Monte Pittman on his Super Bowl Guitar, Like a Virgin, It's Practically Unplucked
02/05/12 11:30, by wakitu, Categories: NAMM 2012, NAMM 2012 Music , Tags: bfmn, jarrell guitars, jarrell mps, madonna, monte pittman, seymour duncan, steve cooke, super bowl 
by Dan Grigor
We got to know the folks at Jarrell Guitars last year when we brought you the full tour of their line. You can read all about again right here.
Inside the tour video, you will find out how these beautiful guitars are made, and hear about what great tone woods they use. You’ll learn how, with the help of both Seymour Duncan himself and his talented crew, they expertly match individual pickup characteristics to the particular wood used. Add the art of Phillip Jarrell and you are certain to end up with stunning guitars. This year is no exception with the addition of Legendary Rock God, Monte Pittman, to their impressive artist line-up. Pittman contributed his talent, and his understanding of the importance of packing tremendous versatility into a single guitar, to the creation of his own signature Jarrell MPS.
“It’s a subtle difference, but that difference may…mean that you have a guitar part for a song or you don’t.” What may sound great as you’re playing alone, may have to change slightly when played with the band to get that sound to cut through the mix.
He knows what he’s talking about, having delivered incredible guitar work for the best in the business. Today, Monte Pittman will play his brand-new Jarrell MPS at the Super Bowl with none other than the undisputed Queen of Pop and controversy, Madonna. How cool is that?
Click through for the story and a video
Two Old Hippes Make a Beautiful Blonde Sing
02/03/12 15:24, by wakitu, Categories: BFMN Exclusive, Dan Grigor, Review, NAMM 2012, NAMM 2012 Music , Tags: 12-string guitar, bedell guitars, canadian flamed maple, dan grigor, namm show, tom bedell, two old hippies
by Dan Grigor
OK, I’ll admit it, he had me from the first picture on the first page I saw of his website: a barefoot old hippie and his guitars. The second shot is one of him at 14, barefoot with his guitar. I liked that. Then I played one of his guitars and we instantly became friends.
Tom Bedell is one of those guys who found his passion young, grabbed hold, and out of it made a lifestyle and a livelihood that has served him and his family since 1964. He was 14 years old when he sold his first one and his guitars have matured along with his skill. One chasing the other even now, silver-haired and much wiser. He has been inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Twice. This year, he was elected to the Board of Directors of NAMM. His passion for music is apparent and now, more than ever, he has the ability to share it with the world.
He is a craftsman and an artisan who has filled his shop with craftsmen and artisans and the smell of good wood. Honing the craft was half the passion – the elusive search for the perfect guitar – the other half is a passion for music and sharing his gift so others can share theirs.
Click through to hear the blonde beauty sing
My First NAMM Show
01/26/12 14:47, by Shaun, Categories: BFMN Exclusive, Review, Shaun McIntyre, NAMM 2012 , Tags: avid, bfmn exclusive, dan grigor, namm 2012, newtek, peavey electronics, peavey., presonus, shaun mcintyre Publishers Note: It’s funny how you meet people and you know in a moment they will be a long-time friend. I met Shaun McIntyre when he showed up at my July 4th stage one year with his band “Rural Oddities.” Not one of them over 16 years old and they played their hearts out for about 1000 people and absolutely rocked it. The quiet, unassuming kid with the stars-and-stripes guitar got up and played the Star Spangled Banner during the fireworks and it was a thing of beauty. Grown-ups wept openly. Since then I have enjoyed watching him mature. He plays so well and he’s fun to jam with. He’s been to Pro Audio School and is opening a local label and has been helping us with our shows. He does sound for my band. I’ve counted on him as crew, as a friend, a guitar buddy and a protégé. There was no better choice of crew for the NAMM show. It was such a treat to be able to call him up and tell him he had a pass. Then to see his face as we walked around for his first time. Priceless. I think he has an interesting perspective of the show and we’ve asked him to share his experience with you all. Enjoy!
by Shaun McIntyre
First, please understand a single column is not enough to describe what I’ve experienced in the last four days, and if you’re not familiar with audio or music products in general, a lot of this is going to go right over your head.
Regardless, I had fun, I learned a lot, and I wrote an article about it. Here ya go.
Click through for Shaun’s view of NAMM
Dan Grigor Thrown Out Of NAMM
01/16/12 17:48, by Dan Grigor, Categories: BFMN Exclusive, Dan Grigor, NAMM 2011, NAMM 2011 Music , Tags: anahiem convention center, bfmn, dan grigor, interivew, jerry miller, namm BFMN EXCLUSIVE: Shocking footage has surfaced of Grigor being manhandled and thrown out of the Anaheim Convention Center! When a member of the Staff was confronted with the bizarre scene caught on tape his only comment was, “He just wouldn’t leave.”
Thrown out of NAMM.
Click through for the shocking story!
Be a Hands-On Mixer
01/15/12 15:59, by wakitu, Categories: BFMN Exclusive, Studio Sound, Ed Lapple, Take It From Me, Sound Advice , Tags: "b" roll, dan grigor, edward lapple, live music: call for info, nonlinear video editing, video editing software Take It From Me
by Edward Lapple
I just finished editing a music video for entry into a competition and I was struck by how much I missed some of the analog technology that used to be at our fingertips. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of the new digital toys! I’d be as quick to give them up as I would to leave Photoshop behind and return to smelly chemicals in dark rooms. I’m glad to have experienced it, but I’m even happier to be freed from the drudgery.
My current gripe concerns limitations imposed by nonlinear video editing systems that offer no control surfaces other than a mouse and pad.
Awesome Nobodies Play the Bay
12/03/11 18:23, by Dan Grigor, Categories: BFMN Exclusive, Dan Grigor, Awesome Nobodies , Tags: awesome nobodies, dan grigor, kimos, nebula force go, sister grizzly, slow moving lions, starry plough By Dan Grigor
When I play out-of-town shows one of my favorite things to do is to feature a local band. I have been playing the Bay area lately and I asked my son, Tom, who lives there to hook me up with locals that would fit in with my show. He nailed it.
So, as part of our Awesome Nobodies series, here are two San Francisco Bay area bands that are actually breaking new ground, adding nontraditional instruments and attitudes to good lyrics and a real understanding of music. Smart people with real jobs, good relationships and PhDs and stuff, having fun playing music for the locals trying to find a break like everyone else.
Click through for videos and get to know some Awesome musicians
Grab the Big Ticket for Good Times in Jacksonville
12/02/11 14:48, by wakitu, Categories: Music News, Festivals and Events, Jim Messer , Tags: a day to remember, jacksonville metro park, taking back sunday, the big ticket 
Taking Back Sunday!
Sublime!
A Day to Remember!
Those might be your comments after you head to Jacksonville Metro Park for The Big Ticket fest at noon on December 4, presented by X1029 and Metro PCS. They are also just a few of the featured bands in the great line-up! Others include Everlast, Young The Giant, Manchester Orchestra, Joy Formidable, Surfer Blood, Middle Class Rut and Fun.
Click through for the schedule and handy ticket link, and check back for BFMN exclusive photos from the scene!
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