Links

 

Please check out these links—Interesting and useful information (but not necessarily both) can be had from each one. (In alphabetical order)

 

People/Players:

 

Dave Berry—Globetrotting pop sensation Dave Berry. If you are in the DC area and want to see some great entertainment, you need to see Dave. Classic rock (and good jokes). When you see Dave perform, someone always falls down (but in the nicest and most entertaining way).

 

Jimmy BrunoAs Mel Bay Publications put it, “One of the Preeminent Jazz Musicians of his Generation”. If you are into jazz in general and jazz guitar in particular, you need to listen to his CD’s, period.

 

Hal Galper—Great jazz pianist with a great Website. He knows all the ins and outs of taking your group on tour (and a million other things, too), and he tells it like it is. A great resource for information, and I love his rants as well. He has a lot to say and you should listen. Pick up a copy of his book,  “Forward Motion”!

 

Fred HughesOne of my favorite jazz pianists, a great teacher with whom I have had the pleasure of studying, and unquestionably one of the “Good Guys”. Check out his Website, and check out his latest release on Summit Records, “No Turning Back”- you’ll be glad you did!

 

KicksvilleI am fortunate to be on the “Kicksville City Council” and have performed on many of Kicksville’s creations... Their music has been used on The Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, etc. Check it out-it definitely ain’t your Daddy’s Oldsmobile; you don’t know what you’ve been missing.

 

Magic Music Myth/AlchemyI performed in the live show as well as on the soundtrack CD.

 

David ReynoldsA fine classical guitarist, and a good friend. Look for his performances at the Millennium Stage of the Kennedy Center in D.C., and check out his CDs. You can hear him playing electric guitar as well on our collaboration "It's Christmas All Over", released in 1998.

 

 

Organizations:

 

ASCAP

DCJazz—If you need to know what’s going on in DC check it out. Musicians, clubs, hire bands—it’s all here…

Eastman StringsAbsolutely unbelievable archtop guitars for absolutely unbelievable prices, and right here in the DC area. You NEED to play these guitars!

Guitar4u Website—Interesting info about all aspects of guitar and guitar playing. Check your theory skills with the theory test. This one passes the test for both interesting AND useful information. If you are into guitar this site is a must-see.

IONCOMFor all of your business’s computer needs. Networking, hardware, software, (and website hosting!), they do it all. My web host.

Olivera Music EntertainmentNorthern Virginia-based agency for all of your musical entertainment needs. Excellence in Music Entertainment.

TAXINeed your music heard by the right people? These guys can get it to them, read all about how they work here.

 

Selected Venues:

 

Agrodolce RistoranteI play and sing there every Tuesday from 6-9 pm. Great food, and great café atmosphere.

Fontina Grille—Good Italian food, full bar, live music every Thursday from 6:30-9:30, I am there alternate Thursdays.

Blues AlleyD.C.’s premiere “listening club” for jazz. Live Jazz every night.

 

Other Useful Stuff:

 

TablEdit—cool new tablature printing and editing program, you can make chord/scale diagrams and standard notation, too.

Recording FAQIf you are a home recordist with “how do I…?” questions, this is a great resource.

Samuel L. Jackson Soundboard—Excellent place to take out your frustrations. DISCLAIMER-Definitely “R-Rated”, so don’t say I didn’t warn you.

1212.comLooking for a musician? Manager? Worldwide? Go here - 1212.com.

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