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Do you know how difficult it is to keep quiet when you’re excited like a kid at Xmas morning? I have learned the art of admirable restraint (thanks to Bill Bruford) over time. ‘Twas not easy though! But as you can see by the above photo, drummer/engineer Mike Sabatini and I met up at BandmotherContinue reading “NUMBER 9…NUMBER 9…”

So almost a week after I surprised people with a new single, this happened… “Pieces Of Light” debuted at #9 today in Australia. Don’t ask me how! I have sent this song to various stations, and while a couple have played it, a few said “It’s WAY different, but doesn’t fit our format.” HUH!? IContinue reading “DON’T ASK ME HOW…”

While I await rehearsals for album number 9, inspiration decided to strike again in a bizarre way That’s the story of my life. Saw a post by my good friend Larry Mitchell quoting a friend about “A piece of light”, and figured that would sound like a cool song title. The music came to meContinue reading “A NEW TUNE? YOU CAN SAY THAT…”

Steve Vai has been one of my biggest influences, if not one of the most severe in my life as a guitarist. Granted, I cut my teeth on fantastic players such as Jimi Hendrix (the GOAT), Ritchie Blackmore, Yngwie Malmsteen, etc. But with Vai, his influence was more than the music and the guitar gymnastics.Continue reading “WHEN STEVE VAI SPEAKS…”

What did I say about nothing happening? OOPS! I spoke too soon… Apparently, a thing happened this morning. The ISSA have decided to do a new voting poll, this time for Instrumental Artist of the Month. And wouldn’t you know it…I am on the ballot! Not bad for someone who was always told “You needContinue reading “SPOKE TOO SOON…”

Well we are into October. Weren’t we just sweating a bit ago? Every year I seem to say the same thing: “Where did the time go?” This was the fastest summer but was the best one for me personally. Now it gets darker earlier, which admittedly bums me out. I love the Fall, don’t getContinue reading “IN THE FOURTH QUARTER…”

Thursday night after teaching many students, I came home to wolf down some dinner. Leftover pasta to be exact. And what happens during my time of munching? A song comes to me. Inspiration is a funny thing, as I always way. But for the muse to come to me during dinner, what do you do?Continue reading “THE MUSE DURING DINNER”

A strange feeling washed over me this morning. And we haven’t had much rain this summer either.. I only pick up a guitar when giving lessons or recording little demos. Normally I would be here in the basement (“my corner of the universe”), grabbing one of my guitars and riffing away. But so far, nothing.Continue reading “SATISFIED?”

Late last July, I did a phone interview with Jason Buice for his podcast called Hear For The Music. Despite battling allergies, it was definitely one of the most interesting Q&A’s that I’ve ever been a part of. Here is the link but I have to alert you all to one thing I talked aboutContinue reading “SOMETHING FROM MY PAST I NEVER TALKED ABOUT UNTIL NOW…”

Has it been a year already? You know what I’m talking about, right? On August 21, 2021 the album MOOD SWINGS was released. It is still the fastest-selling cd in my catalog. Read that again because it’s true. The cd has received airplay in parts of United States, as well as Canada, Belgium, Italy, Germany,Continue reading “HAS IT BEEN A YEAR ALREADY?”