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6/13 Naches, WA ~ @chinookfest
6/21 Stanley, ID ~ @sawtoothvalleygathering
6/28 Port Townsend, WA ~ @ptbrewing
7/3-6 Quincy, CA ~ @highsierramusic
7/10 West Chester, PA ~ @brandywineredclay
7/11 Nescopec, PA ~ @briggsfarmblues
7/12 Lancaster, PA ~ Private Party
7/26 Zig Zag, OR ~ @skywaybarandgrill
8/07 Private Party
8/09 Guemes, WA. ~ @guemesislandgeneralstore
8/13 Bend, OR ~ @worthybrewing
8/14 Talent, OR ~ @talentclublive
8/15 Chico, CA ~ @lostonmainchico
8/16 Olympic Valley, CA ~ @thevillageatpalisades
8/24 Brookings, OR ~ @redeyeontheriver
9/11-13 Las Vegas, NV ~ @bender_jamboree
9/27 Santa Cruz, CA ~ @treehouse.concerts

6/13 Naches, WA ~ @chinookfest
6/21 Stanley, ID ~ @sawtoothvalleygathering
6/28 Port Townsend, WA ~ @ptbrewing
7/3-6 Quincy, CA ~ @highsierramusic
7/10 West Chester, PA ~ @brandywineredclay
7/11 Nescopec, PA ~ @briggsfarmblues
7/12 Lancaster, PA ~ Private Party
7/26 Zig Zag, OR ~ @skywaybarandgrill
8/07 Private Party
8/09 Guemes, WA. ~ @guemesislandgeneralstore
8/13 Bend, OR ~ @worthybrewing
8/14 Talent, OR ~ @talentclublive
8/15 Chico, CA ~ @lostonmainchico
8/16 Olympic Valley, CA ~ @thevillageatpalisades
8/24 Brookings, OR ~ @redeyeontheriver
9/11-13 Las Vegas, NV ~ @bender_jamboree
9/27 Santa Cruz, CA ~ @treehouse.concerts

@goldenroadgathering was SO FUN! 🎸🎉🙏🙏

Next up ~ May 31 @redwoodmountainfaire

#funkrock #bluesguitar #gibson335 #funk #bluesrock #jamband #souljazz

@goldenroadgathering was SO FUN! 🎸🎉🙏🙏

Next up ~ May 31 @redwoodmountainfaire

#funkrock #bluesguitar #gibson335 #funk #bluesrock #jamband #souljazz

5/9 ~ Richland WA @emeraldofsiam
5/10 ~ Coeur d Alene WA afternoon show @daft_badger_brewing w @objectheavy
5/17 ~ Placerville, CA @goldenroadgathering
5/31 ~ Felton, CA @redwoodmountainfaire

YAY TEAM!!

5/9 ~ Richland WA @emeraldofsiam
5/10 ~ Coeur d Alene WA afternoon show @daft_badger_brewing w @objectheavy
5/17 ~ Placerville, CA @goldenroadgathering
5/31 ~ Felton, CA @redwoodmountainfaire

YAY TEAM!!

5/9 Richland WA @emeraldofsiam
5/10 Coeur d Alene WA @daft_badger_brewing w @objectheavy
5/17 @goldenroadgathering
5/31 Felton, CA @redwoodmountainfaire

5/9 Richland WA @emeraldofsiam
5/10 Coeur d Alene WA @daft_badger_brewing w @objectheavy
5/17 @goldenroadgathering
5/31 Felton, CA @redwoodmountainfaire

Hey Team!? Software suggestions for doing notation AND tab? What are you using?

I was just sitting down with my pencil and paper and I thought. You know what!? I think I’m ready to join the 21st century. Lol. I really enjoy transcription, it feels like if I take the time, I can get a little glimpse into an artist’s mind, and actually get to spend some time with them. And if I go digital, it’ll be easier to reference later, or share!! I’ve got piles of these lying around. Not necessary, but It would be super cool if a software had a feature where I could scan pencil versions and it’ll digitize.

I’m aware of Sibelius and Finale, but I bet there are more options now, and I bet Ai is in the field? Is there a super good app for iOS? That’d be real handy on the road.

I want to know what you think!?
Thank You!!

Ps, it’s pretty neat that I was able to add the actual @oscarpetersonofficial audio that goes along with this transcription. And it fits almost perfect!

YAY TEAM!!

#transcription #musicstudent #guitarlesson #sheetmusic #notationsoftware #musicnotation

Hey Team!? Software suggestions for doing notation AND tab? What are you using?

I was just sitting down with my pencil and paper and I thought. You know what!? I think I’m ready to join the 21st century. Lol. I really enjoy transcription, it feels like if I take the time, I can get a little glimpse into an artist’s mind, and actually get to spend some time with them. And if I go digital, it’ll be easier to reference later, or share!! I’ve got piles of these lying around. Not necessary, but It would be super cool if a software had a feature where I could scan pencil versions and it’ll digitize.

I’m aware of Sibelius and Finale, but I bet there are more options now, and I bet Ai is in the field? Is there a super good app for iOS? That’d be real handy on the road.

I want to know what you think!?
Thank You!!

Ps, it’s pretty neat that I was able to add the actual @oscarpetersonofficial audio that goes along with this transcription. And it fits almost perfect!

YAY TEAM!!

