tag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=4NEWS2019-12-13T08:31:57-08:00Kevin Eldridgefalsetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/63176722020-05-15T09:37:52-07:002021-12-04T13:32:38-08:00New Song "Pleasure To Please" - Out Today!<p>Hope this email finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy in these crazy times! </p>
<p>I just released a new single called "Pleasure to Please" - it's on all streaming platforms and iTunes: </p>
<p><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2zpDodofMJUxeL24gyoMis?si=YS2BZ7LmQ8yU91_VhnslXg" target="_blank">Spotify </a></p>
<p><a contents="Apple Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/pleasure-to-please-single/1510030704" target="_blank">Apple Music </a></p>
<p>A HUGE THANKS to Dom Liberati (@DomLiberati) - Dom is an all around amazing human and really close friend, as well as a Grammy Nominated musician. Dom produced "Pleasure To Please" and played the strings part in the Outro (nice touch Dom!). Dom also made the artwork below - couldn't have done this without you Dom! </p>
<p>An additional BIG THANKS to Brandon Dickert (@boom.squared) for playing drums on this song! Brandon you slayed it and your playing really brought the song to life! Thank you!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/6b0ba2b7937a2861fd2eb5074245012bafc4c59f/original/p2p-idea-2-small.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/60082682019-12-13T08:31:57-08:002022-04-08T05:54:38-07:00New Song "Change My Ways" - Out Now!<p>Hey all! </p>
<p>"Change My Ways" is out now! Check it out on all streaming platforms (<a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6wUCv3cgLl7yfeyiJCu5mO?si=ClWnI7hETdqMSxN8wvh3OQ" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, Apple Music, etc) and it's available for purchase on iTunes / Amazon Music. </p>
<p>I had a lot of help in making this song - BIG THANKS to Grammy Nominated <a contents="Dominic Liberati" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.domliberati.com/" target="_blank">Dominic Liberati</a> for producing this song (and "Monster"). Dom is a close friend and has really helped me grow musically, and I couldn't have pulled this off with out him. "Change My Ways" also features <a contents="Matt Musty" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mattmusty.com/" target="_blank">Matt Musty</a> on drums (Train, Grace Potter, Gwen Stefani, Keith Urban). Matt absolutely killed it on this track, and it was so cool working with him. Mastering on "Change My Ways" was done by <a contents="Igor Stolarsky" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thebishopgame/" target="_blank">Igor Stolarsky</a> - Igor is an audio wizard and I can't even pretend to understand how he works his magic, but he made this track sound awesome. Last but not least, big thanks to <a contents="Ashley Castro" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/ashley.castro.5688" target="_blank">Ashley Castro</a> for taking the artwork photo! </p>
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<p>This song is my 2nd single (following "Monster") and I'm really proud of how this one turned out. "Change My Ways" started out as just a cool bluesy descending guitar riff that I wasn't quite sure what to do with, and it ended up turning into a song that came from a place of trying to take responsibility for everything in my life. I know for me, I can easily fall into a "victim mentality", or a story about how I'm "doomed" when life isn't exactly going my way, and this song is about an attempt to quit falling into that trap and instead, imperfectly living life on life's terms and changing what I can.</p>
<p>If you do dig the song and don't mind sharing it with friends or on your social media platform of choice, I'd greatly appreciate it!</p>
<p>Lastly, stay tuned for some show announcements for early 2020 where I'll be playing this song (and hopefully a few new ones as well).</p>
<p>Thanks and hope you have an great Holiday Season!</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Kev</p>
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<p><br>.</p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/59755752019-11-26T09:06:24-08:002021-09-14T02:20:06-07:00Announcing new song - "Change My Ways" - Out Friday December 13th!<p>Hey all!</p>
<p>I'm excited to announce that I have a new song called "Change My Ways" coming out on Friday, December 13th! I'm really excited about this tune - it was produced by Grammy Nominated <a contents="Dom Liberati" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.domliberati.com/" target="_blank">Dom Liberati</a> and features <a contents="Matt Musty" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mattmusty.com/" target="_blank">Matt Musty</a> (Train, Grace Potter, Gwen Stefani, Keith Urban) on drums. </p>
<p>"Change My Ways" is available for pre-order on iTunes / Amazon music, and will be available on all streaming platforms on Friday December 13th at 9AM.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/c23c3b397929068a61f729866a4ba8713be9cb3f/original/cmy-rev3.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(Photo Cred: Ashley Castro)</p>
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<p> </p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/58351892019-07-24T11:46:37-07:002023-12-10T09:06:05-08:00How We Started a Composting Program at Work<p>Composting is a topic of growing interest throughout the U.S and other countries for many reasons, including trying to reduce landfill waste. When organic material is sent to landfills, this results in the release of Carbon Dioxide and Methane gases, which contribute to the greenhouse effect. </p>
<p>Yamaha Guitar Group (Line 6, Ampeg) saw an opportunity to reduce waste from our corporate facility that gets sent to landfills, which is an essential part of “waste diversion”. A recent estimate from the Environmental Protection Agency predicted that up to one-fourth of all landfill waste could have been thrown into the compost and turned into nutrient-rich soil. </p>
<p>At the Calabasas YGG HQ we have two 5 gallon buckets in the two primary café locations, where employees can contribute any compostable waste. Currently, we are concentrated on collecting coffee grinds, veggie scraps, papers, tea bags, and any other organic matter that isn’t meat, dairy, or oils. YGG has partnered with “The Muse School”, which is a local private school that has their own composting, garden and sustainability program. YGG makes weekly compost drop offs, which helps the Muse School’s garden to promote healthy soil. </p>
<p>Composting at YGG was implemented on April 12, 2019 and as of July 20th, we’ve dropped off 338 lbs (153 kg) of compostable material! In addition, as a part of implementing the compost program at YGG, we have switched to using unbleached coffee filters, and have made non-plastic cutlery available as well. We are always looking for new ways to support our community and to do our part to help our environment.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/aa0236a96eec7a574d970127b9d0d4e6dc97cb5b/original/ygg-kicks-off-compost-program.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/58301372019-07-19T13:34:18-07:002022-06-02T09:08:32-07:00Buzz-Music's Review of Monster<p>Hi all,</p>
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<p>I recently had a nice chat with Buzz Music, and they wrote up a really cool review of "Monster" and included our interview as well- check it out <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buzz-music.com/post/powerhouse-rocker-kevin-eldridge-makes-his-debut-with-monster" target="_blank">here</a> or read the content of the review and interview below:</p>
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<p>Powerhouse Rocker Kevin Eldridge Makes His Debut With “Monster” </p>
<p>Based right here in Los Angeles, California is the talented, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Kevin Eldridge. Originally from Harwich, MA, Kevin grew up on a steady diet of classic rock and blues music, which is reflected in his playing and songwriting. Kevin has previously played with Pawnshop Diamonds, Jamie Lynn Hart Band, Bell Bottom, Street Chalk, Lunar Rogue, Cardiac, Zero 1, Dixie N'ormus, Kaya Jones, LA Soul Project, and performs regularly at The Sunset Jam in West Hollywood. After playing in multiple bands in Boston and Los Angeles, Kevin is launching into the release of his first single with ease. </p>
<p>Kevin Eldridge makes his debut with his powerful single “Monster”, which was released in June 2019. The track features catchy and soul driven riffs and sultry vocals. “Monster” made of catchy leading electric guitar and instrumental elements, but also features unanticipated song developments through the flawless lyricism and emotional delivery. Kevin pour his heart and soul into every word and instrumental element The high energy single is an introspective representation on Kevin’s inner thoughts and emotions. Powerful and raw from start to finish, “Monster” is a spectacular debut for Los Angeles own, Kevin Eldridge. Be sure to keep up with Kevin for his future releases!</p>
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<p>Hey Kevin, welcome to BuzzMusic! Was there something or someone in your life that inspired you to start making music? </p>
<p>Thanks for having me! My Parents made sure I grew up on a steady diet of classic rock, so I've always loved guitar and riff driven rock music. My Uncle Ed got my my first guitar when I was 13 and taught me my first few chords & riffs, and that really got me into playing guitar and music. Until semi-recently I had focused primarily on playing guitar, but in the last few years I wanted to be able to write and sing my own songs. I've also been really inspired by "Highly Suspect" - I really dig their style, and they grew up close to where I'm originally from (Harwich, MA) so that's been really inspiring to watch them make great music and see them take off. </p>
<p>What’s you debut single “Monster” about? What was the writing process like for your first release? </p>
<p>Ha, it's a bit of a heavy answer. Let's just say I didn't act like a gentlemen in one of my previous relationships, and it blew up in a pretty ugly way. I've grown up a lot since that time of my life, and "Monster" captures how I was feeling about myself during that time. It was kind of cathartic - I think part of me was still holding on to shame / guilt about how I behaved, and by putting it into a song and making it public, it's helped me make peace with the past. For the writing process, I typically have a handful of rock riffs that I'm working on or playing with, and I really liked the riff that's in the intro to "Monster". From there, it was about trying to tell the story and finding a melody that I liked and that meshed with riff & chord structure. </p>
<p>What artists influence your music? </p>
<p>Highly Suspect has been a really big recent influence on my writing and playing (I think you can hear it in "Monster" as well). I'm also a huge fan of Aerosmith, Slash, Muse, Royal Blood, and I think all of these bands seep their way into anything I write. I'm also really into The Maine and especially dig their approach to lyrics & melody. </p>
<p>What do you hope your listeners take away from your music? </p>
<p>First and foremost I hope they dig the song! There are still times when a killer riff will come on the radio (yes, I'm an elder millennial so I still listen to FM radio occasionally) and it gives me goosebumps, so I'm always aiming with anything I write to elicit an emotional reaction (aka "awwww $hit, turn that $hit up!). With the lyrics for "Monster", I tried to just tell the truth (even when it's about a part of me I'm not exactly proud of), so if it helps another person make peace with themselves, then that's awesome. </p>
<p>What’s next for Kevin Eldridge? </p>
<p>I'm planning on staying in writing mode for the near future and releasing some more singles, and then I'm planning to set up some shows for the LA area for later this year.</p>
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<p>"</p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/58026632019-06-24T16:45:46-07:002021-12-03T10:45:38-08:00New Single "Monster" - Out Today!<p>Hello! </p>
<p>I’m so excited to announce that my new single “Monster” has officially arrived, and is available on Spotify, iTunes, and all other platforms for getting music (links at the bottom of this message). </p>
<p>Also! I’ll be debuting “Monster” live TONIGHT (6/24) at the Viper Room as part of the weekly Sunset Jam at 11pm. I’ll be joined by my good friends and uber talented musicians Dom Liberati and Eva Friedman – I can’t wait! </p>
<p>I’d also like to say a very special thanks to all those who helped in getting “Monster” off the ground – Dom Liberati for producing and helping me through my first vocal recording session, Trips for recording drums, Igor Stolarsky for Mastering, and countless other friends for their encouragement and support. </p>
<p>Lastly for any guitar nerds, all the Guitar & Bass parts were recorded with the Line 6 Helix. </p>
<p>Hope you dig the song! </p>
