OUR AMBASSADOR
Tyrone grew up in the fast rising music scene in Austin Tx and was heavily influenced by many blues musicians. Muddy Waters gave him a harmonica at an early age and his Uncle Stevie Ray Vaughan would give him his first 2 guitars.
Since the early years, he has performed with Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Doyle Bramhall, Doyle Bramhall II, (Little) Jimmy King, SRV’s Double Trouble, Pinetop Perkins, John Popper (Blues Traveler), Robert Randolph Band, David Grissom, and Eric Gales. In February of 2015, Tyrone appeared on the cover of ‘Rockstar’ magazine.
“2001 GRAMMY® Award writer “Best Blues Album”. – Tyrone Vaughan
Tyrone Vaughan was inducted into the Texas Blues Hall of Fame on February 24th, 2019.
JOSH SMITH
Blues rock guitar virtuoso, singer-songwriter and producer, Josh Smith is hailed the world over as a master guitarist with raw talent and power to spare. Blending his signature mix of blues, rock and jazz into dynamic original songs, Smith is known for his incendiary live performances, whether at the Grammy Awards or the Kennedy Center Honors with Mick Jagger, Raphael Saadiq and others.
Along with touring the world, recording and performing with renowned artists such as Joe Bonamassa, Eric Johnson, Andy Timmons, Kirk Fletcher and others, Smith is also a producer and owns Flat V Studios in Los Angeles. He has produced artists Reese Wynans (Joe Bonamassa), Eric Gales, Joanna Conner, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Jimmy Hall, Artur Menezes (winner of the Eric Clapton 2019 Crossroads Festival) Seth Rosenbloom, Jamey Arent and many more.
We are thrilled to introduce Camilla PNK: guitarist and DJ/producer, resident at the Rocket Club in Milan, long-time touring musician for Rosa Chemical, and official Gibson Glob endorser. With this project, she marks the beginning of her solo career, bringing to the stage a sound that blends punk energy with a new electronic pop wave, creating a truly unique approach to clubbing.
In 2024, she released five singles with ADA Music Italy (Warner), earning prominent placements in Spotify’s editorial playlists such as New Music Friday and Sangue Giovane.
We’re proud to have her among our endorsers: thanks to her, our straps will grace the biggest stages across Italy!
CAMILLA PNK
ANDREA DOMINONI
Andrea, bassist, DJ, and composer from Milan, born in ’92.
He graduated from the Funky Town Music Academy (MI) and Trinity College of London, while also pursuing private studies and workshops. He studied under renowned teachers such as Massimo Moriconi, Roby Ferrante, Riccardo Fioravanti, Jeff Berlin, Marco Micheli, Dario Faiella, and Alberto Turra.
Throughout his musical journey, he has always nurtured a deep passion for Black and World Music, experimenting with tribal sounds and exploring the music of prayer and meditation. Fascinated by electronics and beats, his artistic path is influenced by figures like Richard Devine, Flying Lotus, R+R=NOW, J Dilla, and Kassa Overall.
We are proud to have an artist of his caliber in our family.
Daniele Nelli, known as Danien, is an Italian singer, songwriter, and producer born in Livorno. He first made his mark as the frontman of the metalcore bands Tasters and Upon This Dawning, taking their energy to international stages until 2016.
After that chapter, he dove into the trap and urban scene with the duo Danien & Theø, collaborating with top artists and showcasing a versatility that led him from metal to electronic music, all the way to pop.
In 2016, he co-produced Dark Polo Gang’s album Cosa?, launching a producer career that has seen him write and co-create numerous tracks for other artists.
In 2024 and 2025, he further cemented his place in the Italian music scene by collaborating once again with Achille Lauro, contributing to the writing and production of a highly successful track.
Today, Danien continues to move between the studio and the stage, working on projects that range from urban sounds to more experimental directions, always leaving his distinctive, innovative mark.
We’re proud to have him with us!
DANIEN
LORENZO CICERCHIA
Lorenzo Cicerchia is a musician, composer, and producer from Rome. A graduate in Rock/Jazz guitar and composition from Saint Louis College Of Music, Lorenzo is not just a guitar virtuoso, but a true musical storyteller.
His works: Lorenzo works as a composer for films, TV series, documentaries, and has active projects in various musical genres such as Rock, Pop, Blues, Hard Rock, and Jazz.
Piqued Jacks are pure energy. Alt/rock from Pistoia with an international flair. With the song “Like an Animal” (BMG), they represented San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Their new single “Aria,” their debut in the Italian language, was premiered on Rai1 and marks the start of the band’s upcoming Italian and European tour.
They have opened for The Who, Tom Morello, and Interpol, and are featured on Radio Deejay, Virgin Radio Italy, Radio Rai 1, BBC Radio, and MTV. They have performed at major showcase festivals such as Eurosonic 2023, Linecheck, Canadian Music Week, SXSW, and Mondo NYC (USA).
In the past year, they have played at Florence Rocks, Summerfest in Milwaukee, the “World’s Largest Festival” (being the first Italian band ever), Lechlade Festival in the UK, and Living Rock in Tuzla, Romania, and have been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard Italia, and Vanity Fair.
