It's impossible to sum up anyone's life in a blog post especially a life as full as Mr. Edward Van Halen. While I was well aware of his seemingly limitless virtuosity, it wasn’t until he passed that I truly became aware of his creative and lasting innovations to the electric … [Read more...] about EVH: Innovator, Inventor, and Mad Scientist
Drawing with Sound
Let's talk about something fun. Let's talk about math. No? Okay, fair enough. But there's no denying math's presence all around us. Math and music have found common links since the days Pythagoras. Thankfully, you don't have to be a mathematician (or an ancient Greek philosopher) … [Read more...] about Drawing with Sound
E.B. Rooster: A Story Worth Sharing, Guitars Worth Playing
If you’re traveling anywhere near Nashville and play guitar, no excuse is needed for a stop in one of Nashville’s amazing vintage guitar stores. So while on my way to Louisville two years ago, I found myself needing to stretch my legs in Carter Vintage Guitars. I had been looking … [Read more...] about E.B. Rooster: A Story Worth Sharing, Guitars Worth Playing
Andy Wood, Signature Suhr Guitar Interview
Who is Andy Wood? Hailing from Knoxville, TN, Andy Wood is a ferocious slayer of both the mandolin and guitar. From the start of his musical journey playing traditional bluegrass on the mandolin to playing guitar on tour with groups such as Rascal Flatts, LOCASH, Scott Stapp, … [Read more...] about Andy Wood, Signature Suhr Guitar Interview