I was pleasantly surprised by the sound of the Ashdown Engineering Tone Pocket Bass Headphone Amp. It's so tiny, yet packed with useful features. My favourite features would be the USB recording and the three band EQ. The Tone Pocket is very light weight and compact. It can literally fit in your pocket. This little…Read more A BIG review for a tiny Tone Pocket by Ashdown Engineering!!!
Songwriting
Hapi Drum… Makes HAPI days!
I have been playing the Hapi Drum for only a month, and I can't seem to put it down. It's like playing a video game, but a lot more fun! The Hapi Drum is a steel tongue drum made in the USA by Graham Doe. It's as if an African thumb piano (Mbira) and a…Read more Hapi Drum… Makes HAPI days!
Fun with NS Design and Boomerang!
The NAMM Show 2019 was like a play ground for grown men and women who love music. I had the privilege of playing one of Ned Steinberger's amazing basses, the WAV5 Radius bass. I used my trusty Boomerang looper and Digitech RP360XP to lay it down. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld066KUow90&feature=youtu.be Learn more about the NS Design WAV5…Read more Fun with NS Design and Boomerang!
MAGNATONE – tone smoother than a baby’s bottom!
The smooth tones coming from this Magnatone amplifier sound like a cross between a Fender Twin Reverb and a Roland JC120. They are as clean as they get! Magnatone tube amps, with their true stereo vibrato and reverb, are outstanding. https://youtu.be/9khGQH52IMc Learn more about Magnatone here: Enjoy more amazing music from Donald Waugh here. Don…Read more MAGNATONE – tone smoother than a baby’s bottom!
The 7 String Bass Archive!
The bass guitar is by far the most modified instrument in the modern era. It all started with the four string bass invented by Paul Tutmarc back in the 1930s, which at the time was revolutionary. Leo Fender made the four string bass the standard in the 1950s and beyond. Of course, the bass evolved…Read more The 7 String Bass Archive!
Live your dream…
When I am out and about and I am greeted with, "Hi, how are you doing?", I typically reply, "I am living the dream". People tend to look at me like I have something on my face... Haha I truly believe everyone should strive to live their dream, seeing as we only live once! https://youtu.be/oubyh1kVkSY…Read more Live your dream…
Mastering self control
There aren't many things in life we can control, but one.... ourselves. There are few people who seem to have mastered the art of self control. Notably, 'Bruce Lee' comes to mind. Being able to have that level of focus, drive and will to achieve his goal is quite inspiring. I remember watching a documentary…Read more Mastering self control
Finding Inspiration on Tour!
Being on tour for as long as I have been, has been quite a blessing. The schedule has been packed with rehearsals and shows every day. There's little downtime in the evenings, but in the mornings and during the day time there are song writing opportunities galore. The best thing about this trip is the…Read more Finding Inspiration on Tour!
On Tour with Purple Haze!
Being out on tour with the Purple Haze Band has been an amazing adventure and an incredible learning experience. I may not be doing a lot of original tunes in the band, but I am certainly getting a tonne of inspiration for the fourth album by just interacting with each member of the band. It's…Read more On Tour with Purple Haze!
‘Early Days’ is here!
After a year and a half, it's finally complete. The third album 'Early Day' is a labour of love from me to you. Enjoy! Track 1 - Everywhere I Go
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