As I was looking at the most recent recommends posts, I noticed that most of them describe albums and bands. So I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be nice to change it up a bit, and recommend something different? I’ve spent time recently in the beautiful town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Ever been? It’s quite diverse, and fitting since I’m currently in Jackson writing this post, listening to the sound of water running down the creek. So why recommend Jackson? … Continue reading →

Yesterday while I was driving I was listening to the White Album – the Beatles that is, and I couldn’t help but notice how many weird songs are on that album.  Let’s see, there’s – Wild Honey Pie, The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill, Piggies, Why Don’t We Do It In the Road (really?), and of course how can one forget Revolution 9. So, why is this one of my favorite albums?  This is the question that I was asking … Continue reading →

The greatness of Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side of the Moon never ends and never ceases to amaze me. I’ve been studying the album as of late, especially the masterful keyboard playing of Richard Wright.  His parts are subtle yet so catchy and memorable.  No doubt the most memorable of them all is the classic song/part from “Great Gig in the Sky.”  Again, so simple, so subtle, yet so memorable. It’s interesting to watch interviews with the band about making … Continue reading →

You know you’re all thinking it, every time you hear that name. Don’t pretend you’re not. I have a history of being ridiculously behind in the area of “what is cool,” and this case is no exception. Recently I asked a certain young lady, “To whom should I listen?” (In my most appropriate and cheery british accent…), to which she replied, somewhat reticently, “Why, Menomena, of course.” She indicated that one of her favourite albums was Mines by Menomena. Though … Continue reading →

Hello all, I recommend the 50w fender bassman to every good tone seeking man woman and child.  There are quite a few amps to choose from out there, but this one that you see in the pictures is amazing.  BTW this post is for music nerds only, sorry normal peeps.  I’m no expert when it comes to amps, I just know what sounds good and this thing does.  It has been almost completely re-built, and I think it’s a 1969. … Continue reading →