LowellRocks.com Forum LowellRocks.com Online Community - 150 Most Recent Discussions in the Forum http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum LowellRocks.com Forum - Musician Talk LowellRocks.com Online Community - 75 Most Recent Discussions in the Musician Talk Forum http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/music/ http://www.lowellrocks.com/images/lr.gif LowellRocks.com Forum http://www.lowellrocks.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:11:48 -0500 Musician Talk Hendrix http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27299 Just grabbed a couple of the new Hendrix re-masters Valleys of Neptune , First Rays of the New Rising Sun (1997), and j http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27299 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:15:50 -0500 Musician Talk New song of the Year http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27272 Anyone hear this one yet? The guys voice is mediocre...But Wow!!! What a tune.. Senor youtube.com/watch?v=a0gs4xgw1... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27272 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:24:33 -0500 Musician Talk Bass Drum Half Full of Water http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27282 If the bass drum is half full of water, can you take the pillow out? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27282 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:22:01 -0500 Musician Talk The power of the pentatonic scale http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27278 ted.com/talks/bobby_mcferrin_h... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27278 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:15:31 -0500 Musician Talk Jam Nights and Blues Jams in New England http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27148 Over the past couple of years, there has been much discussion in Nashville about the validity of jam nights, blues jams, and http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27148 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:46:52 -0500 Musician Talk Looking for practice space http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27263 Hey all, The band I play in is looking for a good practice space in the Merrimack Valley area. Anyone know of one? I check http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27263 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:00:50 -0500 Musician Talk Boston Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27255 harmony-sweepstakes.com/boston... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27255 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:43:08 -0500 Musician Talk Anyone Know Ron Gendreau http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27234 Old friend of mine wondering if he's still playing out and about. I know for a long while he was playing around town, can't f http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27234 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:35:16 -0500 Musician Talk OK, Go! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27229 I know they've been mentioned before here, their music is catchy pop but the videos are GD brilliant. youtube.com/watch?v= http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27229 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:59:17 -0500 Musician Talk Synth Britannia a Documentary http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27223 I must admit I didn't know a lot of the history behind the late 70s early 80s Synth Pop movement in England. It really was th http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27223 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:38:32 -0500 Musician Talk Bohlen-Pierce scale http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27219 Many of you know that I really like music theory and unusual scales -- Bartok, Schoenberg, etc. Today I saw the article in th http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27219 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 22:02:49 -0500 Musician Talk Fashionable Crochet UGG Boots For Women And Kids http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27166 Authentic UGG boots are not only for cold days because their natural fibers act as an insulator and actually can keep your fe http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27166 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 20:31:52 -0500 Musician Talk Looking for a weeknight gig, solo or duo acoustic http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27222 Hi guys and girls! I'm looking for a weeknight spot, Tuesday Wed or thursday, that hires solo or duo acoustic acts. I'm jus http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27222 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:09:47 -0500 Musician Talk Fender Twin Reverb Silverface Amps advice? 1972, 1981 http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27101 Looking for some advice on 2 Fender Twin Reverbs. I have a 1972 and a 1981. They were my brothers amps which he used frequent http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27101 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:58:05 -0500 Musician Talk Female Vocalist Wanted http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27164 The Stone Blue Band, a great Classic Rock cover band is looking for an experienced female vocalist to complete it's lineup. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27164 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:27:10 -0500 Musician Talk Tower Of Power - Sound Check - (a must-see for T.O.P. fans) http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27124 Yes, sound checks can be a drag, but I enjoyed watching this one. Gotta love this band! 40 years and they still sound great. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27124 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:46:55 -0500 Musician Talk I have a new song! Charlie Watts - by Kenny Hogan http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27108 I've always admired the kind of steady player that never really seeks the limelight. Charlie watts has been playing drums con http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27108 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:17:45 -0500 Musician Talk Tone, Taste, Style, & Chops http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27093 Wish I could do this... youtube.com/watch?v=dped6eraf... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27093 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:12:03 -0500 Musician Talk The new We Are the World http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27042 Maybe I'm just getting old, but it sucks. Zero emotion from most of the performers. The kid that opens it is terrible and http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27042 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:10:40 -0500 Musician Talk Buddy Rich - Straight No Chaser http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27069 The Buddy Rich Big Band at one of its finest moments. My cousin Annette was married to renowned alto saxophonist Jimmy Mos http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27069 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:01:10 -0500 Musician Talk TASTY !!! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27084 GUITAR thanks for reminding me Beef! youtube.com/watch?v=mw843ajjr... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27084 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:43:16 -0500 Musician Talk DRUMSETS. Who needs 'em? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27051 youtube.com/watch?v=othxwurllh... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27051 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:28:41 -0500 Musician Talk James Jamerson - Isolated http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27060 notreble.com/buzz/2010/02/15/a... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27060 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:49:06 -0500 Musician Talk The Knack singer dies http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27061 Doug Fieger, leader of the power pop band The Knack who sang on the 1979 hit My Sharona, died Sunday. He was 57. seattle http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27061 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:35:23 -0500 Musician Talk Slippin' Into Darkness - War http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27066 Oh yeah..... Love this long, unedited version. War at it's finest. