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Archive for February, 2006

Personal Guitar History

Posted by bluesydude on February 24th, 2006

I was thinking about my guitars, past and present. Why not get a discussion going about this. How about you? Starting with your present guitar(s) list the pros and cons and then list the guitars you’ve owned in the past with the same pros and cons and some associated memories.
My current guitar […]

RiffCaster Spotlight - Rick Andrews

Posted by bluesydude on February 23rd, 2006

Rick Andrews rocks! That’s it in a nut shell. Don’t take my word for it. The guy just jams out. You must check one of his latest jams, ‘Precious Jade‘ - title inspired by his daughter. How cool is that?
Rebound (this time for real) is a collabortaion with another Spotlighted RiffCaster, […]

Guitar Chords

Posted by bluesydude on February 22nd, 2006

I’m not sure how much this will help folks, but ChordGuide.com is a site I really love. I don’t read music, so learning is always a challenge for me. I find that taking a ‘D’ chord and just playing it in all of the different variants allows me to hear different phrasing for various […]

RiffWorks Version 2 Upgrade Info

Posted by bluesydude on February 17th, 2006

In the Feb newsletter, Sonoma announces V2 upgrade pricing - ” For users who purchased RiffWorks prior to February 1st, 2006, the upgrade pricing to RiffWorks Version 2 will be $30.”
Free upgarde for those who purchased on or after Feb 1, 2006.
I am more than ready to spend my $30. Thanks Sonoma!
Now all we […]

RiffCaster Spotlight - Bob Sweigart

Posted by bluesydude on February 16th, 2006

I truly enjoy listenting to Bob Sweigart. He has some great tones and the layers he puts together are at time somewhat unexpected - but always fresh.
Like Butta is the spotlight funky pick. It is just a cool groove and some fancy pickin. I had to listen a couple of times to […]

RiffCaster Spotlight - STRATOACE

Posted by bluesydude on February 9th, 2006

Stratoace is spotlighted not only because of his guitar playing but because of his use of RiffWorks, and his participation in the forums. I have learned a great deal from his tips and links he has so unselfishly shared with all of us. It is so difficult for me to pick a favorite […]

Happy 90th Birthday Les Paul

Posted by bluesydude on February 7th, 2006

Happy 90th Birthday Les Paul
The legendary Les Paul turns 90. He is unfortunately going to miss the 90th Birthday Salute All-Star Concert bash due to health problems. Check out the line up of guitarist that are gathering to honor Mr. Paul.

RiffCaster Spotlight - Scott Carrera

Posted by bluesydude on February 2nd, 2006

I plan on spotlighting a Riffcasting guitar player/song at least once a week.
Scott Carrera’s rendition of Edgar Winter’s 1973 mega hit “Frankenstein” is my first pick which not only highlights Scott’s great guitar playing, but also the capabilites of the RiffWorks software.
I am blown away that anyone would even think about recording this song in […]