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Through out the course of rock or any musical genre a strong rhythm section and a strong bass player are the glue that hold's any band together. The list of phenomenal drummer's is way too long but my favorites are some music's best! Growing up a natural at keeping a steady beat I know how hard it is to play and maintain that rhythm to keep the beat in time...

It seems like just yesterday I was experiencing the sight, sounds, and smells of my first El Paso Downtown Street Festival! Some of it good, some bad but over all the spectacle of the biggest party to hit downtown was rocking! The year was 2009 and I had never had a job like this one...

With every new year comes the thought that maybe just maybe my favorite bands will get themselves the worthy nod of getting inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. The question is, does the band care, and why do I? It's hard to care when certain bands just don't seem to give a crap so why is there an institution if it's not received the way fans would like...

Ever since God gave me this gift of life and my love for all things rock, image along with the music went hand in hand. Some of my all time favorite bands always kept me guessing, and it worked! Bands like Motley Crue and Slipknot, just to name a few have the right idea, keep them guessing...

Hey guys, let's have a conversation. Have you noticed the "new" look of barbershops don't look like the one's of yester-year? Me too! Now those "old" fashioned cold white shops are still around, but the technique and artistry has improved greatly...

Like most of you who grew up in the 80's, we didn't have the internet, but we had really cool toys! Some of my best memories of being a kid was all thanks to the toys I had growing up. Not only were these toys awesome but in the afternoon's their cartoons would play and life couldn't be better...

Alright baseball fans step up to the plate for Tap Sport's Baseball'17.  The boys of summer are back for another swing of the bat! If you love easy to use not too much thinking involved baseball games, this is your ticket! Welcome to the all new 2017 baseball game that yours truly is a huge fan of...

From the time we all realize that we're alive and valuable, certain things catch our eye. Some collect baseball cards, old toys. Not me, I collect guitar picks! Ever since my very first Balloon Festival back in 2009, I have had the great privilege of meeting some of rock's coolest and that's where my obsession began...

Ever gave the thought that when the stars are aligned that some magic is going to take place? Not quite where I stand on the subject of stars and the power they represent to the character of being human, but like Trump getting elected I guess anything is possible...

From the very first time music was created, no song was and shouldn't sound like anything else. So when a certain artist hits the right chords to set your soul a flame, consider that a blessing. A great song has the potential of either breaking the mold and creating a special moment or not...

Ok, getting older sucks right? Maybe Not! Depending on the life you've led it can either catch up to you or leave you alone. Thank God, the genes in my family keep me looking very youthful. Most of the time people seem to age fairly well, but if that artist was let's say into "extracurricular activities" they way look older than originally thought...

Have you ever watched your favorite band or musicians being interviewed. Not only are they knowledgeable in the music business but they are some of the quickest witted people I've ever met Working in our promotions department for the last 8 years, I have had the opportunity of meeting and interacting with...