#transcription #musicstudent #guitarlesson #sheetmusic #notationsoftware #musicnotation

I love to shoot quick videos during lessons so students can look back and see themselves playing a new concept (new ideas can be SO EASY to forget). This little video from Russ’s lesson is fun! With his permission, here’s a little clip from our lesson the other day. New concepts: Dominant 13 voicing, using Dom #9 for a vi chord, tritone subs on the turnaround, and the #IV Diminished. Not bad for one lesson!! @unmappablehappychapman

I LOVE teaching when I’m not on the road. Hit me up for in person or online! Guitar nerds UNITE🥷🎸 YAY TEAM!!

#jazzguitar #funkrock #bluesguitar #bluesrock #acousticguitar #flattopjazz #guitarlesson #guitarlessons #acousticcover

I love to shoot quick videos during lessons so students can look back and see themselves playing a new concept (new ideas can be SO EASY to forget). This little video from Russ’s lesson is fun! With his permission, here’s a little clip from our lesson the other day. New concepts: Dominant 13 voicing, using Dom #9 for a vi chord, tritone subs on the turnaround, and the #IV Diminished. Not bad for one lesson!! @unmappablehappychapman

I LOVE teaching when I’m not on the road. Hit me up for in person or online! Guitar nerds UNITE🥷🎸 YAY TEAM!!

#jazzguitar #funkrock #bluesguitar #bluesrock #acousticguitar #flattopjazz #guitarlesson #guitarlessons #acousticcover

Oh yea! This little clip from last time I was at @goldenroadgathering is getting me FIRED UP🔥🎉. Going to be a real fun weekend May 16-18!! If you don’t have tickets yet you can use SCOTT30 for a little discount. YAY TEAM!!

#funkrock #bluesguitar #gibson335 #bluesrock #jamband #souljazz #musicfestival

Oh yea! This little clip from last time I was at @goldenroadgathering is getting me FIRED UP🔥🎉. Going to be a real fun weekend May 16-18!! If you don’t have tickets yet you can use SCOTT30 for a little discount. YAY TEAM!!

#funkrock #bluesguitar #gibson335 #bluesrock #jamband #souljazz #musicfestival

Does this count as yard work?! lol. I’ve been having a ball applying my minor triad system to standards, and it totally works! Here’s Just Friends. Hit me up if this interests you. I can totally show you how to apply this in a lesson or two. Or maybe I should do a patreon?

And excuse the neighborhood noise;-). I live on kind of a busy street. YAY TEAM!!

#jazzguitar #acousticcover #acousticguitars #epiphoneacoustic #guitarsolo #guitarlessons #chordmelody

Does this count as yard work?! lol. I’ve been having a ball applying my minor triad system to standards, and it totally works! Here’s Just Friends. Hit me up if this interests you. I can totally show you how to apply this in a lesson or two. Or maybe I should do a patreon?

And excuse the neighborhood noise;-). I live on kind of a busy street. YAY TEAM!!

#jazzguitar #acousticcover #acousticguitars #epiphoneacoustic #guitarsolo #guitarlessons #chordmelody

@goldenroadgathering May 16-18!! Festival Season KICK OFF🦅🔥❤️. If you still need tickets, use SCOTT30 for a lil discount. 🎶🥰

YAY TEAM!!

#funkrock #musicfestival #jambamd #YAYTEAM

@goldenroadgathering May 16-18!! Festival Season KICK OFF🦅🔥❤️. If you still need tickets, use SCOTT30 for a lil discount. 🎶🥰

YAY TEAM!!

#funkrock #musicfestival #jambamd #YAYTEAM

Know this song? I wonder what he’d think!?

#jazzguitar #gibson335 #funkrock #bluesguitar #jimihendrix #acousticcover #shredguitar #bluesrock #jamband #sologuitar

Know this song? I wonder what he’d think!?

#jazzguitar #gibson335 #funkrock #bluesguitar #jimihendrix #acousticcover #shredguitar #bluesrock #jamband #sologuitar

4/10 @monksbarmissoula
4/11 @tipsupbigsky
4/12 @greatnorthernbar

Back on the road to make some Joyful Noise!

Thank you @bisslist for the clip!

#bluesguitar #funkrock #funk #gibson335 #bluesrock #jamband #payback

4/10 @monksbarmissoula
4/11 @tipsupbigsky
4/12 @greatnorthernbar

Back on the road to make some Joyful Noise!

Thank you @bisslist for the clip!

#bluesguitar #funkrock #funk #gibson335 #bluesrock #jamband #payback

MONTANA THIS WEEK! My cat thinks I practice too much. Lol. But I gotta keep my talons sharp 🦅🎸🎉

4/10 @monksbarmissoula
4/11 @tipsupbigsky
4/12 @greatnorthernbar whitefish.

#jazzguitar #bluesguitar #funkrock #montana #funk #chickenpicking

MONTANA THIS WEEK! My cat thinks I practice too much. Lol. But I gotta keep my talons sharp 🦅🎸🎉

4/10 @monksbarmissoula
4/11 @tipsupbigsky
4/12 @greatnorthernbar whitefish.

#jazzguitar #bluesguitar #funkrock #montana #funk #chickenpicking

I love starting an extended practice session by writing a new drum and bass groove. Starting out being creative and focused on timing and pocket really sets me up for some fun practice. Then I do my nerd drills over the new loop, so the concepts have some context. When I finish my exercises, I’ll explore improvising with the ideas I’ve been working on. It’s a great way to help new concepts develop and naturally start to appear in my improvisations on stage. Which is the goal;-)

Anyway! I was having fun with this today so I thought I’d share.

