Category Archives: Music

New Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul Studio

Been wanting a new guitar for a long, long time. I’ve had the same Squier Strat for well over a decade, and just wanted something new, a little less fret buzz. I do have an old Carlos acoustic, from like early 80’s, still, shockingly, works perfect for what was a cheap guitar, really do not […]

Punk Group Promoter Charging $999 For Tickets For Un-Vaccinated

I got up a little late this morning, as had a touch of insomnia, so, didn’t write the 1030 post before going to work. This reminded me to do so https://twitter.com/UsagikoNat/status/1398642043065233415 How so? A Florida concert promoter is using tickets to encourage Covid-19 vaccinations by charging those without a shot $999 A concert promoter in […]

The Trouble With Buying Wireless Headphones

I never realized how much of a pain in the ass it is to purchase wireless headphones these days. Part of this is that most earbuds go in your ear canal. I hate that. Makes me feel like I have a cold with stuffed up ears. I can hear myself breathing, and words are amplified […]

Clapton, Van Morrison Team Up For Anti-Lockdown Anthem

The 60’s and 70’s big time rockers (well, Van was always more Jazz) remember the days growing up and advocating freedom Music Legends Van Morrison and Eric Clapton Team for Anti-Lockdown Anthem ‘Stand and Deliver’ Rock music legends Van Morrison and Eric Clapton have teamed up for “Stand and Deliver,” a song that takes coronavirus […]

Ageing Rocker Says You Can’t Support Trump And Rock ‘n Roll Or Something

Apparently, you are supposed to support the party of Big Government if you support rock and roll Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach: ‘If you support Donald Trump you stand against rock ‘n’ roll’ Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach was trending on Thursday morning after he tweeted, “If you support Donald Trump you stand against rock […]

The Hunt For A New Guitar Is A Pain

After a long time not playing, I’ve picked up the guitar again. I grew up playing, played in high school, played in bands in college. My speed was Angus Young (AC/DC) and Eric Clapton speed. Used to love cranking out Cream’s Crossroads. Faster stuff I could mostly fake it. But, I got canned when I […]

Special Snowflakes Get Confederate Railroad Removed From Illinois State Fair

There’s literally nothing SJWs won’t freak out about and attempt to ruin for everyone else Fans furious after Confederate Railroad dropped from state fair lineup: ‘This political correctness thing is totally out of control’ Fans of the country rock group Confederate Railroad are outraged after the band was dropped from the lineup at an Illinois […]

Let’s Take It Down A Notch, Shall We?

Just a bit, what say? Here’s a nice, gentle, relaxing video to help you out

Important Things: Deep Purple Elected To Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Put this one in the category of Things That Really Matter To Me (USA Today) Straight outta Compton and into the Rock Hall. N.W.A is joining the 31st class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The legendary hip-hop group will be inducted alongside Cheap Trick, Chicago, Steve Miller and Deep Purple on April […]

Afternoon Rush

Amusing story. See if you can figure it out. I was at the Walgreen’s getting some batteries for my watches. The total for the purchase was $21.12. The cashier made a brief comment about that being an awesome number. It took a moment for me to respond, even though I immediately understood her reference. When […]

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