Among the many up and coming young players in the Tampa Bay Area, Josh Galbraith has distinguished himself already with a fresh and exciting approach combined with a warm, familiar texture. His playing embraces his influences and spins them up a bit into a refreshing cocktail. Along with his sisters Ashley and Taylor in the … Continue reading
Morbid Angel have been called one of “the most influential and emulated bands in death metal”. Masterminded by Trey Azagthoth since their 1989 debut “Altars Of Madness” many musicians have passed through MA in that time. Currently, bassist / vocalist Steve Tucker is onboard for his latest tour of duty with Morbid Angel having initially … Continue reading
My old friend, Mr John Kinsch. He is a unique and talented gentleman and yet one of the warmest and most humble people you will ever meet. He makes his living working on guitars for one Mr Garth Brooks. If you haven’t heard of him, I can tell you that he is one of the … Continue reading
Okay. I do love my job. No, really I do. Sometimes a project comes along that I can really sink my teeth into. This poor old Marshall had been disrespected by several individuals armed with soldering irons and bad intentions. We started out simply trying to make it sound the way it did when it … Continue reading
The Tampa Bay Area is filled with talent. As with many scenes all over the world there is an ebb and flow. Players come and go. And come back. Justin Walker is part of the new wave of talented young players in the area. Justin stopped by recently and the discussion was varied and lively. … Continue reading
I was very lucky to have come up as young musician in Topeka, KS in the late 70s and through the 80s. All the musicians in the area were fantastic. One bunch in particular called themselves Alchemy. My path was never the same after that. Their music was powerful and violent and beautiful. The bassist … Continue reading
A bunch of these interviews have been with friends. All of them are Granville Guitars customers. Mr Michael Stratton is both. Mike is a fine guitarist and performer. He also builds the best pedalboards (Pedal Pad) money can buy. Who or what compelled you to pick up guitar? Well, honesty is the best policy, so … Continue reading
For this entry in our series of interviews with Granville customers we sat down with our good friend, Mr Cannon McDonald. Cannon is a powerful, young player with a broad and beautiful future ahead of him. Get comfy and enjoy this 20 Questions With Scooter.
When I first envisioned this series of interviews there was one interview in particular that I was most excited to do. This person is a player without peer and a man among men. It is my distinct honor and pleasure to present it to you here in its entirety. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your … Continue reading
For this installment of “20 questions with Scooter”, we will be visiting with our very good friend Mr. Donnie O’Neal. Donnie is very active in the Tampa Bay area playing anywhere up to 10 shows a week. Let’s listen in, shall we?
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