Guitar Center has been redesigned and reimagined and they’re re-opening their Hollywood flagship store, at 7475 Sunset Boulevard, with a huge week full of different workshops and live performances every day this week, including a special Jonesy’s Jukebox live on the road this Friday with special guests Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols and Fred Armisen! It all leads up to the grand opening celebration this Saturday and a special concert at 5pm. Come down any day this week and witness the rebirth of an icon, Guitar Center Hollywood.
WORKSHOP & LIVE PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
GUITAR CENTER HOLLYWOOD | 7425 SUNSET BLVD., HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046
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2:00PM
TRACK BREAKDOWN WITH CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND
Exploring “Purple Haze”
4:00PM
MIDI MATILDA
Hear pop gems from the Bay Area future-rock duo
7:00PM
ROB CHAPMAN
Meet the YouTube review guru and founder of Chapman Guitars
2:00PM
TRACK BREAKDOWN WITH CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND
Unlocking the secrets of “Thriller”
2:30PM
TOY BOX
Breakout EDM producer with over 600K streams on his latest two singles
3:00PM
BABU + MR. CHOC OF THE BEAT JUNKIES
See the LA legends of DJ and Turntablism
3:30PM
DJ EASE
Global Spin Awards Turtablist of the Year and tour DJ for Young M.A
4:30PM
DJ MARY DROPPINZ
LA-based DJ and artist, presented by Native Instruments
5:00PM
PRETTY PRINCESS + COSMOS AND CREATURE
Featured YouTube and Spotify artists with just-released new material
7:00PM
BATTLECAT + J ROCC
Battlecat, producer for Snoop Dogg, Tha Eastsidaz, Xzibit, WC and many more, performs with J ROCC, co-founder of the Beat Junkies and a seminal force in the rise of instrumental hip-hop
12:00PM
JONESY’S JUKEBOX LIVE BROADCAST
With special guests Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols and Fred Armisen!
2:00PM
TRACK BREAKDOWN WITH CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND
A deeper look into “Schism”
4:00PM
FENDER® CUSTOM SHOP ROADSHOW
See, play and buy rare Fender Master Builder-made guitars, plus a Q&A with John Cruz and special builds from Ron Thorn and Kyle McMillian
7:00PM
NITA STRAUSS
Special performance and Q&A from the Ibanez endorsee and Alice Cooper touring guitarist, plus a preview of her new solo album
2:00PM
TRACK BREAKDOWN WITH CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND
A deep look into “Bohemian Rhapsody”
4:00PM
SPACEPRODIGI
EDM + Synthesis
7:00PM
ELEKTRON PRESENTS JOHN TEJADA + BASECK + ULISES LOZANO
A set from John Tejada (WaJatta), LA underground pioneer Baseck and Ulises Lozano (Kinky)
12:00PM
ZILDJIAN EXPERIENCE
Meet Master Cymbal Maker Paul Francis, see a hand-curated collection of rare prototypes, limited-edition door prizes, Q&A and special guests
2:00PM
TRACK BREAKDOWN WITH CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND
Dissecting “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
3:00PM
JAMMCARD PRESENTS SHEDUCATION
An interview and jam session led by Jammcard founder Elmo Lovano, plus influential musicians discuss the realities of their careers, key philosophies they practice, social media and more. Featuring Devon “Stixx” Taylor + Rico Nichols + Eugene “Man-Man” Roberts + Rob Gueringer + Eric Ingram (bassist for Eminem, Ariana Grande).
7:00PM
LUKE HOLLAND + JASON RICHARDSON
Two of Djent and Prog-Metal’s finest perform live and break down some of their intricate songs in detail
5:00PM
GATES OPEN
Special live event