YAY TEAM!!

#jazzguitar #guitarlessons #bluesguitar #funkrock #gibson335 #bluesrock #funk #jamband #guitarsolo #georgebenson #georgebensonofficial

I love starting an extended practice session by writing a new drum and bass groove. Starting out being creative and focused on timing and pocket really sets me up for some fun practice. Then I do my nerd drills over the new loop, so the concepts have some context. When I finish my exercises, I’ll explore improvising with the ideas I’ve been working on. It’s a great way to help new concepts develop and naturally start to appear in my improvisations on stage. Which is the goal;-)

Anyway! I was having fun with this today so I thought I’d share.

YAY TEAM!!

#jazzguitar #guitarlessons #bluesguitar #funkrock #gibson335 #bluesrock #funk #jamband #guitarsolo #georgebenson #georgebensonofficial

Next up…. Montana Thurs 4/10 @monksbarmissoula, Fri 4/11 @tipsupbigsky, Sat 4/12 @greatnorthernbar.
Let’s DO IT.. YAY TEAM!!

“Bruce Lee of Rock & Roll” Tahoe on Stage
“Fun and adventurous dance rock” Live for Live Music.

#funk #montanamusic #missoula #bigsky #whitefish #yayteam #jamband #bluesrock #jazzguitarist

Next up…. Montana Thurs 4/10 @monksbarmissoula, Fri 4/11 @tipsupbigsky, Sat 4/12 @greatnorthernbar.
Let’s DO IT.. YAY TEAM!!

“Bruce Lee of Rock & Roll” Tahoe on Stage
“Fun and adventurous dance rock” Live for Live Music.

#funk #montanamusic #missoula #bigsky #whitefish #yayteam #jamband #bluesrock #jazzguitarist

BedHead jazz. Just keeping it real…. This is what happens around here most mornings. I’m still having a ball sorting out this minor triad harmonized scale system. Here’s All of Me.

#jazzguitar #acousticcovers #acoustic #allofme #sologuitar #jamband #cover

BedHead jazz. Just keeping it real…. This is what happens around here most mornings. I’m still having a ball sorting out this minor triad harmonized scale system. Here’s All of Me.

#jazzguitar #acousticcovers #acoustic #allofme #sologuitar #jamband #cover

So much fun this weekend!! One more show to go at @beachretreattahoe with @objectheavy. Compliments of @goldenroadgathering. YAY TEAM!!

So much fun this weekend!! One more show to go at @beachretreattahoe with @objectheavy. Compliments of @goldenroadgathering. YAY TEAM!!

We just added San Francisco and Talent OR, THIS WEEKEND! Coming in HOT!

03/07/2024 ~ Talent, OR
@talentclublive

03/08/2024 ~ San Francisco, CA
@boomboomroomsf

03/09 ~ South Lake Tahoe, CA
@beachretreattahoe

04/11 ~ Big Sky, MT
Tips Up @tipsupbigsky

12 Apr ~ Whitefish, MT
@greatnorthernbar

10 May ~ Coeur D’alene, ID
@daft_badger_brewing

18 May ~ Placerville, CA
@goldenroadgathering

13 Jun ~ Naches, WA
Chinook Fest

21 Jun ~ Stanley, ID
Sawtooth Valley Gathering

28 Jun ~ Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend Brewing Company

11 Jul ~ Nescopeck, PA
Briggs Farm Blues Festival

10-13 Sep ~ Las Vegas, NV
Bender Jamboree

More to announce real soon... YAY TEAM!!!

We just added San Francisco and Talent OR, THIS WEEKEND! Coming in HOT!

03/07/2024 ~ Talent, OR
@talentclublive

03/08/2024 ~ San Francisco, CA
@boomboomroomsf

03/09 ~ South Lake Tahoe, CA
@beachretreattahoe

04/11 ~ Big Sky, MT
Tips Up @tipsupbigsky

12 Apr ~ Whitefish, MT
@greatnorthernbar

10 May ~ Coeur D’alene, ID
@daft_badger_brewing

18 May ~ Placerville, CA
@goldenroadgathering

13 Jun ~ Naches, WA
Chinook Fest

21 Jun ~ Stanley, ID
Sawtooth Valley Gathering

28 Jun ~ Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend Brewing Company

11 Jul ~ Nescopeck, PA
Briggs Farm Blues Festival

10-13 Sep ~ Las Vegas, NV
Bender Jamboree

More to announce real soon... YAY TEAM!!!

I’m back on the grid! I took the bus, dog and sweetie down to Baja for a few weeks of unplugged adventure, and what an adventure we had! I sure did miss you all, and am excited to plug back in, reconnect and make some music! YAY TEAM!!

I’m back on the grid! I took the bus, dog and sweetie down to Baja for a few weeks of unplugged adventure, and what an adventure we had! I sure did miss you all, and am excited to plug back in, reconnect and make some music! YAY TEAM!!

