In the United States on late October, Hurricane Sandy affected 24 states, including the entire eastern seaboard from Florida to Maine and west across the Appalachian Mountains to Michigan and Wisconsin, with particularly severe damage in New Jersey and New York. Its storm surge hit New York City on October 29, flooding streets, tunnels and subway lines and cutting power in and around the city. Damage in the US is estimated at over $63 billion ..
On a local level in Virginia Beach , I was asked to play in a benefit at the Sandler center at Town center, to donate my time as a musician and help raise money with local businesses for survivors. This was probably one of the great honors of my life. Many great musicians, including Seth Stainback, The River Boys, Dave Derring, Pridemore, and many others donated to this great cause
The Aberdeen Barn
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AJ Gators Centerville and Mount Pleasant , Wednesday night 6-9pm
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Aberdeen Barn
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I will be playing live tonight at the Aberdeen Barn on North Hampton Boulevard from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. I will be covering live acoustic music and smooth jazz
Stolen Heart ( Medellin) the single
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Live at AJ Gators Centerville Wednesday night 6-9 pm
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I will be playing every Wednesday night in the month of September at AJ Gators Chesapeake located on the corner of Centerville and Mount pleasant road ,show starts at 6:00pm and ends at 9:00pm. Either one of Gators eight locations has been a regular spot I play over the past 8+ years . The owners Alan & Jeff ,( the AJ ) and the General Manager, Chris McGrath have been very, very, good and loyal to me, even through hard economic times. There is a lot to be said for clubs that consistently support live music in Hampton Roads. They offer great food and a great price and superior customer service. Thanks Al , Jeff and Chris for allowing me a great place to play and entertain customers over the years.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Lesson ( Hybrid picking)
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Here is a mini video guitar lesson I made on hybrid style picking on guitar used by many players over the years but in this case, the legendary Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan . This style employed the use of pick and fingers together and playing multiple strings at the same time or alternately. ..the example I’m playing here is what I call the “quintessential lick” that Stevie used countless times live or in studio recordings..enjoy.
Wedding demo
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Per my good friend and wedding photographer David Schwartz , I have put together some demos for the wedding business. Dave is probably the most gifted and passionate photographer I’ve ever met in my life and lover of music as well. These demos are intended as a representation of some of my work, but deffinatly not all. I hate to limit myself musically to anything and be open to everything. The bottom line is when it comes to weddings , I will learn any song for any potential client and preform it as close as i can to the orginal unless designated otherwise, The client needs always come first.
Wedding Demo
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Per suggestion of my good buddy and wedding photographer David Schwartz, I’ve put together a little three song demo of some of the wedding stuff I’ve played in the past. These are not the full versions of the songs but it will give you and idea of where my range lies for wedding ceremony and or processional music..
Contact me today for any acoustic musical need you may have in your wedding party, 757-621-0329.
Wedding Music
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Wedding photographer and good friend David Schwartz, suggested to me that I really needed to record a demo of some of the wedding music I’ve played in the past, ceremony and processional . Per his suggestion here is an instrumental rendition of the song “Somewhere over the rainbow “ which I have played on numerous occasions. Contact me today for any acoustic musical need you may have in your wedding party, 757-621-0329.
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Little Wing
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If there is one tune that I can say really lit a fire up under me at a young age and “made” me want to play the guitar, this would be “it” right here. I love the Hendrix original , don’t get me wrong but the tone, the intensity, and passion that Stevie Ray played with has sent me on lifelong long journey to where I am today. In short, one song changed my life. It’s always a tribute to the man every night when I cover this song and I will probably record it as often as possible, long live the sprit of Stevie.
Little Wing…The remix
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The probablem with being an obsessed artist is youre never happy, I know I will rerecord this song again but in the mean time here is the remix..enjoy
Tidewater Custom shop ‘Retro Guitar” build …the real deal.
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Made with the finest parts, Jimmy Vaughan neck. Fender 60s style body, very light weight, Texas Special pick ups, Callaham saddles, steel block and the aged Nitro lacquer finish…ahh yes!!
Tidewater custom Shop “Retro Build” – Accolades model.
- My new retro build from Tidewater custom shop. James Riley has done it again by pairing up old school parts with state of the art craftsmanship. this thing plays like a dream . Check them out on Facebook, Goggle or call Tidewater Custom Shop, built to order guitars that picky players pick…
- 757-646-8959.
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Here I am playing a little bit of the Stevie ray Vaughan tune ” Lenny”….This baby has sweet a tone, see redirect link below.
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Tidewater Accolades A57-1201
Texas Flood- cover
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He is a cover of one of my favorite Stevie Ray Vaughan tunes. I do not own the writes to this song, its for demo only. This tune is one of many of the Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute set list the band plays, even though he’s been gone for 20+ years, his sprit still lives on.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow…remix
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Wedding photographer and good friend David Schwartz of David Schwartz photography , suggested to me that I really needed to record a demo of some of the wedding music I’ve played in the past, ceremony and processional . Per his suggestion here is an instrumental rendition of the song “Somewhere over the rainbow “ which I have played on numerous occasions. Contact me today for any acoustic musical need you may have in your wedding party, 757-621-0329.
For the Love of you- Smooth Jazz styled guitar
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- Class at its finest
- Smooth Jazz on Guitar
Gigs this week ….
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Wednesday I’ll be at the Aloft in Chesapeake from 6-8, then I’m off to Hometown heroes from 9-12. Thursday I’m back for an evening of Jazz at the Aberdeen barn on North Hampton blvd. Saturday night I will be at AJ Gators at Redmill, the new location off Nimo parkway and Sunday back at the Aberdeen from 6-9.
Little Wing…Stevie Ray Vaughan
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Once again, this song literally changed my life. The first time I heard it on the radio I about drove off the road and cried. It was like a huge wake up call to SRVs legacy , passion and love for music, the blues and beyond. This one song , epitomized him , day after day, night after night, giving 110% to the song and played with feeling. Twenty five years after his death his sprit still lives, this one for all the fans. Long live Stevie.
Norfolk Yacht and Country club (private parties)
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I always love having a chance to place private functions for any occasion and last week was no exception. Here is a shot form the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club that was taken by local photographer, Sean Holder, The NYCC is full of local History , my father actually use to play tennis there back in the 1950s, its pretty cool being part of the history as well. Thank you to my dear friend Amy Franklin Harrington for putting it all together.
Live this week…..
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Cactus Jacks on 28th street Virginia Beach
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Played a great gig from 6-9pm at Cactus Jacks on Atlantic Avenue 28th street , Virginia Beach. The food was really good and the staff could not have been any nicer. In addition to good food they feature a descent line of top shelf liquors notably Tequilas’ including Avion , a west coast brand making its way here. Although I didn’t sample any due to the fact I don’t consume adult beverages when I’m at my job, playing music, I fully intend on going back on a night off when a have a moment.
Jacks was hip and Shiek, I plan on playing there more often so chek my calendar here online.
Playing The Crave 757 at Marinia Shores in Virginia Beach Wednesday night through the summer.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan Styled lesson
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Here is a mini guitar lesson I put together in the style of the late great Texas Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, I am using playing my replica version of Stevie’s beloved #1. I pieced this guitar together on eBay however one key component is the use of the GHS 1300s low tune strings, these are essential for the SRV tonal quality in my personal opinion. Enjoy and long the the music of SRV..
The single
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