The album “Synchronizer” (INRI, 2021) is produced by Julian Emery (Nothing But Thieves), Brett Shaw (Florence + The Machine), and Dan Weller (Enter Shikari). To promote it, Piqued Jacks achieved a unique feat in history by skydiving from 4300 meters and performing the entire album on the landing strip immediately afterward.
PIQUED JACKS
XGIOVE
XGIOVE is an Italian band founded in 2018.
Fighting the fears of a generation, struggling against every form of standardization to return to authenticity, are the main themes through which the band intends to express itself through its songs.
Their music has risen on the podiums of Una Voce per San Marino (third place), Tour Music Fest, Cantagiro, Sanremo Rock, and the Alex Baroni Award. After opening for Caparezza, Litfiba, Bandabardò, and many others, last year they added an important experience: opening for Zucchero at Campovolo
OSAG2 was born as a duo in the heart of Italy, with Fabio Marcatili (guitar and vocals) and Michel Forti (drums), later evolving into a trio with the addition of Alessio Santoni on bass. The band draws its roots from stoner rock, blending it with blues and desert sound, creating gritty riffs and dusty atmospheres.
OSAG2’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: music is not just something to listen to but something to live. Every song is designed as a journey, a sonic experience that transports the listener to evocative landscapes, from vast deserts to forgotten, dust-covered drive-ins.
With a sound that combines intensity, introspection, and groove, OSAG2 tells stories and emotions that resonate deeply, delivering a mature and authentic style aimed at connecting with audiences both in Italy and abroad.
OSAG2
Tommy Katona (Tamas Katona), born August 15th 1984, was raised in Pecs, Hungary. At the early age of four, the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan became one of his biggest musical influences.
Tommy’s father, Tamas Katona Sr., is also a great blues guitarist. At the age of nine Tommy started playing with his dad’s band and was regarded as a child prodigy. His inspirations were T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix and at last but not least his father Tamas Sr.
On his early life opened for Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones, played with Memphis blues legend Eb Davis, shared stage with Muddy Water’s son, Big Bill Morganfield and the great Chicago harmonica player Sugar Blue.
Tommy recorded and released his first original album “Let Your Fingers Bleed” and began touring in the spring of 2007. Tommy and his Hungarian band “Full Blast” were fortunate enough to play at the Puisto Blues Festival in Finland. They had the prodigious opportunity to open for the great Johnny Winter. They also played in Italy and opened for Cyril Neville of the Neville Brothers.
While in Texas, Tommy played with many musicians and had different musical projects. As well as constant performances, Tommy also teaches guitar during the day.
Matteo Di Gioia is the guitarist of Destrage, an Italian band that boasts Japanese, European, and American tours. Their sound is an explosion of energy and eccentricity, perfectly in line with their visual style, primarily overseen by our very own Matteo. Besides being a highly talented guitarist, he is an Art Director, a director (mainly creating advertising spots), and a party animal.
We are truly delighted to collaborate with such an eccentric and multifaceted individual!
MATTEO DI GIOIA
NINO HELFRICH
Nino Helfrich is a guitarist from Hamburg Germany. Aside from his numerous solo releases, he plays guitar for German Speed Metal legend IRON ANGEL, Symphonic Metal band Neopera and Heavy Metal band INNER AXIS.
His original music is a blend of 7-string rhythm parts, melodic choruses as well as technical solos. He released three solo albums on which he collaborated with well known artists such as Angel Vivaldi, Björn Strid (Soilwork), Chris Clancy (Mutiny Within) and Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay).
As guitarist of Speed Metal legend IRON ANGEL, he played on the band’s fourth Studio Album ‘Emerald Eyes’, which was released in 2020 through Mighty Music/Target.
Helfrich has also been a long term private student of Martin Miller, who is regarded as one of the best guitarists worldwide in his genre.
Nino Helfrich proudly endorses Ibanez Guitars and ENGL Amps.
Jazz & Blues, Skiffle, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Guitarist, Banjoist and Vocalist.
From cruises, theatre and cabaret, to performances for the Royal Variety, Warren James has had a varied career of 30 years, so far, has shared billing and performed alongside prestigious stars such as Brian May, Joe Brown and Lonnie Donegan, to name a few.
Having performed in Germany, America and Canada, Warren specialises in delivering nostalgic, fun performances that include the magnificent songs of his hit parade heroes, including: Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Eddie Cochran, Joe Brown and Lonnie Donegan.
In addition to his solo career, Warren tours with a number of first class and highly respected traditional jazz and blues shows that perform the music of the 1920s and 1930s.
In 2019 he created his own packaged theatre show and then in 2022 “Walk on Back to Happiness” was staged to great success around UK theatres.
A loyal user of Le Rockskin guitar straps, Warren James has his own unique, slim leather strap with miniature rivets in an out of phase pattern. The same theme, designed for him by Scottish guitar enthusiast, Ross McNab is used across all of his guitars – including his Tanglewood TW40 OanE for which he is an official Tanglewood Brand Ambassador.
“I am delighted to be a member of the Le Rockskin family, their custom designed straps are nothing short of incredible and their eye to details is nothing short of impeccable… To see a design in your mind and then to find it drawn out in beautiful artwork and in no time at all, hand made and delivered from Italy in just 24 hours – it was magnificent!”.
WARREN ‘LONNIE’ JAMES