South Lake Tahoe! One of my favorite places to make music. Let's get after it on March 9th at @beachretreattahoe!! 🎉🎵🚌

South Lake Tahoe! One of my favorite places to make music. Let's get after it on March 9th at @beachretreattahoe!! 🎉🎵🚌

Yes!! Coming back to Boise on Feb. 28 🙂. Lots of new music and sounds to share at @shrinesocialclub. It’s going to be a party! YAY TEAM!! 🎉🎵🎸

Yes!! Coming back to Boise on Feb. 28 🙂. Lots of new music and sounds to share at @shrinesocialclub. It’s going to be a party! YAY TEAM!! 🎉🎵🎸

We are thrilled to help announce the 10th Annual @sawtoothvalleygathering! Join us at one of the most beautiful festival sites in the country June 19 - 22, 2025. Tickets on sale now! 🤘

🎫 sawtoothvalleygathering.com

We are thrilled to help announce the 10th Annual @sawtoothvalleygathering! Join us at one of the most beautiful festival sites in the country June 19 - 22, 2025. Tickets on sale now! 🤘

🎫 sawtoothvalleygathering.com

Soulstice Souljazz Dance Party at the @goodfootlounge this Saturday! Check out this lineup!! Going to be 🔥🎉🎵.
Norm Buccola on bass
Dan Balmer guitar
Micah Kassell drum set
Casey Anderson drum set
Asher Fulero keys
Jeff Baxter keys
Farnell Newton trumpet
Rudy Slizewski percussion.
And of course myself on guitar!
Expected some unexpected sit ins:-)

YAY TEAM!!

@buccolinonormando @dbalmer1 @micah_kassell @bambam.pdx @asherfulero @farnellnewton

Soulstice Souljazz Dance Party at the @goodfootlounge this Saturday! Check out this lineup!! Going to be 🔥🎉🎵.
Norm Buccola on bass
Dan Balmer guitar
Micah Kassell drum set
Casey Anderson drum set
Asher Fulero keys
Jeff Baxter keys
Farnell Newton trumpet
Rudy Slizewski percussion.
And of course myself on guitar!
Expected some unexpected sit ins:-)

YAY TEAM!!

@buccolinonormando @dbalmer1 @micah_kassell @bambam.pdx @asherfulero @farnellnewton

Having SO MUCH FUN reviewing Meters times for Guitarmagedon this Friday night at @talentclublive! @l.nocentelli’s influence on my playing is undeniable, and I am so grateful for the amazing art he and the meters have given to the world. I wouldn’t so quite what I do with out what they already did:-)

Might have to add some meters tunes into our Soul Jazz Soulstice super band at the Goodfoot Dec 21 too!
YAY TEAM!!

#jazzguitar #funk #funkguitar #bluesguitar

Having SO MUCH FUN reviewing Meters times for Guitarmagedon this Friday night at @talentclublive! @l.nocentelli’s influence on my playing is undeniable, and I am so grateful for the amazing art he and the meters have given to the world. I wouldn’t so quite what I do with out what they already did:-)

Might have to add some meters tunes into our Soul Jazz Soulstice super band at the Goodfoot Dec 21 too!
YAY TEAM!!

#jazzguitar #funk #funkguitar #bluesguitar

Still having a BALL developing the minor triad chord scale system🤓. One more little share, then I’ll do other things, Lol. So here is Misty, melody is harmonized using my new system. 100% minor triads, except V7 in a minor key, or altered dominants. So fun! It works:-). Just gotta put the right triad in the wrong place. Thank you @irealproapp for the backing track:-). I didn’t like the tempo of my Jamie Abersold.

#jazzguitar #guitarlessons #gibson335 #chordmelody #acousticcover

Still having a BALL developing the minor triad chord scale system🤓. One more little share, then I’ll do other things, Lol. So here is Misty, melody is harmonized using my new system. 100% minor triads, except V7 in a minor key, or altered dominants. So fun! It works:-). Just gotta put the right triad in the wrong place. Thank you @irealproapp for the backing track:-). I didn’t like the tempo of my Jamie Abersold.

#jazzguitar #guitarlessons #gibson335 #chordmelody #acousticcover

Thank you @hollymillener for this clip from @lostonmainchico in Nov. If any of you have live show clips you think are cool, share with us! And maybe we’ll repost:-) Next up is the Soul Jazz Excursion at the @goodfootlounge in Portland Dec 21!! We’re going big and rowdy for this hometown hit, more to follow.

YAY TEAM!!

#funkrock #bluesguitar #bluesguitar #gibson335 #tourlife

Thank you @hollymillener for this clip from @lostonmainchico in Nov. If any of you have live show clips you think are cool, share with us! And maybe we’ll repost:-) Next up is the Soul Jazz Excursion at the @goodfootlounge in Portland Dec 21!! We’re going big and rowdy for this hometown hit, more to follow.

YAY TEAM!!

#funkrock #bluesguitar #bluesguitar #gibson335 #tourlife

Nerd Nugget Mini Lesson. Enclosures!! This concept has come up a couple of times recently with students. So I thought it’d be fun to share with you all:-) Start this idea by approaching each note of a chord from 1/2 step below. Then approach each chord tone from a scale degree above. Then combine! 1/2 step below, diatonic above. That’s an enclosure! Try it out:-). And if you are interested in any lessons, hit me up! I’ve been having a ball teaching when I’m not on tour. YAY TEAM!!

#guitarlessons #jazzguitar #nerdlife

Nerd Nugget Mini Lesson. Enclosures!! This concept has come up a couple of times recently with students. So I thought it’d be fun to share with you all:-) Start this idea by approaching each note of a chord from 1/2 step below. Then approach each chord tone from a scale degree above. Then combine! 1/2 step below, diatonic above. That’s an enclosure! Try it out:-). And if you are interested in any lessons, hit me up! I’ve been having a ball teaching when I’m not on tour. YAY TEAM!!

