I got the chance to visit the NAMM show this year thanks to a good friend. We went on Friday and spent the day walking up and down the Anaheim Convention Center until our feet were sore and our stomach’s were empty. Continue reading →
NAMM 2012
Author Archive
The Violet Burning: The Story of Our Lives
The Violet Burning, is one of my all time favorite rock bands. I am continually blessed by their music and ministry. Now, after months of anticipation they have released three new albums with 34 new songs. Check out a few preview videos. The go buy their new albums and support independent rocknroll! Continue reading →
The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten
I will forever be a student of music; that’s part of the fun of it. I’m always striving to learn and implement more into my playing. At times, it seems straight forward and knowable, at other times it seems infinite and illusive. The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music by renowned musician and bass player Victor Wooten is an amazing book that completely changed how I think about music. It will inspire, challenge, and motivate every musician. Continue reading →
Preview of Daft Punk’s Tron: Legacy Soundtrack
Growing up as kids in the 80s meant we flipped out over the movie “Tron”. I remember running around with my friends with a Frisbee taped to my back. On December 17 the new Tron movie, “Tron: Legacy”, is set to hit theaters. To get in the mood we have a preview of the soundtrack done by the French duo Daft Punk. So enjoy 21 minutes of electronic goodness. Continue reading →
Nathaniel Kearney Jr. – Bringing the Booty, Part 1
Nathaniel Kearney Jr. is a crazy talented bass player who grew up playing Gospel music in the churches of North Carolina. He’s played with just about everybody in Gospel music including a couple years playing with Kurt Carr. Currently, he’s laying down the booty for Smooth Jazz artist Brian Culbertson. You also catch him on an upcoming episode (Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2010) of The Mo’Nique Show on BET as he plays with Brian Culbertson and R&B singer Avant. Continue reading →