Category Archives: Music

A sample of my stool

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Dan

I am a sucker for customer rewards program. I always sign up for frequent flyer miles, and I will shop at a different supermarket if it gets me more invisible points with someone’s redemption scheme. As a guitarist, I have … Continue reading →

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Don’t stop believin’, indeed

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Dan

Pardon me while I upload every video of every gig we ever taped so that I can front a big rock band like this guy, who is officially the new lead singer of Journey.  Neal Schon wanted a singer so … Continue reading →

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MP3 of the Moment: Jeff Gertsmann edition

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Dan

I haven’t said anything about the Jeff Gertsmann situation because I haven’t been able to keep up with it. We had two gigs this weekend and that’s where my head was at. Short version: If it’s true, fuck yes I’ll … Continue reading →

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MP3 of the Moment: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Dan

I haven’t done one of these illegal music sharing things in a while, but hey, it is the season of giving. Whirling Dervishes were an alt-rock 90s band from New Jersey. When I was in college radio, they put out … Continue reading →

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Romantics squabbles

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Dan

Apparently sometimes cover bands can be too good. Mine does not suffer from this problem, but I found it interesting all the same. FWIW, the master license is far, far more expensive than a cover license; I get small-quantity mechanical … Continue reading →

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Palette-Swap Ninja track #3 is up

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Dan

“Padding Your Gamerscore” available now. We are considering making a video, because it appears if you make a crappy song with a crappy video, the gaming blogs pick up on it and post about it. But if you make a … Continue reading →

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POD X3 Live

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Dan

My fanboyism for Line 6 gear is well established. But holy shit. Way more options than I’d ever use or probably be able to figure out, but I gotta love it on a technical level. I could use the XLR … Continue reading →

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5150 360 II

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Dan

I have been thrilled with the Van Halen striped faceplate that Greg made me, so I asked him to whip up a companion for it. Now nobody will ask which controller is mine: Even though I have the console faceplate … Continue reading →

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Taylor electric not get…not yet

Posted on October 7, 2007 by Dan

I am so ridiculously excited about Taylor entering the solidbody electric guitar business, I can’t express it. I also can’t explain it, because it’s just a hunk of lumber with pickups, and I have a few of those. But seeing … Continue reading →

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VH tickets get!

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Dan

Everybody wants some. I got some. Mike and I are headed out to see the mighty Van Halen in December. Please see accompanying illustration. (Right click and View Image to see it big.)

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