<p><a contents="https://open.spotify.com/track/4SghV2g5Y3MKQg9Cpz6v9X?si=cHSxdSxTSD-5wCXpIFcT0g&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4SghV2g5Y3MKQg9Cpz6v9X?si=cHSxdSxTSD-5wCXpIFcT0g&nbsp;" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/4SghV2g5Y3MKQg9Cpz6v9X?si=cHSxdSxTSD-5wCXpIFcT0g </a></p>
<p><a contents="https://music.apple.com/us/album/monster-single/1466892352" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/monster-single/1466892352" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/us/album/monster-single/1466892352</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/2b0df20ef9c16bc61aa670e5df2f9f65363b9d72/original/monster-6-24-19-promo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/57750272019-05-31T09:05:09-07:002022-05-17T23:35:23-07:00New Song "Monster" - Debuting 6/24/19 w/ Performance at Sunset Jam<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/baf1164cb0e4a383e07db54e156b31ba9ac7410c/original/monster-idea-6.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I'm stoked to announce that I'll be debuting an original song called "Monster" on Monday, June 24th. It will be available for streaming and download, and I'll be performing it live with a full band that evening at the Viper Room as part of The Sunset Jam. </p>
<p>I've normally been the sideman or part of a band, so writing, recording, and releasing my own material has been a fun, challenging, and totally new experience for me. I'm extremely thankful to Dom Liberati (<a contents="http://www.domliberati.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.domliberati.com/" target="_blank">http://www.domliberati.com/</a>) for producing this song and to <a contents="David Daniel Diaz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/_tripsies_/" target="_blank">David Daniel Diaz</a> for playing drums on this tune.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more info soon.... </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Kevin</p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/52146322018-06-06T17:56:37-07:002021-10-19T12:36:02-07:00Traveling Solo<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/ad6f2645499a7f27efb042fa213b329175960799/original/rana-sawalha-364253-unsplash.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Going to the movie theater alone can be tough enough, but the thought of traveling alone can be daunting. What if I feel lonely? What will I do? Who will I talk to?</p>
<p>Being single for the last year or so has forced me to learn to do a lot of solo activity stuff - going out to the movies alone, going to see a show alone, even going out to dinner alone. It's been both uncomfortable, and liberating, and I've met some people just by being out there (it beats hanging on the couch). But in the last few years I've avoided taking solo trips or vacations - most of the travel I've done in the past was either with friends or a girlfriend (exception: Backpacking Europe back in 06' - more on that below).</p>
<p>So this past March I decided to go to Mexico City because I found a cheap fare ($250 R/T from LAX) and heard that it was awesome from friends who had been there previously. I booked an Airbnb room in the Condesa neighborhood for ~$30 a night, and went! I found that while there were definitely moments of feeling lonely or wishing I had a travel companion to talk to & experience this new to me city with, I would do it again (and plan to do some more solo travel again in the future). Facing loneliness or uncomfortable feelings in general can suck, but I'm learning that the more often I (imperfectly) face those feelings, the bigger life gets and less intimidating the next "facing of x,y, or z" fear situation feels. </p>
<p>Some tips that helped me navigate this previous trip to Mexico:</p>
<p>1) I brought a really good Sci-Fi book to get lost in ("The Expanse" series by James S.A. Corey at the time).</p>
<p>2) I sat at the bar at any restaurant I could, and often struck up conversation with nearby patrons (in either English or my really crappy Spanish).</p>
<p>3) The trip was only a quick 4 day trip.</p>
<p>4) Not putting pressure on myself to see all the sights. If I wanted to hang out in a cafe for 3 hours, I did that.</p>
<p>While writing this post, I realized that I traveled solo for the better part of a month back in 2006 after I did a semester abroad in Denmark. I was 21 and it was my first time in Europe, so I think my initial excitement overcame any resistance to traveling solo. I was also broke, but a benefit of that was that by staying in a lot of hostels it made it easy to meet other travelers and find short term travel companions to check out the local sites. </p>
<p>And to wrap up this post, there are definitely advantages to traveling solo, which can be summed up as: </p>
<p>DOING WHATEVER I WANT TO, WHENEVER I WANT TO!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/f29c08b85687c92d5a5518a93b726d2f1c10836f/original/not-to-worry-have-a-permit-can-do-what-i-14038144.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hope you enjoyed the post, and feel free to comment below with any of your solo travel experience / tips!</p>
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<p><em>( Header Photo by Rana Sawalha on Unsplash)</em></p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/51022242018-02-28T12:07:08-08:002022-04-02T04:28:11-07:004 Common Hurdles When Starting To Play Guitar and How To Overcome Them<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/b049d5b8d8219a667583e71f811aa016e5955c08/original/pinterst-title.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />You've invested in you're first Guitar, have been practicing for weeks, and it feels like you're getting nowhere...</p>
<p>...or you've successfully gotten a few basics down, but feel stuck and like you're no longer improving.</p>
<p>Learning Guitar can be difficult (especially at first), and I've experienced frustration with guitar as well when either trying to learn a new song, style of music, or specific technique. Below are 4 common areas that people new to Guitar struggle with, and some suggestions on how to overcome these types of hurdles:</p>
<p><strong>1) Practice Routine:</strong></p>
<p>There is an old adage that goes something like: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? <em>Practice, practice, practice</em>...".</p>
<p>It's true that you won't see improvements in your guitar playing without putting in some effort and time into learning the instrument. Practice is definitely critical, however it doesn't have to take over your life in order for you to see improvements in your playing. Here are a few tricks when it comes to practicing:</p>
<ul> <li>Don't leave your Guitar in it's case. It's much easier to pick up the Guitar when it's already out and ready to be played.</li> <li>Commit to doing 10 minutes of practice per day. It's better to practice a little every day than to cram it all into one day per week.</li> <li>Remember your "Why" - what got you interested in playing Guitar in the first place? Though practice can be boring, it helps to keep our long term goals and aspirations in mind when approaching a potentially boring practice session.</li>
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<p><strong>2) Sore Fingers & Hands:</strong></p>
<p>Starting to play Guitar can be tough on the fingers and hands. The Guitar you're playing can make a big difference in playability - i.e. is it an Acoustic Guitar or Electric? What thickness (gauge) strings does the guitar have? How is the action (distance from the strings from the fretboard)? All of these factors can make a big difference. Still, some discomfort is normal when first learning guitar (especially when building up calluses on the fingertips). Here are a few tips to help minimize any pain / discomfort from playing Guitar:</p>
<ul> <li>Make sure you have the right Guitar for your body size. For example, children may want to start with a 3/4 scale Guitar.</li> <li>Consider having your Guitar set up by a professional tech. Adjustments to the neck, action, or lowering the string gauge can make a guitar much more playable and easier on the hands/fingers.</li> <li>Take breaks - Guitar playing can be uncomfortable, but it should not be outright painful. Start with shorter practice sessions and work up to longer ones.</li> <li>Consider a private lesson so that an instructor can advise you on proper technique.</li>
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<p><strong>3) Barre Chords</strong></p>
<p>Ahhh the dreaded Barre Chords - these chords can be extremely frustrating for the beginner Guitarist. A Barre Chord is essentially a chord in which your pointer finger presses down on all 6 strings, and the remaining 3 fingers can form a shape that can be moved up and down the neck.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">(Example of a Barre Chord)</p>
<p>The tricky part with Barre Chords is that they require a combination of technique and hand strength to pull off. So when a new Guitar player is working on developing both, it can be a real challenge to learn these chords or play any songs where these chords are required. Here are a few tips to overcome any frustrations with Barre Chords:</p>
<ul> <li>Use "Partial Barre Chords" until you have developed enough strength and technique to play barre chords correctly.</li>
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<ul> <li>To develop proper technique, play each string individually to ensure each note is ringing clearly.</li> <li>If certain notes aren't ringing, watch your left hand angle and ensure there's enough clearance under each finger so that the adjacent strings can vibrate freely.</li> <li>Start with Barre chords higher up the neck (i.e. on the 7th fret). The hardest Barre Chord is an "F" (on the 1st fret), so gradually work your way back to it from the higher starting positions.</li>
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<p><strong>4) Compare & Despair</strong></p>
<p>Last but not least, it's so easy to compare & despair when it comes to learning Guitar. "Compare and Despair" means to look at other peers learning guitars, or our "Guitar Heros" and feel discouraged around our progress of learning Guitar. This can happen when we're learning anything new (I'm experiencing some now as I'm trying to learn to sing, which I'll have to write about in another post...), and there are a few strategies that can help us get past any compare & despair frustrations:</p>
<ul> <li>Remember learning is a lifelong activity, and is often non-linear. Meaning that we will likely experience "growth spurts" and "plateaus" and that this is normal and all part of learning anything new.</li> <li>Repeat the mantra "Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly" - this means that it's OK to suck until we've learned the skills and put in the time necessary to improve.</li> <li>Set some easy goals and knock them out - pick out a few songs that seem within your ability and focus on them for a while.</li> <li>Listen to some music or go see a live show to re-ignite your enthusiasm for learning Guitar (or music in general).</li>
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<p>I hope you found these tips helpful! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to comment below or email me at Kevin@Kevin-Eldridge.com . And if you're interested in Guitar Lessons, check out my <a contents="Lessons" data-link-label="Lessons" data-link-type="page" href="/lessons">Lessons</a> page for more info.</p>
<p>-Kevin</p>
<p> </p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/50757412018-02-12T16:54:47-08:002022-01-09T02:58:16-08:00My 3 Favorite Recent Reads<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/975ffdbd9bb9f196fe9a6d85e45cfce40639e1e2/medium/bigbooks.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” <br>― Ray Bradbury</p>
<p>I'm not exactly a bookworm by nature - I got into reading when I was around 16 or 17, and sometimes go a few weeks without cracking open a book (or listening on Audible). Lately I've been trying to get through a book or two each month, as I'm a believer in the phrase "you either wear out or rust out", so I'd like to keep my mind expanding (or at least being subjected to some quality material other than my minor-maybe-not-so-minor Instagram addiction...).</p>
<p>Here are a few books I've enjoyed recently:</p>
<p>1 - <u><strong>The Obstacle Is The Way</strong></u> - Ryan Holiday</p>
<p>This book served as my introduction to Stoicism. I felt the author did a great job of pulling quotes from Marcus and other classic Stoics and applying them to modern day life (with electronics, constant distractions, 24 hour news cycle, etc). One of my favorite topics in this book was about something called "The Process" - meaning when setting out at something, not to worry about the end goal (i.e. winning a competition, publishing a NY Times Best Seller), but rather to focus on the next task in front of you and execute.</p>
<p>"<i>When it comes to our actions, disorder and distraction are death. The unordered mind loses track of what's in front of it - what matters - and gets distracted by thoughts of the future. The process is order, it keeps our perceptions in check and our actions in sync".</i></p>
