covid

Back on May 19, as a birthday present to myself, I ordered a G&L Fallout Tribute bass in Candy Apple Red. 104 days later, I still have not received the bass. Once a month, I would call the retailer in Montreal, Red One Music, to inquire about the status of the order. I called again today and...

I had a really great gig on Friday. The band was gelling - the large but reasonably dispersed outdoor crowd was super enthusiastic. All of us had been deprived for 18 months and it felt so incredibly good to be back at it. Then I got a text on Monday. Not good news: the drummer has a fever. We'd...

I've noticed that for a while I got pretty excited when I had any playing opportunities at all because they have been few and far between (thanks, Covid-19!). Lately, though, I am feeling dissatisfied with what's been coming through, and have regretted saying yes more and more often. I...

Throughout the pandemic, I've noticed a fairly substantial reduction in the amount of pickles in the refrigerated section at my regular grocery store. Anyone know what might be causing this? I gotta have my Clausen pickles!!! :D:drool:

I got a surprise call this Friday morning from my* band’s BL, saying he’d like to get the band back together after being on hiatus since March. I’m stoked, I was pretty bummed when it seemed like the band unceremoniously died with the shutdown. This has me wondering how many others here are...

Here's a report of a familiar situation that has a contemporary twist: Rocker Blames ‘Karma’ for COVID Case at Sturgis Saloon Cheers, Jon-Lars

Like many of us, there aren't a ton of gigging opportunities at the moment, so our band decided to make the most of the time, work on new songs, develop stronger set lists and just improve overall. We would usually practice at our guitarists house (he has a pretty nice setup in his basement)...

James says, “Mask up!”

For those invested in the market, I'm curious to get opinions on how the virus has affected your 401k/retirement... and what your stance has been on preserving what you have and growing back what you may have lost. I recognize this year's situation has not been kind to many. Any experts in...

Mirror point band

Well, I've always got parts laying around. Including this awesome rosewood warmoth neck with perliod inlay and pearloid binding. I came across a cheap wine red MIM body. it's got a ding or two but that's just mojo riggggghhht?? Needs some adjustments here or there. But I slapped cobalt flats on...

So my mind is running an ugly gauntlet lately, I’m sure it has for several people, this is not easy for anyone worldwide. This is not a ‘woe is me’ post, I don’t do that. What it is rather, is just an observation on what I’m doing to deal with it. A performing extrovert who is not a homebody...