Tone Tips from a Random night…

So here I am… not having updated my blog in awhile, and playing more than I was before. I’m currently working a pretty long/tiring clinical rotation and have not had a lot of energy past going home and sleeping. 9 more months before I wrap this school thing up!
Without further to do: wow… my tone [...]

Pedalboard update

Like many other gear-heads, I change my pedalboard about every 3 months. I never know why, it just happens.
For those following the blog, I really didn’t change any of the effects, or even the chain- I just made the whole thing simpler. This allowed me to fit effects that normal I just “rotate out” when [...]

Rig Explanation… and a better vid… I think I’m getting the hang of it!

Here is my  current rig:

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U2 did what? Wait, where was I???

U2 was on Letterman for a SOLID WEEK and performed several songs, new and old, and had an interview and their own top 10 list! Where was I? Thank God for YOUTUBE!!!
Here is what I found for those who missed it as well. My favorite is the Edge’s portion of the top 10.
If I [...]

Knowing When to Quit…. or Taking a Break and Listening

Greetings fellow bloggers/players. I know, i know… its been several weeks since I last posted. Forgive me, I cannot explain how busy my schedule is right now. As many of you know I have the busiest semester yet- PLUS the national board exams for my career. Med school is tough, but will be rewarding once [...]

Growing Up, Maturing, and Not Worried About Being a Rock God…

As I preluded to, I am taking about a 6-8 week break as I study for my board exams in March. I told the guys in the band I was relinquishing my duties and putting Ashley up for a short while (Ashley is my LP’s name btw).
Last practice, and today, I was “teaching” (used [...]

Different picks, different strokes

We’ve had an interesting last couple of Sunday’s and setlists. For normal worship service, we’ve had to pretty much hope everyone can remember old stuff– face it, its the holidays and we can’t get together to practice. We have to pull it together!!
Amazingly enough, soundchecks went PERFECT (thanks baby Jesus) and the songs picked [...]