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<p>2 - <u><strong>Models</strong></u> - Mark Manson</p>
<p>Mark Manson is a well known blogger, and I first read his book "Models" sometime in 2016 when I was frustrated with online dating and reading anything I could get my hands on about dating and how to do it without going crazy. Fear of rejection has been something I've wrestled with over the years, and while I've read books on PUA (Pick-Up-Artists) techniques and approaches, that stuff never seemed to work for me. I came across Mark's book and I'm actually re-reading it now. </p>
<p>One of my favorite things about this book is his emphasis on self-improvement and satisfaction with one's own life as the best dating advice there is:</p>
<p>"<em>The only real dating advice is self-improvement"</em></p>
<p>While the book is largely intended for the male reader, I think it's worth a read for anyone who wants to hear a modern day take on dating that doesn't give you the sleazy, post-cheat-meal-guilt feeling that a lot of other books/material on this subject have given me.</p>
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<p>3 - <u><strong>Resilience</strong></u> - Eric Greitens</p>
<p>Written by a former Navy Seal, this book is comprised of a compilation of letters written by the author to a friend and former Navy Seal himself who is going through a rough patch in life (struggling with alcoholism, failed business, etc). I read this book before "The Obstacle Is the Way", but they have a lot in common. I also listened to this book on Audible during my commute (love this option for reading books, but the only disadvantage for me is I can't highlight passages the way I can with a real book or kindle). </p>
<p>What I liked about this book is that it wasn't all "Be tough, feel no emotions" - I was kind of expecting that coming from an author who was a seal. For me, it came across as a way to approach life accepting the things I cannot change, and having the courage to take action on the things that I can (sort of a modified serenity prayer).</p>
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<p>That's it for now! If you have any books you'd recommend feel free to leave them in the comments below, and if there are any other blog topics you'd like to hear about, let me know either by commenting or emailing me at kevin@kevin-eldridge.com !</p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/50038882018-01-08T13:03:49-08:002021-09-05T06:49:35-07:00Weightlifting - Why I Like It, And Whose Advice I Follow<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/db4d3150a6064a0bc29c9464097a4a59156be6d7/medium/funny-arnold-schwarzenegger-protein.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>GET TO ZE CHOPPA!</p>
<p>Anyone who knows me knows that I'm mildly obsessed with ze' Arnold. For me, he symbolizes strength, overcoming difficulty, and pushing yourself beyond your limits. I got into weightlifting when I was 18 - I had just had my first real breakup, and lifting weights was a great outlet for anger & frustration or any other emotion going on at the time. I saw some results fairly quickly (aka "Newbie Gains"). Over the years, my dedication and enthusiasm for weightlifting has waxed & waned, but I've found in the last few years a routine that works for me and a way to (imperfectly) stick to it. I want to introduce that routine here as well as the guy who penned it (Mike Matthews), and some other tips I use keep at it, even after the initial enthusiasm about working out has faded.</p>
<p><strong><u>Mike Matthews - Bigger, Leaner, Stronger</u></strong></p>
<p>I got introduced to Mike Matthews and his website <a contents="Muscle For Life" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.muscleforlife.com/" target="_blank">Muscle For Life</a> by a friend. Mike's book "Bigger Leaner Stronger" lays out a routine that's all based around "Progressive Overload". Many other routines focus on the 8-10 reps range, but Mike's program is all about the 4-6 rep range (with a few exceptions). The idea in a nutshell is that by working in this range, we can actually get stronger, and only be getting progressively stronger will we see results in the mirror.</p>
<p>In college I was doing routines that focused on 8-10 reps, and was on the "seafood diet" (If I saw food, I ate it). I got bigger, maxing out at about 205 lbs (I'm 6'0"), and did get stronger, but I've found that by following the "Bigger Leaner Stronger" program, I'm stronger than I was at 25 while being about 35 lbs lighter (I'm about 170 lbs these days). I also take diet a lot more seriously, and follow's Mike's advice in his book around cutting or bulking.</p>
<p>Another thing I like about Mike's routine is that he's very clear about not using steroids or other Performance Enhancing Drugs, and that was important to me. I've read Arnold's "Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding" and while it's a really valuable resource, he has also been open about using steroids over the years. Here's an article on steroids and training that might be interesting if you want to learn more about it: <a contents="https://www.muscleforlife.com/side-effects-of-steroids/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.muscleforlife.com/side-effects-of-steroids/" target="_blank">https://www.muscleforlife.com/side-effects-of-steroids/</a></p>
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<p><strong><u>Tips to Stick With It</u></strong></p>
<p>Getting results in the gym can take time, and it's easy to get discouraged. I'm definitely not perfect at fitness or diet, but some of these strategies have helped me stay on track, or to get back on track quickly:</p>
<p>1) <u>Listen to people who are better at fitness than me.</u></p>
<p>I listen to fitness podcasts and follow a few people on FB / Instagram that post about workouts & nutrition. I feel like it's important to constantly expose myself to people who are further along in their fitness / diet than I am to help keep myself motivated.</p>
<p>2) <u>Don't plan for days off</u></p>
<p>If I've followed my lifting routine to the letter during the week, I in theory can have the weekends off. But what I've found is that most weeks, something comes up where I can't get in a lift during the week. So I plan to do at least 15 minutes of exercise every day, and if I miss a lift day, I make it up on the weekend. </p>
<p>3) <u>Track using the app "Body Tracker"</u></p>
<p>Progress can be slow, and it can be hard to stay motivated if it feels like the results aren't coming. Using Body Tracker helps me to empirically track my progress (i.e. weight, waist measurements, etc), so that my evaluation of progress isn't just based on how I feel but is more about data.</p>
<p>4) <u>Evaluate if something isn't working</u></p>
<p>I've had to circle back a few times and re-look at my approach to getting results when they just weren't coming. This has made me evaluate my form on exercises, which weren't always great, or look at how my diet has actually been (I use myfitnesspal to track calories). My "memory" can say I've been following my diet closely, but if I look at the data, sometimes I've had more cheat meals in a week than I remember.</p>
<p>5) <u>Enjoy some fitness humor</u></p>
<p>Goals are important, but I think it's also important to have a sense of humor about what we're doing. There's a bunch of fitness humor accounts on social media out there, and here's one of my favorite fitness humor vids:</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="9LUv3kbmNfg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/9LUv3kbmNfg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9LUv3kbmNfg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p> </p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/49959562017-12-27T14:51:29-08:002023-03-02T00:30:35-08:00My Experience with Chronic Pain, and How I Beat It<p>Back in June of 2012, I developed chronic wrist pain which later involved my elbows and forearms. As a Guitarist, this was a big scare as I had been planning to make the plunge into full-time music for a little over a year. My plans for long practice sessions and lots of gigs had to be diverted while I tried to figure out what was wrong with my body.</p>
<p>Over the next ~9 months, I tried acupuncture, massage, chiropractor visits, diet tweaks, rest, icing, compression, tennis elbow straps, and probably a few other "remedies" that I'm forgetting. I spent a lot of money and time on all of these, and none of it really worked. I stopped lifting weights, tried stretching, and at best, some of these offered temporary relief. Doctors said it was RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) and/or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.</p>
<p>It wasn't until I came across the work of "Dr. Sarno" that I began to get hope again that my body could return to normal function.</p>
<p><strong><em>Who is Dr. Sarno?</em></strong></p>
<p>Dr. Sarno passed away this year, and during his life he authored three books about a symptom he calls "TMS". In a nutshell, his premise is that many of the chronic pain conditions that you hear about today (i.e. chronic back pain, RSI, Whiplash related injuries, and many others) are nothing more than a trick that the brain plays to ensure that person does not ever confront strong, powerful emotions that are buried deep in the subconscious - the most powerful of which is rage. For me this meant that there was nothing wrong with my arms & wrists, and that my brain was creating this brain as a distraction from strong emotions that I was not conscious of.</p>
<p>His prescription is fairly simple - first acknowledge that the source of the pain is psychological, and that there is nothing physically wrong with the body. Then resume normal activity as soon as possible, and concentrate on what's going on in your life that would be contributing to deeply repressed, unconscious feelings.</p>
<p>My first reaction to his material was skepticism, however I was desperate enough to give it a look and try what he suggested. Sarno goes on to describe the personality types of people that are susceptible to TMS - people who are perfectionist, exhibit "good-ism" character traits, or otherwise put a lot of pressure on themselves.</p>
<p>What sold it for me was the sheer number of people who reported getting better by following his advice (either by reading his books or seeing him in person). Check out this website that documents thousands of peoples accounts of how they over-came their chronic pain by listening to what Dr Sarno had to say: <a contents="http://www.thankyoudrsarno.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thankyoudrsarno.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thankyoudrsarno.com/</a></p>
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<p><em><strong>My Return to Normal Activity</strong></em></p>
<p>After reading up on Dr Sarno and reading a few of his books, I followed the recommended advice:</p>
<p> * Resume normal activity</p>
<p> * Examine what's going on in life, and what could lead to unconscious rage.</p>
<p> * Continue re-reading his books until the pain went away.</p>
<p>What this all meant for me was to get back to hitting the weights in the gym, and to play as much guitar as I wanted. I also had to recognize the "coincidence" that my pain started within a week of a serious breakup with a woman I'd been in a relationship with for over 6 years. As I re-read his book, I identified more and more with the "good-ist" person that he describes, and learned to go easy on myself and not expect myself to be perfect.</p>
<p>It took a few months, and there was still some pain here and there, but I slowly got better, and before I knew it I was back to working out how I used to work out and playing gigs without any pain at all.</p>
<p>I remember feeling doomed to a life of not being able to do what I wanted to do and being a slave to the pain, and I'm so grateful to Dr. Sarno's work for helping me in my life, and to many other people that shared their story which helped me believe the psychological basis of the pain I was experiencing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Related Links:</p>
<p><u>Books:</u></p>
<p><a contents="Healing Back Pain" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Back-Pain/dp/B00005NRA7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514415512&sr=8-1&keywords=dr+sarno" target="_blank">Healing Back Pain</a></p>
<p><a contents="The Mindbody Prescription" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindbody-Prescription-Healing-Body-Pain/dp/B006YUXP84/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1514415512&sr=8-2&keywords=dr+sarno" target="_blank">The Mindbody Prescription</a></p>
<p><a contents="The Divided Mind" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Divided-Mind/dp/B000FMQPXY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1514415512&sr=8-3&keywords=dr+sarno" target="_blank">The Divided Mind</a></p>
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<p><u>Interviews:</u></p>
