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So, What's Goin On? The next 5 weeks or so will be exciting times for me and everyone else in GRIND . If you haven't heard, Joleen [GRIND lead singer] has been excepted and deployed to the Air Force Variety Band, Tops in Blue . So come out to the few shows she has left and look for big changes coming for GRIND, promise, we won't disappoint! GRIND is off this weekend but this Saturday we are all pulling together and heading down to The Desert Diamond Casino for the "Lucky Break" competition... Read Full Story

Almost feels strange, a weekend off from music. Never understood musicians that enjoyed a weekend off, for me....it's almost painful! Love every note I have the honor of being allowed to play while I am on this big round rock. Next up for me, another show with The Mighty GRIND at our beloved Old Father Inn. Joleen will be back from her audition for the Air Force variety band Tops in Blue , Mike will be further along in his recovery from minor surgery and we will be itching for a night with... Read Full Story

A dark day in Tucson and U.S. History, January 8th 2011. What was I doing? Read Full Story

Just wanted to thank everyone for an awesome New Years Eve evening with GRIND at The Whiskey Tango. 2011 was a great year pf music for all of us and 2012 won't be any different. Big things coming for me and all of the members of GRIND and our great subs that none of this would be possible without. Here is just a few shots from New Years Eve. Big shout out to photographer Steven Kain who captured the whole night on film. Check out the complete GRIND photo album here on Facebook . Read Full Story

Join Me and GRIND for a New Years Celebration at The Whiskey Tango this Saturday night! GRIND New Years Eve shows are always a blast and this year is no exception. Joleen is taking a much deserved vacation in her home town of Canton Ohio and sitting in for her is the always amazing Lori Condarcure . It's another year that we have to stick in the file but before we do we must have another great celebration with Tucson's one and only GRIND live at the Whiskey Tango! Fun starts at 9:30... Read Full Story

Just wanted to give a well deserved shout out and plug for local bassist and photographer Marty Haviik . If you live in the Tucson Arizona area, or anywhere near here for that fact, take advantage of the awesome deals Marty is offering on complete photo shoots starting at $45.00. Drummers and percussionist are getting a $35.00 Christmas special! Don't be fooled by the price. Marty will meet you on site, do the shoot, edit the photos and provide them to you on a disk or flash drive. Don't... Read Full Story

Check out my new Curcio Custom Bass. A Fender MIM Deluxe 5 string with Jazz Body, Allparts 5 string neck [3X2 headstock] and a fresh set of Circle K strings. Read Full Story

Words of wisdom from Master Marcus Miller..... Share Read Full Story

Check out the New Victor Wooten signature power cord. It's "just" a power cord, but it's attracting a lot of heavy hitters who say it makes a major difference to their sound. Share Read Full Story

I am usually unaffected by death for the most part, it's all a part of life. But the passing of Victor Wootens beloved mother Dorothy has deeply touched us all today. I never had the privilege of meeting her but that doesn't change how I feel about "our" loss. When you meet any one of the Wooten boys you will know their is something special about them. And where did they get that? "If the whole world decided today to follow you....where would you lead them"?.....  Dorothy Wooten Please... Read Full Story