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I CAN ONLY BE ME

Anyone who knows me (and admits it) will know my obvious influences. But there are some guitar players that I admit to not mentioning so much. It’s not from lack of respect, it’s just that they slip my mind at times. I am going to fix that right here. You ready for some names youContinue reading “I CAN ONLY BE ME”

GLAD IT’S NOT A LEAP YEAR

I am so glad that today is the last day of February. If this was a leap year, I would lose my mind. Oh I lost it back in the 80s if you can find it. This winter has been the coldest that I can recall. We had more snowfall than the past two yearsContinue reading “GLAD IT’S NOT A LEAP YEAR”

UPDATED (AND STILL OUTDATED!)

What do I do when I’m slightly bored? I update the logo on my website. And I’m still outdated in everything else! Many years ago, somewhere around early 2005 to be precise, I had a discussion/disagreement with a drummer when he said “You need a logo.” I said it works for others but not necessaryContinue reading “UPDATED (AND STILL OUTDATED!)”

HOW FITTING!

We all struggle with various aspects of our lives. One that definitely seems to be the most talked-about is fitting in. We all want to feel validated/admired/appreciated but at what expense? When you’re unique, it’s sometimes not welcomed. We’re living in an age where generations are clashing left and right. We’ve often said “We won’tContinue reading “HOW FITTING!”

HEAVY BLOG TIME

I’ve been debating on writing this blog, then erasing it, forgetting about it. Then my brain says “You have to be honest with yourself and those who read your blogs, man.” I hate my brain sometimes. Every winter, I battle with seasonal depression. I make no bones about that, and if one person can stepContinue reading “HEAVY BLOG TIME”

“I LIKE YOUR STYLE”

Whenever I go somewhere in my town, inevitably (but not often), I will hear something from a teenager or pre-teen: “I like your style!” Hmmm…I look like a hybrid of 70s/80s but with my own sense of…style? I wear what feels good. Whether it’s t-shirt/jeans/sneakers, or leather jacket/flannel shirt/Doc Martens, I’m just me. I neverContinue reading ““I LIKE YOUR STYLE””

I SHOULD BE…

I should be at NAMM this weekend. I should be walking around, visiting booths and pretending to be a guitar god for a few days. I should be working on new music but then realize people only want familiarity. I should be a step ahead of seasonal depression but it’s kicking my ass. I shouldContinue reading “I SHOULD BE…”

STICKING AROUND

I was going to deep-six this website. It’s kind of dead wood to me, and at least I’m being honest about it. But what’s preventing me from doing so? Aside from posting pics of funky gear? I feel it would be a big disservice to my friend Alexx Calise, who suggested I do this siteContinue reading “STICKING AROUND”

XMAS CAME LATER!

Is this not the longest January ever? Seems like that to me. But Xmas came later in the form of three new pieces of gear!!! First up: Orange Micro Dark 20 watt amp head. Like the Micro Terror, it has a tube in the pre-amp and the rest is solid state. Which means…THIS THING CRANKS!!!Continue reading “XMAS CAME LATER!”

FIRST GIG OF 2025…AND I DIDN’T EXPECT IT!

New Years Eve 2024…I receive a Facebook message: “If you good for this Friday, black river barn. 10pm show” So my last day of the year started off with being needed for a Supernova gig four days later. And I didn’t expect to hear about any shows until maybe March/April. Threw on a new setContinue reading “FIRST GIG OF 2025…AND I DIDN’T EXPECT IT!”