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27066 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:07:46 -0500 Musician Talk Bram Tchaikovsky - Girl Of My Dreams http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27067 Really cool pop tune from the band Bram Tchaikovsky in 1979 about a Suzie Doll. Check out the lyrics.... Judy was an Ame http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27067 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:06:29 -0500 Musician Talk Yes - Sound Chaser http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27047 Yes!!! That's the tour I saw in '74 at the Civic Center in Providence with Moraz. During that soft interlude at around 4: http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27047 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:56:08 -0500 Musician Talk what PA for Solo Acoutic act? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26815 I am currently using a Roland AC60 acoustic amp for very small gigs. For larger ones I have been lugging around a big old 8 c http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26815 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:01:02 -0500 Musician Talk Sonny Landreth http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27056 Check out this slide work by Sonny Landreth.... youtube.com/watch?v=pf2k7wpki... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27056 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:12:50 -0500 Musician Talk Bruce Bartlett/John Blackwell - The Gov'nor http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27046 Boston's own Bruce Bartlett on guitar with drum phenom John Blackwell on drums. The is the most burning funk I've heard in a http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27046 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:20:21 -0500 Musician Talk James Burton http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27044 Cleaning the house today and listening to Ricky Nelson. James Burton is quite possibly the coolest guitar player ever. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27044 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:27:10 -0500 Musician Talk Here's something very unique http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27031 Just... I don't know what to say! youtube.com/watch?v=va3trz08l... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27031 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:44:04 -0500 Musician Talk Katatonia-Night Is The New Day http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27021 I have a couple of this Swedish bands discs but the newest one has really grown on. Something worth checking out if your int http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27021 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:48:22 -0500 Musician Talk Keyboard for childs piano practice http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27028 My daughter ( 7.5 years old)has started some piano lessons and seems to enjoy it. We dont have a piano at home and I know no http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27028 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:19:33 -0500 Musician Talk Grand Funk - Black Licorice http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26994 One of my favorites by GFR off the American Band Album. This tune rocks hard. Don Brewer on drums and vocals on this one! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26994 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:54:04 -0500 Musician Talk Reason and Protools http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27019 Just started using Reason and Protools. The Reason Redrum device is awesome. I should have motivated myself to learn http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27019 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:38:09 -0500 Musician Talk Suugestion for next year's half-time show http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26992 Goochie-GOOCHIE!!! youtube.com/watch?v=c_elgt8qy... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26992 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:34:15 -0500 Musician Talk what is your impression? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26989 Every so often I find it interesting to see the approach of those who promote and book their band. We've all known and seen t http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26989 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:22:35 -0500 Musician Talk Come Together http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27002 I recently came across this recording of Come Together from a gig at the Kontiki in Salisbury back in summer '93. Not the b http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27002 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:42:32 -0500 Musician Talk Heartache Tonight http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27003 Same band, different gig, better recording. This Eagles tune came out nice. lowellrocks.com/mp3/1454 http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27003 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:34:45 -0500 Musician Talk Merch Vendor NEEDED http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27001 Can anyone recoment a good merch company for my band RIPT. We are looking for Thermals, baby doll, thongs etc http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/27001 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:25:33 -0500 Musician Talk JEEZE! This guy could play. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26983 youtube.com/watch?v=jj231tlcbd... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26983 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:04:22 -0500 Musician Talk Grand Funk - Creepin' http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26995 Another gem from The American Band album. Mark on vocals this time. youtube.com/watch?v=w3gmh6caa... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26995 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:08:43 -0500 Musician Talk rock and roll,,,,the way it should be,,,, http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26985 youtube.com/watch?v=b1g4nt0t9h... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26985 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:22:13 -0500 Musician Talk This guy is scary good! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26969 stumbleupon.com/su/1gs615/meta... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26969 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 08:00:45 -0500 Musician Talk Simmons Digital Multi-Pad - Have U tried this? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26873 Has anybody tried this thing? I tried it the other day, and I just have to get one. Perfect for a home studio, and it's af http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26873 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 08:49:36 -0500 Musician Talk For Beatles fans with a sense of humor http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26812 Certified Good, by me. youtube.com/watch?v=1yj2ywvgn... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26812 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:29:14 -0500 Musician Talk acoustic endpin jack question http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26669 I have a shadow sh154 active soundhole pickup I want to convert to an endpin jack . The pick up is similar to a rare earth or http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26669 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 08:56:54 -0500 Musician Talk Ridiculous Rockabilly Riffs! