"I happen to have perfect situational awareness, Lana. Which cannot be taught, by the way. Like a poet's ... mind for ... to make the perfect words." - Sterling Archer
"I happen to have perfect situational awareness, Lana. Which cannot be taught, by the way. Like a poet's ... mind for ... to make the perfect words." - Sterling Archer
"It's never too late to be what you might have been" - Eliot
Guilars: '02 Heritage H-535 ASB; '04 Larrivée LV-03 w/Fishman Blend; '95 Washburn/Bourgeios D-55SW Cherokee
Amphs: Boogie DC-2; DVM/BYOC Tweed Champlifier; Marshall AS50D
Currently on Board: Ditto Looper; Boss TU-2; EB VP Jr; crybaby; DVM Spring Fever; DVM Mini Klone, Brena Effects Cali-Tremor tremolo; Strymon El Capistan
"I happen to have perfect situational awareness, Lana. Which cannot be taught, by the way. Like a poet's ... mind for ... to make the perfect words." - Sterling Archer
Meddler, August Burns Red is playing right next door in the music room. Blasting.
Favorite band. I'm actually going to see them here in Atlanta on the Nineteenth, and then Sent By Ravens on the 21st.
"It's never too late to be what you might have been" - Eliot
Guilars: '02 Heritage H-535 ASB; '04 Larrivée LV-03 w/Fishman Blend; '95 Washburn/Bourgeios D-55SW Cherokee
Amphs: Boogie DC-2; DVM/BYOC Tweed Champlifier; Marshall AS50D
Currently on Board: Ditto Looper; Boss TU-2; EB VP Jr; crybaby; DVM Spring Fever; DVM Mini Klone, Brena Effects Cali-Tremor tremolo; Strymon El Capistan
Junior Kimbrough - Sad Days, Lonely Nights
Dan Auerbach mentioned Junior Kimbrough was a major influence, so I had to find out what trance blues was. Kinda' cool if you're in the right mood for it.
Pete Thorn - Guitar Nerd
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If you don't already have the Black Keys' Chulahoma album, I highly recommend it to you. The album is entirely Kimbrough covers. This one is particularly good...
After I became obsessed with that album, I picked up some of Kimbrough's albums. Some very cool stuff in there and an unmistakable influence on Auerbach's style.
"I happen to have perfect situational awareness, Lana. Which cannot be taught, by the way. Like a poet's ... mind for ... to make the perfect words." - Sterling Archer
"I happen to have perfect situational awareness, Lana. Which cannot be taught, by the way. Like a poet's ... mind for ... to make the perfect words." - Sterling Archer
"I happen to have perfect situational awareness, Lana. Which cannot be taught, by the way. Like a poet's ... mind for ... to make the perfect words." - Sterling Archer
The Little Willies - The Little Willies
This is their first album that featured covers of tracks by Fred Rose (Roly Poly), Hank Williams (I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive), Willie Nelson (Gotta Get Drunk and Nightlife), and Townes Van Zandt (No Place to Fall). While I'm not a big Norah Jones fan, country music suits her pretty well here. The guitar is excellent. A fun and enjoyable album. I may need to get the new one.
Pearl Jam - Live at Benaroya Hall
A mostly acoustic set, the best songs are some of the lesser known, subtle ones that show the depth of their song writing skills, which are much better than I expected.
I've also found that I enjoy her more in a country capacity than as a jazz singer, which is not unusual because I usually do enjoy instrumental to vocal jazz. However, she does have a good voice for country as well and she surrounds herself with very good musicians so the project is an enjoyable one. The Little Willies' album isn't a frequent listen, but I do enjoy it when I do listen.
NP:
"I happen to have perfect situational awareness, Lana. Which cannot be taught, by the way. Like a poet's ... mind for ... to make the perfect words." - Sterling Archer
Presto Ballet - Peace Among The Ruins
Presto Ballet - Invisible Places
-and now for something completely different-
Brad Paisley - This Is Country Music
(since I'll be seeing him in March)
This was one of my favorites from last year. The band is currently in the studio recording the follow-up which is being produced by Jason Isbell.
Minnesota Public Radio, working music while I do briefing. Ok, back off break. Back to writing.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
Trying to learn to play "Sinkhole" among a few other things from this album.
Found out yesterday that the Budos Band is playing in Ft. Lauderdale in April. Looks like I will finally have a chance to see them play. I've waited far too long for this.