Guitar and guitar gear geeks have a real treat coming in August...
http://www.sonyclassics.com/itmightgetloud/
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Jennifer Batten Concert & Clinic - Austin June 8 - 9
Jennifer is coming through town again! She`ll be performing her live Multimedia show at 8pm at Antonio`s Restaurant & Cantina located at 7522 IH 35 & 183, Monday, June 8th for the concert. Admission is $ 20.00.
Jennifer will also hold a guitar clinic the next day, Tuesday the 9th, where she shares her unique guitar licks & tricks, gear details and plenty of Q&A time. Admission for the clinic is $40.00, which runs for two plus hours. You`ll need yer guitar for this one!
CD`s, swag and other cool stuff will be available both nights. Both bar & restaurant will be open so come early and enjoy the food & drink specials. I attended both her concert and clinic last time she was here and it was excellent. If you are in Austin for the dates, don't miss out!
Check out www.batten.com for more about Jennifer and the show.
Jennifer will also hold a guitar clinic the next day, Tuesday the 9th, where she shares her unique guitar licks & tricks, gear details and plenty of Q&A time. Admission for the clinic is $40.00, which runs for two plus hours. You`ll need yer guitar for this one!
CD`s, swag and other cool stuff will be available both nights. Both bar & restaurant will be open so come early and enjoy the food & drink specials. I attended both her concert and clinic last time she was here and it was excellent. If you are in Austin for the dates, don't miss out!
Check out www.batten.com for more about Jennifer and the show.
Monday, May 11, 2009
A new "Reason" for recording?
Those Propellerhead software guys have come up with another cool app - rather than incorporating audio recording into the famous Reason package, they've come up with a separate software for that, simply named Record. Here's a cool video introducing it - kind of lengthy, but entertaining!
Record has not been released yet, and they are looking for beta testers now. Go to their site for more info!
Record has not been released yet, and they are looking for beta testers now. Go to their site for more info!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Dallas Guitar Show - this weekend
The annual Dallas Guitar Show starts today.
Looks like I won't be making it this year, mainly due to lack of interest (and disposable cash) from my fellow pickin buddies who don't want to torture themselves looking at gear they can't afford :( I wonder how the show's attendance will be this year? No lack of great performers at this year's show though, with Eric Johnson, Johnny A, Skunk Baxter, Johnny Hiland and more.
Looks like I won't be making it this year, mainly due to lack of interest (and disposable cash) from my fellow pickin buddies who don't want to torture themselves looking at gear they can't afford :( I wonder how the show's attendance will be this year? No lack of great performers at this year's show though, with Eric Johnson, Johnny A, Skunk Baxter, Johnny Hiland and more.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Red Iron Amps
I recently paid a visit to friend and TX tube amp/electronics guru Paul Sanchez to try some tweaks on my tube audio gear. If you have not already heard some raves about Paul's Red Iron Amps, then you need to check them out! His T-Rex guitar amp is a real work of art in its mesquite cabinet, and it sounds just as organic as it looks. Check out the Red Iron Amps site for clips and more info.
His stuff is not just for "cork-sniffing" guitar player tube snobs (you know who you are) although they will certainly appreciate his work! I am especially fond of his little Red Iron Buffer2 unit for computer recording. As many quickly learn recording into their computer, the sound can be rather sterile, especially when recording something like guitar or bass direct and using amp modeling plug-ins or a POD. Utilizing Paul's Buffer2 really helps here by adding some rich tube warmth and harmonics. Like all Paul's gear, each is built with top quality parts and obsessive attention to detail.
He also offers a rack mount "Studio" version of the Buffer2, which is looking pretty interesting to me too. Best of all, Paul is just a really good guy and eager to help. Needless to say, I came home with some nice improvements to my gear, and a bit of knowledge passed on from Paul on how things work. He's got some great toys in his shop to check out too - nothing like the smell of NOS tubes burning in!
His stuff is not just for "cork-sniffing" guitar player tube snobs (you know who you are) although they will certainly appreciate his work! I am especially fond of his little Red Iron Buffer2 unit for computer recording. As many quickly learn recording into their computer, the sound can be rather sterile, especially when recording something like guitar or bass direct and using amp modeling plug-ins or a POD. Utilizing Paul's Buffer2 really helps here by adding some rich tube warmth and harmonics. Like all Paul's gear, each is built with top quality parts and obsessive attention to detail.
He also offers a rack mount "Studio" version of the Buffer2, which is looking pretty interesting to me too. Best of all, Paul is just a really good guy and eager to help. Needless to say, I came home with some nice improvements to my gear, and a bit of knowledge passed on from Paul on how things work. He's got some great toys in his shop to check out too - nothing like the smell of NOS tubes burning in!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Jerry's Lefty Guitars
Just a shout out for a great online store...
If you are a lefty guitar player like me then you know how tough it is to find a good selection of new and especially used quality guitars! Jerry's Lefty Guitars has some of the best I've seen, and his prices and service are great. Pay him a visit, or recommend his site to a lefty friend before they go give their $ to the local big box store.
If you are a lefty guitar player like me then you know how tough it is to find a good selection of new and especially used quality guitars! Jerry's Lefty Guitars has some of the best I've seen, and his prices and service are great. Pay him a visit, or recommend his site to a lefty friend before they go give their $ to the local big box store.
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