Month: April 2013

How to Practice Music Efficiently

The Importance of Correct Practice & Good Teachers Over the last year during my studies with Joe Hubbard I learned a lot about how to practice, and the benefits of having a good teacher. Up until that point, even though I had got through a 4 year degree in jazz,...

Mesa Boogie Grid Slammer Pedal Review

The Grid Slammer from Mesa Boogie Specifications from Mesa Boogie's website Dimensions (W/D/H): 2.87" x 4.77" x 2.28" (73mm x 122mm x 58mm) Weight: 0.731lbs (332g) with battery, 0.631lbs (287g) without battery True Bypass Switching Battery Type: 9VDC (one) Power Consumption (Current Draw): 9VDC/15mA AC Adapter (Optional): Power Jack 2.1mm...

UUOO – Give Me Love (Ed Sheeran Cover)

UUOO (Sam Wooster) I thought I'd write something about my old housemate (and one of my best friends) from my Birmingham days. A few years ago, in Jazz College, Sam (UUOO) and I were regularly playing in a free jazz/rock project under his name (The Sam Wooster Quartet). We did...

Hadrien Feraud – Bass Guitar Monster

Hadrien Feraud - One of the top bassists in the world Every so often you hear or see a musician who just decapitates you. I remember stumbling upon Hadrien Feraud a few years back, and my mind was completely blown.......the guy had everything, chops, groove, tone, and most importantly, taste....

Jodie Marie @ The Parrot, Carmarthen

Jodie Marie announces one-off gig - 18th May 2013 I'm pleased to say that I will be playing with Jodie Marie again in May, on a great gig in an intimate music venue called The Parrot in Carmarthen. I'm really excited about it, to play those songs with the guys...

The Stables, Milton Keynes – 19th April 2013

Jimmy Brewer Band @ The Stables, Milton Keynes This Friday (19th April) I will be playing at The Stables, Milton Keynes, with Jimmy and the whole band, including Euan Palmer on Drums and James Wilson-Rhead on Keyboards. This is a bit of a rare chance to see the full band,...

Eternal Guitars and their ’51 T Bass

Eternal Guitars' Dave Walsh - World Class UK Luthier In 2012 I had the fortune of meeting an incredible guitar maker, while living in West Sussex. Based in Chichester, his name is Dave Walsh, but he goes under the name Eternal Guitars. I'm not a massive gear head, but I...

Jimmy Brewer Gigs

3 gigs coming up this week: 2 in Bristol on the 8th (Mr. Wolfs) and 9th (Pam Pam), then the 12th in Finedon (Kontra Roots Club). Gonna be a fun time!