we still have Michael in our hearts. We are grateful to Jay at Gruv Gear to bring us back together in this special one night occasion and celebration of pop, Michael Jackson King of Music. God Bless
Alex played, wrote and / or conducted numerous reviews of almost all genres of music that has sold more than more than 100 million copies worldwide. His work is more well-known recording of legendary singers such as Stevie Wonder, Sting, Paul Simon and Janet Jackson. He can be heard on George Benson is a “permanent,” the album, Mariah Carey’s multi-platinum “Memoirs of Imperfect Angel” and Counting Crows’ remake of the Joni Mitchell song “Big Yellow Taxi.” Lately, you can hear Alex’s signature style of bass for Michael Jackson mask from a recent album called Michael MJ song. It is one of the four legendary bassists on Herbie Hancock album “The Essential Herbie Hancock,” which includes the music of Herbie Hancock decades, alongside legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius, Ron Carter and Paul Jackson.
I met Alex a couple of years before we started this company, recalls Jay. From the first time I heard it immediately became one of my favorite bass players, because the passion he stands out when playing his instrument. Being a bassist myself, I remember going to Alex after the show in Anaheim, my bass strap autographed. Little did I know that he would become one of my company’s Artist Endorsers few years later, and agreed to do an exclusive event for us back in the same city!
Alex has also worked with Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Mary J. Blige, Tupac Shakur, Gwen Stefani of No Doubt, Roger Daltry of the WHO, Slash from Guns N Roses, the legendary Sergio Mendes, rock icon Carlos Santana and Miles Davis (post humously). Alex has also lent his upright bass skills of Herbie Hancock’s Grammy-winning “Tribute to Gerswhin” album featuring the song “St. Louis Blues,” which features Stevie Wonder, as well as with the world of work and record with legendary producer Quincy Jones. Alex has also worked closely with Hollywood film composer James Newton Howard John Powell, Stanley Clarke and Andrea Morricone (son of legendary composer Ennio Morricone). His unique bass playing can be heard nightly on Lopez Tonight with George Lopez.
event will take place just one day before the second anniversary of the Michaels family, so that much more special. Jonathan points out, it would be very evening to celebrate his music and his life.
Finally, it was recently announced that Jonathan Moffett will be about Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour drums from “Cirque du Soleil, which will be for three years for a long time before deciding to permanently in Las Vegas. Jay notes, Jonathan begins tour rehearsals shortly thereafter, in our case, it will be difficult to catch him in this setting, not to mention the two guys together on one stage. It may very well appear in a once-in-a-life event, and they are pleased that the company is Gruv Gear thats so happen
More information and tickets for this limited seating event, visit http://www.gruvgear.com/behindthegroove
The Gruv Gear
Gruv Gear designs and builds innovative utility equipment and accessories for creative professionals, including musicians, DJs, photographers, filmmakers, sound / video engineers, and media crews. Founded in 2007 musician and product designer, Calif.-based company, was the giant forward momentum and widespread acclaims in a very short period of time, the world’s patents in its current innovation and more game-changing products slated for 2011.
Gruv Gear continue to flex their marketing muscle to local clinics and events, exclusive online campaigns for major artists and recordings. V Cart Solo Solo XL personal gear bags have already done an avid Endorsers of some of the worlds top artists, including Michael Jackson This Is It ‘players Alex Al and Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett, Anthony Wellington (Victor Wooten Band), the rate of Stockton (Lincoln Brewster) Derrick Murdock (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno), DJ Icy Ice (Beat Junkies World Famous, Kanye West and Black Eyed Peas Parties, Grammy After Parties “), and Ray Roman (Cinematography Award and named one of the top 25 global studies).
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