Posted by Corey on March 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment
One aspect of guitar playing that can make the difference between a mediocre sound and an incredible sound is the issue of sustain. There is nothing more frustrating than to hear another guitarist get these notes that seem to ring out for ever maintaining a lot of body, only to [...]
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Posted by Corey on February 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By Corey Bray
Choosing the right distortion pedal for your rig can make the difference between a mediocre and an absolutely fabulous playing experience. But, with hundreds of distortion pedals out on the market, where do you begin? If you are into older rock, a classic [...]
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Posted by Corey on January 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By Corey Bray
Your band might have a creative sound and a lot of talent, but if you don’t have a solid marketing strategy, you aren’t likely going to be getting outside of your mother’s garage anytime soon. The first step to developing a sound marketing strategy is to [...]
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Posted by Corey on November 23, 2008 · Leave a Comment
COREY’S PICK: November 24th, 2008
BAND: Permanent Waves
TYPE OF BAND: Rush Tribute
ATOMIC RATING: 5 Mushroom Clouds
Imagine that, another band from Canada trying to sound like Rush. The crazy thing is that it worked. Of course, Permanent Waves could never replace the legacy that is Rush, but darn it, they make a good [...]
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