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Artists are a funny breed. We isolate ourselves while pouring over a new song, a painting, a novel, whatever. And then expect the rest of the world to love us and what we create. Is it a right or a privilege to be successful/famous? When we’re young, we’re undaunted and don’t give a damn aboutContinue reading “IS IT A RIGHT OR A PRIVILEGE?”

Take a good look at that screen shot. This is what it meant for me to be a musician. Living in the moment, playing awesome funky metal songs with two legends. One sadly left us this past March. I had it good and knew it then. Drummer TC Tolliver (hard to see in this pic)Continue reading “TEN YEARS GONE…”

Another gig in the books as my “tour” came off hiatus when Evie from Evolution asked me Thursday night via text: “Can you do a gig on 7.7 at In The Drink?” My car was packed anyway! This came out of left-field but fortunately I have the time to do fill-in gigs as needed. WeContinue reading “THREE MORE T-SHIRTS AND ANOTHER REMASTER…”

When you see this blog, it will be July 5. Why is that significant? Read on… Let me paint the back story for you in a nutshell: I was with another string company from 2017 until 2023. Over time I had grown a bit (well a lot) frustrated with lack of support. Another way ofContinue reading “STRUNG ALONG…”

Last night’s gig with Rock Hard at Bardi’s was off the rails! But what’s a gig without a Spinal Tap moment? Right before soundcheck, my footswitch broke. Under my foot! Went to tap on it and…nothing. The sound guy tried fixing it and said “It’s done, man.” So with some quick thinking, I pulled theContinue reading “THREE T-SHIRTS AND A BROKEN FOOTSWITCH”

The pic taken on the left was snapped by Eve Lina of Evolution (more about that gig in a bit). The pic on the right was pulled from the Ibanez website (more about that soon too!) My life seems to be turning around since Memorial Day weekend. Anyone who knows me (all three of you)Continue reading “HOT HOT HOT!”

First show of my “tour” started last night in Red Bank, NJ with the cover band Evolution. And what better way to kick the summer off than by playing at a cool room with the doors and windows open! And a kick-ass sunset behind us!! I hadn’t been to Red Bank in a few years.Continue reading “THE START OF A GOOD SUMMER!”

Gigs can happen at any time. Especially when I’m not looking. Story of my life. Last night I was asked by Eve of the band Evolution if I was available for a show next Saturday June 15. Once I got my schedule under control, I said “I’m in!” So now I have three shows betweenContinue reading “TO SEE AND BE SEEN”

What happened to my website? Was it taken over by aliens? Was it sabotaged by disgruntled ex-band members? I like the aliens story. But no, yours truly felt the site needed a new coat of paint, a nip and tuck here, as well as hopefully regaining interest. Yes, I obsess over Google analytics and haveContinue reading “NEW COAT OF PAINT”

This past Wednesday, I was in the studio with DJ Metal Mistress for her Metal Meltdown show. Unlike previous shows, this one was definitely a bit different. I didn’t promote anything for once! We talked on air about music in general, fave bands, took questions from people in the chat room. Aside from talking brieflyContinue reading “I’VE SEEN ALL GOOD PEOPLE…”