#guitarlessons #jazzguitar #nerdlife

Know this song!? I love practicing nerd stuff, but it’s also fun to keep up with my campfire set list! :-) I LOVE that I’m back to doing some teaching. I probably would have not explored this little gem otherwise:-) Ever inspiring.

Tomorrow it’s back to rocking!! We’ll be in Bend OR! YAY TEAM!!

#acousticcover #jazzguitar #tourlife #lifestudent #guitarlessons

Know this song!? I love practicing nerd stuff, but it’s also fun to keep up with my campfire set list! :-) I LOVE that I’m back to doing some teaching. I probably would have not explored this little gem otherwise:-) Ever inspiring.

Tomorrow it’s back to rocking!! We’ll be in Bend OR! YAY TEAM!!

#acousticcover #jazzguitar #tourlife #lifestudent #guitarlessons

Tickets are now ON SALE for the 2025 @bender_jamboree! 4 days & nights at a 4 star hotel. Everything, an elevator ride away! 🎰👽🤘

Tickets: www.benderjamboree.com

Tickets are now ON SALE for the 2025 @bender_jamboree! 4 days & nights at a 4 star hotel. Everything, an elevator ride away! 🎰👽🤘

Tickets: www.benderjamboree.com

Yea!! Phase 1 line up for @goldenroadgathering. THRILLED to be part of the fun! 🎸🎉🎉. YAY TEAM!!

Yea!! Phase 1 line up for @goldenroadgathering. THRILLED to be part of the fun! 🎸🎉🎉. YAY TEAM!!

Oooo. Unboxing some fresh Mugs hand made by Tom’s family. Mountain Mugs are thrown, glazed and fired in Billings Montana. There are just 12 of these! So come see us and pick one up:-). Available at shows only.

YAY TEAM!!

Oooo. Unboxing some fresh Mugs hand made by Tom’s family. Mountain Mugs are thrown, glazed and fired in Billings Montana. There are just 12 of these! So come see us and pick one up:-). Available at shows only.

YAY TEAM!!

This week:
11/13 Albany, CA @ivyroom w @radioveloso
11/14 Nevada City, CA @crazylikeahorse
11/15 Chico, CA @lostonmainchico w @californiaheirlooms
11/16 Reno, NV @cypress.reno Cypress Reno w @lostoxband

YAY TEAM!!

This week:
11/13 Albany, CA @ivyroom w @radioveloso
11/14 Nevada City, CA @crazylikeahorse
11/15 Chico, CA @lostonmainchico w @californiaheirlooms
11/16 Reno, NV @cypress.reno Cypress Reno w @lostoxband

YAY TEAM!!

Nerd Nugget. Chord soloing using only minor triads. Just gotta put the wrong one in the right place. Or something… I’ve been enjoying some time home from tour (PUMPED to get rocking next week!! dates below). I’ve been practicing + teaching and this last week I’ve been exploring/organizing a concept for chord soloing using 100% minor triads. And it works!! I’m sure this is old news for some of you. But new to me! Anyway, I thought it’d be fun to share.

Next weeks shows!
11/13 Albany, CA @ivyroom w @radioveloso
11/14 Nevada City, CA @crazylikeahorse
11/15 Chico, CA @lostonmainchico w @heirloomquartet
11/16 Reno, NV. @cypress.reno w @lostoxband

Nerd Nugget. Chord soloing using only minor triads. Just gotta put the wrong one in the right place. Or something… I’ve been enjoying some time home from tour (PUMPED to get rocking next week!! dates below). I’ve been practicing + teaching and this last week I’ve been exploring/organizing a concept for chord soloing using 100% minor triads. And it works!! I’m sure this is old news for some of you. But new to me! Anyway, I thought it’d be fun to share.

Next weeks shows!
11/13 Albany, CA @ivyroom w @radioveloso
11/14 Nevada City, CA @crazylikeahorse
11/15 Chico, CA @lostonmainchico w @heirloomquartet
11/16 Reno, NV. @cypress.reno w @lostoxband

Yes!! Playing Eugene, OR. TONIGHT @blairallyarcade. LET’s DO IT!!

Yes!! Playing Eugene, OR. TONIGHT @blairallyarcade. LET’s DO IT!!

Oh yes!! Leveling up Saturdays @mississippistudios show with my super bud and Rock&Roll Royalty Steve Berlin. (@loslobos). He produced of all my studio albums, so he should know the tunes pretty well;-). YAY TEAM!!

Oh yes!! Leveling up Saturdays @mississippistudios show with my super bud and Rock&Roll Royalty Steve Berlin. (@loslobos). He produced of all my studio albums, so he should know the tunes pretty well;-). YAY TEAM!!

10/5 Portland @ @mississippistudios w @tapwatermusic
Oct 12 Eugene, OR ~ @blairallyarcade
Nov 13 Albany, CA ~ @ivyroom
Nov 14 Nevada City, CA ~ @crazyhorsesaloonandgrill
Nov 15 Chico, CA ~ @lostonmainchico
Nov 16 Reno, NV ~ @cypress.reno
Nov 22 Bend, OR ~ @volcanictheatrepub

More coming soon:-). YAY TEAM!!

10/5 Portland @ @mississippistudios w @tapwatermusic
Oct 12 Eugene, OR ~ @blairallyarcade
Nov 13 Albany, CA ~ @ivyroom
Nov 14 Nevada City, CA ~ @crazyhorsesaloonandgrill
Nov 15 Chico, CA ~ @lostonmainchico
Nov 16 Reno, NV ~ @cypress.reno
Nov 22 Bend, OR ~ @volcanictheatrepub

More coming soon:-). YAY TEAM!!

