My New Axe

2006 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Sunburst
This new addition really gives me some versatility in my classic rock band. Actually it is not mine! (rats) My son plays and has had this guitar for a while. He brought it over for me to store for him while on an out of town job for a while. I re-strung it and cleaned it up some and well, really like it!

I tried a new string this time veering away from my fixation on Fender strings. I laid down some DR Pure Blues 09-42 Pure Nickel - Round Core Handmade strings from Back Stage Pass. I REALLY like them and will definitely use them again. I have to have light gauge strings and these sure fit the bill. I highly recommend you try these on electric.

I used this for the first time at band rehearsal today and the only thing I did not like is the heaviness of this guy! Plus the plug in on the back hits me wrong on the leg, especially if i use my wireless  bug on it. My others are much lighter than this Les Paul! Overall I loved the tone, the sustain is great, and the lead solos stand out more. It is not a Gibson or a high-end model but for the price and quality it sounded super. My biggest preference for this axe is Allman Brother songs for the sustain on lead solos and heavy rock like Bob Sieger or Steppenwolf.

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Back In Time Band Adds New Songs

We are moving forward with adding new material for the June 15 concert at Farr Best Theater. Trying to stay in the 70's classic rock genre but having a hard time not doing some a little earlier than that. So, you may see some songs from the late 60's sneak in the set list. Today's rehearsal came after a rather long break for the holidays so we were all a little rusty but that did not last long. It was a great and fun time getting back together and rocking the house again.

Our new songs are a variety of fast, slow, and ballad songs. I think you will love each one. We are not a cover band in that we aren't trying to create the same song as it was back then. We give you the signature guitar riffs, drum beats, vocals, keys, and bass that you have come to know and love, then we take ownership of the song and make it ours. Here are the new songs added this month so far. Tell me what you think!

Green River - CCR
Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers style
Have You Ever Seen the Rain- CCR
Balinese- ZZTop
China Grove - Doobies
Soul Shine - Allman Brothers (not well known but I love this song) 
Sunshine of Your Love - Cream.

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Concert Update

Back in Time has been booked for a repeat concert at Farr Best Theater in Mansfield Texas on Saturday night June 15th. Tickets go on sale in a few months on line so be watching the theater web site at Farr Best Theater. We have lots of new songs for that concert all still from that incredible era of the 70's. We hope to see you there!