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Famed Rock Guitarist Joe Satriani to Visit
Cascio Interstate Music March 21

“Satch” taught Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett and other rock players of the 80s & 90s

New Berlin, WI (March 10, 2010) - Cascio Interstate Music and Ibanez Guitars will present rock guitarist Joe Satriani at Cascio Interstate at 138th & National Ave. in New Berlin, for an in-store meet & greet/autograph session on Sunday, March 21, from 1:30 pm until 4:30 pm.

One very lucky customer who purchases the Limited Edition Ibanez JS20th Satriani Signature “20th Anniversary” Electric Guitar at the event will receive a FREE half hour lesson with Joe himself on that very day! Plus, customers who purchase any other Ibanez Satriani model will receive a framed, autographed print of Satriani. Door prizes and giveaways will also be a part of the day. For more information, please visit www.interstatemusic.com/satriani.

Satriani is in Milwaukee as part of the Experience Hendrix 2010 Tribute Tour at the Riverside Theater that evening at 8 pm. This nationwide tour of 19 cities features an all-star line up of music greats paying homage to the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Cascio is a sponsor company of this show.

Joe Satriani is an instrumental rock guitarist with multiple Grammy nominations, who has sold over 10 million records worldwide. “Satch” began his musical life in the mid-70s, studying jazz music at first. He began to teach, and his most famous student was another guitar master, Steve Vai. Others students were Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Alex Skolnick of Testament.

Satriani released his first solo album in 1986, titled “Not of this Earth.” But it was with his second album, “Surfing with the Alien,” that he found commercial success. Satriani is currently part of the hugely successful band Chickenfoot, with Michael Anthony and Sammy Hager, previously of Van Halen, and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Satriani's latest record is the double CD “Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock,” released in February of 2010.

Satriani has also played with Mick Jagger, Deep Purple, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Eric Johnson, Larry LaLonde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May, Patrick Rondat, Andy Timmons, Paul Gilbert, Adrian Legg, and Robert Fripp. In 1996 he established the G3 concert, an annual tour comprising of himself and two other guitarists. Read more about Joe at www.satriani.com.

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Clarinet Clinic with Pavel Vinnitsky at Cascio Interstate Music, February 20th New York City-based Musician Leads an Active Career as a Soloist, Chamber & Orchestral Musician, in Free Appearance on Cascio’s Sound Stage
New Berlin, WI (February 8, 2010) –

Cascio Interstate Music, 13819 West National Avenue in New Berlin, will present clarinetist Pavel Vinnitsky in a free clarinet clinic on Saturday, February 20th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.

He has concertized throughout the world to acclaim, and is currently leading an active career as a soloist,
chamber and orchestral musician in New York City.

Vinnitsky will be demonstrating breathing techniques and coordination of air column with the musical intent, plus the ability to focus during one's performance, along with answering questions. Pavel will be performing Bela Kovacs' Homage to J. S. Bach, "Moonflowers, Baby!" by Meyer Kupferman, as well as Rossini excerpts for a special
master class with students from Brookfield Central High School. Special sale pricing will also be in effect that day on clarinets, accessories and sheet music. For more information please call (262) 789-7600.

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Milwaukee Bucks WILD! Drumline Auditions for 2009-2010 Season
at Cascio Interstate, Saturday, September 26

Milwaukee, WI (September 15, 2009) – The Milwaukee Bucks Wild! Drumline
debuted last season as a high quality NBA entertainment package for selected Milwaukee
Bucks home basketball games ... a 21-piece drumline that is wild, loud, and brings the house
down at every performance! Now is your chance to be a part of this energetic team!

On Saturday, September 26, from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm at Cascio Interstate Music
SuperStore in New Berlin, Bucks Wild! will be holding open auditions for marching
percussionists, for the 2009-2010 NBA season.

