Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Got Ammo?
I met the brother of a Navy officer who is serving in Iraq a few weeks back at the Red Hot Chili Peppers show. He told me his brother made Amps out of military ammo boxes.
Well, that’s one of the coolest ideas I’ve heard in years, so I tracked down Christopher Brownfield at www.http://ammo-box-amps.com/ and a few days later Christopher called me from Saddam’s former palace, where he is stationed in Iraq.
As you can see by the photo, he sent an amp over for me to test drive. This really is cool, I’m gonna have to tell my friends, Ted Nugent and Zakk Wylde about this!
I’ll be interviewing Christopher about his unique idea, and his life in general for the End of the Year Chop special. More details coming soon.
Black.
¶ 5:58 PM
Friday, November 17, 2006
back in town
As you can see I took a vacation to the middle of nowhere. No I really went to spend some quality time with my parents who live in Kingman, Arizona.
We did go for a few drives around the mountainous desert land including stops at the Colorado River, Nevada, historic route 66 and the Hover Damn. I also managed to see a roadrunner, 2 coyotes, and 9 big horn sheep.
It was very refreshing to see my folks, not to mention wearing my shorts and a T-shirt in the sunshine for a couple of days.
¶ 10:35 PM
Saturday, November 11, 2006
The Chili Peppers were really great last week. The thing that amazed me the most as I watched from the 5th row was just how talented each member of the band is. I mean Anthony is an incredible front man and he’s the weakest link in the band! Flea is awesome, Chad is equally awesome, but John is a super guitarist, just a natural, and a true pleasure to watch.
Some of the concerts coming to the area include Primus on the 14th. If you like Primus even a little bit, you have to see them live; they are also beyond talented. King’s X will be at the Ritz on the 18th. King’s X is an acquired taste, but they are one of my top 5 bands of all-time.
Wolfmother will be here on the 24th, I’ve never seen them but I’d really like to.
Black out.
¶ 10:58 AM
The Chili Peppers were really great last week. The thing that amazed me the most as I watched from the 5th row was just how talented each member of the band is. I mean Anthony is an incredible front man and he’s the weakest link in the band! Flea is awesome, Chad is equally awesome, but John is a super guitarist, just a natural, and a true pleasure to watch.
Some of the concerts coming to the area include Primus on the 14th. If you like Primus even a little bit, you have to see them live; they are also beyond talented. King’s X will be at the Ritz on the 18th. King’s X is an acquired taste, but they are one of my top 5 bands of all-time.
Wolfmother will be here on the 24th, I’ve never seen them but I’d really like to.
Black out.
¶ 10:58 AM
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Hall of Fame
Steve Vai has now been elected into the guitar player Hall of Fame at www.chopshopradio.com
You can get the free art work, audio and bio on the website.
Steve is the the most complete guitarist I've ever encountered, he gives us passion, creativity, texture and intelligence.
Here's some quotes of interest:
"He's turned the guitar inside out" - Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
"He's a true genius of the instrument" - John5
"One of the best ever. There's nothing that guy can't play. You don't here Steve Vai, you feel him." - Zakk Wylde
¶ 8:41 AM
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