Stories from Backstage Breakdown

  1. Pawn Shop Hunting

    Backstage Breakdown &bull Apr 6, 2008

    There is something about pawn shops. In fact, some people recorded whole albums about them. As a man, I think it's the smell. Seriously. Next time you walk past a pawn shop, walk in and take a big huge sniff. It's the smell of a potential bargain, a possible rip off. pawn shop hunting is the modern day civilised hunting expedition. Meet the soon to be newest member of my growing family This is… Full Story »

  2. Surviving the Gig From Hell

    Backstage Breakdown &bull Apr 6, 2008

    Joe is a lead guitarist in a covers / remake band. He is a good guitarist and cool under pressure. He plays for a band called the Psycho Nymphos. They are a five piece band with two guitarist, keys, bass and drums. The other guitarist also doubles as the singer. Yet this is Joe's nightmare. As a guitarist, this scenario should induce uncontrollable trembling of all body parts and have you soiling your underwear. This, is the gig from hell. Thinking that he starts at 10:00, Joe shows up at the venue with two hours to spare. Well, it would… Full Story »

  3. How to fake being a better guitarist part 2

    Backstage Breakdown &bull Mar 30, 2008

    Last time I talked about looking the part with good equipment to come across professionally, and ways to get up to speed on your singing. This time, I'm going to share some simple but often ignored pieces of information that can really push the impression you make from just a guitar player, to a fully fledged musician. 3. Be in tune This is possibly the most obvious tip but you would be surprised how many people don't follow it. NEVER EVER trust your ears for tuning when you are… Full Story »

  4. How to fake being a better guitarist part 1

    Backstage Breakdown &bull Mar 28, 2008

    I’m the first to admit to being an “average” guitarist. Despite being average, I would get a lot of people, drunken punters, other musicians, women, all approach me after shows proclaiming how good I am. Like most of my ex-girlfriends, I’ve been faking it all along. And now I am going to teach you how to do the same. You spend five hours a day playing your guitar. You run your scales, master your legato, your two hand tapping would make EVH blush. So why is it that every time you see a band playing at a bar… Full Story »

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