Once Upon a Time...

(chronologically)

Music #1. From War, to Punk Rock & The Blues. Coming Home, remixed for Veterans Day 2019

Coming Home is actually a heartfelt ditty that started as an expression of one of the universal truths of military life.  War or peace, Guard or Active, your gonna miss home at some point.  And home is gonna miss you. 

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Artist: Joe Henry. Album: Kindness Of The World. "Untitled Track".

Lyrics

I'm just hoping for the best 
Waiting out of sight 
The light is for the rest of them 
still on their way tonight 
Yes and you from the front room called 
to someone in the hall 
The light is…

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Gear Geeks #7. The 1974 Fender Jazz Bass.

The 1974 Fender Jazz.

Started taking guitar lessons at the age of eight.  My Mom had a copy of The Beatles' Hard Days Night movie soundtrack.  The one with the red cover.  We used to listen to it on the…

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Music #6. Making music during the Pandemic. The Red Ramblers, The Big Sky & The Tape Recordings.

Three New Releases - April 24th, 2020

California.  4 Apr 2020.  0128 Hrs.

As I contemplate telling the story of making music during the pandemic, I can't help but think about the recent news from New York City.  Heartbreaking news…

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Gear Geeks #5. The Marshall Origin Amplifier (Origin Videos!)

Before you get to reading... I have a bunch of Marshall Origin YouTube videos, at the bottom of this page. Updated April 2020. Enjoy!

As of December 2019, I've had my ORI50H for a few months now. I recorded The…

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Gear Geeks #4. "The Red Ramblers". Tone. Timing. Attitude. & How The Master-Volume Amplifier Almost Killed Rock 'n Roll.

Today's post might be more of a Gear Geek thing, but the inspiration is the songs.  So here goes.  This last month we've been busy recording two new singles at Perks Place Recording Studio.  A studio version of the acoustic…

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Gear Geeks #3. Vintage Reissue Perestroika & The Rock 'n Roll Arms Race.

By the time the 1980's were in full swing, we were rollin in it.  That's right.  Trickle down theory was kickin' ass all over the place.  It was easy to buy into that, hook, line, and sinker.  Especially after the…

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Gear Geeks #2. Fender-Japan. Limited Edition FSR 54 Strat.

Here it is, rock'n the stage... 

In April of 2013 I picked up a '54 Limited Edition Stratocaster.  I believe it came from Dyna-Gakki, Fender-Japan.  At the time, I heard there were only 200 imported to the US from Japan…

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Music #2. 'Last Song'. Studio Preview. Video Sneak Peak. Let's Rock Out.

The 'Last Song' for you.  Two Kinds Of Light is finishing up production on a new version/single of this song.  Always liked this one.  Written by my friend and long time musical associate Kevin Navis.  One of the most creative…

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Gear Geeks #1. Lets Rock. The Les Paul Junior, Fender Champ, and the Tubescreamer.

In the video below that's your Bargain-Basement-Bin-Barroom-Blues-Guitarist playing it live on-stage in Pasadena, Ca, at The Old Town Pub.  With a Les Paul Junior, two Fender Champ Amps, and a Tube Screamer.  The 2005 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Junior…

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