Blackie…

Yes.  Eric Clapton’s Blackie.  The one that sold for close to $1,000,000.  I got to hold two pieces of history today – this guitar, and Stevie Ray Vaughn’s Lenny, worth about $650K. And while it was cool for me, it was infinitely more fun watching someone else light up.  That’s what it’s all about, isn’t …

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Old School Photos

Moving = finding things in the garage that I haven’t seen in years. Here are some photos of Inch at Che Cafe in San Diego… probably circa 1995.    

Eric Clapton @ Gibson Amphitheater

Saw Clapton on Wednesday night in LA.  Great show. He was rocking moccasins – something only he can get away with. Wish I had one of my real cameras with me…   Shot taken with my iphone is below.    

Making changes…

After six and a half great years, I’ve decided to move on. I’ll be joining Guitar Center on 2/28 as VP, Guitarcenter.com.  Looking forward to the new challenges ahead and working with a lot of talented people, but I’ll miss my team.

My newest toy… Gretsch G5120

I’ve loved music for as long as I can remember and going to see bands has been my favorite pastime.  I loved going to see local bands like Fluf, Lucy’s Fur Coat, and others in San Diego back in the late 90s, or checking out mid-sized venues with musicians like Elliot Smith, Jeff Buckley or …

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