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[H2] All In The Family: The French Family Band
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A Super-Talented Mom, Dad, and Son from Down Under. Describing themselves as “An Aussie-Kiwi family band bringing classic country, western swing, and Americana music to Nashville since 2019,” the French family have been steadily growing…
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[H2] GRETSCH DRUMS
Legends always march to the beat of their own drum. With unmatched style and unforgettable tone, for many music greats, that drum is Gretsch.
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“You can’t separate modern jazz from rock or from rhythm and blues - you can’t seperate it. Because that’s where it all started, and that’s where it all come from - that’s where I learned to keep rhythm - in church.”⁣
Modern day drumming owes a great deal of debt to Art Blakey. Without this man and his innovations on the instrument, the concept of a drummer keeping time would be radically different. Some of the techniques he used have since woven its way into the language that drummers use to understand rhythm today. Here are some of his techniques decoded:
- The Press Roll Roar: - His press roll on the snare became his signature sound and this is how he would announce his presence on every recording. Listen to “Moanin’” or “A Night in Tunisia” and you’ll hear the command with, which he holds the rhythm groove.
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- The Time: - The only way this man is capable of keeping time is if he emphasized on the 2 and 4 on the right-hand time pattern. Activation of this would only be possible through a whip-like wrist action which moves in a circular motion over the ride cymbal. Lastly, a biting hi-hat rhythm supports and blends with his solid cymbal work, which gives a strong sensation of forward momentum.⁣
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- The Afro-Cuban Feel: - The West African feel takes a dominant position in a lot of Blakey’s music and an in-dept analysis of his playing revealed that there should be at least one Afro-Cuban rhythm present in the song. It’s always there, shaping the groove, giving it that rolling, almost hypnotic momentum that keeps you locked in whether you realize it or not.
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Art Blakey’s influence lives in the generations he shaped and the standard he set for what jazz could be. With The Jazz Messengers he built more than a band; he built a proving ground. That band contained members would go on to define eras all passed through his ranks, refined under his discipline, his intensity, and his belief in the music. He carried the spirit of hard bop across decades without dilution, keeping it urgent, alive, and rooted in something deeper than]

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All In The Family: The French Family Band
NewsA Super-Talented Mom, Dad, and Son from Down Under. Describing themselves as “An Aussie-Kiwi family band bringing classic country, western swing, and Americana music to Nashville since 2019,” the French family have been steadily growing a devoted fan base and...

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All In The Family: Meagan Taylor Anderson
NewsThe great niece of Chet Atkins who’s keeping his music and legacy alive (with the help of her three kids and Floyd Cramer’s grandson). Did you know Chet Atkins wasn’t the only musically gifted member in his family? His grandfather was a champion fiddle player (and...

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A conversation with Arianna Powell. The small-town girl who beat the odds to become one of LA’s most respected young female guitarists.
NewsSo, how does a girl from little ole Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania--population 3,510--make it all the way to LA to become one of the most respected session and touring guitarists in the music biz today? Arianna Powell’s improbable story of beating the odds is an inspiring...

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[H2] AMERICAN SOUND & BEAUTY
For musicians, style is all about emotion. So, when Gretsch fans talk about the look and sound of our instruments, they’re really talking about how the music makes them feel. And while we could describe it, we’d rather you experience it yourself. Because your emotions, like a Gretsch, aren’t commonplace. They are personal.

THE GRETSCH STORY

More than a century after our Brooklyn beginnings, our refrain is still the same. Success isn’t an accident – it’s by design. And while we’ve grown from a small-scale maker to a world-wide brand, our grit and grace still define our sound, our sensibilities, and our story.

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[H1] Gretsch Timeline Story
18831883

[H2] Modest Beginnings
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From emigrant to entrepreneur, Friedrich Gretsch begins handcrafting banjos, drums, and tambourines in a small Brooklyn workshop.
18951895

[H2] Early Transitions
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Friedrich Gretsch passes away, leaving the leadership of the company to his 15-year-old son, Fred Gretsch, Sr.
19161916

[H2] Onto the Next Level
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A growing audience demands a larger venue, so Gretsch opens a 10-story factory in Brooklyn.
19181918

[H2] World’s First “Warp-Free” Drum Hoop
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An innovator and an entrepreneur, Fred Gretsch, Sr. develops the multi-ply drum lamination process. This led to the creation of the world’s first “warp-free” drum hoop.
19201920

[H2] The Largest Instrument Manufacturer in the U.S.
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Less than forty years after Friedrich Gretsch starts the company, Gretsch is recognized as the “largest musical instruments manufacturer in the United States”.
19261926