<p><u><a contents="Dr Sarno on Howard Stern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYIOOURMuS0" target="_blank">Dr Sarno on Howard Stern</a></u></p>
<p><u><a contents="Dr Sarno Congressional Testimony Feb 2012" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4e6snUQARw" target="_blank">Dr Sarno Congressional Testimony Feb 2012</a></u></p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/49673342017-12-07T14:55:21-08:002021-07-20T09:36:12-07:00End of 2017 Wrap<p>It feels like I"m finally just getting used to it being 2017, and now it's almost 2018. Life moves too fast (though sometimes it feels like not fast enough).</p>
<p>I haven't posted anything on this site in a while as I primarily was using it to promote upcoming shows, and I've taken some time off of shows. That said, I've decided to use this as my personal and music blog going forward, so you can expect to see some more content here on various topics (fitness, music, life stuff, where to get the best pizza in LA, motorcycle geekouts, etc). </p>
<p>Before I dig in on some updates, I sincerely hope you and your family have an excellent holiday season. For me this can be a stressful time of year, and though much of my family and friends are miles away, I am grateful to have some seriously rad people in my life and look forward to life slowing down a bit as we approach 2018. </p>
<p>Updates:</p>
<p>1) <u><strong>Guitarist On Board Sticker</strong></u></p>
<p>Perhaps as a reaction to many of my friends adult'ing hard and having kids, I've taken the "Baby On Board" sticker idea and put a Guitarist twist on it. The process of creating this was fun, and it's been my first experience of having something made and working to sell it through amazon. No matter how it shakes out, I'm glad this product exists, and I've got one on my car (which was where the idea came from in the first place - I wanted to be able to get one for myself). You can check it out here:</p>
<p><a contents="https://goo.gl/249cdD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/249cdD" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/249cdD</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/53e67e9f65bf15bc66722bacbdc9db93ddc4bc09/small/gob-amazon-main-edited-ig-filter.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p><u><strong>2) Vocal Lessons</strong></u></p>
<p>Beginning a beginner at an instrument is hard! I've avoided singing like the plague all of my musical life, and I'm finally bucking down (wayyyy imperfectly) and trying to put in 30 minutes a day of practicing. It's cool to see little bits of progress, but man it can be challenging, especially when it feels like I just can't get it. I remember feeling that way when I was learning guitar too though, and maybe it was because I was younger or something, but I remember pushing through those rough patches of practicing to no avail and finally achieving breakthroughs in my technique or understanding of the instrument. As a dude who struggles with always wanting to look like I've got it all together, jumping into a new skill that I don't have a natural ability for has been really a positive move, and is helping me become a better teacher for guitar as well. </p>
<p>I'm taking lessons with Radina at Vocals On Stage, and I highly recommend taking lessons with her. She also does Skype lessons if you're not in the LA area. Her website is: <a contents="http://vocals-on-stage.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://vocals-on-stage.com/" target="_blank">http://vocals-on-stage.com/</a></p>
<p><u><strong>3) Viper Room Jam on Monday Nighs</strong></u></p>
<p>I've been hanging out at the Viper Room on Monday Nights for the <a contents="Sunset Jam" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thesunsetjam.net/" target="_blank">Sunset Jam</a> put on by Erik Himel. Erik does a killer job of running a tight jam, and it's appreciated. Every week is a different theme (i.e. "The 80's", "Yacht Rock", "A Night of Tom Petty"), and the musicians who play here are F'ing Awesome. </p>
<p>Here's a vid from one of the Jams this year:</p>
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<p>That's it for now! A few future topics I plan to post about are:</p>
<p>* My experience with TMS, Dr. Sarno, and Chronic wrist/arm pain.</p>
<p>* Weight Lifting - Why I like it and who's advice I follow.</p>
<p>* New Music Projects...</p>
<p>* Single Life in LA</p>
<p>* Power-Vision Dynojet upgrade for my 2015 Harley Fat Bob</p>
<p>* Free Guitar Lesson Content</p>
<p>*...and anything else you're interested in.</p>
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<p>Have a great rest of the year and hope to see you in 2018 :)</p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/40508642016-02-19T17:01:33-08:002021-07-20T09:36:48-07:00New Music, Shows, Podcast, and more<p>Hey guys! </p>
<p>Just wanted to send a quick note to give you a few updates of what I've been up to: </p>
<p><u><strong>NEW MUSIC COMING: </strong></u></p>
<p>I'm working on writing a rock EP - can't give you much more news than that at this point, but if you want to hear a few snippets of demos, you can check them out here: </p>
<p><a contents="https://soundcloud.com/kevin-eldridge&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/kevin-eldridge" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/kevin-eldridge </a></p>
<p><u><strong>SHOWS</strong></u> </p>
<p>I'm playing a lot these days with some talented dudes that call themselves "<a contents="The LA Soul Project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lasoulproject.com" target="_blank">The LA Soul Project</a>". We're playing around LA in the next few months, and we're kicking off a "Friday nights at Skinny's" in North Hollywood starting in March. </p>
<p><u><strong>TOP TEN PODCAST </strong></u></p>
<p>My friend and fellow LA Soul Project player Ben Eisen hosts a really cool music Podcast called "All Time Top Ten" podcast. I was recently a guest on his show (along with John O'Kennedy) and we covered the "Top 10 Blues/Rock Guitarist". Check out the episode <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://alltimetopten.podomatic.com/entry/2016-02-05T08_57_26-08_00" target="_blank">here</a>, and if you like it, give his facebook page a like: </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/alltimetopten/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/alltimetopten/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/alltimetopten/ </a></p>
<p><u><strong>GEAR </strong></u></p>
<p>I've been good (mostly) about not getting much gear lately, BUT I have been using the Line 6 Helix at a few gigs lately (Disclaimer: I work for Line 6). If you haven't checked it out yet, do yourself a favor and check out the website and try one out in a Guitar Center (if you can find one - they have been selling out pretty quickly): </p>
<p><a contents="http://line6.com/helix/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://line6.com/helix/" target="_blank">http://line6.com/helix/ </a></p>
<p>That's it for now! Hope all is well with you and thanks for reading! </p>
<p>-Kev </p>
<p>On Instagram? Follow me here: <a contents="https://www.instagram.com/thekevineldridge/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thekevineldridge/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thekevineldridge/ </a><br> </p>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/38419132015-09-03T17:27:17-07:002021-07-20T09:37:01-07:00Kaya Jones & Cardiac @ The Study - Last Friday9/3/15:<br><br>Had a fun show last Friday at "The Study" in Hollywood to celebrate Kaya Jones' new album "The Chrystal Neria Album". The gents and I from Cardiac have been joining Kaya on stage lately to add a little Rock edge to her latest album, and it's been way fun. Below are a couple shots from the show:<br> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/b28634eccea04a7213d7ab71ff6cca2b29f1c709/medium/kaya-gig-poster.jpg?1441324887" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">(Promo Poster for the Show)</div><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/7b0282dd90b163286b5bde74e03e74879bdcfc7b/medium/10991605-10152975823800653-5562718789964607698-o.jpg?1441325291" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">(Cardiac)</div>
<div>Stay tuned for some more upcoming Kaya & Cardiac shows :) Posted some live shots of the gig on the <a contents="Photos" data-link-label="Photos" data-link-type="page" href="/photos">Photos</a> page, and here's some video of the show:<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="UymMdn7hbzA" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/UymMdn7hbzA/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UymMdn7hbzA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>
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<div> </div>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/36623142015-04-16T16:52:44-07:002017-01-14T09:20:59-08:00Shows this Month, "The Let Go" Available on iTunes, and New FREE Lesson Material Coming SoonHey guys!<br><br>Since I haven't written an update since January, there's lots to catch up on, so let's dive in!!!<br><br> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></div><br>April 30th: "Cardiac" at House of Blues, Sunset BLVD. Check out the music here: <a contents="&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/CardiacTheBand" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="https://www.facebook.com/CardiacTheBand" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/CardiacTheBand</a><br><br>May 2nd: "Dixie Normus" at Toros Locos, Hollywood: <a contents="http://www.dixienormusband.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dixienormusband.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dixienormusband.com/</a><br> <div style="text-align: center;">
<br><strong>NEW ALBUM ON iTUNES</strong>
</div><br>Jamie Lynn Hard Band's new album "The Let Go" was officially released on iTunes on Feb17th of this year. It's a little different from previous JLH albums, but it's gotten some great reviews so far and I think it's a very cohesive album. Dan Cardinal at Dimension Studios in JP did an awesome job capturing the band and Jamie's vocals. Special thanks to Zach McNees for mixing & to JP Masters for mastering. And to Chris Enright for laying some great keys on the Album!<br><br>Have a free listen to the tracks here: <a contents="&nbsp;http://music.jamielynnhart.com/album/the-let-go" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://music.jamielynnhart.com/album/the-let-go" target="_blank"> http://music.jamielynnhart.com/album/the-let-go</a><br><br>I'm a huge fan of all the tunes, but just for a "sampling" approach, be sure to listen to the opening track "All Defeats" to set the tone of the album, "Bad" to help you bust out some dance moves in your kitchen, "Sidelines" to blast in your car with summer weather and the windows down, and then get ready to really slow it down with "What Could Be". When we were writing this tune, Doug Standley (the amazing drummer in JLH Band) kept pulling for a slower tempo, and dammit, he was right - the song comes in with a slow, crawling, just "gahhhh" drum intro, and that really sets the stage for one of my favorite tunes on the album - super emotive, very minimal and...well just listen to it. Or even better, go see it live!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/f3ca06a4d2e68821f1efb331e25a2102a4c6c429/medium/jlh-album-cover.jpg?1424223310" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>You can buy the album on iTunes or on Jamie's Website: <a contents="&nbsp;http://music.jamielynnhart.com/album/the-let-go" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://music.jamielynnhart.com/album/the-let-go" target="_blank"> http://music.jamielynnhart.com/album/the-let-go</a><br> <br>And for a list of JLH shows in the Boston area check them out here: <a contents="http://www.jamielynnhart.com/shows/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jamielynnhart.com/shows/" target="_blank">http://www.jamielynnhart.com/shows/</a><br> <div style="text-align: center;">
<strong>GAS</strong><br> </div>
<div>Gas you say? Kevin, has your blog post turned crude? Well I'm not saying it won't, but for right now "GAS" means "Gear Acquisition Syndrome", and I've got a bad case of it!!! My latest Object of Desire is the new Line 6 G70 Wireless Guitar Rig (full disclaimer: I work for Line 6), and I'm planning to indulge! Check out the product demo from NAMM at the link below:<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="wJv9jcBpmWs" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/wJv9jcBpmWs/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wJv9jcBpmWs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJv9jcBpmWs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJv9jcBpmWs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJv9jcBpmWs</a><br><br> </div>
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<strong>New Lesson Material - Coming Soon!</strong><br> </div>
