I think I have about 40 guitars: LPs, teles, strats, rickys, 6120, 335, PRS, Firebird, Motor Ave, Trussart, Jazzmaster. I everything I want or need. I find myself swapping out guitars with a good friend. I currently have his SG & goldtop LP classic. He has my PRS McCarty. I have tons of pedals...
They're not just a band. They represent something much larger than themselves. They're cultural ambassadors for Southern California and our deeply embedded Mexican culture. It's who we are. Tacos and lowriders are just as important as the sun and sand. If your grew up here, it's in your blood...
That song, for me, is pure Terry Anderson. IMHO he's a rock n roll Flannery O'Connor. He writes great little southern gothic rock songs. I'm a huge fan of TA & The Yayhoos.
Matt Pond PA's Several Arrows Later.
I love Matt's songwriting. Very underrated album and artist. It speaks to me.
Built To Spill's Keep It Like A Secret.
Discovered it at the beginning of the pandemic. How did I miss this spark of genius the first time around? The lyrics... the guitars...
I was 8 in 1970. I remember the neighborhood kids talking about this evil band called Black Sabbath that played the devil's music. It would be a while before I actually heard their music.
In the last 12 months, I've seen Toad the Wet Sprocket, Neko Case, The Grateful Dead, Wilco, The Punch Brothers, & Steely Dan. I have tickets for Primus' A Farewell To Kings & Primavera Sound 2022 - Los Angeles. I'll probably see Rammstein in September. On my must-see list is The New...