The Beamz

Craig Chaquico to Perform at Beamz Interactive NAMM Booth #6110
at Anaheim Convention Center on January 15 and 16 at 3pm

Anaheim, CA – January 12, 2010 – Beamz Interactive, an interactive music products company, today announced Craig Chaquico, former Jefferson Starship guitarist and current #3 Smooth Jazz artist in the nation, is using the Beamz musical instrument to perform, entertain, and record original music in the new Beamz interactive format to inspire fans. Over the past two months, Craig has been touring and conducting radio interviews using the Beamz to perform his #3 Smooth Jazz Hit – SongBird and transition his fans back to his Jefferson Starship hits. At the 2010 NAMM Conference in the Anaheim Convention Center (Booth #6110) Craig Chaquico will perform on January 15 and January 16 at 3pm. He has created new interactive content of original music, which will be marketed to all Beamz users through the Beamz website as well as Craig Chaquico’s website.

In addition, Beamz Interactive will provide a special NAMM take away DVD to present and showcase how artists are embracing the Beamz instrument with their music. The take away DVD will include the Beamz Player Software for users to test drive the Beamz software interface on their computers; interactive versions of new artists’ songs and artist videos from Craig Chaquico, David Ellefson, Euge Groove and the inventor Jerry Riopelle; and MP3 recordings of these artists playing the interactive Beamz version of their original songs.

During a December 2009 performance in Palm Desert, Chaquico rocked the house, shifting his Smooth Jazz mood into a Roswell entrance with the Beamz playing familiar Jefferson Starship sounds. “The Beamz is an extraordinary musical instrument that adds another dimension and fun to any performance – including an exciting visual laser element and the ability to jam solos on different instruments simply by waving my hands on stage through the lasers,” said Craig Chaquico, former Jefferson Starship guitarist and current #3 Smooth Jazz artist in the nation. “I am receiving an overwhelmingly positive response while touring with the Beamz, both live at my concerts and on the radio. Playing the Beamz engages audiences and adds a whole new flair to my performances. My fans are digging this new interactive electronic music experience.”

“Craig has been an amazing advocate for our product,” said Beamz Interactive CEO Charles Mollo. “His showmanship and ability to use the Beamz in a dramatic and high energy way has dazzled fans and continues to build intrigue for new Beamz players. Craig has inadvertently become a spokesperson for selling our musical instrument and increasing adoption for those people who love music, but do not have the time to learn how to read music or play a traditional instrument.”

How the Beamz Works

The Beamz is an amazing interactive musical instrument that anyone can play. It allows you to create music by passing your hands through six laser beams, triggering streams of musical notes. Each beam controls a different, pre-programmed instrument, rhythm or sound. With the Beamz, anyone can enjoy the benefits of musical expression, regardless of musical background. Beamz software also includes the option to easily record your music performances – making your own songs for playback as a WAV or Windows Media File. The Beamz includes two music CDs, featuring 30 free original interactive Beamz songs from a variety of music categories or genres including rock, jazz, blues, reggae, country, hip hop, Latin and classical. The Beamz website offers a music library with over a hundred different songs, including original, top hits and kids songs, for purchase. In addition, players can now access a new interactive music game using the Beamz called ShadowBeamz, recently launched at CES. ShadowBeamz can be downloaded at www.theBeamz.com for FREE.

“I like to take my listeners on a musical journey,” added Craig Chaquico. “Beamz has been the perfect addition to help me share my musical journey on stage. It has also brought tons of fun to my family and I am excited to take it with me on many hospital music performances to help patients experience the joy of playing music even if they are physically limited or have no prior music background.”

About Beamz
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Beamz Interactive, Inc. is an interactive music products company that develops innovative musical instruments and music software to enable people of all ages and skill levels to play music. Its premier product, the Beamz, is an affordable new musical instrument that allows people to make music by simply passing their hands through any of the six laser beams that each triggers different streams of musical notes and sounds. Beamz players can access over a hundred songs, both originals and top hits, for inspiration to create their own music. Beginners and children can play with ease, while more experienced musicians will be amazed at its limitless possibilities to arrange, compose, produce and record music. Powered by a computer through a USB port, the Beamz is easy to install and begin using – reading music is not required. Beamz Studio software, a tool that gives users the ability to compose interactive music with the Beamz, is included with Beamz Professional at no extra charge along with a DLS collection of unique Beamz music clips. Beamz Interactive’s technology portfolio includes multiple patents, patents pending and trade secrets covering interactive music, software, laser-based controllers, gaming applications, and related designs and devices. Beamz products can be purchased through www.thebeamz.com.