<div>I recently worked with a Guitar Student who wanted a quick "tune up" lesson on some chord comping options when playing blues tunes. We came up with 3-5 different approaches for how to play along to various blues songs ("Red House", "Route 66", and a few others), and we made audio recordings and transcribed the chords as aids for him to be able to play along with. I'm planning to upload these files and give the "Lessons" page a fresh look and add a spot for this material (and other material like it) to be posted. Stay tuned!</div>
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<br><strong>Live Music!</strong><br> </div>
<div>I think it's easy for musicians/performers to forget to go out and see music (or any art form really) - at least I've fallen into this mentality many times. I'm now making an effort to go out and see more music, whether it be friends bands I'm supporting, or just randomly hanging somewhere where there's free music, or going to a huge festival. I forget how inspiring it is to see other people's work, and for me I've found it helpful in my own craft - whether it be just being motivated by the sheer "AWESOMENESS" of someone else's song / live performance, or getting inspired to borrow some of their ideas and apply it in my own way, or just getting the itch to be on stage again myself. Feel free to comment on this below - how do you get inspired when you see live music or other forms or art (film, art, theater - whatever!)?<br><br><br><br>If you made it all the way through this longer post - Kudos to you! Thanks again for taking interest in what's going on, and hope to see you at show sometime soon 8-)<br><br><br>=KeV=<br> </div>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/34868552015-01-26T10:54:10-08:002021-07-20T09:37:23-07:00Show this Friday in LA, NAMM, and JLH ReviewHappy 2015 Everyone!<br><br>Now that I think my Holiday Hangover is finally gone, it's time to get back to rocking!<br><br><strong>There's a new Rock Night in Hollywood happening at Boardner's every Friday night</strong>, and I'm stoked to be playing there this Friday night with Dixie Normus. We're on at 11PM Friday night, and we're playing with some sick bands :)<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/86dbed5aaa02c5b5e5ab5cd4d80e365c2823b7b1/original/motor-psycho-promo.jpg?1422297767" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><strong>NAMM -</strong> This last weekend was NAMM (basically a huge convention for music gear manufacturers), and it was insane! It's basically guitar center on steroids, with some seriously talented musicians walking around and trying / demoing gear. I hung out at the Magnatone booth and caught Robert Randolph trying out one of their amps - so f'ing cool! <br><br><strong>JLH Band News -</strong> Kingston Music Reviews posted a really great interview with Jamie about the latest JLH Band album "The Let Go". Check it out here: <br><br><a contents="http://kingstonmusicreviews.ca/artist-spotlight-2/artist-spotlight-jamie-lynn-hart/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kingstonmusicreviews.ca/artist-spotlight-2/artist-spotlight-jamie-lynn-hart/" target="_blank">http://kingstonmusicreviews.ca/artist-spotlight-2/artist-spotlight-jamie-lynn-hart/</a><br><br><br>That's it for now - stay tuned for more gig dates for 2015 coming soon, and some gear news on the YBA-1 Bassmaster that I'm working on bringing back to life!<br><br>-KevKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/33689212014-12-06T13:36:32-08:002017-01-14T09:20:59-08:00End of 2014 Wrapup! Looking forward to 2015Hey guys!<br><br>Woah, 2014 is wrapping up fast! I've had a hell of a year, and I hope that this time of year is going well for everyone! Ignore the holiday stress and make the most of ugly sweater parties, indulgent meals, and James Bond tv marathons :)<br><br>I've got a few updates for you before 2014 closes out:<br><br><strong>JLH News: </strong>First off, just wanted to say congrats to Jamie Lynn Hart and the guys for releasing a new video for the track "Bad", and also wishing them an awesome show on December 20th at Church of Boston. Also, the track "Bad" is now available for sale, and the full album will be released in February of 2015. Check out the video here: <a contents="http://jamielynnhart.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jamielynnhart.com/" target="_blank"> http://jamielynnhart.com</a> <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/a1f3653f71912102f771873ee7ed3054c8b73c4c/medium/bad.jpg?1417901462" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><strong>Lessons News:</strong> I'll be moving into Hollywood come Jan 1st, so stay tuned for an updated Lessons page offering guitar lessons in the Hollywood area.<br><br><strong>Bands & Shows: </strong>Right now I'm focusing on playing with Dixie Normous, Cardiac, and Zero-1. Check the <a contents="Shows " data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">Shows </a>page for upcoming gigs! I'm also working on writing my own original material, so stay tuned....<br><br><strong>Gear News: </strong>I've been working on reviving a Traynor YBA-1 Bassmaster, so stay tuned for updates on that amp. For now, here's a pic of it's guts for any amp nerds out there: <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/e823ed6e3ff4bd122fa7949c86fece9133a52320/original/traynor-guts.jpg?1417901578" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Hope you're all well, and rock on!<br><br>-Kev <br><br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/32294822014-10-12T21:13:12-07:002017-01-14T09:20:59-08:00Boston Show This Friday! 10/17 Hard Rock CafeHey guys!<br><br>The new Jamie Lynn Hart Band Album is here! And to celebrate we're launching it with a CD Release Party <strong>this Friday 10/17 at the Hard Rock Cafe</strong>, right in Faneuil Hall!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/49c11c848811b06a99622a585beb1e3dc73ea7c9/original/jlh-hard-rock.jpg?1413173466" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Also, if you pledged with our Pledge Music campaign, you can download the album before it's officially released. It's called "The Let Go", and we're stoked about how it came out!<br><br>Hope to see you at the show!<br><br>-KevKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/31511342014-08-22T18:57:43-07:002017-01-14T09:20:58-08:00LA Update #2 - Favorite Venues, Music News, and a Show in Boston in October!Hey Fellow Rockers,<br><br>I've officially been in LA for a little over 2 months, and it's been a hell of a ride so far! Here's a quick update on what's been going on, and what's coming up :)<br> <div>
<strong><u>Venues!</u></strong><br><br>I've been pretty lucky and have gotten to play at some of the more rad venues in LA - namely the Viper Room, The Dragonfly, and Loaded. Here's a shot from a gig on 8/2/14 at the Viper Room with <a contents="Lunar Rogue" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lunarrogueband.com/" target="_blank">Lunar Rogue</a>:<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/86f3a3a00129e70c01946e756959accc5ffef710/original/viper-room.jpg?1408757632" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><strong><u>Bands!</u></strong><br><br>I've also been really lucky to get set up with some killer bands. I'm playing with <a contents="Lunar Rogue" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lunarrogueband.com/" target="_blank">Lunar Rogue</a>, <a contents="Dixie 'Normous" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/dixienormousband" target="_blank">Dixie 'Normous</a> (which is best described as a "Redneck Fiasco" - featuring hits such as "What would Burt Reynolds Do", "F*&$ me in Kentucky", and "Redneck Fabulous"), and I've also been sitting in with <a contents="Zero-1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/ZERO1NATION" target="_blank">Zero-1</a> at their weekly residency at the Dragonfly. Dixie 'Normous had a weekly residency at Loaded for the month of August, and we're planning to start playing on a monthly basis while we focus on writing new material (i.e. me trying to convince the band that each song needs no less than 4 guitar solos...).<br><br>I'm also going to be playing with <a contents="Cardiac&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CardiacTheBand" target="_blank">Cardiac </a> in the near future, and I'm also auditioning with <a contents="Jesse Camp and the 8th St Kidz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrtQPP_KnZU" target="_blank">Jesse Camp and the 8th St Kidz</a> in the near future.<br><br><strong><u>Upcoming Shows:</u></strong><br><br>Next week Dixie 'Normous is playing at Loaded on Wednesday night, and September is looking like there will be more gigs coming up between all 3 bands.<br><br><strong><u>A Boston Show You Say?</u></strong><br><br>Still awaiting final confirmation, but it sounds like there will be a <a contents="Jamie Lynn Hart Band " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jamielynnhart.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Lynn Hart Band </a>CD release show at the Hard Rock on October 17th. Stay tuned for details - but I can't wait for this one as I'm stoked for this album to be released.<br><br><strong><u>Social Media</u></strong><br><br>I set up a "Kevin Eldridge Guitarist" Facebook Musician page - I'll be utilizing this in the near future to announce gigs, upload mini guitar lessons / gear reviews, and any other music related news & media. Feel free to check it out and "like it" if ya fancy it :)<br><br><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/KevinEldridgeGuitar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/KevinEldridgeGuitar" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/bf64473da617d2866a78d4e3fdd498e45cd48749/small/facebook.jpg?1408758932" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br>https://www.facebook.com/KevinEldridgeGuitar</a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Until Next Time :)<br><br>-Kev</div>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/30753702014-07-14T11:46:09-07:002021-10-07T05:10:48-07:00Update from LA- Weekly Residency at "Loaded", First few Gigs, and puppies (ok no puppies)Hey dudes!<br><br>It's been a pretty rad July so far. I started out the month by flying out to Seattle for Becky's friend Claire's wedding; we met up in Portland OR for a few days and then took the bus over to Seattle. Seeing Becky was awesome, and the time spent in Portland / Seattle was relaxing and a blast.<br><br>Life in LA is going well - my biggest impression so far is how fast things happen out here. And LA is HUGE! Which means there are a lot of cool venues that I've been trying to check out. I've linked up with a few bands so far, and it was nice to play a couple gigs last week (I definitely was itching to play out again). I'm playing with an awesome original band called Lunar Rogue ( <a contents="http://lunarrogueband.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lunarrogueband.com/" target="_blank">http://lunarrogueband.com/</a> ) and a 70's Rock Cover Band called "Good Looking Bastards". The Bastahds and I are starting up a weekly residency at "Loaded" - we'll be playing every Tuesday night at midnight. Here's the <a contents="Facebook Event Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/312818452220222/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1" target="_blank">Facebook Event Page</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/53fe28a6390c22f73141e66ecf40a2c5b9a14388/original/glb.jpg?1405363774" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Last week Good Looking Bastards played at "Good Times at Davie Wayne's" in Hollywood, and Lunar Rogue rocked the Infusion night club at Universal City. I've been digging learning some new material, and both of these bands are awesome and full of some killer musicians.<br> <div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">(Lunar Rogue at Infusion, 7/12/14)</div><br><br>Catch you soon!<br><br>-Kev<br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/30513002014-07-01T12:15:45-07:002014-07-01T12:15:45-07:00Session Reels Now Up!I made a quick compilation of some of my previous playing & recording experience - check them out on the <a contents="SESSIONS" data-link-label="Sessions" data-link-type="page" href="/sessions">SESSIONS</a> page.<br><br>Thanks!<br><br>-KeVKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/30143912014-06-13T12:18:14-07:002022-05-18T10:54:31-07:00Performance Sample Video Reel added to "Media" pageCheck it out!<br><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="v7ywDbCQ9aY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/v7ywDbCQ9aY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v7ywDbCQ9aY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7ywDbCQ9aY<br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/30077512014-06-10T22:05:24-07:002017-01-14T09:20:58-08:00Landed in LA, 7 Days Left in JLH Band Pledge Music Campaign(!), and MoreHey Guys!<br><br>I officially arrived into LA on Friday June 6th, and so far it's been pretty sah-weet! Arriving here was bittersweet though, as it ended an amazing 2 week road-trip with my awesome girlfriend Becky. We traveled through Austin, New Orleans, Nashville, the Grand Canyon, and survived a friendly deer poking our tent all night while camping in Colorado. If you're interested in hearing more about that and our other stops, you can check out our travel blog here: <a contents="KevBexToLA.Wordpress.