YES!! Portland on Saturday @mississippistudios with @tapwatermusic. It’s been way too long Portland, can’t wait. ❤️❤️

YAY TEAM!!

YES!! Portland on Saturday @mississippistudios with @tapwatermusic. It’s been way too long Portland, can’t wait. ❤️❤️

YAY TEAM!!

I figured out the way to get my cat to drink water is to hide water cups around the house. Behind plants and what not. He likes to find it! So glad I figured this out. He’s an old guy and was really not doing great staying hydrated. I did a little poking around about this and read that cats instinctively don’t like to drink water near their food!? Makes sense, in the wild eating their prey might make the water nearby a little um, messy? Not a music related post, but he’s pretty cute.

I figured out the way to get my cat to drink water is to hide water cups around the house. Behind plants and what not. He likes to find it! So glad I figured this out. He’s an old guy and was really not doing great staying hydrated. I did a little poking around about this and read that cats instinctively don’t like to drink water near their food!? Makes sense, in the wild eating their prey might make the water nearby a little um, messy? Not a music related post, but he’s pretty cute.

Pacific NW, Northern CA and East Coast dates are coming in HOT.

8.17 • CASCADE LOCKS, OR
Pacific Crest Trail Days

8.18 • LANGLEY, WA
@little_big_fest

8.27 • HOOD RIVER, OR
@eventsattheruins

8.30 • MOUNT SHASTA, CA
Jefferson Center for the Arts

8.31 • GREEN VALLEY, CA
Day On The Divide
@ Garden Valley Park

9.1 • TAHOE CITY, CA
Common Beach Concert Series

9.7 • SANTA CRUZ, CA
Mountain Jam Music Festival

9.8 • JUNE LAKE, CA
@junelakejamfest

9.19 • TALENT, OR
@talentclublive

9.20 • QUINCY, CA
Mountains to Meadows Trail Fest
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

9.21 • TRUCKEE, CA
@mountainlotusyoga

9.27 • PRIVATE PARTY, PA
Private Party

9.28 • LANCASTER, PA
@lancasterrootsandblues

9.29 • LANCASTER, PA
@lancasterrootsandblues

10.5 • PORTLAND, OR
@mississippistudios

10.12 • EUGENE, OR
@blairallyarcade

Pacific NW, Northern CA and East Coast dates are coming in HOT.

8.17 • CASCADE LOCKS, OR
Pacific Crest Trail Days

8.18 • LANGLEY, WA
@little_big_fest

8.27 • HOOD RIVER, OR
@eventsattheruins

8.30 • MOUNT SHASTA, CA
Jefferson Center for the Arts

8.31 • GREEN VALLEY, CA
Day On The Divide
@ Garden Valley Park

9.1 • TAHOE CITY, CA
Common Beach Concert Series

9.7 • SANTA CRUZ, CA
Mountain Jam Music Festival

9.8 • JUNE LAKE, CA
@junelakejamfest

9.19 • TALENT, OR
@talentclublive

9.20 • QUINCY, CA
Mountains to Meadows Trail Fest
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

9.21 • TRUCKEE, CA
@mountainlotusyoga

9.27 • PRIVATE PARTY, PA
Private Party

9.28 • LANCASTER, PA
@lancasterrootsandblues

9.29 • LANCASTER, PA
@lancasterrootsandblues

10.5 • PORTLAND, OR
@mississippistudios

10.12 • EUGENE, OR
@blairallyarcade

1 minute to share something a little different about my tour rig. I’ve been using UAFX modeling pedals in conjunction with an (all tube) Anderson amp on the road and it works great!

I’ve been touring with vintage fender amps as long as I have been touring, and the “Dream” pedal was what got me intrigued. I started using it while making demos in the studio and it was working out great!! So I thought I’d try it on the road, and it’s been working.

When engaged, each pedal bypasses the preamp, going straight to the tube power amp, and out through the speakers. When not engaged, my amp functions like it normally would.

I generally stick with one amp for a song, using my effects pedal board to change sounds mid song.

The units in the effects loop work perfectly with all the amp models including my Anderson. 🤯

The Anderson sounds great and is really built well, it is an incredibly robust road amp.

Anyway, thought it’d be fun to share.

@uaudio #rigrundown #electricguitar #tubeamplifier #tourlife

1 minute to share something a little different about my tour rig. I’ve been using UAFX modeling pedals in conjunction with an (all tube) Anderson amp on the road and it works great!

I’ve been touring with vintage fender amps as long as I have been touring, and the “Dream” pedal was what got me intrigued. I started using it while making demos in the studio and it was working out great!! So I thought I’d try it on the road, and it’s been working.

When engaged, each pedal bypasses the preamp, going straight to the tube power amp, and out through the speakers. When not engaged, my amp functions like it normally would.

I generally stick with one amp for a song, using my effects pedal board to change sounds mid song.

The units in the effects loop work perfectly with all the amp models including my Anderson. 🤯

The Anderson sounds great and is really built well, it is an incredibly robust road amp.

Anyway, thought it’d be fun to share.

