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Ya-Ka-May by Galactic
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
Here's a great article which features Galactic saxophone player and producer/engineer Ben Ellman, and producer/mixing engineer Chuck Brody discussing the inner workings of their newest releast, Ya-Ka-May. They also have some clips on their Myspace page that delves into this new and vibrant release. Guitarist Jeff…
Billy Sheehan Visits the Source Audio booth at NAMM
Monday, January 25, 2010
Posted by: Jeffrey McAlack | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
All of us on the Source Audio crew had a great time this year at the NAMM Convention in Anaheim. We met and jammed with all kinds of interesting and talented people. One encounter that really sticks out in my head is Billy Sheehan’s unexpected visit to the booth. We…
Jam Cruise 2010!
Friday, January 01, 2010
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
Now this has got to be the best way to get the new year off with a bang: Jam Cruise 8, January 3 - 8, 2010. Who said that you have to be Frank and Estelle Costanza from Seinfeld to go on a cruise - now this is the kind…
By a Thread - new Gov’t Mule release!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
We are thrilled that the first Gov't Mule release in three years is finally out - By a Thread. How can you not be a huge fan of this band? Led by Warren Haynes, who alos does double duty in the Allman Brothers, the Mule has been creating…
Les Paul, RIP
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
The guitar world and the music world in general today lost a great pioneer, Les Paul. Les Paul was a true innovator - both in the fields of electric guitar, and multi-track recording. Give a big "Thank you, Les" today, as he really paved the way for all…
More Supergroups - Them Crooked Vultures
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
Have you heard about THIS new band? Them Crooked Vultures is made up of osh Homme from Queens Of The Stone Age, Dave Grohl of Nirvana/Foo Fighters, and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. Their first release is apparently titled Never Deserved the Future, and is set for release on…
Chickenfoot - the Return of Riff Rock?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
I have to tell you that I was quite interested when I first read about the formation of the band Chickenfoot - made up of Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith and Michael Anthony. The ingredients seem interesting - virtuoso Satriani, Chad from the Chili Peppers, and half of the…
Summer Music Festivals!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
What are you going to do this summer? Sit in front of the television watching reruns of "The Golden Girls" and commercials for ShamWow and Oxy Clean? Well you had better start making plans soon to ensure that that won't happen! Lucky for you there is a plethora…
Warren Haynes!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
This is another blog from our fearless and intrepid leader and founder, Roger Smith. I am not exactly sure how long ago I first met Warren Haynes, but it pre-dates the founding of Source Audio by a number of years. I do know that the first time I saw…
Disco Biscuits - Jon Gutwillig and Aron Magner
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
This is another report by the elusive, intrepid and fearless CEO of Source Audio, Roger Smith. We have been working with the Disco Biscuits for about a year and one half. Lead guitarist Jon Gutwillig started using the Hot Hand Phaser/Flanger regularly and as a result, we drop in…