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="" href="http://KevBexToLA.wordpress.com" target="_blank">KevBexToLA.Wordpress.com</a>. A huge thanks to friends who hosted us along the way: Ashley, Jessica & Eric, Jon, & Abby.<br> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/c181356628de71cfa2fe8df3210de857b8e9befb/medium/la-roadsign.jpg?1402460796" class="size_m justify_center border_medium" alt="" /><br>I'm currently staying with my good buddy Brendan Keane Barr and his wife Allison in Santa Monica (7 streets from the beach...rough life!), and starting in July it looks like I'll be moving to the valley. Here in LA there is what's called "June Gloom", meaning that the weather isn't 100% perfect all day long (womp womp womp). It starts out slightly hazy in the morning, and then by 3pm it's back to beautiful. I've been enjoying some oceanside runs, the opportunity to practice a lot during the day, and tonight I'm going to go check out some music. I don't expect to have any gigs lined up just yet, but I am itching to play and I hear some blues jams calling my name...<br><br>So remember when you were back in school and a 71% on the big test got you a C-, and while the 'rents might not have been stoked with that, at least you never had to take that damn class again? Well, with Pledge Music (the way that we are funding the recording, mixing, and mastering of the new Jamie Lynn Hart Band Album), it's not quite like that - it's basically "All or nothing", "Go BIG or go home", "A+ or Bust"...(I can keep going). Basically if the funding goal isn't met, then we don't get any of the previously donated cashola and sadly this would significantly delay the new album coming out. <u><strong>Right now the campaign is at 71% of the goal, and there's 7 days left</strong>.</u> If you haven't seen the promo video already, I urge you to watch the hilarious <a contents="Pledge Music Campaign Video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart" target="_blank">Pledge Music Campaign Video</a> (thanks again to Andy Wesby for his help!), and if you can, please donate to help us get this album to your ears. There are still some great pledge incentives left (including Handwritten Lyric Sheets, Exclusive T-shirts, and handmade jewelry from Jamie herself - just to name a few) and even just pre-ordering the album is a huge help for the band. And I think you're going to like the new songs on this album - we worked our butts off writing and it's got a distinctly different sound from "Anticipate", though it's still sounds like JLH Band. We're proud of it, and can't wait to share it with you.<br><br>Last but not least, stay tuned for some new content for the website - I'm going to add some video lessons, gear reviews, and other content (let me know if you have any other requests / ideas).<br><br>Thanks for reading!<br><br>-KeVKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/29567342014-05-19T10:42:21-07:002017-01-14T09:20:58-08:00Studio, Pledge for JLH Band Album, JLH Gig this Wednesday, and Road-trip Starts Friday!Last week was awesomely busy! First and foremost, from Monday to Thursday the Jamie Lynn Hart Band basically lived at Dimension Studios in JP to track the new JLH Band album. It was such a great experience to track the tunes we've been working on for a year or so. I heard the rough mixes this weekend and I'm super excited for this album to come out! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for it in the late summer / early fall. And it's not too late to donate, as mixing and mastering are expensive! If you haven't checked out the Pledge Music campaign already, please do! <br><br><a contents="www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart" target="_blank">www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/de1e9acbca2cc76991ad418c026c2f39e25a4673/original/jlh-band-studio-dimension.jpg?1400506043" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>A big thanks to Dan Cardinal at <a contents="Dimension Studios&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dimensionsoundstudios.com/" target="_blank">Dimension Studios </a> for being such a pleasure to work with! We couldn't have put it all together without him. Also, many thanks(!!!!) to everyone who's donated already! Be sure to keep checking the Pledge Page for exclusive updates and sneak peaks at the album.<br><br>We're also gearing up for a big show this Wednesday at Tupelo in Londonderry NH as part of the <a contents="Frank FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfnq.nh1media.com/" target="_blank">Frank FM</a>'s "Women Who Rock" evening of music. This will sadly be my last show with Jamie Lynn Hart Band, as I'm leaving for LA this Friday. I've been playing with Jamie for ~5 years, and it's been awesome to grow musically with her, and also as a friend. The band is in a really good state right now, and the sound we've cooked up is going to make this album great. I'm sad to leave, but something tells me our paths will cross again. But to all Boston friends - please keep going to JLH Band shows! I'm excited to see and hear the next incarnation of the band.<br><br>Stay tuned for updates on the road-trip out to LA, as well as some news once I get settled into life on the West Coast 8-)<br><br>-KeVKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/29156922014-05-02T10:34:52-07:002021-07-20T09:37:59-07:00New JLH Band Album, Moving to LA!!!, and last gigs in New England (for a while)Hey!<br><br>May and June are shaping up to be exciting months, so I wanted to share a little about what's new and coming up:<br><br><strong>1) Moving to LA!</strong><br><br>That's right - I'm taking the plunge and moving to LA for a change of pace. I've lived in / around Boston for 11 years now (!), and it's been so f'ing awesome. I decided to leave my current job at Philips Color Kinetics (which is an awesome company, you should check them out: <a contents="www.colorkinetics.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.colorkinetics.com" target="_blank">www.colorkinetics.com</a> ), and that LA would be a cool place to pursue playing music full-time. That said, I'm going to miss the $hit out of Boston, and I'll definitely be back to visit. <br><br>I'm taking 2 weeks to drive out starting May 23rd, and I'll be stopping by DC, Nashville, Austin, and Vegas (just to name a few). <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/94d2224066f4437e75c49c75d6ab8ef1b07f7dee/medium/roadtrip-screenshot.png?1399050857" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>But before I go, there's more RnFnR to be done.....<br><br><strong>2) NEW JAMIE LYNN HART BAND ALBUM - starts recording in 10 days!</strong><br><br>We've been busy writing some new tunes, and we think you will dig the latest stuff we've come up with! We're still fund-raising for the album, so check out the pledge music campaign; if you can donate anything at all, it would be greatly appreciated!!<br><br><a contents="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart" target="_blank">http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart</a><br><br>Jamie and the band have been a HUGE part of my musical growth for over 6 years, and we've all become some awesome friends in the process. I'm so stoked that we get to rock one more album before I go, and we will definitely be staying in touch, so it will be fun to see what the future brings ;)<br><br><strong>3) Last gigs in Boston!</strong><br><br>I've got a few more shows before I go, so definitely try and check out one (or all)!<br><br><strong>May 2nd (OH TODAY!) - BELL BOTTOM - Daddy's Beach Club in Hull MA<br><br>May 9th - BELL BOTTOM - Harry's in Brockton MA<br><br>May 21st - JLH Band - Frank FM "Women who ROCK!" concert evening - Tupelo, Londonderry NH</strong><br><br><br><br>Stay tuned for updates during the studio recording process with JLH Band, and hope you have an awesome weekend 8-)<br><br><br>-KeV<br><br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/28859912014-04-21T06:51:06-07:002017-01-14T09:20:58-08:00Pledge Music Drive, Exclusive Acoustic JLH Performance, and Upcoming Streaming ConcertIT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!<br><br>We've officially kicked off the Pledge Music Drive for Jamie Lynn Hart Band's next album - and we have a hilarious video (um...short film?) for you to watch! Check it out here:<br><br><a contents="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart" target="_blank">http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart</a><br><br>Watch to learn why:<br><br>1) Louis became an escort<br>2) The band name is "The Stolen Roses"<br>3) Investment Bankers have a short fuse.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/90e2444a663e749f4e6f341199dbaabd14b8f2a1/original/louis-escort.jpg?1398087736" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>In all seriousness, the band and I are STOKED to record this new record, and we need your help! Check out the pledge page, check out the "Exclusives" (including signed cds, signed lyric sheets, band makes you dinner packages, & more), and please help us make this new album!<br><br>One of the exclusives that pledgers will be able to gain access to is an mp3 copy of the radio set that Jamie and I performed last night on Frank FM. You'll be able to listen to never before aired (or played...) acoustic versions of "Bad", and acoustic versions of new tunes that will be on the next album, "Seeker" and "Breakdown". Thanks again to <a contents="Frank FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfnq.nh1media.com/" target="_blank">Frank FM</a> for having us! <br><br>If you missed the radio set last night - don't despair! We'll be hosting a streaming online concert from my couch on Wednesday evening at 9PM! This time it will be the full band, performing acoustic versions of our tunes and answering any fan questions, but mostly telling bad jokes and stories. Stay tuned for details!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jamielynnhart" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/6f492378f58c04215c7e78bb61eec07c89bff88d/original/pledge-shot.png?1398088154" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>Thanks!<br><br>-Kev<br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/28509042014-04-07T11:16:50-07:002021-07-20T09:38:26-07:00Faneuil Hall Gig on Friday, Guitar Gear Madness, and Recording in 1 Month!Hey dudes!<br><br>I've got an exciting gig coming up this Friday with <a contents="Street Chalk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.streetchalkband.com" target="_blank">Street Chalk</a> - this one is for anyone who has been interested in checking out this band, but who doesn't like partying on Wednesday evenings during our residency at Common Ground (come on though, Wednesday nights don't have to be boring!). Well, we're switching over from partying on Wednesday this week and we're playing this Friday night at "The Point" in Faneuil Hall. We'll be rocking all night starting at 10pm, so come down early and help us kick off the weekend! You can expect to hear your favorite 90's hip-hop tunes, have a dance off with Angela and Andrew "Funkhouse" Frankhouse, drink some delicious beers, and take the T home late. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/19df4bf17dbb95753ef663f43807cd115e7460b8/original/sc-promo-the-point.jpg?1396893918" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>In other news, the recording for the new <a contents="Jamie Lynn Hart Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jamielynnhart.com" target="_blank">Jamie Lynn Hart Band</a> album is just over a month away! I've been stock-piling some gear in preparation for recording - see my updated <a contents="Gear" data-link-label="Gear" data-link-type="page" href="/gear">Gear</a> page for any guitar nerds out there who want to see what I might be using during the recording. The latest addition is a Fender Blues Deluxe.<br><br>Hope to see ya Friday!<br><br>-KeVKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/28362152014-04-01T13:08:42-07:002014-04-01T13:26:20-07:00Slash on Staying Humble, Gigs This Week, and JLH Band UpdateHey dudes/dudettes,<br><br>I just came across this YouTube vid from Slash (he's working on a new record that I can't wait to check out) - I really dug it because even though he's one of my favorite guitarist and a total badass, he talks about staying humble and not letting stardom/whatever get to his head. I found it to be way inspiring, and it just made me want to pick up my guitar and practice / write. Definitely check it out if you have a few minutes:<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="nwgi-0aV6wc" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/nwgi-0aV6wc/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nwgi-0aV6wc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwgi-0aV6wc&amp;list=PLoY-_hPW6JZseiRqae4PDsOeuGkHZ-zcc" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwgi-0aV6wc&list=PLoY-_hPW6JZseiRqae4PDsOeuGkHZ-zcc" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwgi-0aV6wc&list=PLoY-_hPW6JZseiRqae4PDsOeuGkHZ-zcc</a><br><br><br>This week, I've got two back-to-back gigs that I'm stoked about. <br><br><a contents="Street Chalk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.streetchalkband.com" target="_blank">Street Chalk</a> is rocking out at McGann's this <strong>Thursday</strong> night at 9:30PM (<a contents="Click Here For Facebook Event " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/828472847168161/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming" target="_blank">Click Here For Facebook Event </a>)<br><br>&<br><br><a contents="Jamie Lynn Hart Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.JamieLynnHart.com" target="_blank">Jamie Lynn Hart Band</a> is playing in Beverly MA <strong>THIS FRIDAY </strong>at Chianti on Cabot Street. This place is really cool, and I definitely recommend getting a bite there and hanging out the for show - we hit it at 9:30pm.