Category: Music

  • Linus & lucy on banjo

    The thing you didn’t know you need to watch. The Foggy Mountain Spaceship has this epic rendition of the childhood favorite, Linus and Lucy.

  • The 2023 techmas update

    The 2023 techmas update

    Looking back on 2023. The year started with a flurry of activity here before I chased another venue. The holiday shutdown and my free time has translated into a significant look at what I have built here, and I like it. Here’s to 2024!

  • Kids these days

    Kids these days

    Kids today have so much better access to learning to play guitar. The cornucopia of instruments, gear, and access to free resources is unparalleled. Now get off my lawn!

  • The Day my Guitar Teacher Burst my Bubble

    The Day my Guitar Teacher Burst my Bubble

    So much of my favorite music has a very simple foundation, and once you understand that, the world is your oyster

  • Music Appreciation: Michael Schenker

    Music Appreciation: Michael Schenker

    Junior year of high school, a friend dropped the definitive UFO live album on his turntable, and dropped the needle. I was blown away, and that’s how my long fandom of Michael Schenker began.

  • The First Prog Rock Album I Bought

    The First Prog Rock Album I Bought

    Growing up in the 70’s was a fun time. Most of my music I heard on local radio giants, and often it was difficult to divine who the artist was. I dip my toe in.

  • Oops, I’ve done it now

    Oops, I’ve done it now

    A repost: Fond memories spark an impulse purchase, no regrets.

  • The Lowly Distortion Pedal

    The Lowly Distortion Pedal

    It has been a long time since I had a pure “Distortion” effect pedal, an impulse purchase of a Boss DS-1 pedal has been a welcome addition to the stable

  • Growing as a musician

    Growing as a musician

    I have been playing guitar for about 40 years, and have covered a lot of ground in that time. There have been several epochs of my experiences. In the following text, I will dive into them, and share my experiences.

  • Music

    Music

    My music listening, a core component of my identity, has shifted permanently, yet I still feel guilty that artists aren’t fairly paid.