Headed to Mexico

Headed to Mexico

I have had an unexpectedly busy but rewarding 2016, and the work continues with a trek to Mexico for Earthquaker Devices! Earthquaker Devices asked me if I would be interested in doing three clinics at the prestigious Guitar Gear stores in MonterreyGuadalajara and Mexico City. I, of course, love doing anything and everything Mexico so here I come!

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Bass Players: Direct Box vs. Microphone

Bass Players: Direct Box vs. Microphone

Music production is evolving at lightning speed, and, as a bassist, I ask myself all the time if technology is helping or compromising me as a musician. When I first started professionally in the mid 80’s, records, like Racer X’s Street Lethal, were still being released on vinyl. Shortly thereafter, CD's were the norm; then MP3's and now streaming. Music technology has changed just as much as music itself has and although I’ve kept some of my gear from the early days, I always try to stay informed on the latest technology to see how it can enhance my skills and sound as a musician.

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Throwback Thursday: 20 Years of Japan's Fuji Rock Festival

Throwback Thursday: 20 Years of Japan's Fuji Rock Festival

Japan's best rock festival, Fuji Rock, is having its 20th anniversary festival this weekend, and I wanted to share how much this festival has meant to my life and my family. This festival in the mountains 2-3 hours north of Tokyo, is such a breathtakingly beautiful, and awe inspiring locale for the best bands in the world to play.

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NAMM 2016 Schedule

NAMM 2016 Schedule

I wanted to let any of you attending NAMM 2016 know that I will be doing some demos all weekend at the Earthquaker Devices Booth which is booth #4296 in Hall C.  I’ll be demonstrating Earthquaker Devices‘ latest and greatest as well as old favorites.

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Throwback Thursday: Another Bass Solo via Racer X

 Throwback Thursday: Another Bass Solo via Racer X

Following the topic of live bass solos, I have to reach back into the Racer X archive and bring out my solo onExtreme Volume. For me, the best thing about this is to see my evolution when put under the improvised solo spotlight. The main difference between this solo and the solo I posted last week is this one has drums backing me.

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