I stopped by the Framus guitars & amps custom shop in NYC last week, and caught up on things with the guys there. Here's a page from their website with more details!
http://www.framus.de/modules/news/NewsList.php?typ=NEWS_NEWS&subkatID=11001&katID=11001&cl=EN
Showing posts with label touring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label touring. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
The Young Dubliners hiatus is about done
Since March there has been a lot of different happenings here. The Young Dubliners took several weeks off, no shows, no rehearsals, no pub crawls or band meetings. Our lead singer, Keith, had a knee operation which took a while to heal. So in the past month, I've had irons in a lot of different fires...
I played a lot of acoustic music with singer/songwriter Jai Vatuk. Jai was an original member of the band Common Sense, and has recently released his first solo outing. For his CD release party in Laguna Beach, CA on April 24th, he assembled a band of players who appeared on his album and also recruited myself and Young Dub's drummer David Ingraham. You can hear some of the album here: http://www.myspace.com/jaivatukmusic
Another highlight was the Rich Sheldon and Friends jam night at the Whaler in Venice Beach, CA on 4/20. A perfect date for that show, I might add. It was Rich's birthday and he was in top form that night, calling a great evening of originals and covers which kept the band and guest players jamming constantly until the joint closed. Check out Rich's music here: http://www.reverbnation.com/#/richsheldon
I've also spent some time just getting to know my new home, Los Feliz village in Los Angeles. It's been a little slow going, since I have become addicted to my home recording studio. One of the projects that have filled my time has been helping out tracking guitars for an upcoming collection of songs by my friend, Jason Whitton. Jason released his album "Thriftstore Cowboy" in 2005, and now he is working on a follow up; it's fantastic alt country and very acoustic/eclectic. As a byproduct of these sessions, we're also working on recording a single of more a Nashville-sounding tune, and releasing it under a new band name. Hey, I figure if Jack White can be in 13 different bands, I can be in a couple myself! Read & hear more about Jason at his website: http://www.jasonwhitton.net/home.html
This Friday, the Young Dubs are back on the road, with a show in Billings, MT to kick-off a tour of the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Time to pack... cheers!!
Bob,
May 3rd
I played a lot of acoustic music with singer/songwriter Jai Vatuk. Jai was an original member of the band Common Sense, and has recently released his first solo outing. For his CD release party in Laguna Beach, CA on April 24th, he assembled a band of players who appeared on his album and also recruited myself and Young Dub's drummer David Ingraham. You can hear some of the album here: http://www.myspace.com/jaivatukmusic
Another highlight was the Rich Sheldon and Friends jam night at the Whaler in Venice Beach, CA on 4/20. A perfect date for that show, I might add. It was Rich's birthday and he was in top form that night, calling a great evening of originals and covers which kept the band and guest players jamming constantly until the joint closed. Check out Rich's music here: http://www.reverbnation.com/#/richsheldon
I've also spent some time just getting to know my new home, Los Feliz village in Los Angeles. It's been a little slow going, since I have become addicted to my home recording studio. One of the projects that have filled my time has been helping out tracking guitars for an upcoming collection of songs by my friend, Jason Whitton. Jason released his album "Thriftstore Cowboy" in 2005, and now he is working on a follow up; it's fantastic alt country and very acoustic/eclectic. As a byproduct of these sessions, we're also working on recording a single of more a Nashville-sounding tune, and releasing it under a new band name. Hey, I figure if Jack White can be in 13 different bands, I can be in a couple myself! Read & hear more about Jason at his website: http://www.jasonwhitton.net/home.html
This Friday, the Young Dubs are back on the road, with a show in Billings, MT to kick-off a tour of the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Time to pack... cheers!!
Bob,
May 3rd
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
I now use Lehle pedals
I installed a new pedal on my board last tour, the Little Lehle II looping switcher. It's sitting in the upper right, just after my Boss tuner, and I use it as an A/B switch. It's a great product, can stand the rigors of constant gigging and I highly recommend it any working musicians, especially guitarists and bassists. They're small, silent and heavy duty.
Check out their full line here: http://www.lehle.com/frameset.php?country=us&lang=en&A_Link=products
and find a dealer through their distributor, Dana B. Goods: http://www.danabgoods.com/
Cheers!!
