Bob Schneider-the most fearless song writer on the planet
The Mermen-best Surf music I've come across
Mark Knopfler-his Shangri-La CD is his best work to date IMO
Bill Frizell-the most amazing imagination on guitar and peach of a guy
Pat Monahan (Train) great live
Woodrush-my sons band. He's my protege. I guess I'm the band daddy and amp tech for them
Interesting facts about me
I manage to keep a hand in playing out since my five year stint with the semi-pro band RagTops, a 50's rockabilly/surf, pop band. I occasionally fill in
leads at my sons gigs. I never quit my day job though, (Paint Contractor). I'm proudest of my sons achievements www.woodrushmusic.com . Last year I tried
to meld surf music to 90's grunge hits, surf with angst doesn't work very well but it was fun. This year I'm concentrating on solo acoustic
performances. It's mostly therapeutic at this point.
I worked with Bruce Collins at Mission Amps for a year and a half repairing tube amps and building new ones. I have to admit, I'm a gearhead but at the
moment I'm fairly light with gear having given most of it to my son. Here's a brief list;
Guitars
Blueridge BR-70
Ibanez AEG10NC
Fender Stratocaster 4oth anniv.
Washburn Idol Pro66
Ibanez Roadstar P-Bass
Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass
Amps
Standel Studio 6X10
Peavey Bandit
Eden WT 550 Traveler
Carvin AG 100
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