Just listening to Warren Mendonsa Blackstrat Blues... I LOVE

[Zachman]

I've had this downloaded for quite some time now, and just thought, it should get more props around here.

I LOVE this guys playing, writing, arrangements and tone. Warren, If you're still around... thanks for the music. VERY inspiring

http://music.blackstratblues.com/album/nights-in-shining-karma

 

[ke2]

It's MendoNsa

And I agree, super nice guy, and fantastic player. I remember thinking participating in the old HCAF jams was no point when he also joined in

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstratblues

http://www.blackstratblues.com/

 

[Zachman]

It's MendoNsa

And I agree, super nice guy, and fantastic player. I remember thinking participating in the old HCAF jams was no point when he also joined in

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstratblues

http://www.blackstratblues.com/

Thanks... Fixed

 

[stanbog]

I had that album 24/7 in my player for a long time. Awesome playing, great songs.

Unfortunately i don't like the second album as much.

 

[IHateRap]

I had that album 24/7 in my player for a long time. Awesome playing, great songs.

Unfortunately i don't like the second album as much.

I agree with everything you said.

 

[Rogue]

I like Warren! I have Nights In Shining Karma. I listen to it every once in a while. Some pretty nice songs on there. I've heard some stuff off the newer one, but I didn't download it though. I should grab it.

He did a version of Brothers In Arms one time back in HCAF days and that is still one of my all time favorite songs.

 

[Digital Jams]

It's MendoNsa

And I agree, super nice guy, and fantastic player. I remember thinking participating in the old HCAF jams was no point when he also joined in

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstratblues

http://www.blackstratblues.com/

There was that one backing which we all hit at one time, he blew the roof off with his take.

Great musician.

 

[Meathead]

It's MendoNsa

And I agree, super nice guy, and fantastic player. I remember thinking participating in the old HCAF jams was no point when he also joined in

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstratblues

http://www.blackstratblues.com/

There was that one backing which we all hit at one time, he blew the roof off with his take.

Great musician.

Was it this one?

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=119332&songID=1477367

Warren always has a great tone and a nice touch and plays melodies rather then riffs...inspiring stuff.

 

[Meathead]

...here's another thing we did.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=475550&songID=4480763

 

[just42dave]

I have his disks real good tone..

 

[Rogue]

There was that one backing which we all hit at one time, he blew the roof off with his take.

One? It seemed to me all of them.

 

[Digital Jams]

It's MendoNsa

And I agree, super nice guy, and fantastic player. I remember thinking participating in the old HCAF jams was no point when he also joined in

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstratblues

http://www.blackstratblues.com/

There was that one backing which we all hit at one time, he blew the roof off with his take.

Great musician.

Was it this one?

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=119332&songID=1477367

Warren always has a great tone and a nice touch and plays melodies rather then riffs...inspiring stuff.

Not this one but I remember it


This is another favorite on mine.......

https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=2514704


Man he is good.

 

[blackstratblues]

Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words. Ahh....miss the HCAF days : )

 

[blackstratblues]

...here's another thing we did.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=475550&songID=4480763

Just heard that after years....that's some great writing, bro!

 

[Zachman]

Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words. Ahh....miss the HCAF days : )

Hey buddy... I hope you're having a GREAT New Year, and wish you and yours-- all the best.

Your friend/fan,

Zach

 

[blackstratblues]

Doing good , bro - currently in India for some gigs and sessions work. I've got a OD100 Classic+ which, with the Badger18 has sorted me out amp wise. I've also got a late 70's JMP 2203 sitting at John Suhr's shop to get modded to CH2 specs (plus loop) on the Classic+. Should be a nice little amp arsenal, heh heh heh

Currently saving up for a portable recording rig - if you thought guitar GAS was expensive, this is another level altogether

 

[Zachman]

Doing good , bro - currently in India for some gigs and sessions work. I've got a OD100 Classic+ which, with the Badger18 has sorted me out amp wise. I've also got a late 70's JMP 2203 sitting at John Suhr's shop to get modded to CH2 specs (plus loop) on the Classic+. Should be a nice little amp arsenal, heh heh heh

Currently saving up for a portable recording rig - if you thought guitar GAS was expensive, this is another level altogether

Glad to hear it...

I can relate to GAS being expensive. BELIEVE me... I can relate. I have been stoked with my rig lately, but am gassing for a couple of amps and guitar myself... but am not complaining. Too much to list so a pic is faster:

Wanting:

Suhr PT100
EVH Marshall amp of some type (Mojave Peacemaker, Friedman, Fortin, Jerry Dyer Mod, Bray mod... or something similar... undecided)
Another Fuchs ODS

and a Floyd Les Paul...

 

[blackstratblues]

Glad to hear it...

I can relate to GAS being expensive. BELIEVE me... I can relate. I have been stoked with my rig lately, but am gassing for a couple of amps and guitar myself... but am not complaining. Too much to list so a pic is faster:

Wanting:

Suhr PT100
EVH Marshall amp of some type (Mojave Peacemaker, Friedman, Fortin, Jerry Dyer Mod, Bray mod... or something similar... undecided)
Another Fuchs ODS

and a Floyd Les Paul...

Yup, I've seen that pic - how many roadies does it take to cart that? Heh heh heh heh...

The PT100 should take care of your Marshall GAS I think - that feedback knob on the back is a nifty thing, lets you choose the character of the amp, from warm and squishy to spanking and bold. I've played a friend's and it's a great amp, super nice clean channel to boot. I prefer the lower gain and voicing of the classic+ though, as I've always got a boost/drive pedal on at some point.

 

[Zachman]

Glad to hear it...

I can relate to GAS being expensive. BELIEVE me... I can relate. I have been stoked with my rig lately, but am gassing for a couple of amps and guitar myself... but am not complaining. Too much to list so a pic is faster:

Wanting:

Suhr PT100
EVH Marshall amp of some type (Mojave Peacemaker, Friedman, Fortin, Jerry Dyer Mod, Bray mod... or something similar... undecided)
Another Fuchs ODS

and a Floyd Les Paul...

Yup, I've seen that pic - how many roadies does it take to cart that? Heh heh heh heh...

The PT100 should take care of your Marshall GAS I think - that feedback knob on the back is a nifty thing, lets you choose the character of the amp, from warm and squishy to spanking and bold. I've played a friend's and it's a great amp, super nice clean channel to boot. I prefer the lower gain and voicing of the classic+ though, as I've always got a boost/drive pedal on at some point.

Right on... I was thinking (for tonal flexibility), The VH Marshall set for Just that tone, the PT100, to cover the other Marshall and Fender tones, the MKIII Coli, and the Fuchs for that smooth Robben Ford thing. The PT100 is an amp I really amp looking forward to getting my hands on. Mark Days (samhill, and Pete Thorn's demos sound GREAT!) I'm waiting until they finish their MIDI implementation and redesign, to get one though. Can't wait... well... my wallet can... lol, but the gear junkie in me is going through the joneses.

Just me and one friend to move the rig. It's really not that bad.

 

[Meathead]

...here's another thing we did.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=475550&songID=4480763

Just heard that after years....that's some great writing, bro!

Listening now, I think it needs a few more changes to throw off the listener as it was a little repetitive, but the root idea is something I'd like to revisit and rework.

Keep on writing and rockin' Warren!