March Gigs
Posted by Drew in Journal on 01. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
I’m playing some gigs again this month with Laguna Slim and Satin Blue. Those shows are always a hoot. Three guys show up, lock in; general revelry ensues. If you’re going to be in the neighborhood, I hope you can stop by and check us out.
The gig in Temecula should be fun. Since it’s a [...]
Magic Sam
Posted by Drew in Blues Who's Who on 27. Feb, 2010 | 1 Comment
Sam Maghett – better known as Magic Sam – is one of the great unsung heroes of Chicago blues. His distinctive style bridged the gap between the classic, stripped down sound of Chicago blues and the more polished R&B sounds of the 1960s. The result was an energetic and charismatic style that was unforgettable.
Gypsy Moth
Posted by Drew in Gear on 26. Feb, 2010 | 1 Comment
This here’s the Gypsy Moth: a Martin parlor guitar, model 5-16GT; also referred to as a “size 5 guitar” or a “terz guitar”. They call it a terz because the guitar was originally intended to be tuned up a minor third (three half-steps) from standard tuning — so the low E string would actually be [...]
Blue Girl Blues
Posted by Drew in Journal on 23. Feb, 2010 | 0 Comments
The Blue Girl adventure continues. As posted on TDPRI earlier today:
So I contacted the Guitar Shoppe and sent them photos. They’ve told me they can’t fix it, due to the polyurethane finish; the best they can do is seal it and prevent further damage.
They said that the only real “repair” option would be [...]
