Meshuggah!

I like a diverse range of genres and artists and a band with the solid, and meaty foundation like Meshuggah, earn my respect immensely – these guys can rattle your balls in the tightest-whities you can find.

Support Local Music EVERYWHERE!

I love going to big concerts and will always do so, but it seems like the more popular or famous an artist, the more it costs! They’re really raking in the money these days with VIP packages and premium seating not to mention artists like Maynard James Keenan and Geoff Tate who do wine tastings – Maynard actually makes his own wine which I do admire and enjoy – excellent juice he makes! But my point is that maybe from time to time you could skip the bigger shows and see some local acts – maybe even if you don’t skip the shows, go see a local lesser known artist which a lot of the times tend to be free. I know not every part of the country is the same but here in the bay area it’s amazing how much music you can see for next to nothing and you can support the local scene and businesses that host these events as well. It’s economics and it helps both artists and business and local economies.

Exit Theatre – Songwriter Saturdays

This is a great little event hosted by Melissa Lyn almost every Saturday at the Exit Theater on Eddy St. in downtown San Francisco. It’s not too far in to the sketchy area so it’s a safe walk from Powell St.

Back to the woodshed...

Reblogged from Brent Andrew Shinn:

I managed to move to a much smaller and cheaper apartment directly across from my work – which is surprisingly pleasant and makes giving my cats medication much easier I do have to say that being so close to the office has been better than I imagined and I do love the commute! Now that I’m moved, I still have a few small lingering items to deal with like a car to sell, and my washer and dryer I no longer have a place to hook-up, and then finalizing my unpacking and organization but it’s coming along nicely and by the end of the month I should be able to relax and record – which leads to the reason for this post.

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Back to the woodshed…

I managed to move to a much smaller and cheaper apartment directly across from my work – which is surprisingly pleasant and makes giving my cats medication much easier I do have to say that being so close to the office has been better than I imagined and I do love the commute! Now that I’m moved, I still have a few small lingering items to deal with like a car to sell, and my washer and dryer I no longer have a place to hook-up, and then finalizing my unpacking and organization but it’s coming along nicely and by the end of the month I should be able to relax and record – which leads to the reason for this post.

UK Vacation and Open Mics!

I just back from my first trip to the UK and had an amazing time! So much history and so much to see – I love visiting new places for the first time and how it just opens up your senses and your brain. To me it feels like an indoor cat looks when you they go outside for the first time – peaked and intrigued!

Shop

Guitars for sale:

1. Edwards Mini Eclipse – speaker built in to neck position pickup. From clean to crunch; black with pick-guard; soft shell ESP case: $300
2. Taylor ‘Baby’ Taylor – the original with a soft shell case: $250
3. Yamaha 4-String Bass – this was a fairly basic and inexpensive bass, a starter bass with a soft shell case: $100

More to come…

Finnegan’s Novato Open Mic

Finnegan’s in Novato has been under the hosting awesomeness of KC Turner for over 5 years and draws and interesting and diverse crowd or fans and performers. I experienced this first hand recently and I have to admit that I was blown away by the reception of me and my abilities as well and the wonderful performers that graced my first evening in this North Bay open mic.

The Creamery Open Mic: New Host – Me!

I’m taking the helm as the host at The Creamery (Corner of 4th and Townsend in SoMa) Open Mic starting on February 8th. They’ve paused the event until they could evaluate the situation and conveniently I was eating there yesterday afternoon and talked to one of the owners and the conversation led to the open mic and then he said they were interested in firing it back up and asked if I knew anyone interested in hosting. So last night I went to The Rockit Room’s open mic and talked with Tris Buckley who runs their event – I like Tris and wanted to make sure there were no conflicts – and he endorsed me so I talked to Ivor at The Creamery today and took the hosting job.

Red Devil Open Mic – 1/10/2012

Last night was the first open mic of 2012 for Red Devil Lounge with KC Turner hosting and we’re thankful to have it back in swing! Red Devil’s open mic is one that I find it hard to miss – the atmosphere is cool and there are always new people coming from all over and of course, us regulars. KC as usual sets up a great night with his now becoming infamous tag line “rad” and presents with a sense that makes you feel welcome. I think KC really has what it takes to be a fantastic promoter and host and it shows in what he does: the man is dedicated to his trade and not only that – he’s a great songwriter/performer.