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SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 - Sound Check, Nashville
~Thanks so much for putting R&L together! As an artist aspiring to a career in music, it was highly informative, but it was also a lot of fun just to hear all you guys sharing your experiences. I appreciated the fact that the people you picked were all so approachable and welcoming. It was certainly a day I'll remember for a long time. P. Hadfield
~We had a fabulous time at Rock and Load U. It was a great time of networking, education and fun. Hope to see you again! Thank you, J. Pollard
~Thank you for putting together Rock & Load. Three main takeaways- "I Wish It Would Rain" brought tears. Rock & Load is the beginning of something great on a variety of levels. Your friends/support team exhibited the true warmth and sincerity of what Nashville is all about. T. Fakhoorian
~"Had an incredible evening at the Rock N Load University Concert. Musicians of master caliber, legends, and just amazingly GREAT people... What a night.
Carmine Appice, Dan Shafer, Jack White, Chuck Tilley, Kent Wells, Abe White, David Webb, Mike Pinera, Kenny Olson!....what a fun time spent with some world class musicians!" Thank you, R. Mills
~"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the great workshop! I know you poured your heart and soul into it and I also know it will be a packed house next time! It was awesome, I learned a lot, got major inspiration, and made some terrific contacts. All in one day!! Thanks for sharing that with us!
As I sat and listened to those amazing musicians tell their stories and sing their songs, I felt like one of the luckiest people in Nashville" Thank you, L. Whitnel
~Dan, As I understand -- and BELIEVE ME -- I am Sooo sorry I missed the Rock n Load Univ. ! Carmine Appice and Mike Pinera LOVED it!! BIGGER and BETTER next time !! I WILL BE THERE -If I have a gig - contract will say I need those days off ! Anybody that missed Dan's University , REALLY missed something by legendary musicians such as Carmine Appice , Mike Pinera and of course Dan !! and these guys are STILL working with the "AAA group" of acts -- should I say they are active members !! THANKS DAN !! - God Bless.. da Hitch
~DAN SHAFER YOU ROC!!!! Thanks for a WONDERFUL INSPIRING DAY!! D. Pascarella
~Very memorable music day today thanks to you Dan Shafer and everyone involved in putting the day together. Tonight's show featuring Carmine Appice, Kent Wells, Mike Pinera, Dan Shafer, Chuck Tilley, David Webb, Kenny Olson & friends and Abe White will be insane! Rock and Load University ROCKS! D. Graham
~R&L U was incredible!! It was a real privilege to be there around so much musical talent. Thanks for taking the time to talk...and putting on an AMAZING show! Hope to see you at the next event! J. Pena
~a great show! You rock Dan! Thanks for a great time and for the awesome music! P. Mills
~It was a great day Dan I truly enjoyed everything. M. Sanker
~Amazing day yesterday @ Sound Check with Rock And Load U! What a blessing ,thanks to you and your staff. D. Kennedy
~Awesome day @ Rock & Load...WOW! Y'all rocked the house!! L. Kennedy
TAKEAWAYS FROM THE DAY:
~What I liked most was Carmine's workshop and I loved Abe's idea for teaching music.
~The guest speakers insights were very helpful and I like Kent Wells insight as well.
~The different perspectives of the industry.
~The songwriting session was great thank you for the opportunity
~Loved being at Sound Check & Carmine Appice
~Loved Melanie Hansle, Abe White, Carmine Appice & Jason Spence. What a great opportunity my favorite tip was how to change time signatures.
~Guest speaker Carmine Appice was awesome. Also very informative information from Kent Wells. My favorite topic was hearing the songwriter's stories
~Loved the guest speakers Carmine Appice & Mike Pinera. Favorite trick was keeping the beat on drums
~Enjoyed Jay Franks workshop, Abe White & Dave Webb. Favorite trick was 7 second intro and matching the bass to the snare.
~Great workshops Carmine Appice, Abe White and Mike Pinera.
