




I’ve ALWAYS wanted a Les Paul born the same year as me… along with LP’s from Bad Brains, Youth of Today, Agnostic Front, Sonic Youth, Cro Mags & Hüsker Dü. Norlin era Gibson was an awkward transitional period for the organization – last year of Tim Shaw PAF’s. I gave this one a top wrap for a super slinky feel. and lets not forget to mention the Chainsaw case 😳 Banger Releases of 1986 Bad Brains – I
Finding the Perfect Balance: My Journey from 4×12 Power to a Custom MojoTone 2×12 Masterpiece For nearly a decade, I fought against the rise of digital modeling amplifiers. I was a purist — nothing, I told myself, would ever replace the roar and feel of a proper 4×12 cabinet pushing air behind me. My back, however, started disagreeing. After years of lugging heavy gear from gig to gig, I decided it was time to find
Fall. 2006. The Van. The CD. The Tour. I remember when He Is Legend dropped their follow-up to the critically acclaimed I Am Hollywood — it was October 2006, and fans were split. It was a departure from the sound that put them on the map via SolidState Records. That debut had launched them into the heart of a thriving metalcore scene, but this new record? Raw. Gritty. Honest. If you were a real fan,
TWENTY YEARS!?! It somehow feels like both a blink and a lifetime. Over these past two decades, I owe a huge thank you to Lucero’s guitarist and longtime friend, Brian Venable. My archives are overflowing with years’ worth of incredible Lucero photos—thanks to Brian’s consistent generosity in hooking me up with a photo pass, time and time again. This past Wednesday, the boys rolled through town for a school-night show at The Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa.
The Hunt: One Guitar Among Thousands When it comes to finding the perfect guitar, every player knows the journey can be as personal and painstaking as crafting the tone itself. For me, the search for a new number one fiddle became an obsessive hunt — and it paid off in full. I present to you: The EC Evil Wood. The ESP LTD EC-1000 Burl Poplar isn’t just a workhorse — it’s a visual statement. Every

Norlin Era Gibson – The 1986 Standard
I’ve ALWAYS wanted a Les Paul born the same year as me… along with LP’s from Bad Brains, Youth of Today, Agnostic Front, Sonic Youth, Cro Mags & Hüsker Dü. Norlin era Gibson was an awkward transitional period

4×12 Power to a Custom MojoTone 2×12 Masterpiece
Finding the Perfect Balance: My Journey from 4×12 Power to a Custom MojoTone 2×12 Masterpiece For nearly a decade, I fought against the rise of digital modeling amplifiers. I was a purist — nothing, I

He Is Legend – Suck Out The Poison 20 Year Anniversary Tour
Fall. 2006. The Van. The CD. The Tour. I remember when He Is Legend dropped their follow-up to the critically acclaimed I Am Hollywood — it was October 2006, and fans were split. It was

20 Years of Nobody’s Darlings – Lucero at Neighborhood Theater 09/10/25
TWENTY YEARS!?! It somehow feels like both a blink and a lifetime. Over these past two decades, I owe a huge thank you to Lucero’s guitarist and longtime friend, Brian Venable. My archives are overflowing with

EC – EVIL WOOD + MojoTone Bill Kelliher Hellbender Humbuckers
The Hunt: One Guitar Among Thousands When it comes to finding the perfect guitar, every player knows the journey can be as personal and painstaking as crafting the tone itself. For me, the search for

The Fig Tree celebrates 20 years
Since 2005, The Fig Tree — located in the historic Lucas House in Elizabeth — has been a cherished neighborhood haunt and a beloved backdrop for celebrating life’s special moments. Over the past two decades,
