Dudes In Charge
Jamie Jackson
Jamie Jackson, a native of Nashville, has been a central figure on the city’s musical landscape for a long time due to his long tenure at Sam Ash Music’s Superstore. A veteran of music retail for over 20 years, he has amassed both a vast knowledge of new and used gear and a loyal customer base—because, frankly, he knows his stuff. With credentials boasting managing three separate locations nationally, awards galore, and nearly $60 million in sales over his career, Jamie is certainly an expert at what he does. Many, many Nashville musicians consider him a bonafide “guru", and that mantle has been surely earned. And don’t get us started about what he can do on a drumset; he is a veritable groove machine. Nashville musicians know that with Jamie, when it comes to their gear, they are in great hands. But be warned: His laid-back attitude belies a sharp wit, and he’s not afraid to spar!
They call him Toddzilla…
Todd Austin came to Music City in 1985. A young guitar slinger with big dreams, he was intent on making his mark in the music world. Since then, he has become a mainstay in the Nashville landscape. From forging a name for himself as one of Nashville’s greatest rock players, to working as the electric guitar specialist for one of the city’s most revered music shops, he has become a respected and literally beloved figure in the music community of what can be called one of the most important scenes in the country. His reputation truly precedes him; ask anyone in Nashville about “Toddzilla”, and you will almost always get a smile and a positive remark. Nashville loves him, because he represents quality, uniqueness, and integrity with everything he does. And he can flat out JAM.
With over 30 years in the music business and music retail, Zilla has built the trust of Music City’s professionals and hobbyists. When you’re in Nashville, just ask anyone—-because they all know who he is.