I just returned from New York and checked out Matt Umanov Guitars which is one of the best music stores in the city. This time they had way more ukuleles than I have seen previously…
Today was another terrific one to one session with Martin Simpson. I have been seeing Martin for a few years now and enjoying our sonic explorations of all manner of instruments, bith electric and acoustic.…
Last week I had my first experience of working with a professional music producer working in the studio. In past times I have edited my own demos in my own studio but this was an…
I have a totally new respect for any artist in the recording studio after this recent experience. Its a lot of hard work but also a truly inspirational time working with such superb musicians and…
Only a week before the first studio session, so practice, practice, practice! Lots to think about including which ukes to take, strings and the final songs for the first round of recording.Exciting times indeed!
The Birdman from Jessie Auritt on Vimeo. Birdman of New York (Nick Cody) Elvis crashes into Madonna, while the Beach Boys gather dust, Stevie Wonder’s in the dark now, while Nina’s full of lust, All…
I just took delivery of a Romero Tiny Tenor and have spent the day playing it. I read about this in Acoustic Guitar Magazine and bought one on spec to use as a travel guitar.…
I began collecting instruments two decades ago and it’s been a fascinating journey. In the beginning I was only interested in purchases for playing, but later I realised that these could also be great investments!…