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26942 That Danny Gatton isn't as revered as Hendrix and Clapton is as shameful as his tragic death. - Michael Molenda - Guitar Pl http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26942 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 04:35:04 -0500 Musician Talk Orianthi - female guitarist http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26921 Anyone heard of and/or heard of Orianthi? She was supposed to go on tour with Michael Jackson. Beautiful and has monster chop http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26921 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:13:55 -0500 Musician Talk 99'ers doin' carlos in the dark! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26831 facebook.com/video/video.php?v... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26831 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:31:16 -0500 Musician Talk CAB http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26899 Cool new product launched just last week at NAMM... markbass.it/products.php?ling... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26899 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:03:05 -0500 Musician Talk New tunes, thanks to Gary/K Productions http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26891 We have new tunes recently recorded at K Productions with gary Agresti. Go to our website, toniknottband.com , and have a lis http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26891 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:31:03 -0500 Musician Talk 4 Chords. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26826 youtube.com/watch?v=i1fq1p4mw... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26826 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:52:42 -0500 Musician Talk too many vodka and tonics,,damn! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26832 facebook.com/video/video.php?v... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26832 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:30:20 -0500 Musician Talk hell,,one more,,,, http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26833 vthumb.ak.fbcdn.net/vthumb-ak-... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26833 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:26:44 -0500 Musician Talk myMix http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26818 Just got word. A good friend of mine works is a shop that designed the prototype for this new device now on the market. As of http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26818 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:40:19 -0500 Musician Talk LOWELL ROCKS MAN OF THE YEAR,, http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26489 hands down,,dave ayotte! probably the most generous and humble musician on this site. for all his ability,,he has not let his http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26489 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:34:44 -0500 Musician Talk Guitarists--What is your favorite gig amp. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26735 Great thread on tube/solid state bass amps going on, made me think about what guitarists are lugging to the gigs these days. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26735 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:08:52 -0500 Musician Talk My New Ukulele http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26788 No pick-up or anything. My Flea will still be my performing ukulele, but I love the look of this and had to add it to my qui http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26788 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:24:18 -0500 Musician Talk Moondance (bats) http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26807 Pretty good rendition of the Van Morrison classic recorded at an open mic eight years ago employing some guitar synth, hand d http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26807 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:40:18 -0500 Musician Talk Anyone own or use Avatar guitar cabs? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26792 Just wondering if anyone has used or owns Avatar guitar cabs? I am thinking of getting a 2x12 contemporary cab to save luggin http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26792 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:48:42 -0500 Musician Talk Copyright Criminals http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26784 Copyright Criminals on PBS tonight. I'll be watching. Will you? pbs.org/independentlens/copyr... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26784 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:05:40 -0500 Musician Talk A Link Between Color, and Sound http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/23351 cnn.com/2009/health/02/09/syne... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/23351 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:50:37 -0500 Musician Talk Songs You Wish You Wrote http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26736 Every now and then I hear a song and I wonder how ANYONE could come up with such a thing. Tonight I heard an old song called http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26736 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:55:59 -0500 Musician Talk Songwriting Help http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26737 I'm starting this thread for anyone who needs help or inspiration in writing a song. lyrics, chords, etc. got a cool riff? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26737 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:35:18 -0500 Musician Talk Drum off! Guitar Center Winner http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26700 I was browsing gtr center online and saw this. Great player. I enjoyed it. youtube.com/watch?v=jfixjnjez... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26700 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:18:17 -0500 Musician Talk Tone, Style, Taste, and a really nice guitar http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26711 He's got it! facebook.com/video/video.php?... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26711 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:35:39 -0500 Musician Talk Who buys this stuff anyway? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26719 Has anyone seen this ad don here fo rthe Gibson Tiger Robot Guitar for $4k plus??? www2.gibson.com/products/elect... Can t http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26719 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:23:05 -0500 Musician Talk Know any good Luthiers?? http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26720 Need a referral for some neck/fret repair. 18th and 19th fret on high E string are playing the same note. http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26720 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:05:10 -0500 Musician Talk Check Out Radio Edit http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26538 I checked out Radio Edit last night with their new drummer.... He is such a solid player, great feel and groove... Greg the http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26538 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:54:17 -0500 Musician Talk Exotic Instruments (keeping it interesting) http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26651 A lot of times here we hear people talk about being burned out or reaching limits in their playing etc. I've always found http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26651 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:43:31 -0500 Musician Talk just felt like sharing this http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26677 youtube.com/watch?v=umohzbknuw... I woke up singing this this morning, been playing along with it all day so far, just a http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26677 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:01:08 -0500 Musician Talk If You're A Zappa Fan... http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26657 ...Then you're gonna love this. Great song with George Duke on keyboards and some great animation. Ruth's chest is also a http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26657 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 18:26:18 -0500 Musician Talk ELVIS!!!! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26667 ELVIS!!!!!! http://www.lowellrocks.com/forum/thread/26667 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:28:10 -0500