{"id":4088,"date":"2013-04-19T15:08:12","date_gmt":"2013-04-19T22:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=4088"},"modified":"2013-11-12T12:17:44","modified_gmt":"2013-11-12T20:17:44","slug":"rock-and-roll-fantasy-camp-dealer-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/19\/rock-and-roll-fantasy-camp-dealer-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Dealer Drawing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>And the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Winner is&#8230;Wes Faulconer of Explorers Percussion<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_4121\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"rock n roll fantasy camp dealer drawing\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/19\/rock-n-roll-fantasy-camp-dealer-drawing\/\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4121\" data-attachment-id=\"4121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/19\/rock-and-roll-fantasy-camp-dealer-drawing\/group-with-sammy_1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Group-with-Sammy_1.jpg?fit=670%2C274&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"670,274\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Group-with-Sammy_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Group-with-Sammy_1.jpg?fit=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Group-with-Sammy_1.jpg?fit=670%2C274&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4121  \" title=\"Wes and the Mob Dawgs with Sammy Hagar at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" alt=\"Wes and the Mob Dawgs with Sammy Hagar at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Group-with-Sammy_1.jpg?resize=670%2C274\" width=\"670\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Group-with-Sammy_1.jpg?w=670&amp;ssl=1 670w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Group-with-Sammy_1.jpg?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wes and the Mob Dawgs with Sammy Hagar at <a title=\"special edition rock n roll fantasy camps, powered by roland gear\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/15\/special-edition-rock-n-roll-fantasy-camps-powered-by-roland-gear\/\">Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>At the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, Roland Corporation U.S. invited its valued dealers to enter a drawing for the opportunity to attend an all-expenses-paid weekend retreat at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockcamp.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp<\/a> in Las Vegas. Wes Faulconor, the owner of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.explorersdrums.com\" target=\"_blank\">Explorers Percussion<\/a> in Kansas City, Missouri, had his name drawn randomly from the many entrants, winning a three-day experience at the camp\u2019s permanent home near the MGM Grand Hotel &amp; Casino on the Vegas Strip. From March 7-9, 2013, Wes enjoyed a jam-packed schedule of rehearsals, performances, recording sessions, and clinics, topped off with the chance to drum with legendary rockers Sammy Hagar and Steve Vai.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"special edition rock n roll fantasy camps, powered by roland\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/15\/special-edition-rock-n-roll-fantasy-camps-powered-by-roland-gear\/\"><em><strong>Special-Edition Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps, Powered by Roland<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas provides musicians and music fans a unique opportunity to jam with renowned rock stars, write and record original songs, and perform live before large audiences at Rouge, a lounge in the MGM Grand. Campers get to play pro gear from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\">Roland<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\">BOSS<\/a> during their stay, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/details\/1206\/483\">TD-30KV<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/details\/1230\/483\">TD-15KV<\/a> <a title=\"choosing a roland v-drums kit is easier than you think!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/04\/choosing-a-roland-v-drums-kit-is-easier-than-you-think\/\">V-Drums kits<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/details\/1128\/471\">RD-700NX<\/a> stage piano, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/category\/478\">GA-series<\/a> guitar amps, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bossus.com\/gear\/productdetails.php?ProductId=1001&amp;ParentId=248\">ME-70<\/a> guitar effects, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Wes is a lifelong drummer and percussionist with over 40 years experience, and he plays some piano and guitar as well. He opened Explorers Percussion in 1984, which quickly became one of the leading drum and percussion shops in the Kansas City metro area. Explorers carries a full line of major brands, including the electronic percussion lineup from Roland. They also offer educational events, private drum lessons, and regular drum clinics led by national and local artists.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4123\" style=\"width: 445px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Sammy-Hagar_1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4123\" data-attachment-id=\"4123\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/19\/rock-and-roll-fantasy-camp-dealer-drawing\/wes-sammy-hagar_1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Sammy-Hagar_1.jpg?fit=435%2C511&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"435,511\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wes-&#038;-Sammy-Hagar_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Wes with Sammy Hagar&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Sammy-Hagar_1.jpg?fit=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Sammy-Hagar_1.jpg?fit=435%2C511&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4123   \" title=\"Wes Faulconer and Sammy Hagar at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" alt=\"Wes Faulconer and Sammy Hagar at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Sammy-Hagar_1.jpg?resize=435%2C511\" width=\"435\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Sammy-Hagar_1.jpg?w=435&amp;ssl=1 435w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Sammy-Hagar_1.jpg?resize=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wes Faulconer and Sammy Hagar at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Quickly after arriving at the camp, Wes was put together in a group with three guitarists, with one of the guitarists also handling lead vocal duties. Michael Lardie, a multi-instrumentalist who plays with Great White and Night Ranger, served as camp counselor for the group, and played bass and sang backup as well.<\/p>\n<p>During their three-day stay, Wes\u2019 band\u2014calling themselves the Mob Dawgs\u2014wrote an original song, worked up a selection of cover tunes, and performed every night alongside other campers\u2019 groups at the Rouge. \u201cEverybody played different orders every night,\u201d says Wes. \u201cWe were one of the most natural bands that were there, I think. There was a big NASCAR race in Las Vegas that weekend. There were a lot of fans there to see that, and the club was always packed.\u201d Rouge features a top-flight sound system with gear from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandsystemsgroup.com\" target=\"_blank\">Roland Systems Group<\/a>, including the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandsystemsgroup.com\/products\/100104\">M-300<\/a> V-Mixer and a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandsystemsgroup.com\/products\/categories\/467\">REAC Digital Snake<\/a> setup. Pro roadies are also on hand to help the campers as they perform. \u201cThey were really on it,\u201d says Wes. \u201cThey were at the ready to assist everybody, such as adjusting drums and swapping out guitars when someone broke a string.