The Crystal Method. Photo Credit: Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Casio

The Music Gear Expo is packed with exciting new events this year including signings, product demos and more!

Thursday will kick things off with ROLI's launch of the Seaboard GRAND keyboard with a demo session by Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater at 1:00pm. Following that, Macklemore will make an appearance at the Gear Expo Lounge, which is sponsored by Jam for iPhone.

SXSW showcasing artists The Crystal Method will be on hand for a signing at the Casio booth on Thursday March 14 at 3:00pm and DJ Enferno, a veteran club DJ known for his live remix techniques, will appear at the Casio booth on Friday, March 15 at 2:30pm.

Saturday brings a to-be-announced and not-to-be missed appearance by a major hip-hop artist. Watch sxsw.com for an announcement soon!

For more information on exhibiting at the Music Gear Expo, contact Luann Williams