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STILL PINCH MYSELF

Twenty-two years ago, and with only two guitars in my arsenal at the time, I became an artist endorser for Ibanez guitars. I still pinch myself. I won’t rehash the whole story, as you can find it on here under the title “20 Years”. Everything you need to know is there. But I will sayContinue reading “STILL PINCH MYSELF”

THE FOURTH QUARTER

I’m typing this blog on the first day of September. Amazing that we are in the fourth quarter of the year, the “ber” months as some will call them. There’s still some summer left, so let’s not speed things up, okay? I am look forward to what the rest of the year brings. Those whoContinue reading “THE FOURTH QUARTER”

WHAT A WEEKEND!!!

What a weekend!! Actually, the whole week was great. Haven’t said that in a long time. Getting more private students, as well as more students between the two stores where I teach. Oh and I did two gigs this weekend… Let’s recap! Friday night was the gig with Supernova at Black River Barn. I’ve playedContinue reading “WHAT A WEEKEND!!!”

SHOULD I TRY SOMETHING A TAD DIFFERENT?

As I get ready for these two upcoming gigs this weekend, I realized something. Between the two bands, I am doing ninety songs!!! That’s like, um, a lot. I am very much looking forward to throwing down with Supernova again at the legendary Black River Barn this Friday night. And then the next afternoon willContinue reading “SHOULD I TRY SOMETHING A TAD DIFFERENT?”

I’VE ARRIVED!

I’ve arrived! How so? My friend Louis found a used copy of LAYERS OF TIME at a thrift store in West Milford, NJ! You’ve made it when you wind up in the used cd section. He posted these pics earlier today (July 19) and I sat at my laptop thinking “Wow, someone decided to discardContinue reading “I’VE ARRIVED!”

HALFWAY DONE

So I played a gig this past Friday with the cover band CRASH. Yeah it was cool, perfect weather, outdoor gig, played for only 90 minutes as opposed to doing three sets over the course of a few hours. Not complaining at all, if anything I am grateful for any opportunities that swing my way.Continue reading “HALFWAY DONE”

DIDN’T EXPECT THIS? (NEITHER DID I!)

What happens when you pick up a 7-string guitar, drop the low B to low A on a whim, and a bunch of chords come out? You record it before the feeling goes away. That’s exactly what happened to me this morning (July 3, which also happens to be my son Julian’s 24th birthday!) YouContinue reading “DIDN’T EXPECT THIS? (NEITHER DID I!)”

WHO? ME?

Last Saturday I attended Metalfest 10 in Teaneck NJ at Debonair Music Hall. I had a good time, nice to see old friends, meet new ones, hear some pummeling heavy music and enjoy a kick-ass burger. But two questions kept coming up while I was hanging around… “Doing any new music?” “Playing Metalfest next year?”Continue reading “WHO? ME?”

WORDS THAT STILL ECHO…

Many years ago, in a (empty) galaxy far far away, I worked at a music store. Sold guitars, amps, pedals. Was stressful but could be fun just the same. In the guitar department was a gentleman named James who always seemed to have wise words for me when I was struggling to be recognized andContinue reading “WORDS THAT STILL ECHO…”

WHEN IT RAINS (IN A GOOD WAY…)

When it rains, it pours. Sometimes in a good way! Does the above image shock you? It certainly surprises me, and I created the damn thing! Been a long time since I did a list of “tour dates” (tongue firmly in cheek) so breathe this in, my friends! You are all familiar with Supernova, asContinue reading “WHEN IT RAINS (IN A GOOD WAY…)”