<br><br>Last but not least, working on the new JLH Band album is coming along! We have some new tunes that we're proud of (you may have a heard a sample at one of the recent live shows), and we're gearing up to head to the studio in May. Stay tuned for a Pledge Music Campaign - we'll need all the support we can get to make this record happen, and we're offering some pretty cool incentives to support us in making this album.<br><br>Hope you're well!<br><br>-KeVKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/28065332014-03-25T07:20:14-07:002021-07-20T09:38:50-07:00JLH Band wins "Best New Album", "Best Music Video", and Birthday Gig!Heyo!<br><br>We received some killer news in JLH Band - we won "Album of the Year" and "Music Video of the Year" from the 2014 Limelight Music awards! You can read the full article and list of winners here: <a contents="http://limelightmagazine.com/2014/03/23/musicawardwinners2014/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://limelightmagazine.com/2014/03/23/musicawardwinners2014/" target="_blank">http://limelightmagazine.com/2014/03/23/musicawardwinners2014/</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/43c77cd68d9962cd7f5320c778059dd171e030d8/medium/limelight.jpg?1395757114" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>We're also rapidly getting ready for recording a new album in May, and pretty soon you'll see a <strong><em>pretty awesome</em></strong> Pledge Music video calling out for your support! Stay tuned - we're excited to release the Pledge Music Campaign as well as offer up some great & unique prizes for donating.<br><br>This Saturday, come help me ring in my 29th orbit around the sun with Jamie Lynn Hart Band at TOAD in Porter Square! <strong>EARLY SHOW!</strong> We're playing from 7:30-9PM or so. Come celebrate with us and get a preview of some of the new songs that will be on the album!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/eca3da7afb8bb2692ff86451bcfdc2617431bf94/original/toad.jpg?1395756328" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Rock On!<br><br>-KeV<br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/27124782014-03-08T11:37:23-08:002021-07-20T09:39:10-07:00Great Article, Upcoming ShowsHey guys,<br><br>I was cleaning out some old papers and came across a printed version of this article. I just re-read it this morning and found it to be very inspiring and calming, and so I wanted to share it with you:<br><br><a contents="http://digitalcowboys.com/2011/01/12/10-strategies-for-success-from-mpn/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://digitalcowboys.com/2011/01/12/10-strategies-for-success-from-mpn/" target="_blank">http://digitalcowboys.com/2011/01/12/10-strategies-for-success-from-mpn/</a><br><br>Hope you dig it!<br><br>Upcoming shows:<br><br>March 14th - JLH Band, Smoken' Joes (Brighton MA)<br>March 22nd - Bell Bottom, Maggie's (Quincy MA)<br>March 29th - JLH Band @ Toad, Porter Square 7PM (Early Show)<br><br>-KevKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/26093042014-02-19T13:09:51-08:002017-01-14T09:20:57-08:00Pandora, Last Monthly Gig @ The Middle East, & MoreHey Friends!<br><br>I hope 2014 has been treating you well so far, and that you've either been rockin' your resolutions or decided that they are lame and better left doing next year instead. 2014 has been good to me - here are some of the highlights thus far, and some upcoming events you might want to check out:<br><br><br><br><strong>Jamie Lynn Hart Band Now on Pandora!</strong><br><br>Our live album "Live at Tupelo" is now available for streaming on Pandora. Check out the Channel Page here and start your own "Jamie Lynn Hart" station:<br> <br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pandora.com/jamie-lynn-hart" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/adec5a711f427454c4c309c64de3520cae5a25d0/small/pandora.jpg?1392841106" class="size_s justify_none border_" /></a><a contents="http://www.pandora.com/jamie-lynn-hart" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pandora.com/jamie-lynn-hart" target="_blank">http://www.pandora.com/jamie-lynn-hart</a><br><br><br><strong>LAST Middle East show for Jamie Lynn Hart Band on March 6th!</strong><br><br>We've decided that March 6th will be our last of the "First Thursday of Every Month" JLH Band series at the Middle East. It's been an awesome run (almost 4 years!), and we're ending the series to allow us to put more time & energy towards writing the next album, as well as seek out other performance opportunities outside of Boston & New England. Still, we will miss this "Always Free & Always Fun" show that we have had going (and the Tequila shots that became customary). A big thanks to our guest artists that played in between sets for us: Jared Salvatore, Laura Fox, Liz Vaughan, the guys from Destroy Babylon, & many many more.<br><br><br><strong>Street Chalk Photos</strong><br><br>Last Wednesday we had an AWESOME gig at Church of Boston. While there, we discovered that the ladies bathroom is definitely the cooler bathroom of the two, and raided it to take some band photos. Thumbnails below and full set is on the <a contents="Media" data-link-label="Photos" data-link-type="page" href="/photos" target="_blank">Media</a> page:<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Photos" data-link-type="page" href="/photos" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/65078407fc178c60b8e5c55585d1e8c6f0f20b73/small/1779182-10152187353792716-179366294-n.jpg?1392841918" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/38f74cff54faef8ac275f9c13f52bc546778d937/small/1620356-10152187353667716-217574525-n.jpg?1392841918" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/03bd11765feb9c2da48febd8c2f18f14c7bbe8b2/small/1609985-10152187354917716-1202750799-n.jpg?1392841917" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/010773bd8371e8093fee1cec8dfa35af90553a06/small/last.jpg?1392841923" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/e3839c859f64ef8b631440fb879c3e64643bd3fd/small/1800277-10152187354037716-235152047-n.jpg?1392841923" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><strong>Upcoming Shows:</strong><br><br>2/19/14: Street Chalk @ Common Ground, Allston MA. 10:30PM<br>3/5/14: Street Chalk @ Common Ground, Allston MA. 10:30PM<br>3/6/14: JLH Band @ Middle East, Cambridge MA 10PM. <strong> LAST SHOW of Middle East Series!</strong><br><br><br><br>-Kevin<br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/23877622014-01-13T06:06:58-08:002014-01-13T06:56:20-08:002013 was rockin' - let's make 2014 even louder :)Heyo!<br><br>I wanted to give a HUGE THANKS(!!!!) to everyone who made it out to any of the shows from this last year. It was a really exciting year for me (both personally and music-wise), and it means a lot to have people come out to shows to support the bands I play with. So thanks for rockin' so hard!<br><br>2013 had some great stuff for me, and I wanted to reflect on some of that. So without further ahhduuue, in 2013:<br><br>....There was >60 shows in 2013! Again, thanks to all who came out to see us, and thanks to the killer bands that I get to play with :)<br><br>....<a contents="Street Chalk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.streetchalkband.com" target="_blank">Street Chalk</a>, picked up playing Wednesdays at the Common Ground in Allston MA. We're continuing this through 2014 (every other Wednesday - check the <a contents="Shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">Shows</a> page for details).<br><br>....I recorded a bitchin' Live Album with Jamie Lynn Hart Band at Tupelo Music Hall. I'm really stoked with how it came out - you can check it out and buy a copy at <a contents="www.JamieLynnHart.com " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jamielynnhart.com" target="_blank">www.JamieLynnHart.com </a>or on iTunes. There are also some awesome videos for you to check out on her website.<br><br>....I got the pleasure of working with <a contents="Jessica Ryan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jessicaryanvoice.com/" target="_blank">Jessica Ryan</a> on her album "Sound Capsule". You can listen to it on my <a contents="Portfolio" data-link-label="Portfolio" data-link-type="page" href="/portfolio">Portfolio</a> page and buy a copy on her website or iTunes.<br><br>....As much as I love playing, seeing a great show is awesome - it's inspiring, challenges me to do better, and best of all, ROCKS! In 2013, I got to see:<br> SLASH<br> Tedeschi / Trucks Band<br> Austin City Limits festival - Muse, Phoenix, The Cure, Lionel Richie(!), Jimmy Eat World & so many more.<br> D'angelo<br> Paramore (with an awesome opener named "Kitten")<br> Nigel Hall<br><br> As well as some awesome local music:<br><br> <a contents="Evan Goodrow Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.evangoodrow.com/" target="_blank">Evan Goodrow Band</a> (on a boat I might add)<br> Abbie Barrett & The Last Date<br> Airport<br> Township<br> Rebecca Muir<br> Lydia Warren<br> Eddie Japan rockin' the Rumble<br> Funktapuss<br> ...& More<br><br>....And last but not least, I subbed in with Booty Vortex, where I was booty-dubbed GuitarZan.<br><br>Thanks again, and looking forward to all the things that 2014 has in store!<br><br>Upcoming <a contents="Shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">Shows</a>: <br><br>1/22 - Street Chalk @ Common Ground (Allston)<br>1/23 - Jamie Lynn Hart Band @ Chuch (Boston)<br>2/1 - Bell Bottom @ Daddy's Beach Club (Nantasket MA)<br>2/5 - Street Chalk @ Common Ground (Allston)<br>2/6 - Jamie Lynn Hart Band @ Middle East (Cambridge)<br><br><br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/23055702013-12-30T11:05:26-08:002021-07-20T09:39:29-07:00New Venue with Bell Bottom - This FridayHey guys!<br><br>For those of you that don't know already, I play in a pretty kickass Classic Rock Cover Band called Bell Bottom ( <a contents="www.BellBottomRock.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.BellBottomRock.com" target="_blank">www.BellBottomRock.com</a> ). We cover a lot of the bands that my parents played for me growing up, and that's the stuff that ultimately got me into playing guitar. So this band is a lot of fun for me, and if you dig classic rock, you won't be dissappointed.<br><br>We're playing a new venue this Friday night in Randolph called "City Limits" ( <a contents="http://citylimitsboston.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://citylimitsboston.com/" target="_blank">http://citylimitsboston.com/</a> ). This place looks awesome - craft beers, pool tables, darts, and oh yea, LIVE ROCK MUSIC.<br><br>So once you've recovered from your New Years hangover, we want to see you out for this one:<br><br>FRIDAY 1/3/14<br>8:30PM - 12AM<br>City Limits<br>326 North Main St.Randolph MA<br><br>Hope to see you there!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/62d528cd8c5010b653713240d6c1a90010ba0df7/original/bell-bottom-2.jpg?1388430261" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/21438012013-12-02T07:19:45-08:002021-07-20T09:39:43-07:00December News - Live Album Released! New Video(s) Out...& MoreHey guys!<br><br>First off, thanks to everyone who made it out to our CD Release Party on 11/30 at Church! We had a blast, and it was awesome playing with <a contents="Jen Kearney &amp; The Lost Onion" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jenkearney.com/" target="_blank">Jen Kearney & The Lost Onion</a> and <a contents="Cilla Bonnie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cillabonnie.com/" target="_blank">Cilla Bonnie</a>. It was a great way to kick off the official release of the "Live at Tupelo" album, and it's now available for download on iTunes, or you can buy it directly here: <a contents="http://music.jamielynnhart.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://music.jamielynnhart.com/" target="_blank">http://music.jamielynnhart.com/</a><br><br>Also, the album also got a pretty bitchin' review - check it out!: <a contents="http://www.billcopelandmusicnews.com/2013/11/jamie-lynn-hart-showcases-commercial-potential-on-live-at-tupelo-music-hall-cd/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.billcopelandmusicnews.com/2013/11/jamie-lynn-hart-showcases-commercial-potential-on-live-at-tupelo-music-hall-cd/" target="_blank">http://www.billcopelandmusicnews.com/2013/11/jamie-lynn-hart-showcases-commercial-potential-on-live-at-tupelo-music-hall-cd/</a><br><br>AND..........