Wear Your Music
Jewelry made from the strings of your favorite guitarist, and the proceeds go to charity!
This Is Your Brain On Jazz
When jazz musicians improvise, their brains turn off (but not completely).
Look Ma, No Gasoline!
Peter Mulvey’s carbon-neutral Wisconson tour.
Download of the Day
A new free jazz download every day at allaboutjazz.com
True Temperament Guitar Necks
You woudn’t think ypi could bend on these, but apparently you can.
10 Recording Bloopers That Made the Album
Interesting what you can hear when you really listen!
Seth Godin’s Music Lessons
Things you can learn from the music business (as it falls apart).
In my Metronome Techniques series I discussed using the metronome for accenting beats 2 and 4. Recently I ran across the following two YouTube videos of Pat Metheny demonstrating the technique in a clinic and swinging like a fiend. The video quality isn’t great, but the sound is just fine. Enjoy!
Continue reading 'Clicking on 2 & 4'
Since Pat Metheny’s new trio CD “Day Trip” was released last week, quite a few interviews and bonus materials have come to my attention. Here are the best of them:
Day Trip
Listen to samples, read reviews, look at Pats crazy hairdo, and buy the CD or MP3’s at Amazon.
“Whatnot”
For hardcore fans like me, an additional track is available on iTunes.
The Day Trip Commentary Podcast
Pat, Christian McBride, and Antionio Sanchez reflect on the making of Day Trip.
Pat on Bob Edwards Weekend
This interview may also be downloaded from iTunes for free.
Reflections From Metheny
Pat talks about everything from creativity to America’s cultural decline on Jambase.
The Guitar Skeptic
Pat talks about the limits of his instrument of choice in The Japan Times.
Pat on Kenny G
This is several years old now but in case you haven’t read it, here it is in it’s entirety.
The Jazztet
A dot-com for my quintet, The Jazztet.
Nichols Custom Inlay and Handcrafted Guitars
Some beautiful custom work here.
Transcriptions of Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell
Another great collection of guitar transcriptions.
GigPress
A plugin built specifically for touring bands for incorporating tour information into WP-based sites.
Reboot Your Brain with a Caffeine Nap
Sounds better than my usual: caffeine and no nap.
Wittman-Spins on-board tuners
Cool ideas!
When is Someday?
It’s when my CD will be released.
Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch - Holiday Faire
HOLY COW! Pete Huttlinger is gonna be there with his new Christmas CD
Iconoclasts: Wynton Marsalis and John Besh
The two New Orleans natives discuss culture, food, music, and art.
The 20 Best iPod Utilities via Lifehacker
A guide to the best iPod-related apps and utlities. Don’t forget to read the comments too.
Martino Unstrung
A forthcoming film that focuses on Pat Marino’s struggle with amnesia.
The Pin Test
Does changing the bridge pins in your acoustic make a difference in tone? Apparently so.
NPR Music Beta
NPR’s new site compiles all of their music-related stories and programming in one place.
Bill Frisell Transcriptions by Martin Lane
A great collection of Bill’s solos. Start practicing!
Douglas Niedt’s Technique Tip of the Month
A Christmas gift: A nice arrangement of “Away In A Manger”.
YouTube - Eric Clapton Shreds
This is just too funny.
NPR: Anoushka Shankar Blends Traditions on New CD
The clips sound enchanting. Also features Guest appearances by Sting & Norah Jones
Jazz Guitar Solos Dot Com
A new transcription service by my good friend M.D. Elliott.
TedGreene.com - The Legacy Lives On
I’m not as fanatical about Ted as some guitarists are, but he was a fantastic musician.
iTunes Companion For Yahoo! Widgets
Kinda cool, although I stopped using it already.
Hometracked - All Linkin Park Songs Look The Same
Can you say FORMULA boys and girls?
