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A new year, and new inspiration
Posted January 1 | Leave a Comment
Today I discovered an amazing guitarist by the name of Vicki Genfan. I found a few videos online where she attempts to teach you a thing or two. The main thing I learned was a new alternate tuning. I spent the better part of the day exploring this new melodic world on the guitar. I used to think alternate tunings were cheating. LOL Once I started learning a few I realized it's like learning to play the guitar all over again. I've got a few tunings I use occasionally. Double Drop D. Father Fa… read more
Happy Wedding Debra and Shawn
Posted December 14 | Leave a Comment
Sometimes you have to take the inspiration where you can. Lately it seems it's been coming to me via other people's lives, which is ok, because one can only write about their broken heart for so long. In direct and deep contrast to my broken heart, my two dear friends Debra and Shawn are about to begin their life together. They are getting married next weekend. I can't take complete credit for them getting together, but I was their biggest cheer leader in the begining so I'm somewhat investe… read more
Finding the muse wherever you can!
Posted October 18 | 1 Comments
The first time I held an acoustic guitar I was probably 13 years old. My father had borrowed a guitar from his friend so he could see if he really wanted to try to learn how to play. I remember the guitar sitting in the corner of the living room for two weeks. I don't even really remember my father picking the guitar up but I'm sure he did because he was trying to learn the Marty Robin's song Streets of Laredo. I think he got frustrated and just quit trying. What I distinctly remember th… read more
Lullaby Brown and other new songs
Posted September 22 | Leave a Comment
Ok, so I've uploaded three new songs - demos - which still need work and higher quality recordings. They were recorded as I wrote them so, needless to say I think I can improve on them. Lullaby Brown was wriiten for one of my dear friends Posie, after her husband underwent heart bipass surgery. The aftermath, and adjustments to the lifestyle change kind of got to him. Posie would vent to me about her frustrations. But all I could think about were the days leading up to the surgery, when my d… read more
Ann Wilson of Heart to Release First Solo Album ever - Hope & Glory - September 11, 2007
Posted July 4 | Leave a Comment
I have been a huge Heart fan since I was a kid. They were my main inspiration as a guitarist and songwriter. And while I've always gravitated towards Nancy Wilson because of her amazing acoustic guitar abilities, no one in their right mind could ignore Ann Wilson and her amazing voice. Finally, after over three decades performing in Heart, Ann Wilson will release her first solo album, Hope and Glory, on September 11, 2007. Ann Wilson has one of the most distinctive voices in rock and roll.… read more