<br><br>We released two new videos on youtube - one of them is from the live show at Tupelo on 8/29. That's our new song called "Bad". The other is a music video for a song called "Down" - it's a really awesome video and features a painting done by our friend Aleksey Nelipa. You can check out the videos on my <a contents="Media" data-link-label="Video" data-link-type="page" href="/video">Media</a> page or find them on <a contents="Jamie's YouTube Channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://music.jamielynnhart.com/" target="_blank">Jamie's YouTube Channel.</a><br><br>So with a new live album and two new videos out, we're excited to have some momentum behind us and are looking forward to the next adventure? What's next? Well...since you asked....:<br><br>* A FREE show at the Middle East this Thursday.<br>* A new album being recorded in early 2014.<br>* More shows!<br>* Some other stuff that I can't tell the world just yet....<br><br>Finally, there are some other great shows coming up with a bunch of badasses that I get to play with: <a contents="Street Chalk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.streetchalkband.com/" target="_blank">Street Chalk</a> and <a contents="Bell Bottom" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bellbottomrock.com/" target="_blank">Bell Bottom</a>.<br><br>Upcoming <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">SHOWS</a>:<br><br>12/4 - Street Chalk @ Common Ground<br>12/5 - Jamie Lynn Hart Band @ Middle East<br>12/13 - Bell Bottom @ Daddy's Beach Club (Hull MA)<br>12/18 - Street Chalk @ Common Ground<br>12/28 - Bell Bottom @ Maggie's Lounge (Quincy MA)<br><br>Hope you all have an AWESOME Holiday Season, and looking forward to seeing you at a show!<br><br>-Kevin<br><br><br> Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/19986772013-11-06T07:09:43-08:002021-07-20T09:40:03-07:00Live Album - Release date is 11/30Hi guys! <br><br>We're celebrating the official release of the "Jamie Lynn Hart Band - Live at Tupelo" album on 11/30 at Church of Boston (see <a contents="shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">shows</a> for details). <br><br>You can pre-order the album <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://music.jamielynnhart.com/album/live-at-tupelo" target="_blank">here</a>, and by doing that you can get an instant download of our new song "Bad". "Bad" is also up on the <a contents="videos" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media">videos</a> page.<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/47567cc32e8c8b3e546bc6b4155e79ca4f6a4e51/medium/jlh-liveattupelo1.jpg?1383750406" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Hope to see you on 11/30 at Church!<br><br>-KevKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/18261622013-10-10T09:25:39-07:002017-01-14T09:20:57-08:00Fall News!Hey guys! Summer capped off in a very excellent way - the "Live at Tupelo" show with JLH Band was AWESOME! We are just finishing the mixing and mastering now, so hopefully it will be up on <a contents="Jamie's website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jamielynnhart.com" target="_blank">Jamie's website</a> soon (I'll also post streaming copies of the songs on my <a contents="Portfolio " data-link-label="Portfolio" data-link-type="page" href="/portfolio">Portfolio </a>page). <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/920ff0df7117d18b3ee19206212ae189c018b068/medium/JLH-Tupelo-Poster.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>I also received a copy of <a contents="Jessica Ryan's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jessicaryan" target="_blank">Jessica Ryan's</a> album "Sound Capsule" in the mail - it sounds awesome! I had the pleasure of working with her on a recording session back in June, and the songs came out great. I definitely recommend checking out the album and buying a copy if you dig it! Special thanks to Taylor Barefoot at <a contents="Barefoot Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://taylorbarefoot.com/wordpress2/" target="_blank">Barefoot Studios</a> for letting me use his awesome guitar gear :)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/bf6d947813273727239b17b2090a44bc18cd282c/medium/jessicaryan.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><u>There's some cool stuff coming up for Fall</u>:<br><br>1) <strong>BE IN OUR MUSIC VIDEO!!</strong> Jamie Lynn Hart Band is doing a live music video this coming Monday October 14th (Columbus Day). We're meeting at the <strong>Middle East Downstairs at 7PM</strong> and we need people to be a rockin' crowd for this one! This will be a good party :)<br><br><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/657029584316427/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/657029584316427/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/657029584316427/</a><br><br>2) Release of the "Jamie Lynn Hard Band - Live at Tupelo" album - should be available by mid-November. <br><br>3) SHOWS! Keep checking the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">SHOWS</a> page for updates - next one coming up is my Classic Rock Cover Band "BELL BOTTOM" at Maggy's in Quincy on October 18th.<br><br>4) There are rumors of a one-night band covering Daft Punk. Shhh...... but stay tuned<br><br>5) Early next year, Jamie Lynn Hart Band will be heading into the studios, so we're gearing up for that with writing, rehearsals, and lots of bad jokes.<br><br><br>Hope to see you guys at one of the upcoming shows!<br><br>-KevKevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/14876332013-08-27T09:28:28-07:002017-01-14T09:20:57-08:002 Days Away! Live Recording with JLH Band<img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/41884/920ff0df7117d18b3ee19206212ae189c018b068/original/JLH-Tupelo-Poster.jpg?1375458793" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/14024542013-08-14T04:03:34-07:002017-01-14T09:20:57-08:00Street Chalk Every Wednesday 10PM & FREE!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/9c2f9af62c885560c3204e954c5b0b68c294c87a/original/944754_698785037618_810416658_n.jpg?1376494416" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="311" width="311" /><br><br>
Every Wednesday Night - Fo' Free!<br>
10PM<br type="_moz">Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/13191922013-08-02T04:50:00-07:002021-07-20T09:41:22-07:00Live Album Coming Soon.....Get tickets <a href="http://tickets.tupelohall.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=1080&a=7&backurl=%2Fdefault.asp%3FSearchMonth%3D8%2F12%2F2013%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D1%23abc" target="_new">here<br></a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/920ff0df7117d18b3ee19206212ae189c018b068/large/JLH-Tupelo-Poster.jpg?1375458793" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="618" width="400" /><br type="_moz">Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/12468442013-07-23T07:01:52-07:002022-05-18T08:06:15-07:00Summer News!First off, I hope your summer has been going AWESOME!<br><br>
It's been a good one here so far. <a href="http://www.JamieLynnHart.com" target="_new">Jamie Lynn Hart</a> and the band and I are gearing up for a Live Album at Tupelo Hall in Londonderry NH on 8/29/13. We're stoked to be recording a live album (our first one!), and we'll have some older material as well as some new songs to debut at this gig. You can get tickets <a href="http://tickets.tupelohall.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=1080&a=7&backurl=%2Fdefault.asp%3FSearchMonth%3D8%2F1%2F2013%26monthsubmit%3Dx%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D1%23abc" target="_new">here</a>.<br><br>
I also had the pleasure of doing a recording project with <a href="http://www.jessicaryanvoice.com/" target="_new">Jessica Ryan</a> earlier this summer. We're waiting for the tunes to finish being mastered, and then I'll have streaming versions of the tunes posted on my website. Jessica was too cool to work with, and she sounded GREAT in the sessions, so I'm really excited for the final versions of these tunes to come out.<br><br>
Last but not least, there are some great <a href="./shows.cfm">shows</a> coming up to finish July out in style:<br><br>
Wednesday 7/24: Street Chalk at Common Ground, Allston MA<br>
Wednsday 7/31: Street Chalk at Common Ground, Allston MA<br>
Thursday 8/1: Bell Bottom at The Middle East, Cambridge MA<br>
Friday 8/2: Jamie Lynn Hart Band at Chianti, Beverly MA<br><br>
Rock On!<br><br>
-Kevin<br type="_moz">Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/7938852013-05-22T02:51:56-07:002021-07-20T09:40:43-07:00Shows every Wednesday this Summer!I forget if I told you, but I recently joined a really kickin' band called "Street Chalk". We've got Jamie, Louis, and James from the "Jamie Lynn Hart band" and have put it in a blender with some badass drums, hip hop, and sax. We're playing every Wednesday night at Common Ground on Harvard Ave in Allston. Tonight marks the first Wednesday - come check it out!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/0e98226cfb77438cdf134b90b7ab9c177d44de80/medium/SC-promo-gig.jpg?1369230610" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="271" width="352" /><br type="_moz">Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/5021802013-04-10T06:48:56-07:002013-04-10T06:48:56-07:00Great gigs coming up this weekend!Some great gigs coming up this weekend:<br><br>
FRIDAY - I'm playing with Street Chalk at Davis Square Theater at 10PM. I have tickets if you're interested in going. <a href="http://www.streetchalkband.com/shows/">http://www.streetchalkband.com/shows/</a><br><br>
Saturday - JLH Band is playing with Shannon Corey at the Backyard in Brighton - fo' free! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/509035539132140/?ref=3">http://www.facebook.com/events/509035539132140/?ref=3</a><br><br>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/2036632012-08-23T01:14:34-07:002021-07-20T09:40:18-07:00Electro-Harmonix Saved My Gig!Here's the scenario: You get on stage, plug in, start running through a few chords, but something sounds kinda...funny. You play through a few more chords and think "crap, my amp is acting really weird". A few seconds later a loud fizzing noise confirms it - yup, you're amp has definitely got problems. You hit the standby switch and realize that this amp won't be able to get you through this gig....<br><br>
This happened to me at a gig a few months ago, and it turned out that one of the el-84 power tubes in my Crate Palomino V32 had gone bad (I didn't find this out until later). <br><br>
So what to do? We just got on stage, the whole band was ready, and I had to figure something out. Fortunately, I had bought a back-up solid state amp by Electro-Hamonix called the "22 Caliber". It's a stomp box sized amp that connects directly to the speakers in your formerly-working tube amp. So what I did was I plugged the output of my last effects pedal (my Fatboost 2 in this case) into the "22 Caliber". Then I unplugged my speaker connection from my amp and plugged the speakers into the output of the 22 Caliber. After only a minute of making these connections, I was back in action.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/41884/edd98058fbd714f677c057d5e97cc668c295b97f/original/22-caliber.jpg?1377605802" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="481" width="282" /><br><br><br>
(Stomp Box Sized - Easy to keep in your gig bag as a back-up).<br><br>
Check out the Electro-Harmonix Product Page here: <a href="http://www.ehx.com/products/22-caliber" target="_new">http://www.ehx.com/products/22-caliber</a><br><br>
And the sound was actually pretty good! This partciular model has a diode based clipping method to simulate the natural tube breakup. It worked great for getting me through the gig until I was able to repair my tube amp (which turned out to be a pretty easy fix). <br><br>
Bottom line- I learned the value of always having a backup plan for when gear breaks or stuff goes wrong. Definitely check out the Electro-Harmonix website - they make a beefier version of the 22 caliber called the 44 magnum, which I might get as it provides more headroom. <br><br>
=Kev=<br><br>Kevin Eldridgetag:kevin-eldridge.com,2005:Post/2017902012-08-19T03:34:05-07:002012-08-19T03:34:05-07:00Great show last night at the Lizard Lounge Last night I saw <a href="http://www.jaredsalvatore.com/" target="_new">Jared Salvatore,</a> <a href="http://www.javierdunn.com/" target="_new">Javier Dunn</a>, and <a href="http://thenakedstills.com/" target="_new">The Naked Stills </a>at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. It was such a great show; it was so nice to have so much great music packed into one night.<br><br>
I admittedly haven't been going out to as many shows as I'd like to lately, but last night was a good reminder to turn off the TV, get out there, support our local artists, and have a great time.<br><br>
-Kev<br type="_moz">Kevin Eldridge