When i was very young i perfected my act for “Hey Big Spender” . I actually wanted to go on stage to do it, although otherwise shy. I guess because British people can be real piss takers, my attempts to do it were foiled. I begun to believe i couldn’t sing. No one in my […]
Last year, what started as a friendly Jam rapidly progressed into rehearsals and, on the 28th Feb 2026, the first gig for my(our) new band: The ZX80s Who are The ZX80s? The ZX80s are a North Shields-based 3-piece band playing a mixed bag of 80s Covers. What songs do The ZX80s Cover? Queen, Bryan Adams,
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Is Ayahuasca Safe? This brew is made from plants possessing psychedelic properties. While this is one of the core things ensuring healing effects, the brew is illegal in some countries due to this. Ayahuasca is only part of the ceremony, and it is crucial to be guided through it by an experienced authentic shaman. Additionally,
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Famously, guitarists don’t exactly need much encouragement to stock up on gear and guitar accessories, however, much of the time it actually makes good sense (honest)! So many guitar accessories out there are designed to make things quicker, easier, safer, and more efficient. Some are necessities, some are (very desirable) luxuries, and some sit in
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As a Queen (and Brian May) fan, the fabled Red Special was always beyond criticism… until the day I bought the Brian May Guitars Red Special. The Brian May Guitars Red Special is, of course, an ‘affordable’ version of the real thing, not even comparable to the ‘Supers’, let alone the official copies made by
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Exploring the differences between the two most common guitar fretboard (or fingerboard) materials. Maple and Rosewood. Looks It depends on the Guitar. I’ve seen some gorgeous maple guitar fretboards with a little flaming, but a lot of them, particularly at the cheaper end of the spectrum, are just too anemic/plain looking. Up close, the darker
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YouTube has brought a new realm to music lessons. While it is easy to access and plentiful, it will never replace private lessons with an in-person teacher. Why? While social media does have an interactive aspect, leaving comments and questions on a YouTube video will not necessarily make it fully interactive. When I was growing
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If you’ve ever had a familiar song prompt a long-forgotten memory or felt your body relax while listening to a quiet, soothing piece, you already know how music can affect the human body. While the entire population can benefit from music, music offers certain important benefits to older adults in particular. From helping adults to
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Fender Stratocaster vs Telecaster. Resolving the timeless debate between two of the greatest guitars ever made. So which is the best? The Fender Stratocaster vs Telecaster debate is well documented and has gone on for over half a century. Here’s my own take on it. Fender Stratocaster vs Telecaster – Playability With regard to neck
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