I realized recently that although I've been playing guitar for over 15 years now I've actually played the bass more in concert than the guitar. This is mainly because I've rarely played in concert and each time that I have played in public it's been to fill in for someone else or for a band that didn't have a bassist. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this realization is … [Read more...]
Les Paul Donates $50,000 to Hometown
Les Paul has recently donated $50,000 to his hometown of Waukesha, Wisconsin, which is located just outside of Milwaukee. Half of the money is being contributed to a hospital that has served his family, and the other half is being contributed to a local museum that is planning a Les Paul exhibit honoring his career and his contributions. It's nice to see a person who has … [Read more...]
Musicians On Call
Musicians On Call (MOC) is a volunteer organization that brings musical performances to the bedsides of hospital patients who are too sick and unable to attend concerts or otherwise hear music. The current focus of the program is regularly scheduled performances at hospitals in the New York and Philadelphia areas, but they are expanding to the Nashville area in early … [Read more...]
Gibson Jimmy Page Signature Double Neck
Gibson has recently introduced the Jimmy Page Signature Double Neck. The signature guitars are based on the specs of the iconic '71 double neck that Page used in Led Zeppelin. Gibson is producing a limited number of these guitars, with 25 Aged Series being made available to the public, and 250 Vintage Original Spec (VOS) guitars being made available to the public. The VOS … [Read more...]
Van Halen to Enter Rehab
It looks like the Van Halen tour with David Lee Roth that was supposed to happen this summer is likely not going to happen. According to CNN, Eddie Van Halen has checked himself into rehab for unspecified reasons. It's unfortunate that this has happened in a year that seemed like it was going well for him and Van Halen, with the reunion announcement and Van Halen's induction … [Read more...]