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"teddy &quot;zig zag&quot; andreadis on rd-700nx\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2012\/10\/17\/teddy-zig-zag-andreadis-on-rd-700nx\/\"><em><strong>Teddy &#8220;Zig Zag&#8221; Andreadis on the RD-700NX<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the weekend, Wes and the campers got to hobnob with many famous players. \u201cJoe Vitale was there, and Billy Sheehan was there too,\u201d he relates. \u201cThat was pretty cool. Lita Ford and Tony Franklin came in as well. On Friday, Sammy Hagar came in. Each band got to go in and play one song with him. We learned one of his songs, \u2018I\u2019ll Fall in Love Again,\u2019 within about an hour. That was a little bit of pressure, but it worked out pretty good. We jammed with him, and it was a lot of fun.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn Saturday, it was the same thing with Steve Vai,\u201d Wes continues. \u201cEverybody played a song with him. After that, he jammed with Billy Sheehan and Joe Vitale, and he did a little clinic where he talked for about an hour. His clinic was really inspirational.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4125\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Live-close-up_1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4125\" data-attachment-id=\"4125\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/19\/rock-and-roll-fantasy-camp-dealer-drawing\/live-close-up_1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Live-close-up_1.jpg?fit=1010%2C671&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1010,671\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Live-close-up_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Wes rocks onstage at the Rogue&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Live-close-up_1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Live-close-up_1.jpg?fit=1010%2C671&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4125  \" title=\"Wes at Rouge lounge for Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" alt=\"Wes at Rouge lounge for Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Live-close-up_1.jpg?resize=1010%2C671\" width=\"1010\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Live-close-up_1.jpg?w=1010&amp;ssl=1 1010w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Live-close-up_1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wes at the Rouge lounge for Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Wes and his group also got to record their original song at one of the camp\u2019s two studios in the MGM Grand, which are outfitted with Cakewalk\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakewalk.com\/products\/SONAR\/X2-Producer\/\" target=\"_blank\">SONAR X2<\/a> DAW software and Roland\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/products\/details\/1127\/498\">OCTA-CAPTURE<\/a> audio interfaces, plus V-Mixers, Digital Snakes, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandsystemsgroup.com\/products\/100024\" target=\"_blank\">M-48<\/a> personal monitoring systems from Roland Systems Group. The band\u2019s guitarists tracked with BOSS ME-70 guitar effects, while Wes played the flagship TD-30KV V-Drums. \u201cThey were great, with lot of nice sounds,\u201d Wes relates. \u201cI really like the new features and the sensitivity,\u00a0which allows your drumming to be more expressive, just like on an acoustic drum kit. It was really nice. We recorded really quickly, and got a great sound. The Roland and BOSS guitar gear sounded really, really good too.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2867\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/RRFC_Studio-3.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2867\" data-attachment-id=\"2867\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/15\/special-edition-rock-n-roll-fantasy-camps-powered-by-roland-gear\/rrfc_studio-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/RRFC_Studio-3.jpg?fit=1024%2C670&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,670\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RRFC_Studio-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/RRFC_Studio-3.jpg?fit=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/RRFC_Studio-3.jpg?fit=1024%2C670&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2867   \" title=\"TD-30KV V-Drums in the studio at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" alt=\"TD-30KV V-Drums in the studio at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/RRFC_Studio-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C670\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/RRFC_Studio-3.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/RRFC_Studio-3.jpg?resize=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TD-30KV V-Drums in the studio at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Overall, Wes simply had a great time. \u201cIt was a real positive experience, and first-class all the way,\u201d he says. \u201cI really thank Roland for giving me the opportunity. I feel lucky and really grateful that I won it. I went out there without any agenda or high goals; I just played as good as I can play, and just gave it all I had. I wanted to make it more like a vacation, you know, and just play my butt off, just play for the music, and have a really good time. And that\u2019s pretty much what I did.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wes\u2019 stay at the camp happened to fall on his birthday weekend, making it even more special. \u201cIt was probably the best birthday I&#8217;ve ever had,\u201d he enthuses. \u201cOn Saturday night, Billy Sheehan and a bunch of the other people at the camp sang \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019 to me, and that was really cool. It was a nice fitting end for the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4124\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Billy-Sheehan_1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4124\" data-attachment-id=\"4124\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/19\/rock-and-roll-fantasy-camp-dealer-drawing\/wes-billy-sheehan_1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Billy-Sheehan_1.jpg?fit=800%2C776&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,776\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wes-&#038;-Billy-Sheehan_1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Wes with Billy Sheehan&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Billy-Sheehan_1.jpg?fit=300%2C291&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Billy-Sheehan_1.jpg?fit=800%2C776&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4124 \" title=\"Wes with Billy Sheehan at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" alt=\"Wes with Billy Sheehan at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Billy-Sheehan_1.jpg?resize=800%2C776\" width=\"800\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Billy-Sheehan_1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Wes-Billy-Sheehan_1.jpg?resize=300%2C291&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wes with Billy Sheehan at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more information about Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockcamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">RockCamp.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For details about Roland and BOSS gear used at the camp, check out our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/go\/rrfc_gear_list\/\">Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp gear list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[jetpack_subscription_form]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Winner is&#8230;Wes Faulconer of Explorers Percussion At the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, Roland Corporation U.S. invited its valued dealers to enter a drawing for the opportunity to attend an all-expenses-paid weekend retreat at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas. 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