"I am honored to be the first female guitarist sponsored by D&A and to be in the company of such amazing bands/artists like Bush, Paramore, Dave Mason and Paul Nelson. I have peace of mind now with D&A guitar stands that my guitars will be safe and sound. This is a very exciting partnership for me and I am looking forward to performing at their booth at NAMM," says Rein.

"D&A Guitar Gear magnificiently hosts an official artist roster with some very powerful names in music. We have added another name to the roster that I feel continues and enhances the excitement and credibility of our artist roster, that name is Diana Rein," says D&A Company Director, Tone Scott.

The NAMM Show returns to Anaheim, CA, on January 19–22. It's billed as "the global family reunion of the music products, pro audio, live sound, lighting and entertainment technology communities... connecting your market with every other music and sound segment in the industry. The NAMM Show is the must-attend event of the year." Last year, a record 101,726 attendees explored products from more than 1,700 exhibitors showcasing over 6,000 brands. Plus, attendees were able to choose from 120-plus educational sessions and more than 150 networking events.

On Long Road, Diana Rein displays a sharp tongue, driving blues-based guitar, and melodic solos. It won't take long before you fall under her spell. The title track eases you into the album with the admission that life tried to steal her dream but "it's been a long road and now I'm coming home, time forgives, lets me in, starting over." With vocals and guitar solos intertwining in a call-and-response fashion, the melody keeps you floating on a sea of sound. "Wild One" punches the listener in the gut with its bone-rattling bass line and lead guitar riff. This sets the stage for what Long Road is about: Soaring guitar solos and thought-provoking lyrics. Some big attitude from a little lady. "I love to play the Blues till dawn, my main man is Stevie Ray Vaughan," which also allows Rein to honor her biggest inspiration. "Livin' Loud" exudes a swamp-y swagger, it's Hendrix-esque '60's guitar solo driving home the point that loud is the way it's going to be. "Greenlight" is a response to Doyle Bramhall Jr.'s "Greenlight Girl," with driving drums that won't let up and guitars that sound like a train steadily making its way into the stratosphere: "I'm gonna take you home tonight, it's us and the spirits of the night, baby I won't put up a fight, I want you now."

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