[H2] The First Gretsch-Branded Guitar
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As the company grows and the business model changes, so does brand recognition with Gretsch selling branded-guitars for the first time.
19351935

[H2] Introducing the Broadkaster
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Gretsch releases the iconic Broadkaster drum series, which was in production until the 1950s.
19371937

[H2] Partnership with the Legendary Billy Gladstone
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Historic partnership with master drummer and inventor Billy Gladstone begins, leading to the introduction of the Gretsch-Gladstone drum line.
19391939

[H2] First Electric Guitar
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Gretsch introduces the Electromatic – the company’s first electric guitar.
19421942

[H2] New Leadership For A New Era
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After leading the company for nearly 50 years, Fred Gretsch, Sr. retires and names his son, Fred Jr., president.
1942

[H2] A Moment of Silence
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With the war consuming America’s attention, Gretsch pauses production. Soon after, Fred Jr. steps down to serve in the Navy, leaving his brother, Bill, in charge.
19461946

[H2] The Music Resumes
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As troops return home from the war and families rejoice stateside, Gretsch resumes the work of crafting premium American instruments.
1946

[H2] Gretsch Kicks Off the Double Bass
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In concert with drumming legend Louie Bellson, Gretsch creates the first-ever double-bass drum kit.
19481948

[H2] A Veteran Leader
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Bill Gretsch dies from illness, and his brother, Fred Jr., the former naval officer, reassumes the company’s presidency.
19501950

[H2] Be-Bop on the Rise
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Inspired by the original Broadkaster drum kit, Gretsch releases the Broadkaster Be-Bop – a new instrument for a novel musical style.
19531953

[H2] Gretsch’s First Solid Body Electric
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Gretsch introduces the Duo Jet – the company’s first solid body electric guitar.
19541954

[H2] “Mr. Guitar”
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The start of a brand-defining creative partnership, country music icon Chet Atkins becomes the first signature Gretsch artist.
19571957

[H2] The Country Gentleman
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At the Summer NAMM Show, Gretsch unveiled the still-famous Chet Atkins Country Gentleman guitar.
19581958

[H2] 75th Anniversary
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To celebrate 75 years of crafting premium American instruments, Gretsch releases four anniversary electric guitar models.
19601960

[H2] A Legendary Night
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Art Blakey, Charlie Persip, Elvin Jones, and “Philly” Joe Jones record the “Gretsch Drum Night at Birdland” record.
19641964

[H2] Beatlemania
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George Harrison plays a Gretsch Country Gentleman on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Sales of the iconic guitar model surge immediately.
19651965

[H2] Guitar Production Breaks Record
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Gretsch’s guitar production hits the highest point in company history.
19661966

[H2] As Seen On TV
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Gretsch supplies guitars and drums for “The Monkees” television program. Although only airing for two years, the show was seen by more than 30 million people.
19671967

[H2] A Brief Interruption
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With his decision to retire, Fred Gretsch, Jr. sells the family-owned business to Baldwin Piano Company.
19691969

[H2] The World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band
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Described as “history’s first mythic rock and roll tour,” Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones plays on a Gretsch drum kit throughout their 1969 tour.
19791979

[H2] Dinah Joins Gretsch
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Dinah Gretsch joins the Gretsch Company in Ridgeland, South Carolina during the banjo manufacturing era and then helps bring the company back to family ownership in 1984.
19841984

[H2] The Family Business
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Seventeen years after the company was sold, Fred W. Gretsch, the founder’s great-grandson, buys back the company.
19851985

[H2] Gretsch’s New Venue
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Gretsch establishes a drum manufacturing facility in Ridgeland, S.C.
19931993

[H2] Brian Setzer Joins Gretsch
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Rockabilly guitarist Brian Setzer becomes the first Gretsch signature artist since Chet Atkins.
19981998

[H2] A Drumming Legend
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Gretsch introduces the Vinnie Colaiuta signature drum series.
19991999

[H2] Gretsch and Bigsby
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The next chapter in a long-term partnership, Gretsch purchases Bigsby Accessories, a premium maker of vibratos since 1951.
20012001

[H2] Gretsch Gives Back
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The Gretsch Foundation launches GuitarArt, an initiative to repurpose used guitars as artwork that schools and other non-profits can auction off at fundraisers.
20072007

[H2] Chet and Gretsch Reunited
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After 28-year absence, Chet Atkins’ name graces 28 new Gretsch guitar models.
20082008