The ideal candidate for Bucks Wild! must have these qualities:

• Must be able to read music
• Keep up with the ensemble's physical demands
• Show that they are dynamic performers
The audition will involve:
• A sample of what you can do via a prepared piece, or 30 to 60 seconds
of improvisation
• Sight reading
-more

Milwaukee Bucks WILD! Drumline Auditions for 2009-2010 Season at Cascio
Interstate, Saturday, September 26 / Page 2

There is no age limit, and all that Bucks Wild! asks for is your best ability, a strong
desire to perform, and cohesion with the current members of the ensemble.

Please bring a pair of marching sticks to Cascio Interstate Music SuperStore on
Saturday, September 26. All drums will be provided. Candidates may begin registering that
day at 10:00 am at the store, which is located at 138th and National.

“We are proud to partner again with the Bucks,” said Cascio CEO, Michael Houser.
“In particular, we feel the Drumline works in a positive manner to inspire youth and engage
them in a musical-performance experience.”

Cascio Interstate, Wisconsin's largest musical instrument retailer, is the sponsor of
Bucks WILD! and has outfitted the entire squad with equipment and instruments from Pearl
Corporation and Sabian Cymbals. For more information please call (262) 789-7600, or visit
http://www.nba.com/bucks/features/drumline_home.html.

Cascio Interstate Music is among the nation’s top Independent musical instrument
retailers, ranking 14th in the United States. Cascio has been operating for over 60 years,
headquartered in the suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin marketplace, which houses its retail
Superstore, Call Center, Web Center and corporate offices. Its Distribution Center in
Waukesha, WI handles over 40,000 items. Cascio Interstate offers a wide selection of musical
instruments, fine pianos, accessories, sheet music, private music lessons, free in-store
educational clinics, rentals, repairs, and more. More information on the Company is available
at www.interstatemusic.com.

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Cascio Interstate Music Presents Drummer John “JR” Robinson in a Free Clinic on Saturday, April 25th

"The Most Recorded Drummer in History" Has Recorded With Quincy Jones, Steve Winwood, Chaka Khan, Joe Cocker, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie & others

New Berlin, WI (April 14, 2009) – Cascio Interstate Music, 13819 West National Ave. in New Berlin, will present a FREE Live Performance Clinic with John JR Robinson, the "most recorded drummer in history," on Saturday, April 25th at 1 pm. Sponsored by Cascio Interstate and Paiste Cymbals, “JR” will be performing and illustrating his techniques in this FREE clinic.
Attendees to this clinic may also register to win an exclusive 2-hour Master Drum Class with JR Robinson on Sunday, April 26 at the store, with 6 winners selected at random. Doors will open at 10:00 am, and seating is limited. For more information please call (262) 789-7600 or visit www.interstatemusic.com.
Paiste Expert Ed Clift will give a special cymbal demonstration on Friday, April 24th at 6:00 pm. Many one-of-a-kind cymbal prototypes will also be on display from Switzerland and Germany as part of "Paiste Cymbal Factory Direct Sale Days" at Cascio Interstate, featuring savings of up to 66% on Paiste products on that Friday thru Sunday.
John JR Robinson grew up in Iowa and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. While touring with his own band, Rufus and Chaka Khan came into the club where he was playing, and ended up finishing the 1978 Rufus World Tour – his big break. In late 1978, John was introduced to Quincy Jones, which led to John’s involvement on the recording of Off The Wall for Michael Jackson.

Cascio Interstate Presents Drummer John “JR” Robinson in a Free Clinic on Saturday, April 25th / Page 2

Some of the hits John has played on include: We Are The World, All Night Long by Lionel Richie, I'm So Excited and Slow Hand by the Pointer Sisters, I'm Just A Gigolo and California Girls by David Lee Roth, Higher Love and Back In The Highlife by Steve Winwood, Express Yourself by Madonna, Off The Wall, Bad and many others for Michael Jackson, the new Natalie Cole CD, Stardust and Change The World by Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones' The Dude, Q's Jook Joint and From Q With Love and Ray Charles, Genius Loves Company, to name a few. In 1983 JR won a Grammy with Rufus and Chaka Khan for Ain't Nobody.
John has been the drummer for Quincy Jones since 1979 and the drummer for Barbra Streisand since 1993. John has released a solo CD, Funkshui and is producing several projects. He maintains a recording studio in Thousand Oaks, CA. Even with his very busy schedule, JR has found time to teach a course in "Studio Techniques" at the Los Angeles Music Academy every other semester. Read more about JR at www.johnjrrobinson.com.
Cascio Interstate Music is among the nation’s top independent musical instrument retailers, ranking 14th in the United States. Cascio has been operating for over 60 years, headquartered in the suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin marketplace, which houses its retail Superstore, Call Center, Web Center and corporate offices. Its Distribution Center in Waukesha, WI handles over 40,000 items. More information on the Company is available at www.interstatemusic.com.

