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
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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
Email Exchange with Symphony X Guitarist
Motivation comes in many forms, but there's a special kind of drive you feel when you get a response from an artist you admire. When I was 16 years old, I was ecstatic to have received a response from a guitarist for whom I had (and still have) great respect and admiration. … [Read more...] about Email Exchange with Symphony X Guitarist