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New Release: Jeffrey Crace – Hotel Lagonda

Friday, September 18th, 2009

From Springfield Ohio native singer songwriter Jeffrey Crace comes a great new release titled Hotel Lagonda. I was lucky enough to have a copy personally delivered still hot off of the press, and have kept it warm in CD player since the first listen. (more…)

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Bonnaroo 2009, Part 2

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Waking up Saturday morning we felt pretty good all in all considering the string of late night and primitive accommodations. We sat enjoying our coffee, plotting our afternoon and evening. Two awesome days down, two more to go! We just hoped that we had the stamina and nice weather to make it a memorable experience. (more…)

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Playing For Change: Peace Through Music

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Press Release …. The Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF) is dedicated to connecting the world through music by providing resources (including, but not limited to facilities, supplies, and educational programs) to musicians and their communities around the world.  Please … check this one out.  Help ‘em out … buy a DVD. (more…)

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Ghostland Observatory … Live Synth Artistry!

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Ghostland Observatory.  Nothing New Here …  Just Bad Ass!   This summer is getting away from me and I am seriously backed up on my blog posts … I’ve even been to a few incredible shows and haven’t blogged about it.   (more…)

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Rubixcubism, Abbey Road, London Calling

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Cool stop motion video capturing two of my favorite albums … I had (still have, I think) both of these on vinyl.

I’m not sure who has the patience to pull this off … but I’m sure glad they do!

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Chop Builder … Lead Licker!

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

For all the guitarists out there … here’s a nice compact scale generator at modemaster.com for you. What, boring scales? I wasn’t always a believer … it’s like I thought the Flow was more important and memorizing scales would interrupt it all. I think I was wrong.
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