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Mike Houser, CEO (262) 957-4529
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Jeff Coffin Presents Free Live Performance Clinic in Wisconsin
At Cascio Interstate Music and Marquette University

Saxophonist for Dave Matthews Band and Belà Fleck & The Flecktones

New Berlin, WI (March 11, 2009) Saxophonist Jeff Coffin of Belà Fleck & the Flecktones and the newest member of the Dave Matthews Band, performed a live performance clinic for hundreds of onlookers on the Main Stage inside Wisconsin's Cascio Interstate Music on Saturday, February 14th. Sponsored by Cascio Interstate and Yamaha, the all-day event also featured performances from four high school jazz ensembles who received special critiques from Jeff, as well as Jeff performing on his own and with guest musicians at the end of the event.
Jazz ensembles from Brookfield Central High School, Marquette University High School, Muskego High School, and Hartford Union High School each performed for about 50 minutes, and each director and band welcomed Jeff Coffin's advice and critique of their performances. Jeff addressed specific musical elements he heard in a way that was interesting, honest and thought-provoking in order to improve each band’s sound. Cascio Interstate CEO Mike Houser stated, "Jeff Coffin's commitment to the education of young adults and his music was really inspirational to everyone he touched during the weekend. His ability to help "draw out" and inspire these kids was exceptional!"
At the end of the event, Jeff showcased his own brilliant playing with musicians from the Milwaukee area, most of whom are teachers at Cascio Interstate. Jeff also invited other sax players to the stage, to cap off an exciting day of music.
Representatives from Yamaha Band Instruments were on-hand, displaying the latest Yamaha saxophones and other wind instruments. In addition, Cascio's band instrument repair manager Bob Viviano and assistant Bill Baldrige were stationed in the front of the store, performing free repairs and demonstrating to the many teachers and pro musicians in attendance how Cascio Interstate's repair service is top-notch in the Milwaukee area. Food and drink were provided by New Berlin's Eisenhower High School Band Boosters program.
The previous day, on February 13, Jeff spent the day at master classes with the Marquette University Jazz Ensemble and their director, Dr. Erik Janners. An evening band concert followed, featuring Jeff, which was also sponsored by Cascio Interstate Music.
Jeff Coffin, well-traveled saxophonist/composer has been a long-time member of Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, who received their third Grammy Award on February 8, for their Christmas release, "Jingle All The Way." Jeff has also performed with musicians of all walks, including Branford Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, Garth Brooks, Phish, Van Morrison, The Dixie Chicks, and John Scofield, and is the newest member of the Dave Matthews Band, having just recently completed their newest album.
Jeff also leads his own group, The Mu’tet. He’s played on hundreds of recordings, and has performed around the world including a 2007 performance at the esteemed Carnegie Hall. He is well known for playing two saxophones (alto and tenor) at the same time, a technique popularized by Roland Kirk. A highly in-demand educator, Jeff is an internationally acclaimed Yamaha Performing Artist/Clinician. See more information at his website, www.jeffcoffin.com

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Photo of Jeff and High School Band:
Jeff Coffin critiques Brookfield Central High School Jazz Ensemble as director Jason Gillette looks on, at Cascio Interstate Music, February 14, 2009.

Photo of Jeff and Trombonist:
Jeff Coffin performs with trombonist Dave “Smitty” Smith, a math teacher at Brookfield Central High School, at Cascio Interstate Music, February 14, 2009.

