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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…
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The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987
Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…
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Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!
A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…
Latest Articles
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The Importance of a Setlist for Cover Bands.
Live performances come with many important pieces that all have to fall into place. Everyone has to practice their song parts. We have to set up the stage efficiently and neatly. If you have a light/sound tech, they might need to take notes regarding each song’s necessities. The most important thing? The setlist. Nothing is…
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Safety Tips for Touring During COVID-19 Transitions
It is fair to say that 2020 was a terrible year for musicians. The arrival of COVID-19 and the necessary social distancing measures made it nearly impossible to go on the road and play shows for the hungry masses. While more well-known bands could probably get by, less famous artists have been counting the days…
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Contributor Spotlight: Sarah Jessica Smith
Sarah Jessica Smith is a young blogger from Sydney. She is in love with life and all the things that can make her daily routine easier. She loves to write about travel, lifestyle, and all the small things that make life such a great adventure. Sarah’s Articles @ The Blogging Musician:
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Top 11 Astonishing Mountains in the U.S. You Must Visit
With social distancing still being encouraged despite some coronavirus advances, venturing into nature seems to be the best way to stay safe during a holiday nowadays. With that in mind, if you are exploring the United States, you are probably looking into mountains that you could visit. Keep on reading for some of the most…
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COVID Diary: Rip-off Britain 2.0?
As indoor hospitality re-opens on the 17th of May along with the official return of hugging no less, are we one step closer to normality? As you can see from the image above, the dream of a new dawn of alfresco drinking and dining in dreary old Blighty fell a long way short of reality.…
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The Synergy of Collaborative Songwriting.
For the past 10 years, my guitar playing has focused on live covers while my songwriting has been purely solo material. However, shortly after the re-emergence of Harson Robkus, I’ve already had a bit of a musical moment. Let me explain. The joy of Solo Songwriting. Before I get into collaborative songwriting, I’d like to…