@uaudio #rigrundown #electricguitar #tubeamplifier #tourlife

Soft case on a plane 🎉🤞. About to be Pal’n around the EU with my super bestie. More to follow:-)

Soft case on a plane 🎉🤞. About to be Pal’n around the EU with my super bestie. More to follow:-)

So much fun in Montana and Idaho! Thank you @monksbarmissoula @tipsupbigsky @greatnorthernbar and @mattoxfarmproductions for rad shows, and all of the wonderful people that put the wind in our sails! Speaking of sails, next up we hop on a ferry to @guemesislandgeneralstore Saturday then to @spanishballroom Sunday. Last 2 shows of spring tour!! We’re going to take the whole month of May off and then it’s time for Summer Tour! YAY TEAM!!

#tourlife #touringmusician #independentartist #lifestudent

So much fun in Montana and Idaho! Thank you @monksbarmissoula @tipsupbigsky @greatnorthernbar and @mattoxfarmproductions for rad shows, and all of the wonderful people that put the wind in our sails! Speaking of sails, next up we hop on a ferry to @guemesislandgeneralstore Saturday then to @spanishballroom Sunday. Last 2 shows of spring tour!! We’re going to take the whole month of May off and then it’s time for Summer Tour! YAY TEAM!!

#tourlife #touringmusician #independentartist #lifestudent

How do you get where you want to be!?

I want to be in Montana🎵🎸🎉

4/17 @monksbarmissoula
4/18 @tipsupbigsky ~ Big Sky, MT.
4/19 @greatnorthernbar ~ Whitefish, MT.
4/20 @mattoxfarmproductions Sandpoint, ID! Heartwood Center
4/27 @guemesislandgeneralstore Guemes, WA.
4/28 @spanishballroom ~ Tacoma, WA.

#jumprope #tourlife #skoolie #truckstop #funkrock #i❤️music

How do you get where you want to be!?

I want to be in Montana🎵🎸🎉

4/17 @monksbarmissoula
4/18 @tipsupbigsky ~ Big Sky, MT.
4/19 @greatnorthernbar ~ Whitefish, MT.
4/20 @mattoxfarmproductions Sandpoint, ID! Heartwood Center
4/27 @guemesislandgeneralstore Guemes, WA.
4/28 @spanishballroom ~ Tacoma, WA.

#jumprope #tourlife #skoolie #truckstop #funkrock #i❤️music

4/17 @monksbarmissoula -Missoula, MT
4/18 @tipsupbigsky - Big Sky, MT
4/19 @greatnorthernbar - Whitefish, MT
4/20 Heartwood Center - Sandpoint, ID @mattoxfarmproductions
4/27 @guemesislandgeneralstore - Anacortes, WA
4/28 @spanishballroom - Tacoma, WA

This clip is from @blairallyarcade on Saturday. Getting a little dreamy on the front of our most requested song:-).

Next up…. MONTANA🎉🎸🚌

4/17 @monksbarmissoula -Missoula, MT
4/18 @tipsupbigsky - Big Sky, MT
4/19 @greatnorthernbar - Whitefish, MT
4/20 Heartwood Center - Sandpoint, ID @mattoxfarmproductions
4/27 @guemesislandgeneralstore - Anacortes, WA
4/28 @spanishballroom - Tacoma, WA

This clip is from @blairallyarcade on Saturday. Getting a little dreamy on the front of our most requested song:-).

Next up…. MONTANA🎉🎸🚌

Nerd Nugget! In one spot:
1. Pentatonic
2. Mode (same pent plus 2 notes).
3. If 1 and 2 are comfortable, Sub (what ever sub you are working on, today I was doing Altered Dominant, the 7 the mode of melodic minor).

This is a simple drill I do pretty much every day that helps me review my Pentatonics, Modes and a substitution all in one excersize, across the whole guitar; with my static systems and shifting systems. When I’m comfortable with the fingerings, it takes about 3 min to do one system on the whole guitar at a mellow tempo. I do 3 to 6 systems per day depending on time.

I’m considering sharing these ideas in more detail with a patreon, or subscription based website. Let me know if that interests you, that’ll help motivate me to put it together. Or hit me up for a one on one!

Spring tour has been a ball! I’m ready to hop back in the bus for the Montana/Idaho this week.

YAY TEAM!!

#guitarlessons #jazzguitar #lifestudy #musictheory #bluesrock

Nerd Nugget! In one spot:
1. Pentatonic
2. Mode (same pent plus 2 notes).
3. If 1 and 2 are comfortable, Sub (what ever sub you are working on, today I was doing Altered Dominant, the 7 the mode of melodic minor).

This is a simple drill I do pretty much every day that helps me review my Pentatonics, Modes and a substitution all in one excersize, across the whole guitar; with my static systems and shifting systems. When I’m comfortable with the fingerings, it takes about 3 min to do one system on the whole guitar at a mellow tempo. I do 3 to 6 systems per day depending on time.

I’m considering sharing these ideas in more detail with a patreon, or subscription based website. Let me know if that interests you, that’ll help motivate me to put it together. Or hit me up for a one on one!

Spring tour has been a ball! I’m ready to hop back in the bus for the Montana/Idaho this week.

YAY TEAM!!

#guitarlessons #jazzguitar #lifestudy #musictheory #bluesrock

4/17 @monksbarmissoula
4/18 @tipsupbigsky
4/19 @greatnorthernbar
4/20 @mattoxfarmproductions heartwood

So excited to make music with our Montana friends and family. It’s been WAY too long. YAY TEAM!!

