If you happen to be near Fort Wayne, IN on Saturday, May 31, be sure to stop by the Sweetwater headquarters where they will be having the Sweetwater Gearfest '08 to celebrate the grand opening of their new headquarters building. It's free to the public and will feature exhibits, workshops, studio tours, product demos, gear giveaways, the OCC Peavey Chopper, as well as fun and … [Read more...]
Four Questions
I'm really enjoying all of the responses to the Four Questions I've been posting. Here are four more questions: 1. How do you discover new music? 2. How long have you been playing guitar? 3. What is the favorite guitar you've ever owned? 4. How do you get your guitar-related info? (online, magazines, friends...) Here are my answers: 1. In general, I find … [Read more...]
Fake Plastic Rock
I recently discovered a site called Fake Plastic Rock, which is a celebration of all things that are fake, plastic, and that rock. It's a fun site devoted to music-related video games, particularly Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Mike Rayburn
I was listening to Music Business Radio this past Sunday night, and the featured guest was guitarist/comedian Mike Rayburn. He was giving some great advice about being a successful independent musician, but my interest was really piqued when I learned he was also a classically trained guitarist. He's quite funny, and manages to successfully merge comedy and music. But, what I … [Read more...]
Ted Greene Remembered
A few months ago, Tom Bocci sent me a review copy of Ted Greene Remembered, a musical tribute to guitarist Ted Greene. Truth be told, I hadn't heard of Ted Greene prior to receiving the CD. However, it became clear with a little research that Ted was a well-respected guitarist and teacher with many fans. The Ted Greene Remembered CD seems to be a fitting tribute to Mr. … [Read more...]