[H2] Time-Tested Heritage
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Gretsch celebrates 125 years of crafting premium guitars and drums for a worldwide audience.
20102010

[H2] Mrs. G’s Music Foundation
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Dinah Gretsch establishes Mrs. G’s Music Foundation to help support the Gretsch family goal of Enriching Lives Through Participation in Music.
20122012

[H2] Revisiting Our Beginnings
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While Gretsch no longer hails from Brooklyn, the brand’s birthplace still influences the company today. An acknowledgement of this heritage, Gretsch releases the Brooklyn drum series.
20142014

[H2] Ten Years of Custom
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Gretsch celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Gretsch Custom Shop, the handcrafted line of Gretsch Guitars.
20152015

[H2] Reintroducing the Broadkaster
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After years of sporadic and even halted production, Gretsch reintroduces the Broadkaster to the drum product line.
20162016

[H2] Celebrating Our Legacy
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The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum opens the American Sound & Beauty exhibit, showcasing 75 vintage Gretsch guitars. This is the largest collection of stringed instruments ever displayed by the museum.
20212021

[H2] Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music Established at GSU
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With a substantial pledge from Fred and Dinah Gretsch including their Gretsch Collection of historic drums, guitars, and company archives, Georgia Southern University established the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music in February 2021.
2021

[H2] That Great Gretsch Sound Museum Opens
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Through a special partnership between the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University and The Kessler Collection, That Great Gretsch Sound! Gretsch Museum opened in November 2021 in Savannah.
20232023

[H2] Gretsch Celebrates 140 Years!
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Gretsch drums and guitars have been the instruments of choice for anyone looking for the distinctive style, tone, and vibe only Gretsch can offer for the past 140 years! Our story continues . . .

[H2] THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS
As the audience evolves, so does the brand. And while music preferences may change and the product line may alter, That Great Gretsch Sound will stay the same.

