Diesel Instructional DVD

Diesel has always been one of my favourite guitarists. Even back in the "Injectors" days, I found myself rocking out to the blues rock styling of the man in question. So the news that he was bringing out an instructional DVD had me salivating profusely. Diesel is without a doubt one of the most underrated guitarists/singers in the world today. His solo performances are something not to be missed.

Diesel is currently touring around Australia with the following dates.

FRI. 16/11
MAROOCHYDORE SANDS TAVERN - MAROOCHYDORE (QLD)
BAND - TIX (07) 5443-7944

SAT. 17/11
THE GLOBE THEATRE - FORTITUDE VALLEY (QLD)
BAND - TIX (07) 3844-4751 or www.globetheatre.com.au

SUN. 18/11
THE AIRPORT TAVERN - COOLANGATTA AIRPORT (QLD)
BAND - TIX (07) 5536-8650

THU. 29/11
ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL - FESTIVAL THEATRE, ADELAIDE
SOLO - TIX www.adelaideguitarfestival.com.au

DECEMBER

SUN. 2/12
ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL - ELDER PARK
SOLO - TIX www.adelaideguitarfestival.com.au

SAT. 8/12
ANNANDALE HOTEL - ANNANDALE (NSW)
BAND - TIX (02) 9550-1078 or www.annandalehotel.com

WED. 12/12
WOOL EXCHANGE - GEELONG (VIC)
BAND - TIX (03) 5224-2400 or www.woolexchange.com.au

FRI. 14/12
MILANO'S - BRIGHTON (VIC)
BAND - TIX (03) 9592-3555 or www.milanos.com.au

SAT. 15/12
PALAIS HEPBURN SPRINGS - HEPBURN SPRINGS (VIC)
SOLO - TIX (03) 5348-4849 or www.thepalais.com.au

SUN. 16/12
THE NEW CAPERS - HAWTHORN (VIC)
SOLO - TIX (03) 9819-1797 or www.newcapers.com.au

THU. 20/12, FRI. 21/12, SAT. 22/12 & SUN. 23/12 - SOLD OUT
LIZOTTES RESTAURANT - KINCUMBER (NSW)
BAND - TIX (02) 4368-2017 OR www.lizottes.com.au

TUE. 25/12
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE - PEACE & SAFE TRAVELS!!!

2008 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

JANUARY

THU. 10/1, FRI. 11/1, SAT. 12/1 & SUN. 13/1
BRASS MONKEY - CRONULLA (NSW)
SOLO - TIX (02) 9544-3844 or www.brassmonkey.com.au

THU. 17/1 & FRI. 18/1
LIZOTTES RESTAURANT - KINCUMBER (NSW)
BAND - TIX (02) 4368-2017 OR www.lizottes.com.au

SAT. 19/1
ANNIE'S LANE WINERY - CLARE VALLEY (SA)
BAND - TIX www.adayonthegreen.com.au
A/A HOODOO GURUS, THIRSTY MERC

THU. 24/1
MANNUM RIVER LOCAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL - MARY ANN RESERVE (SA)
BAND - TIX www.tourdownunder.com.au

FEBRUARY

SAT. 2/2
ALL SAINTS ESTATE - RUTHERGLEN (VIC)
BAND - TIX www.adayonthegreen.com.au
A/A HOODOO GURUS, THIRSTY MERC

Gibson Zakk-V Zakk Wylde Signature

In the "lets see what I can get people to do for me" column, mark one up for Zakk Wylde. The new Gibson Zakk-V Zakk Wylde Signature model is the bastard child of am SG and a flying V and really looks trippy. Specs are still thin on the ground, but It's sure to be loaded with EMG's, likely a thru body bridge and 24 frets.

The Dave Grohl ‘Inspired By’ DG-335

When is a signature guitar not a signature guitar? When it's an "inspired by" model. I don't see the real difference, most likely a legal thing, but regardless this is a nice looking guitar. I like the 335's, and the addition of a Firebird style neck and headstock really set this guitar off.

Another change is the pair of Gibson Burstbucker humbuckers. It comes with a laminated maple top, back and sides, rosewood fretboard with 22 frets, “split diamond” inlays, ABR-1 Bridge and stopbar tailpiece, dual volume & tone controls, and 3-way pickup selector.

Not cheap at just either side if $4000 for either model, but still pretty.

Birds Of Tokyo – “Day One”

This Perth, Australia band has released what is possible the best album of the last few years. Amazing vocal, great songwriting, very good production. If you like good solid rock with a bit more cerebral content than usual, but not enough to send it into the prog zone, then this is for you.

Joe Bonamassa – Bloodlines

Joe Bonamassa started at an early age in a group called Bloodlines, filled with the children of several notable music legends. As far as I know he is the only one still doing something worthwhile. There was a documentary on him recorded some time in the 90's when he was still 16 years old. These are three clips worth watching just to make you very much green with envy.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

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