I've been wanting to do this for many years - good friends, diverse styles ...a "trip" from beginning to end. Buy Now
HeartStrings is just me, just guitars—acoustic and electric in various configurations. Buy Now
The product of a musical journey lasting a half dozen years — and what a long strange trip it's been.Buy Now
We get more email requests for this collector's item than you can shake a Fender Stratocaster at! Buy Now
I’ve recently started a new “presence” on Reverb. There’s a reason. I have quite a lot of gear, and now find myself needing to find new good homes for some of it. * There’s too much stuff here – more than I could ever use! *
Had a brilliant time with Produce Like A Pro impresario Warren, and here is our in-depth conversation. We cover lots of topics!
A short while ago, this website was hacked (no real damage done, and no malware was permitted to be installed). Needless to say, this was not fun. In rectifying the various plug-ins, some of which were out-of-date, we lost a sidebar which directed visitors to various “categories” of posts. Until we can get this cleared […]
I’ve recently had the pleasure of producing a very talented singer-songwriter from Norway. In 2018 I found myself revisiting Fredrikstad – a beautiful part of Norway – cobbled streets, wooden buildings, warm hospitality, and a great state-of-the-art recording studio. It was a treat to work in a brand new space, with brand new people. The […]
In late 2015, I was asked by Guitarist Magazine to pen a monthly column for their publication. The remit was simply “write about whatever strikes your fancy”. My kind of assignment! I continue to pen these (type them, really), and my arrangement with Future Publishing is structured so that copmlete rights revert to me after […]
In the late ’60s, I had the wonderful job as Musical Director for Jay & The Americans for a short while. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen were members of the backing band. Their world, apart from being gigging musicians, was about composing music in a style that many thought was ‘ahead of its time’, and […]
Jimmy and I first met in Lima Ohio, back in ”67, while he was touring with The Yardbirds and I was teaching and performing locally. We hit it off, and experienced copious laughter and grooves. A really cool bloke… (and thanks for the ‘grade’)
Here’s the story – Dillon’s father Robbie and I have been friends for over 40 years. But being an ocean apart for eons, I didn’t get to experience Dillon’s growth first hand. We began as Facebook friends, liking some of each others’ posts and doing a bit of online chat. Then Robbie messages me that […]
Dear Reader, Below is a “short-list” of the various companies whose products I use and endorse. The manufacturers are responsive and reliable. These are brands I trust. Enjoy the clicks… Guitars – – . Amplifiers . . ‘ Pickups . Speakers .. Microphones . FX / Enhancement . . . Finest […]
I’m very pleased to present this one – featuring Blue Lou Marini and John Tropea. Two of my best buddies, musical collaborators, and giants in their own right. Have a click, enjoy the short piece of musical magic, and leave a comment if you’re so inclined. Sharing our fun with you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=442TiowZVJU And a […]
Well, maybe three. I’m still putting one together “from scratch” – but more about that further down the page. In The Beginning… Roland’s sub-brand “Boss” pretty much had the market sewn up. As a consultant to Roland at the time, I was one of the first to enjoy it. Heck, I even remember doing an […]
What a great pleasure, to discover that some of the music I make does “what it’s supposed to do”. As many of you will be aware, I had a totally successful series of cancer treatments at the end of last year. I was ever so grateful to the team that attended to me, and gave them gifts […]
I was invited to spend an hour with ace BBC DJ John Foster to play some music and chat on his Friday afternoon show. It turned out to be a most delightful time. Check it out… You can immediately stream or download the mp3 of the show for transfer to your fave portable player so […]
Marking the 50th anniversary of my “life in the music business”, it gives me great pleasure to announce that my latest CD album is now available! And did I mention it’s downright eclectic? Yes, it is. As you know, I’m enamoured of so many different musical styles and moods, and I feel that the time is right […]
It’s always a thrill to hear a piece of my musical history …that I’ve not heard in decades. Ron Dante, one of the seminal record producers of our generation has just sent me the very original recording we made for Pat Benetar – “Heartbreaker” (version one) at Media Sound Studios NYC. Long story short: After […]