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
We get more email requests for this collector's item than you can shake a Fender Stratocaster at! Buy Now
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 Quality […]
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 […]