Smashing a rut to pieces So yeah, maybe the last article (#6 keeping your ear fresh) reaffirmed some things you sort of already knew but sometimes we all need to hear someone else say it, right? Well, Google is great, Youtube is a very powerful tool, Grooveshark will get you to some deep cuts, Cable/Satellite…»

It is no secret that if you have a question about your car, you need a recipe, or you are dying to hear a song you haven’t heard in ages; all of these can usually be handled and satisfied in a couple of keystrokes on the internet. I’ve noticed that with all forms of information…»

Walking through a downtown area miles away from home, taking in the smells of coffee and pastries from a nearby cafe. You round a corner to see cigarette smoke coming through the limbs of a tree, you walk into the sound of park bench conversation which disappears as quickly as it arises and is replaced…»

Of all the players in a “standard” band format, it seems like the bass player holds the most frequently under-appreciated role. In cases like Bootsy Collins and Sting there are obvious exceptions, but lets face it…we all owe the bassists a little love. I don’t really know if I am going to go for top…»

If you are a musician and if you are NOT filthy rich, then the chances are pretty good that you have had a “dream gear” list for as long or longer than you’ve been playing. These fantasies are good to entertain, I’ve noticed that I’ve actually checked off a few items on my list, like…»