Dustin and his Guitar Students are putting on a performance for close friends and family February
at The Warehouse music studio in Kent, WA.
Immediately following the event, I will attach links to the bottom of this announcement where you will be
able to download the music, performance backing tracks, and other media from their performance!
Also, check out the "students" page on my site for additional info on these amazing students.
[Link to Performance Backing Tracks]
A few months ago, Allen Stone - one of my favorite artists,
asked me to play guitar for a live video he envisioned.
Add a handful of Seattle's finest musicians... some pizza...
a few miniature candy bars... and you get:
[Link to Video]
Allen's music is amazing. Enjoy the video! |
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Pictures from our last showcase are here:
[Link to Pictures]
You can also find the pictures from previous showcase performances on the "Students" page of this website.
Nice work everyone!
When: June 27th @ 7:00pm
Where: Champions Centre (Tacoma, WA)
With over 20 student performances each year, of all ages and abilities, Dustin Blatnik has created one of the northwest's most distinguished displays of musical talent -- The Guitar Student Showcase!
The showcase traditionally takes place at Champions Centre in Tacoma, Washington featuring a professional performance stage - fully equipped with lighting, sound, and backline.
To ensure maximum Rock Star-ness, all students receive the unique opportunity to perform with a live band (featuring some of Tacoma's most talented local musicians!).
Endorsement inquiries, please email: Showcase@DustinBlatnik.com
| Click HERE to see The BGP in their Seattle audition!!! |
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Dustin Blatnik was featured this week on www.PrivateLessons.com --
Here is an excerpt from the website:
Dustin Blatnik is a soulful guitarist who is getting more and more attention from the guitar community. Playing a 6 string electric Dustin has some astonishing chops, but he's not just some virtuoso flavor of the month. He doesn't settle on any one particular sound or style of music, but instead his music reveals a very tasteful player with a variety of great riffs and solos.
Sporting a very clean and fast technique, Dustin's style features incredible playing that serves each individual song very well. He has effortlessly traversed genres without compromising his exquisite, blues-based playing. Dustin's level of speed, precision, note control, and improvisational ability is worthy of notoriety and enhances his technical yet very emotional music. |
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We are excited to announce that TheBGP will be releasing our *NEW* collection of songs on August 5th (2010) at the Crocodile in Seattle WA.
Get your ticket... show up and be ready to have a good time... take a few pics with the band... and get an autographed copy of the new album!
Ya Digg?!! |
The BGP @ Wiseman Studios (WA) |
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WHEN: May 23 (2010)
WHERE: Champions Centre (Tacoma WA)
More than 15 students -- ages 9 to 30 -- are slated to put their abilities on display -- some performing live for the very first time!!To ensure maximum Rock Star-ness, all students receive the unique opportunity to perform with a live band.
*** Tickets are available by emailing Showcase@DustinBlatnik.com ***
We invite you to attend this event, and celebrate the diligence, hard work, and accomplishments of Dustin's Guitar Students. |
Guitar Student Showcase
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On the heels of America's Got Talent... TheBGP set out for a West-Coast Tour in the Fall of 2009. Immediately upon their return to the Seattle-Tacoma area, TheBGP found themselves back in the studio in preparation of their 2010 CD-release.
With much inspiration from an eye-opening 2009, the band has been working vigorously with Producer Brian Fennell (of Barcelona) to record and release the next generation of BGP music.
2010 may be a groundbreaking year for TheBGP -- stay tuned. |
Studio Session (Jan 2010)
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Dustin Blatnik will be giving a *special* solo performance on Christmas Eve @ Champions Centre in Tacoma Washington.
"The Christmas Eve service at Champions Centre is always a favorite part of our holiday tradition."
(Dustin Blatnik)Come early and enjoy the pre-service musical entertainment from Dustin @ 430pm & 630pm |
www.ChampionsCentre.com |
Dustin Blatnik will be hitting the road with TheBGP this November for the band's first tour since Dustin Blatnik joined the BAND.
Let the Tour-Countdown begin!!! |
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Dustin Blatnik, Josh Demorrow, and Brandon Ghorley... are gearing up for TheBGP's last local performance of 2009 @ the Crocodile in Seattle, WA.
Tuesday -- October 20th -- 800pm
Use the link below to view the Press Release
Link to Press Release |
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Dustin Blatnik recently entered Guitar Center's "King of the Blues" competition.
After winning (2) in-store performances, Dustin will now be competing against some of the BEST guitarists in Washington State.
This State-Finals phase of the competition will be held on September 30th, 2009 @ the Seattle Guitar Center.
It's FREE to attend --- come on out and show some love!!!
Link to VIDEO on YouTube |
KOTB 2009
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| TheBGP is proud to announce that you can now purchase our EP release "BRIDGES" on iTunes... Check it :) |
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| The BGP auditioned for America's Got Talent |
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High Dive --- Seattle WA
May 10th 2009 @ 9:00pm
The BGP puts on a clinic entitled "How to Crush an audience and leave them wanting more." Dig it.
Link to High Dive Video |
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Guitarists / musicians are always talking about 'tone'... so here's a quick plug for two of the best effects companies around:
Link to Pedal Worx
Link to Tone Freak
I love my "Abunai2" from Tone Freak & there are few WAH pedals that can compete with the "Cool Machine" from Pedal Worx!!! Both of these guys make high quality effects... your 'tone' will thank you. |
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We are proud to officially announce Dustin Blatnik's very first Guitar Student SHOWCASE.
This Showcase Debut is long-awaited and features 10+ of Dustin Blatnik's Guitar Students!!!
(many of them in their first performance EVER)
This SHOWCASE will give Guitar Students the opportunity to:
- Share their hard work and discipline learning the guitar with friends and family
- Gain valuable experience preparing for a public performance
- Showcase their dedication and commitment to music and highlight a few of their many accomplishments
Details: The Mandolin Cafe / April 18th 2009 / 6:30-8:00pm |
www.briangreen.org
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The BGP was selected as one of Seattle's top up-and-coming bands to showcase for the Microsoft Zune Party (2008).
The band opened for Barcelona and MXPX.
Link to Zune Highlights |
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