[H2] GRETSCH DRUMS
When it comes to craftsmanship, for more than a century, we haven't missed a beat. That's why drummers around the world still prefer Gretsch drums.
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[H2] GRETSCH GUITARS
While we've long since outgrown our Brooklyn beginnings, we've never stopped crafting premium guitars and cheering on the artists who bring them to life.
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[H6] A Super-Talented Mom, Dad, and Son from Down Under.
Describing themselves as “An Aussie-Kiwi family band bringing classic country, western swing, and Americana music to Nashville since 2019,” the French family have been steadily growing a devoted fan base and impressing such music royalty as Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, Ricky Skaggs, and Tommy Emmanuel.
Comprised of guitarists/vocalists Camille, her husband, Stuie, and their 19-year-old son, Sonny, the French family relocated to Nashville from their homeland of Australia in 2019. Camille and Stuie had performed as a popular duo in Australia for nearly 20 years, where they won two Golden Guitar Awards, which are equal to the CMAs. And with the addition of their middle child, Sonny, The French Family Band won another Golden Guitar Award in 2023, the same year they made their debut on the stage of The Grand Ole Opry. And recently, Camille was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for New Zealand Country Music in 2024.
Sonny (left), Camille, and Stuie at the Grand Ole Opry standing in the famous circle of wood taken from the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium.
With their trademark soulful singing, smooth, tight family harmonies, and jaw-dropping father-and-son guitar picking, there just isn’t another musical act around that compares to The French Family Band.
Growing up, both Camillie and Stuie’s families were instrumental in developing their passion for music, especially classic country music from the likes of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Hank Snow, Slim Dusty–a popular Australian country singer-songwriter–and more.
Camille grew up in Gisborne, New Zealand, surrounded by music. Her mother was involved in the local operatic society and took Camille to all of the rehearsals where she caught on to the words quickly and learned the songs at a young age. When she was eight years old, her dad took her to a local country music club where his brother was in a band and her cousin sang. “My dad was very shy and made me promise that I wouldn’t get up and sing,” says Camille. “But I did get up that night and sang “Knock on Your Door,” and that was the start of my love of country music. We went back every week after that and actually became lifetime members of that country music club.”
Camille French and “her boys” performing and having fun. Photo by Ron Wade.
Stuie hails from Tasmania, Australia and shares, “My dad liked to pick and sing a bit and my older brother also took up guitar. I just loved the sound of the guitar, so I picked it up, too, when I was nine years old. Where I grew up in Tasmania, it was a real hot spot for country music, and I thought that was normal. I realized years later that it wasn’t. It was as if we were in Kentucky or Tennessee. Everybody had banjos and dobros and fiddles, and we all listened to Flatt and Scruggs, Hank Snow, and all of the classic country stuff and bluegrass too. So, yeah, I was lucky to grow up in that environment.”
Camille and Stuie have three children that are all musical, but it’s their middle child, Sonny, who has the most passion for music. “All three kids are musical, but the other two have other passions and we’ve never pushed any of them to pursue music,” shares Camille. “But Sonny just kept sticking to it and loving it more and more.”
At the age of three, Sonny surprised his mom and dad by singing “Rhinestone Cowboy” off the cuff. “He was singing the guitar licks as well,” says Stuie. “And I noticed that his timing and his pitch were very good, which most three-year-olds don’t have. He picked it up quickly and has been singing with us on stage ever since. When Sonny was seven, he recorded his first album. It was properly done with session players, and he played ukulele on most of the tracks, and we noticed just how effortless it was for him. He’s got his mom’s natural groove and pitch, and he’s got my patience for sitting down and learning songs.”
Stuie is considered one of the finest guitarists in Australia and now in Nashville (as is Sonny). A year before moving to America, Stuie saw Sonny dabbling with the guitar but not taking it seriously. When Sonny asked for a new Nintendo Switch, dad and mom’s stipulation was for every hour he put into the guitar, he earned an hour on the Nintendo. “So, he started playing guitar and before we knew it, he had about 20 hours of time on the Nintendo because he got hooked on the guitar,” shares Stuie. “So, that worked out pretty well for all of us. He’s a good player and jam buddy.”
When asked about developing set lists and sharing lead vocals, Camille says, “These boys won’t let me retire, but to be honest, we usually spread the vocal load pretty evenly. We usually rotate one song each between me and Sonny and add an instrumental to showcase the boys playing guitar together. They love twinning. It’s a lot of fun.”
Stuie (left) with his Gretsch Brian Setzer Signature Nashville, Camille, and Sonny.
Although he was a Fender endorser in Australia, Stuie’s Gretsch Brian Setzer Signature Nashville and a recent addition, a Gretsch 6130 Roundup, are his two go-to guitars these days. “My Gretsches have taken over as my main guitars,” says Stuie. “I love them. They have such a smooth but full sound that suits our music. I also love the tone of the DynaSonic pickups on my Roundup. Several of my friends liked it so much that they’ve gone out and bought Duo Jets of their own, which is cool.”
Regarding songwriting, all three members of the family contribute. “Stuie calls me the quality controller”, says Camille. “He’ll come to me with his idea and I’ll give it a thumbs up or a thumbs down and we kind of work on it together or with some of the great songwriters here in Nashville. Sonny has also been writing a lot for our new album of original songs called “Huon to Hickory” that comes out in June. He contributed a lot to that album. He’s been getting out and writing songs with lots of people his own age and it’s been a great experience for him.”
The cover of The French Family Band’s newest album, “Huon to Hickory,” set for a June 2026 release.
When asked about other family bands that they look up to, Sonny says, “Since moving to Nashville, some of our closest friends are The Isaacs, one of the top bluegrass Southern gospel bands in the world. Just seeing how they operate as a family and how everyone has a role, whether it’s songwriting or producing or whatever. They’re some of the best at what they do in the music business and they’re all in one family. It’s not luck or coincidence; it’s the result of growing up around talented people who are at a very high level. You can’t help but get better yourself when you’re surrounded with that level of talent. And we also like The Whites. There’s nothing quite like the sound of family harmonies. It’s just beautiful.”
The French Family Band has also performed at the annual Chet Atkins Appreciation Society convention in Nashville. When asked why they enjoy playing at it, Stuie says, “Well, for one, it’s all about Chet Atkins, a master guitarist and icon. To be a part of that and to be around all those like-minded people who have a passion for the guitar like we have is a lot of fun. We’re guitar nerds and just as happy sitting in the bedroom playing as we are on a stage. That’s what we love that about the Chet Atkins convention. Everyone gets up and has a go and they jam together. And people, like Tommy Emmanual, come along because they just want to share the love, the love of great guitar playing. We couldn’t be happier being there as a family and playing.”
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The French Family Band’s latest single, “Just a Little Love,” from their upcoming album,“Huon to Hickory.”

Performing “Raisin the Dickens” at the French Family Band’s Grand Ole Opry debut on March 29, 2023.

The family performing their original song ,“1945,” at the Grand Ole Opry.

“When Guitars Come out to Play” showcases Stuie and Sonny’s twin guitar picking chops.

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