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Katy Perry Shines on Letterman
California Gurl Katy Perry performed her new album title track and latest single, “Teenage Dream,” last night on Late Show with David Letterman. It’s easy to lose one’s luster when standing next to...
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Patrick Matera Drops By Gretsch Showroom
Katy Perry’s guitarist Patrick Matera stopped by the Gretsch showroom in Burbank, Calif., and fell in love with the Brian Setzer Black Phoenix. Needless to say, the showroom is now missing the Brian...
View ArticleMatera’s Black Phoenix Shows Up On ‘The X Factor’
Katy Perry’s longtime guitarist Patrick Matera played his Gretsch Black Phoenix on Sunday night on the most-watched entertainment show in the United Kingdom, The X Factor. As Perry sang a soulful...
View ArticlePerry, Matera Pursue History With AMA Performance
Guitarist Patrick Matera soulfully strummed a Gretsch White Falcon during Katy Perry’s performance of “The One That Got Away” at Sunday night’s American Music Awards, continuing a bid for Billboard Hot...
View ArticlePatrick Matera Runs Through His Rig
Patrick Matera, guitarist for pop sensation Katy Perry, recently went through his entire touring rig, which includes some amazing Gretsch Billy-Bo guitars. Watch Matera’s rundown in the video below:...
View ArticleGretsch Chat with Patrick Matera
Patrick Matera, guitarist for pop sensation Katy Perry, is a big Gretsch fan, and he recently stopped by the Gretsch Artist Showroom to discuss his relationship with the brand. Matera – who may be...
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Katy Perry Rocks Kids’ Inaugural Concert
It was impossible to miss Katy Perry over the weekend when she performed in an American flag-inspired outfit for the Kids’ Inaugural Concert in Washington D.C. The superstar headlined a show that also...
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Patrick Matera Recording New Solo Record
Patrick Matera might be well known at Katy Perry’s guitarist, but he’s also been hard at work on a new solo record. And to complete it, Matera launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise a final $10,000...
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Katy Perry Knocks Out VMA Crowd
Katy Perry decided to close out this year’s MTV Video Music Awards with fists of fury, as she sang and danced her was through new hit single “Roar” in the middle of a boxing ring. Set up outdoors...
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