Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Future?

Get in on the ground floor of what could be the next big instrument sensation. Its Yngwie meets Linus Torvalds meets Guitar Hero. Introducing the Misa Digital Guitar! This looks like it could be really fun, but if I had my druthers, I’d still learn how to play the Chapman Stick first. Pass it on
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Even Odd Smiles Are In This Season

It’s hard for me to accurately put this into words, but I really don’t know where my present day musical tastes would be had I not picked up a Cap’n Jazz record. The ironic thing is, I went to the same high school as most of these guys, yet the only exposure I had to [...]
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Friday Morning Thin Lizzy!

How ’bout some Emerald for breakfast? Pass it on
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Take Me Down

Eric and me singin’ something from Appetite for Destruction. One from the vaults, holiday party wine drunk style. Pass it on
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Practice Makes Perfect

If I told you how many times I have sat in front of the computer to find guitar tabs on songs I’ve been obsessing over, it would be an embarrassing admission. I found a site today that will no doubt increase the time nerding out to other people’s music. Check out Songsterr.com! I never thought [...]
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90s Crazy

First 90 Day Men song I ever heard was My Trip To Venus… and I was hooked. Their sound morphed a lot over the years, but every time I listen to this EP I am reminded of why I wanted to come live in Chicago. The ending jam on this, Hey, Citronella… also a total [...]
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Helen Money In Tune

I’ve been listening to this on the regular for the past month or so. Find this record ASAP and take a good listen to it. Pass it on
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Torche King Beef

This new Torche song slays. I have to admit, I was skeptical of a 3 piece lineup, but I’m glad to have been proved wrong. Can’t wait to see these guys again! Pass it on
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RIP Jay Reatard, 29

Add Jay Reatard to the list of those who have gone too soon. The Memphis born musician was found dead in his home earlier today. I first saw The Reatards down in Austin back in 2005, and not being too much into the whole garage rock/lo-fi thing, I really didn’t think much of it. About [...]
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That Old Temple

Is it just me or does this sound like a drugged-out version of Good Times Bad Times? I could think of worse comparisons, but it raises my eyebrow for sure. Dead Meadow “That Old Temple” from Artificial Army on Vimeo. Pass it on
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