Brian Setzer Orchestra

Every year we all hear the same old christmas carols, with the exception of some hip hop producer coming out with what's supposed to be a "cool" randition of Silver Bells among other crappy remakes... anyway.... a few weeks back I was tuned into my fav. radio station and out rips this totally rippin' 1940's guitar riffin- rockabily- genius-driven band rockin out Jingle Bells like I've only dreamt possible! Hey, I know this guy has been around for a while, or so I've heard after tossing his name around a bit, but man... he's amazing. Of course he's touring with the most amazing horn sections, drummers, bass players I've ever heard (except my closet-fav retro godfather-of-soul artist James Brown). If you have yet to hear him, give him a listen. He aint mainstream rock for sure but he a great player who can make a Gretch sing with the best of 'em! When I first started playin' guitar I got really into Colin James and followed him right into his Big Little Band album - Brian Setzer brings me back to those sounds, memories...aaaahhh...man, this stuff is flavour unto itself for sure.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all. Have a good one!

Year In Review

Hey, it's not guitar related, but, it's always good to reflect on all things past, toast a weiner on the fire while watching the year end round up! Sure glad I wasn't walkin' in his shoes this year!

Mr. Fastfinger

If you haven't already entered the sanctum of Mr. Fastfinger, you should - great shred show - very funny.

Something's Missing

I have been listening to John Mayer a lot lately. I find his music to be very relaxing to listen to - his arrangement /vocal combination create an entire new world of music for me - it's a shift from my usual classic & modern rock without going Josh Groban. I love the relationship John Mayer creates between lyric and guitar. I thought I heard some classic bluesy guitar stuff in his recordings, then I found out that he's heavily influenced by late blues guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughn. I really like one song in particular off his double-platinum "Heavier Things" record. Something's Missing is all about trying to find that one thing that will make life have meaning. Click here to have a listen while you read along.

I'm not alone, I wish I was.
Cause then I'd know, I was down because
I couldn't find, a friend around
To love me like, they do right now.
They do right now.

I'm dizzy from the shopping malls
I searched for joy, but I bought it all
It doesn't help the hunger pains
and a thirst I'd have to drown first to ever satiate

Something's missing
And I don't know how to fix it
something's missing
And I don't know what it is
At all

When autumn comes, it doesnt ask.
It just walks in, where it left you last.
And you never know, when it starts
Until there's fog inside the glass around your summer heart:

Something's missing
And I don't know how to fix it
something's missing
And I don't know what it is
At all

I can't be sure that this state of mind, is not of my own design
I wish there was an over the counter test, for loneliness.
For loneliness like this.

Something's missing
And I don't know how to fix it
Something's missing
And I don't know what it is
No I don't know what it is
Something's different
And i don't know what it is
No I don't know what it is

Friends -check-
Money -check-
A well slept -check-
Opposite sex -check-
Guitar -check-
Microphone -check-
Messages waiting for me, when i come home -check-

How come everything I think I need, always comes with batteries
What do you think it means

How come everything I think I need, always comes with batteries
What do you think it means

The AGS

Oh man.. check it out - just released from Finland yesterday. Some hard working Finish engineers stopped futile efforts to resolve global warming, poverty, and world war and created something for some real global impact. Way to go guys!

Playing air guitar is like playing rock guitar, only without the guitar or any musical skills. It is a wild show, it is letting go, it is the essence of the rock attitude. But up until now, air guitarists have been limited to playing along existing music.

The Virtual Air Guitar changes all this. It is an entertainment device that you can learn to use instantly - no musical skills required. Just wear the orange gloves and play. The guitar does not merely respond - you are actually playing it. It's a new way of experiencing music. Read more...

If you feel so inclinded so actually watch video footage of these things in action, click here..lol. Oh man...