Photo of Jeff and Bass Player:
Jeff Coffin performs with bassist Matt Miller, one of Cascio Interstate’s teachers, at Cascio Interstate Music, February 14, 2009.

Video clips available on Cascio Interstate Music's Youtube channel.

Press Contacts:
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Free Clinic to Feature Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz at
Cascio Interstate Music, Saturday, March 14

New Berlin, WI (February 19, 2009) Cascio Interstate Music, 13819 West National Ave. in New Berlin, will present a FREE Live Performance Clinic featuring Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz, the Milwaukee Bucks’ House Band, on Saturday, March 14 from 12 noon until 3pm. This FREE event is open to the public with an interactive, individual and full band live performance clinic, prize giveaways, and more. Doors open at 10:00 am. Please call (262) 789-7600 for further information.
Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz performs a unique blend of R&B, Smooth Jazz, and Contemporary styles, combining superb musicianship and vocals with an exciting stage presence. They have been honored with many nominations and awards at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards (WAMI), including "Best Adult Contemporary Group" and "Best Contemporary Jazz Group" in Wisconsin. Their first release "Both Sides of the Street" received outstanding airplay nationwide.
The house band for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, Streetlife also plays throughout the year at many regional and national music festivals, including Milwaukee's Summerfest and Rainbow Summer, while regularly conducting numerous music clinics and concerts at high schools and colleges throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Numerous helpful playing and performance tips will be demonstrated at this clinc, including: Knowing Your Instrument, Playing Different Styles, Reading Ability, Preparing for Performances, Chord Progressions, Memorization, On-stage Communication, plus much, much more.

Streetlife's leader and featured artist, Warren Wiegratz, has received the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Award (WAMI) for Reed/Brass Instrumentalist of the Year an unprecedented eleven times. Warren recorded four highly successful albums with Jazz/Fusion group Sweetbottom, and later formed the popular contemporary jazz group Oceans that recorded two nationally-released albums. As a composer, Warren has scored two motion pictures, Dreamweaver and Lady Mary. Warren is resident composer/arranger for BeatHouse Music, writing music extensively for commercials and audio/visual projects.
Streetlife drummer and co-leader Ryan Schiedermayer is a skillful drummer, percussionist, and songwriter who masters rhythmic nuances to create a soulful, dynamic sound. He is particularly well-versed in Latin, Jazz and R&B music. Ryan teaches drum set and Latin percussion to students at Cascio Interstate Music. He is also a member of the academic staff of UW-Milwaukee and works as an instructional accompanist for the Peck School of the Arts. His first solo album, "Sentido" is scheduled for release in early 2009.
Guitarist Peter Mac’s past projects include The Converters, an all-original trio, plus the Peter Mac Trio, as well as three solo albums with a fourth one on the way. An established studio musician and solo artist, Peter has opened for a wide variety of renowned national and international artists, and has recorded national commercials and more than one hundred fifty radio station ID's. Peter teaches over sixty guitar students per week at the Waukesha Conservatory of Music.
Bassist Leonard Adams has vast experience playing with a range of musicians both locally and while touring the world. He is accomplished in a wide variety of musical styles, and has played on several different world tours for the U.S. Department of Defense and USO.
Lead vocalist Joe Jordan is now in his tenth season as the lead vocalist of Streetlife. Jordan also sings The National Anthem at many major professional sporting events.  Jordan has toured with his group SOULTRIO and other local groups, and has opened up for many national acts. Jordan teaches 1st & 2nd grade at Starms Elementary School in Milwaukee. He is currently working on his seventh CD project scheduled for release this summer.
Vocalist Rhonda Begos is full of soul, spirit, and meaningful expression. Rhonda attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. She has performed with the Eddie Butts Band, Body Language, Jon Paris, Cold Sweat, Hot Sauce, the North Coast Orchestra, and her own band, Midnight Groove. Rhonda also sang backup with Susan Tedeschi on the Conan O’Brien show in 2005. Rhonda performs the National Anthem for the Milwaukee Brewers, Bucks, Admirals, Wave, and at other patriotic events throughout Wisconsin.
Read more about Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz at www.streetlifejazz.com.

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