Seeing Redd

Mr. Redd Volkaert that is! Just a plug for a local Austin guitar hero, and one of the nicest guys to ever pick up a Tele. If you are a fan of fun country music, western swing, blazing chicken pickin' guitar, or just want to catch a great show then check out Redd's site for dates, pics and info.

Redd has played with tons of the greats, and most known for his gig as Merle Haggard's guitar man for several years. You can catch Redd a few times a week in Austin, and he's always sure to put a smile on your face (as well as floor you with a handful of licks from his old Telecaster!)

Austin Game Developer's Conference starts this week

Its time once again for the Austin GDC, so you'll know where to find us. Looks like some interesting talks this year (and a few good evening parties too ;) Hope to see you there!

Heritage Guitar Inc. to be sold

Interesting news for you guitar buffs... Those that follow Gibson guitar history know the story where a few Gibson employees went out on their own and took over the old Kalamazoo Gibson factory when Gibson decided to move to TN in 1984. Some folks claim the Heritage plant has been turning out finer guitars than Gibson themselves ever since.

Well, Heritage apparently is finalizing the sale of the company, but no details are yet available as to who the buyer is. Makes you wonder if Heritage guitars from this date and earlier will now become collectible ones that everyone cites as the "good old days" of Heritage, before xyz company took them over and ruined them. Sure hope that doesn't happen to the quality! They are still one of the finer totally US-made guitars.