** NEWS FLASH -- This Just In!! I just added some information about Lana Lane's new CD. CLick "Record STore" page or (go directly to that link without selecting an album in the dropdown). There is another 'free' listening song called "In Exile" from her album "El Dorado Hotel" for you . Go have a look and a listen....Well lets see... Looking forward to going to the NAMM (National Association of Musical Manufacturers ) convention this Friday. I'll just go the one day. I'm really interested in looking at the new software for recording studios. I purchased the 'big sales' for software for my studio from 'black Friday'. Now to see the "New" stuff that will come out. Prior to last year, I hadn't been to the show for about 5 years. It was a nice break. However being away that long left a funny gap. I felt like I went to the "Jetson's" age Namm show. So much new stuff, new technology. Less and less horns, more and more electronic instruments and even more computers and software booths. Loomingly large with constant shows and exhibitions going on.
Speaking yesterday about my "Kustom" tuck and roll amp, I'll see if they are still in business while I'm there. Back in the late 60's when those amps first rolled out, (and I had them) the next generation was called "Kasino" and I had that version then too. "Featured" a nice purple psychedelic 'on' light but No tuck n roll though. I look back now and think "Whats the point" that was "The Look!"
Anyway I get all nostalgic and think, "I'll get another Kustom Cabinet and amp and have two to go out and play in stereo... Yay, that'll be great. THEN it hits me... WHY. All my peddles emulate amps so I don't have to carry them anymore. The amps will just take up space in my studio. I already have two leslie cabinets, hammond organ, synths, Kustom amp. Upright bass, electric bass, guitars hanging from the walls, two Sticks.... barely room for me and a chair. AND besides that, I had to schlep my own gear on yesterdays gig. Fun when I was in my teens, no so fun at 56. I sound like I'm complaining, ('cause I am...) but my arms are sore, legs ache a little and worst of all... I hurt my 'finger'. I've got to remember 'Don't lift with my fingers, use the whole hand!" Along with ,,... don't lift with your back use your legs.... Okay now I'm back, I'll go look at all the pretty amps. and think, "Ahhh it's great I don't need to carry them around anymore."
Favorite moments... "When I would tour and there was a road crew to carry. I bought a lot of nice gear without having to worry how heavy it all was. Gig ended... truck brought the gear to my house and I lifted and rolled the road cases and the gear into my garage for storage.... Yikes! that was heavy and then turned around and sold it. Maybe this year at Namm they will have 'robot gear' that walks itself onto the stage, sits and waits for you to plug into it. "I'd like that!"
Don
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