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I’m typing this on July 4th, and it also happens to be the 250th anniversary of America! I have no gigs or lessons this weekend, nothing to do, nowhere to go… I don’t want to be sedated though. I’m taking full advantage of enjoying downtime. Yes, I love teaching and performing. Nothing feels like workContinue reading “NOTHING TO DO, NOWHERE TO GO…”

The title of this blog is a bit misleading but stay til the end. Trust me. Last night I filled in with the band Evolution for the first time in two years. A lot has changed since then, starting with them having a drummer who is more solid and pushes things nicely. Kept the songsContinue reading “STEVE VAI IN A BAR?”

‘Twas a beautiful day for a nice loud rock show at Charley’s Tavern yesterday. The sun was bright and scorching hot, a nice breeze wafted through the air, and all I could think as I was setting up was… These poor people are gonna need therapy after hearing me play. This was the fourth showContinue reading “A NIGHT AT THE IMPROV”

It’s super rare for me to talk about sports. I’m simply not a fan. Won’t spoil it for anyone else though. But am going to say this… So glad the NY Knicks won last night! Why would I mention that? Because Supernova played last night at Mason Street Grille, and while most bands’ shows wereContinue reading “RARE SPORTS MENTION”

Day two of my fake tour continued yesterday afternoon with the first of 15 shows with Supernova. I could get used to this. Let me start off by saying The Jefferson House is a GREAT place!! Playing by (or on?) the lake was a thrill, seeing people on their boats and some were jet-skiing…at aContinue reading “I COULD GET USED TO THIS…”

The start of my fake tour of New Jersey began last night at Sam’s Bar & Grill (Ringwood, NJ) as sub for Rubber Duckie Riot. Ibuprofen is my friend now. Upon entering the place, and I’ve been there before, I saw a small space cleared for the band. Bands used to be set up inContinue reading “FAKE TOUR OFF TO A GOOD START”

Another pedal? Yep. Years ago, I owned an Ibanez FL9 flanger. I loved that thing, had the best tones, and just to show you how weird I am…I love dialing the speed all the way down and the width way up so when the flange dips, it sounds really sick. Like someone throwing up. ThankContinue reading “FOREVER CHASING”

No matter how many years I’ve been doing music, that giddy feeling creeps in when I least expect it. You’d think by now I’d be over it, with pretty much a “yeah whatever” vibe. Nope! It’s nice to receive airplay in the States of course. It’s cool when other countries grab your song and giveContinue reading “AUSTRALIA LIKES STRESS!”

The picture above is Mike’s “studio away from studio” if you will. It’s the mixing room in his house so he can save on gas and tolls, and have peace and quiet away from other bands rehearsing in the complex in Jersey City. Plus he sees his cat more 🙂 Mike has been sending meContinue reading “MIXIN’ MAGIC”

After almost three years, it’s time to bestow a brand new song on your ears. Yes I’ve done some ambient stuff which was necessary but now it’s… DOWN TO THE METAL!!! That will be the name of the new studio album (release date TBA) but for now, you can hear the first single “Digital Stress”Continue reading “YA HEAR THAT?”