*** TIP SHEET FOR APRIL 6, 2011 ***

BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATION TO HOLD “BLACKSTAR BLITZ� EVENT AT ALTO MUSIC IN MIDDLETOWN, NY

— Event to feature rocking product demos, free Blackstar merchandise
and door prizes, including an autographed amp by Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G. —

WHO: British guitar amp manufacturer Blackstar, along with Blackstar product experts.

WHAT: Blackstar Blitz event – part of a national, all-ages tour – open to the public– attendees will have the chance to hear these popular British guitar amps and effects pedals in all their glory. The Blackstar Blitz gear crew will be on hand at each event to perform demos and help attendees create their own signature sound. Attendees can also register to win a Tube Overdrive Pedal and an amp signed and personalized by Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind). Other free Blackstar merch will be given away on site.

WHERE: Alto Music
180 County Road 96
Middletown, NY 10940-2120
845-692-6922
www.altomusic.com

WHEN: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
4:00 – 8:00 pm

For more information on Blackstar amps, please visit www.blackstaramps.com.

Media contact: Robert Clyne, Clyne Media, Inc Robert@clynemedia.com 615-662-1616