Bob, March 30
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Cross-country, east coast, and the joys of winter touring.
February 25, 2009
It’s been non-stop action for the past two weeks on the Young Dubs’ tour. So far, we’ve played seven shows; missed one due to a blizzard; and appeared on 3 radio spots.
Our first show, opening night, was at the Bouquet in Boise, Idaho. Everything went smoothly, though nerves were on the edgy side due to all the new music and gear we now featured. Good thing we had rehearsals back in LA! I espec ially am getting used to having new in-ear monitors, which are hardwired and tethered to my belt with a carabiner. Call me the off-road rocker!!
A couple of nights later, we shared the bill with the 90’s alt-rock mega-band the Gin Blossoms, who proved that fame and fortune does not have to result in being completly jaded... the guys in the band were very cool with us. After this show, we hit the trail from Seattle to D.C....
And got stuck in a blizzard in Nebraska, resulting in our missing the big sold out show at the Wolftrap in Vienna, Virginia. You win some, you lose some. However, the folks at the Wolftrap were very gracious and understanding; we hope to get back there and make it up!
Afterwards we headed for Charlottesville, Virginia, and an appearance at the IS Venue, and an interview and acoustic performance at WNRN & WCNR radio stations.
We went on to Fletcher’s in Baltimore, The Note in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and last night at Peabody’s in Cleveland. Touch wood, the gear is holding up famously (and I’ve gotten used to the tethered in-ears!) and the band is playing very tight now. I am looking forward to the rest of this week’s shows in western Chicago area, and Notre Dame University!
It’s been non-stop action for the past two weeks on the Young Dubs’ tour. So far, we’ve played seven shows; missed one due to a blizzard; and appeared on 3 radio spots.
Our first show, opening night, was at the Bouquet in Boise, Idaho. Everything went smoothly, though nerves were on the edgy side due to all the new music and gear we now featured. Good thing we had rehearsals back in LA! I espec ially am getting used to having new in-ear monitors, which are hardwired and tethered to my belt with a carabiner. Call me the off-road rocker!!
A couple of nights later, we shared the bill with the 90’s alt-rock mega-band the Gin Blossoms, who proved that fame and fortune does not have to result in being completly jaded... the guys in the band were very cool with us. After this show, we hit the trail from Seattle to D.C....
And got stuck in a blizzard in Nebraska, resulting in our missing the big sold out show at the Wolftrap in Vienna, Virginia. You win some, you lose some. However, the folks at the Wolftrap were very gracious and understanding; we hope to get back there and make it up!
Afterwards we headed for Charlottesville, Virginia, and an appearance at the IS Venue, and an interview and acoustic performance at WNRN & WCNR radio stations.
We went on to Fletcher’s in Baltimore, The Note in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and last night at Peabody’s in Cleveland. Touch wood, the gear is holding up famously (and I’ve gotten used to the tethered in-ears!) and the band is playing very tight now. I am looking forward to the rest of this week’s shows in western Chicago area, and Notre Dame University!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
First tour of 2009 is under way
The Young Dubliners have hit the road! We just departed Los Angeles last night, and as I write this we are hurtling up the highway toward our first gig in Boise, Idaho. I can taste the potatoes already!
The task of packing my gear and luggage for this trip took over 2 days. Winter always presents some special requirements for touring... due to the tight schedule, I had to make sure every item from picks to fuses to tools to thermal underwear is included, because having to find a music store out there somewhere is not an easy option in freezing weather! And, we're traveling by tour bus, so once we arrive at the venue, there's no driving out for an errand!
The first show is on Friday the 13th. I'll let you know how it goes!
-Bob, February 11 2009
The task of packing my gear and luggage for this trip took over 2 days. Winter always presents some special requirements for touring... due to the tight schedule, I had to make sure every item from picks to fuses to tools to thermal underwear is included, because having to find a music store out there somewhere is not an easy option in freezing weather! And, we're traveling by tour bus, so once we arrive at the venue, there's no driving out for an errand!
The first show is on Friday the 13th. I'll let you know how it goes!
-Bob, February 11 2009
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