Move Over Hello Kitty. Here Comes Chococat.
December 5, 2009 – 11:26 pm | No Comment

A special request came to me a week ago.  One of my friends wanted me to bake her daughter a cake.  But not just any cake.  A cake with Chococat on it.  I was honored.  …

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Guitar Audio and Lanikai LU-21CE Reviews
February 21, 2010 – 12:03 am | No Comment
Guitar Audio and Lanikai LU-21CE Reviews

I was searching for a ukulele for a few weeks and I finally found a website that sold the one that was on my Christmas wish list. The site is called Guitar Audio (http://guitaraudio.com). Don’t …

ABCD Said – PixieTea Use iPhone MakeMusic
January 19, 2010 – 7:59 am | No Comment
ABCD Said – PixieTea Use iPhone MakeMusic

I thought about doing it but I’m glad to see that PixieTea did it. I love it because (1) it’s geeky, (2) it uses an iPhone, and (3) it makes music.

Esperanza Spalding
January 7, 2010 – 5:07 pm | No Comment
Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza Spalding is a great bass player and singer. It’s no surprise that she made Bass Player magazine’s most exciting new player list.
This youtube video of her performing Overjoyed is a great inspiration to me …

I’m Yours – Ukulele Kid
December 14, 2009 – 4:30 am | No Comment
I’m Yours – Ukulele Kid

This kid might be the next Jake Shimabukuro! Rock on! I’m still trying to learn this song.

Aguilar Tone Hammer
November 30, 2009 – 12:23 am | One Comment
Aguilar Tone Hammer

One of my teachers let me borrow this pedal and now I can’t let it go…more like I didn’t want to let it go but he needed it for a gig.  He was telling me …

The Guild – Do You Wanna Date My Avatar
August 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | 2 Comments
The Guild – Do You Wanna Date My Avatar

Ahh, the wonderful days of MUDD. I miss those countless hours of doing nothing but quests, gold, and spells. I’ve been following “The Guild” and as funny as it seems, it was reality …

Guitar Center: Fresh Cuts Vol. 4
August 16, 2009 – 10:58 pm | No Comment
Guitar Center: Fresh Cuts Vol. 4

I finally picked up my copy of Guitar Center’s Fresh Cuts Vol. 4. Haven’t heard of Fresh Cuts? Fresh Cuts is a compilation of songs from Guitar Center employees along with a big …

Les Paul Dead
August 13, 2009 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Les Paul Dead

This just came in from CNN.  Just when I thought of selling my son’s mini Les Paul.  Thanks for the music Les.

Les Paul, whose innovations with the electric guitar and studio technology made him one …

Hang Drum
July 31, 2009 – 7:22 pm | 2 Comments
Hang Drum

I’ve seen a couple of these hang drums on the street now–usually near the BART stations.  The sound it makes is a cross between a steel drum and gongs from the Philippines.  I had to …

United Breaks Guitars
July 12, 2009 – 10:53 pm | One Comment
United Breaks Guitars

This is the reason why I hand carry my bass.  Poor Dave Carroll.  I know how he feels.  Actually every musician knows how he feels.
In fact, when I accidentally bumped my bass into a mic …