New album Jan 23rd!
I’m super excited to share the music video for the single “Left the Best Unsaid” off my newest album Sweet Relief, to be released on January 23rd! Please “like” and “share” to spread the love!
Show time!
I am putting the finishing touches on my new solo record and celebrating with an invite only show at the Backstage Lounge on Nov 5! My band City Walls and I will be premiering some new songs from the solo record, as well as rockin’ some Louder Than Love and City Walls classics. Pre-sale tix: $15 (available at eventbrite)
Door: $20 (subject to availability)
Show time 8pm – 11pm
www.thebackstagelounge.com
Guitar lesson on David Gilmour's style
My favourite guitar player and a great guitar lesson examining his lead/rhythm guitar approach. http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22070-electric-etudes-david-gilmour Jan15_LESS_ElectricEtudes-Gilmour
Melodic Guitar Soloing
A nice lesson on "Melodic Soloing" - hitting the chord tones and nothing thinking in "modes" so much as playing "over the chords"...
Rhythm Rules
Here's a great study for improving your rhythm guitar chops. http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Rhythm_Rules_6_Essential_Exercises_to_Improve_Your_Groove
CAGED System
Check out this video explaining the CAGED system. It is a simple approach that a surprisingly large number of guitar players don't know which comes in handy for improving/visualizing the fretboard.
Jack Semple at the Rickshaw Theatre
We are happy to announce that we will be a sponsor for the Canadian guitar legend Jack Semple concert at the Rickshaw Theatre on Aug 31. We'll be running a competition to give away 2 free concert tix in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
LG 104.3 VanCover winners!
My band City Walls has been selected as the July $5000 winners for the LG 104.3's VanCover competition. They'll be spinning my cover of "Run To You" by Bryan Adams over the course of the month so stay tuned to LG 104.3 - Paul You can stream the track here!
Murphy - The Blue Guitar Studio Mascot
Meet Murphy. The official blue guitar studio mascot!I think his guitar of choice is a Fender Tele.
