Geoff Anderson

Influences: Al Di Meola

An influence doesn't mean that you can actually play like them. c.f. Al di Meola

Influences: Ronnie Montrose

A hard-working session player that took it to the next level. A great idol for guitar players at all levels.

Influences: Gary Moore

My early foray into guitar music involved a few very influential players. Today I am talking about Irish rocker and bluesman, Gary Moore. I first learned about Gary Moore on the KSJO Progressive Rock show, DJed by Greg Stone. One of the songs he played frequently was “Spirit” by the

Influences: Michael Schenker

One player got my attention, and led to a lifetime of discovery and enjoyment.

Music - a Personal Journey

Once you realize that music comes from within, and you learn to not compare yourself with others, you can really begin to realize your potential

Douchebag Drivers

My commute isn't daily anymore, but the roads are chock full of douchbag drivers, now predominately behind the wheel of Tesla Model 3's and Model Y's

Just Wow.

If my life ever becomes this shitty, I would hope that I would have the strength to seek help.

Political Musing

These fuggin' guys

I read the WaPo, and mostly I skip their cadre of 'conservative' opinion writers, but once in a while, I click on one of their columns. It is almost always a mistake. This is no exception

Geoff's Musical Musings

Save me from myself...

I am wavering, and need strength. Please, gods of gear help me in my moment of need

Geoff's Musical Musings

That 80's Metal Tone

The 80's were an epoch that marked the rise of hair metal, glam, and MTV ready acts. The tones and the bands were big, but not too difficult to assemble.

Geoff's Musical Musings

How to Build a Blues Tone

The Line 6 Helix is a great tool, providing access to sounds that would cost thousands of dollars to get the old fashioned way...

Just got paid

Ok, not really, but a $100 spot bonus will expand my collection of classic TV shows on my Plex server