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07.12.07

   New images made at our debut performance at Hollywood Alley on July 8th can be seen here.   (Page opens in a new browser.)    The band's next performance is again at Hollywood Alley on 7.23.7.  Be there!

 

06.09.07

   Gigs have been set up for the month of July... both at Mesa's Hollywood Alley (details on the LIVE PAGE).  More gigs to come. All original music with my power trio.

   I am fortunate to work with some very gifted players. On bass is Ray Riendeau. I encourage any and all to do the history on this young gentleman. Always busy and in demand with bass clinics around the country or with national rock acts, I am very happy to have him involved with the new project. The drummer Dan Tomlinson has been with me for several years now. His inspiration and strength go above and beyond without mention. No wonder Lyle Lovett has kept him in his band fo almost 15 years! Dan is always great to have playing the music! I can't wait for people to hear Ray and Dan as they are a great team!

Be well,
Curtis


 

04.10.07

Good Day,
 
    OK..............The title track for 711510 gets recorded this week and I'ld love to finish my cover of The Pat Metheny Group's 'Across the Sky' as well as messin' around with J.C.'s 'Giant Steps'. Then I leave for England for a 17 year honeymoon homecoming vacation.

    Whilst on my "British Retreat," the ol' Tele gets a re-fret as well as the blue "Floyd." New electronics to both. The J-45 needs a new bridge saddle as well as a pick up so when I get home that will transpire.

    I am also having a guitar built while I am away. An Ice Blue Strat body(light alder) w/ a maple neck that will spawn an ebony fretboard and matching painted headstock.  Black pickguard.  A humbucker in the bridge will do nicely thank you and will cause the bridge to be custom made (by Callaham) with a 2 1/16 Gibson spaced vintage tremelo for that sound!  More of a modern guitar w/ a flatter radius and state of the art craftsmanship and details..........Can't wait!

    A few new pics to add to the website will be going on so keep checking. I still haven't got the 1957 Les Paul pic up yet as well as some other newer(older) guitars and some have been sold so will be taking those down. Would re-take all new pics of all the guitars but for time restaints.....someday!

    Will be hunting for cool british AMPS and such while in London Town as well as collectible vinyl!

Be Well,
CR

 

 

11.30.06

 

    Welcome to the new site and thanks for dropping in! 

    All is running properly.  PAYPAL LINKS for the CDs are up and running with no more problems.  More images and updated guitar pics, including my new/old 1957 Gibson Les Paul (keep posted!) A few other guitars to add?......maybe!

    I have had no time lately to pursue bookings but this week will unfold time to make some press releases/one sheets to secure some spots in the local loCAL - the Phoenix area that is. The southwest tour will follow.

    The new CD, '711510' is in the works (still!) with preorders being taken at the Store.  The music is coming along nicely with most of the large scale pieces yet to be recorded.  This cd's planning includes more studio technique application tracks as opposed to a performance based way of recording with minimal overdubbing (like the first two cds) I will try to keep my progress updated frequently so please check back from time to time.

 
Be Well and thanks again!

 

Curtis