Tag Archives: Guitar

Episode 411! RfL Indie Music Blast, Rock With a Snarl

[display_podcast] Royal Court Members The Erotics A new name, a bit of an attitude change, but still RfL! We are back with some of the best music from the indie world. And it feels great to be back! It is the RfL Indie Music Blast! It is episode #411, Rock with a Snarl! We have some great rock tunes from bands that call themselves pop-punk, rock, and hard rock, but all perform with ...

Command Center Update

What a difference a week makes. I was laid off from my main gig at Certified Golf the day before Thanksgiving. The company made it one year and then had to shut down. On Thanksgiving I wrote that if you think about it, the blessings outweigh the challenges. Even though I believe that, I was having a bit of trouble dealing with the thought. Now, the next week, things are one hundred percent different. My Godchild Mariella ...

Ari Shine, Rotoscope, The Distillers, and More! Rock Mix RfL 2.0 Episode 410

[display_podcast] RfL 2.0 is back in your ears. It just felt like time to drop another episode. We have a great rock mix today along with a bit of freeform jabber. We are going to hear from Ari Shine, Rotoscope, The Substitutes, The Genders, and The Distillers. That is some great music. Music on the Show Ari Shine-Try A Little Harder Rotoscope-All That's Left and Drive The Substitutes-Taken a Lifetime The Genders-When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Stoner The Distillers-LA ...

A Wee Baby Has Given Me My Mojo Back

I know that is a weird title for a post, but it is true. As you may have noticed in a previous post, I am about to be a godparent as Angel and Pat are bringing a Wee Baby Girl into the world. Not only are me and Effie going to be godparents, but Effie actually helped name the wee baby. The spelling is still up in the air, but me and Effie's favorite is ...

The ‘TRAP’ of Trying To Be Indie

Photo by Merfam I have found myself in the same argument over and over again through the years. The argument is that there is no indie movement, or alternative, or anything of the type. The second something becomes a movement, it no longer really exists, at least not as it started. I was reminded of this argument again yesterday when I was followed by two guys that were the white boy hip-hop version of the 'Night ...

The New Opening Sequence for the Reboot of Animated Series

Here is the new opening for the series reboot, coming soon.

The Latest RfL Animated Adventures is Here! Ep #4, Crazy Daydreams

Here is episode #4, Crazy Daydreams. The guys decide to attempt a deep conversation after a recording session. Does it go well? What do you think? And just what the hell is Tom Cruise and John Travolta doing here? Full show notes at Animated.reachingforlucidity.net

Dragon Force with Heroes of our Time=Holy Shit Like Fast!

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Eban

Photo by Nata2 These guys, they are speedy. They also have kick ass hair, but really, that is secondary. The speed is #1. Speed and the fact that they have damn good songs in which they place that amazing speed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest RfL 2.0 Radio | Tagged Band, Dragon force, Guitar, Heroes of Our Time, Speed | Leave a comment

The Reaching for Lucidity 2.0 #356 / Mevio Radio Simulacast: Chris Juergensen Spotlight and Interview Special!

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Eban

This one is a keeper folks. Brent Bradley emailed me recently with a great idea. Why don’t we get Chris Juergensen, member of the Reaching for Lucidity Royal Court, on skype and do a simulcast interview! Brent, that is one … Continue reading →

Posted in RfL 2.0 | Tagged Blues, Brent Bradley, Chris Juergensen, Guitar, Indie, Interview, Mevio Radio, music, Rock, Simulcast | 1 Comment

Another Great Steampunk Computer to Drool Over!

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Eban

Jake Von Slatt has done it again. No. He has outdone himself this time. He has created yet another tremendous example of steampunk perfection with his latest pc. Head over to the Steampunk Workshop to see the step by step … Continue reading →

Posted in gadgets, steampunk | Tagged All in one, brass, Computer, etching, Guitar, Jake Von Slatt, Keyboard, Mods, Projects, steampunk, Stratocaster, Victorian | Leave a comment

Strange Phenomena Review: Chris Juergensen Hits us with a Double Whammy and Makes a Classic Album

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Eban

Chris Juergensen is a musical dynamo. He has a new release out right now that shows two sides to his music, the fine tuned studio side, and his raw, visceral live playing. Have you ever noticed how many blues, … Continue reading →