#montanamusic #tourlife #funkrock #jazzrock #jamband #musicparty

4/17 @monksbarmissoula
4/18 @tipsupbigsky
4/19 @greatnorthernbar
4/20 @mattoxfarmproductions heartwood

So excited to make music with our Montana friends and family. It’s been WAY too long. YAY TEAM!!

#montanamusic #tourlife #funkrock #jazzrock #jamband #musicparty

Eugene and Talent, OR this weekend. Then we are off to MONTANA.

4/12 @talentclublive - Talent, OR
4/13 @blairallyarcade - Eugene, OR
4/17 @monksbarmissoula -Missoula, MT
4/18 @tipsupbigsky - Big Sky, MT
4/19 @greatnorthernbar - Whitefish, MT
4/20 Heartwood Center - Sandpoint, ID @mattoxfarmproductions
4/27 @guemesislandgeneralstore - Anacortes, WA
4/28 @spanishballroom - Tacoma, WA

This clip is from last weekend at Cypress in Reno. YAY TEAM!!

#funk #jamband #bluesrock #guitarlesson #tourlife

Eugene and Talent, OR this weekend. Then we are off to MONTANA.

4/12 @talentclublive - Talent, OR
4/13 @blairallyarcade - Eugene, OR
4/17 @monksbarmissoula -Missoula, MT
4/18 @tipsupbigsky - Big Sky, MT
4/19 @greatnorthernbar - Whitefish, MT
4/20 Heartwood Center - Sandpoint, ID @mattoxfarmproductions
4/27 @guemesislandgeneralstore - Anacortes, WA
4/28 @spanishballroom - Tacoma, WA

This clip is from last weekend at Cypress in Reno. YAY TEAM!!

#funk #jamband #bluesrock #guitarlesson #tourlife

Hard to believe this guy is 17 years old!! It’s been a trick figuring out how to feed him in his old age, but I think we’re finding a groove😎. He says that’s enough guitar for now. Lol.

#cat #catlover #guitarporn #guitarlessons

Hard to believe this guy is 17 years old!! It’s been a trick figuring out how to feed him in his old age, but I think we’re finding a groove😎. He says that’s enough guitar for now. Lol.

#cat #catlover #guitarporn #guitarlessons

Exploring “stops” on a strat trem. I’ve been running down this concept! Activating the ol’ pedal steel brain. As Scofield said in a book I read (I’ve never met him) the best way to learn a new concept or lick is to write it into a song. So here ya go!

#guitarlessons #funk #pedalsteel #pedalsteelguitar #bluesrock #jazzguitar

Exploring “stops” on a strat trem. I’ve been running down this concept! Activating the ol’ pedal steel brain. As Scofield said in a book I read (I’ve never met him) the best way to learn a new concept or lick is to write it into a song. So here ya go!

#guitarlessons #funk #pedalsteel #pedalsteelguitar #bluesrock #jazzguitar

4/12 @talentclublive - Talent, OR
4/13 @blairallyarcade - Eugene, OR
4/17 @monksbarmissoula -Missoula, MT
4/18 @tipsupbigsky - Big Sky, MT
4/19 @greatnorthernbar - Whitefish, MT
4/20 Heartwood Center - Sandpoint, ID
4/27 @guemesislandgeneralstore - Anacortes, WA
4/28 @spanishballroom - Tacoma, WA

Taking May off, then SUMMER TOUR!
Excited to make music with you❤️🎉🎸
YAY TEAM!!

4/12 @talentclublive - Talent, OR
4/13 @blairallyarcade - Eugene, OR
4/17 @monksbarmissoula -Missoula, MT
4/18 @tipsupbigsky - Big Sky, MT
4/19 @greatnorthernbar - Whitefish, MT
4/20 Heartwood Center - Sandpoint, ID
4/27 @guemesislandgeneralstore - Anacortes, WA
4/28 @spanishballroom - Tacoma, WA

Taking May off, then SUMMER TOUR!
Excited to make music with you❤️🎉🎸
YAY TEAM!!

OR, WA + MT up next 😎 Been having so much fun on tour! Hope to see you ❤️
4.12 • TALENT, OR • Talent Club
4.13 • EUGENE, OR • Blairally
4.17 • MISSOULA, MT • Monk’s
4.18 • BIG SKY, MT • Tips Up
4.19 • WHITEFISH, MT • Great Northern
4.20 • SANDPOINT, ID • Heartwood
4.27 • ANACORTES, WA
Guemes Island General Store
4.28 • TACOMA, WA • Spanish Ballroom

A favorite way to share my influences is with a funky cover!! Thank you SlyStone for limitless inspiration. And thank you Reno NV for bringing the HEAT to Cypress. YAY TEAM!!

#bluesrock #funk #slystone #jamband #gibson335

OR, WA + MT up next 😎 Been having so much fun on tour! Hope to see you ❤️
4.12 • TALENT, OR • Talent Club
4.13 • EUGENE, OR • Blairally
4.17 • MISSOULA, MT • Monk’s
4.18 • BIG SKY, MT • Tips Up
4.19 • WHITEFISH, MT • Great Northern
4.20 • SANDPOINT, ID • Heartwood
4.27 • ANACORTES, WA
Guemes Island General Store
4.28 • TACOMA, WA • Spanish Ballroom

A favorite way to share my influences is with a funky cover!! Thank you SlyStone for limitless inspiration. And thank you Reno NV for bringing the HEAT to Cypress. YAY TEAM!!

#bluesrock #funk #slystone #jamband #gibson335

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