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Soundscape released into the wild

The first soundscape I played live on Warr Guitar was recorded at a recent gig while opening for the Eclipse Trio. Annoyingly I deleted the file, but the soundcheck version survived and is now available for free as "Wheatley Manor Soundscape" at the Spingere Bandcamp page:

http://spingere.bandcamp.com/

It's all played live on eight string TG Warr Guitar. Hope you like it.

Smokstik 2 now available for download!

Smokstik 2- featuring John "Kingvegas" Kiehne on Warr Guitar and vocals- is now available for download at CDBaby.com and Amazon.com and will soon be available on iTunes and on many other download sites.

Smokstik 2 was recorded in 2002 with drummer Joe Meyer and combines elements of rock, funk, jazz jazz and hip hop. It's progressive sound would appeal to fans of Primus, Praxis, the Beastie Boys and so forth.

Kingvegas is currently working on new material for another Smokstik release as well as his instrumental group the Vegas Jazz Oddity and backing music for the Jamcorps^tm workout system.

Also check out the first Smokstik EP "Bugs" available at all your favorite music sites!

For more info on Kingvegas and Smokstik check him out at WWW.KINGVEGAS.ORG.

Krakatoa at St-Ambroise Center - Montreal

Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time: 9:00pm - 11:30pm
Location: Centre St-Ambroise
Street: 5080-A St-Ambroise
Town: Montreal, QC

Krakatoa in concert: first appearance of this very original trio: performing live at the St Ambroise Center in Montreal. 
 - Robert Duval: Drums
 - Richard Duval: Sax
 - Gustavo Zecharies: 11 and 12 String Warr Guitars

For more info: www.myspace.com/krakatoamtl

 

Three-Piece Quartet Returns to 1000 Oaks 2/25/10

  Thanks to the turnout for our January show, the 3PQ has been invited back to the Famous Sports B&G for their Thursday night jazz show on February 25th, 2010. The group will be playing classic jazz tunes from the last 60 years, plus originals.

  Some special guests might show up again (thanks Randall!!), and some progressive tunes may be played to satisfy requests from the audience and staff, who (surprisingly) like rockin', odd-meter music. We can do that! 

The Three-Piece Quartet
Jim Wright~Warr Touch-Guitar, guitar-synth
Polly Klemmer~Keyboards
Craig Aschoff~Drums

Thursday February 25th, 2010
Famous Sports Bar & Grill
821 Thousand Oaks, Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-4669
7:30-10:30

Order a Warr Guitar before Feb. 29, 2010 Special!!!

Order a Warr Guitar before Feb. 29, 2010 and receive a coupon worth $295 toward the 

“Seattle Touch-Style Seminar”

That means "FREE ATTENDANCE"!

Seattle Tap Seminar ~ April 16th, 17th and 18th 2010 

Evening concerts @ The Mix on the 17th and 18th.

Registration is $295.00 and includes:

~ lodging for 2 nights -the 16th and the 17th

~ all meals at the lodge.

~ Access to all classes & clinics. 

More details go to: Seattle TouchStyle Seminar

Warr music from the wilderness

New music for 12-string Warr, percussion, guitars, and electronic ensemble is posted here. It was recorded at 9,000 feet in the mountains of New Mexico. Free downloads are available in MP3 and lossless formats.

Peace from the wilderness | John E

Musical Benefit for the St. Jude's Childrens Hospital

Come down to Santa Barbara on September 17th at Velvet Jones located at 423 State St., Santa Barbara, CA. 805 965-8676

Randy Strom will be performing!!!!

Behold... The Arctopus stop by the vlazemetal studio

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Behold... The Arctopus stop by the vlazemetal studio to talk about their current tour and their latest album, Skullgrid.

Direct Link: http://vlaze.com/267990

Guitar, Bass and Tapping Retreat

Enjoy a rejuvenating four days (July 31- Aug 3) of guitar workshops, master-classes, recording sessions, impromptu jams and energizing concerts on the pristine mountain campus of Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA.

The 2007 Guitar Retreat Series is a one of a kind four-day guitarist learning community where you can learn everything from the basics to advanced concepts and techniques of this incredible instrument. If you're a complete beginner, this is for you. If you have some experience with the guitar, you'll gain valuable new skills and insights. If you're a pro already join us to further expand your capacity as a player and musician. Most of all, you'll enjoy and grow.

Since 2004, the focus of this program has been to engage students as well as adult learners from all over the United States in a culturally rich, all-inclusive music program.

Our philosophy is that students learn best in a completely hands-on, relaxed, safe environment without the pressure of being perfect. Beginners are warmly welcomed. This program is built for adults over 18. Enrollment is very limited. Register today. For more info, please visit: http://www.jimdonovanmusic.com/guitar07home.html

FOR TOUCH-INSTRUMENTALISTS: Whether you prefer to tap on 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 strings (or any number in between), I’ll be providing opportunities to learn techniques which encompass: bass and treble independence, recording of stereo instruments, effects routing and bussing techniques important to our approach, jamming concepts for solo, duo, trio, settings, etc.

With the registration of only a few more wishing to concentrate on touch techniques, we’ll be able to hire at least one more touch-guitar instructor to enrich the experience.

This is a great opportunity to concentrate on generalities and specifics, relax and play, play, play. To register, please visit: http://www.jimdonovanmusic.com/guitar07home.html.

Please email with questions to: bill@billburke.net

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Bill Burke

"Gunning for Warr" by Winston Barclay

Just published by Premier Guitar Magazine and written by Winston Barclay!

A look into Warr guitars through the eyes of their creator, Mark Warr, and their most prominent player, Trey Gunn.

Visit "Premier Guitar" magazine and read "Gunning for Warr" written by Winston Barclay.