by daftparagon | May 5, 2014 | Guitar Store Gospel, Passion & Self Hate
I hate talking about work, but I feel obligated to do so if I wish to set up this post properly. My day job is in marketing. A common problem among my people is finding the time to be creative. Client at ABC Company wants to sell more of whatever bullshit they...
by G. Edward Jones | Apr 24, 2014 | Good Finds, Guitar Store Gospel, Passion & Self Hate
A little under two weeks ago I went to see Captain America: The Winter Soldier. I enjoyed the movie quite a bit. It was less a super hero movie than a spy thriller where one of the spies ran around with an American Flag themed garbage can lid for most of the movie....
by G. Edward Jones | Mar 24, 2014 | Good Finds, Guitar Store Gospel, Music, Passion & Self Hate, Silly
I love Jay like a play cousin, but sometimes I think he’s wrong. Today we reject melody and/or give the bassist some. Longtime readers of Daft Paragon know that Jay comes from a power pop place, while I come from an extreme metal and dance music place. There...
by daftparagon | Mar 22, 2014 | Band Life, Guitar Store Gospel, Passion & Self Hate
Not too long ago, my musical compadre made the acquaintance of a drummer and bassist that were seeking a complete band. This was a perfect scenario as we were after their services as well and they seemed to be realistic and open-minded fellows. (not once did they...
by daftparagon | Mar 14, 2014 | Guitar Store Gospel, Passion & Self Hate
I haven’t had all my guitars in the same space for a while, but I had to move them together for some construction work in the basement. Once I did this, I was a tad dismayed by the sight. They’re basically, all orange.1 Orange is generally my favorite...
by daftparagon | Feb 11, 2014 | Band Life, Guitar Store Gospel, Passion & Self Hate
My [super expensive] guitar cable gives me a woody. Just waiting to finalize my pedal needs and I’m making sure my whole signal chain is [super expensive guitar cable]. Having [fancy amp builder guy] wire my new … combo with [super expensive cables] too....