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Paul Gilbert Clinic Tour Dates

Paul Gilbert will be doing a clinic tour this November in Italy, France and Slovenia. Here is the official announcement from Gilbert's website:

"I am happy to announce that I will be doing a 20-city clinic tour of Italy, France, and Slovenia this November.

I will be teaching my best new guitar secrets and ideas, as well as performing a brand new set of songs accompanied by my wife, Emi Gilbert, on keyboards, and some of the finest bass players and drummers from each city.

Please check out the dates, venues, and info below and I will see you there!"
   
   
NOV 8 - NICE (FRANCE) - B-SPOT - Info: ecolebasscool@gmail.com
NOV 9 - TORINO -LAPSUS - Info: www.lapsustorino.it
NOV 10 - TRENTO - LA PIETRA MUSIC PLANET - Info:
www.lapietramusicplanet.it
NOV 11 - CASTEGNATO (BS) - GASOLINE - Info: misolidio.snc@libero.it
NOV 12 - SIRACUSA - CLUB MOLO 14 - Info: guitarbm@yahoo.it
NOV 13 - CATTOLICA (RN) - CENTRO GIOVANI - Info:
mmiriccione@gmail.com
NOV 14 - BOARA PISANI (PD) - MAXIDRUM - Info: www.maxidrum.com
NOV 15 - BOLOGNA - MUSIC ACADEMY - Info: www.musicacademyitaly.it
NOV 16 - Info coming soon
NOV 17 - ROCCAFORZATA (TA) GO WEST SALOON - Info:
www.myspace.com/gowestsaloon
NOV 18 - CASERTA - ODDLY SHED - Info: www.faremusica.net
NOV 19 - TERRACINA (LT) - STONEHENGE - Info: perottichristian@libero.it
NOV 20 - MORROVALLE (MC) - APOLOGIZE MUSIC CLUB - Info:
mmimontegranaro@libero.it
NOV 21 - UDINE - BLACK STUFF - Info: www.myspace.com/joeblackstuff
NOV 22 - CELJE (SLOVENIA) - BAM GUITAR CENTER - Info:
www.bamguitar.si/lm/sl
NOV 23 - LEGNANO (MI) - LAND OF LIVE - Info: www.landoflive.it
NOV 24 - Info Coming Soon.
NOV 25 - CREMONA - MIDIAN PUB - Info: mmicremona@gmail.net
NOV 26 - PISA - BORDERLINE - Info: www.myspace.com/borderlineclub
NOV 27 - SELARGIUS (CA) - ACCADEMIA VOICE POWER - Info:
www.voicepower.it

Yellow Matter Custard - "One More Night in New York City" CD and DVD Now Available

One More Night in New York City from drummer Mike Portnoy's amazing Beatles tribute band Yellow Matter Custard is now available on CD and DVD. This release was recorded live at B.B. King's in New York City on February 28th, 2011 - the final show of a three show run that brought the band back together for the first time in 8 years. YMC includes Paul Gilbert on guitar, Neal Morse on keys and guitar, Kasim Sulton on bass, and Portnoy on drums. See below for purchase links and the DVD tracklisting.

Purchase One More Night in New York City on CD
Purchase One More Night in New York City on DVD

Yellow Matter Custard - One More Night In New York City

DVD Track Listing:

Intro
Back In The USSR
I Got A Feeling
And Your Bird Can Sing
Day Tripper
Getting Better
Taxman
It Won't Be Long
You Really Got A Hold On Me
Lady Madonna
We Can Work It Out
I'm A Loser
I Don't Want To Spoil The Party
Penny Lane
The Fool On The Hill
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
Things We Said Today
If I Needed Someone
Its Only Love
Request Time/Too Many People
She's A Woman
The Word
Any Time At All
Paperback Writer
Don't Let Me Down
I'm So Tired
Savoy Truffle
Glass Onion
Yer Blues
Helter Skelter
Flying
Because
You Never Give Me Your Money
Sun King
Mean Mr. Mustard
Her Majesty
Polythene Pam
She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
Golden Slumbers
Carry That Weight
The End

Bonus Features:
Interview with Mike Portnoy and Paul Gilbert
Rehearsal footage

See Also:
Photos: Yellow Matter Custard - Live at Durty Nellies February 27th 2011

Current Listening

Some cool stuff I've been listening to lately.

Human Element

Striking debut from the killer modern jazz quartet of keyboardist Scott Kinsey, bassist Matt Garrison, drummer Gary Novak, and vocalist/percussionist/secret weapon Arto Tuncboyacian. Imagine a neo-Weather Report sound with a strong 'world music' vibe. Great record. John McLaughlin guests on one track.

CAB - Live On Sunset

CAB's latest is a great heavy fusion disc recorded live in November 2010. With Tony MacAlpine on guitar, Bunny Brunel on bass, Virgil Donati on drums, and Dennis Hamm on keys.

Marbin - Breaking The Cycle

Highly eclectic, almost cinematic jazz and fusion recording from the Chicago-based duo of Dani Rabin on guitar, and Danny Markovitch on sax. Cool stuff if you are looking for something different.

Mr. Big - What If...

Mr. Big's first new album in 8 years features the return of the original lineup (with Paul Gilbert back on guitar). Great all-out rock record. Killer playing.

Photos: Yellow Matter Custard - Live at Durty Nellie's February 27th 2011

Here are my photos from the amazing Yellow Matter Custard show at Durty Nellie's in Palatine IL on 2/27/11. This incredible Beatles tribute band featured Paul Gilbert on guitar, Mike Portnoy on drums, Neal Morse on keys and guitar, Kasim Sulton on bass, and everyone on vocals.

Photo Gallery: Yellow Matter Custard - Live at Durty Nellie's February 27th 2011

Video: Paul Gilbert "Paperback Writer" solo with Yellow Matter Custard - 2/27/11

Saw the Yellow Matter Custard show in Palatine IL last night. Awesome gig! YMC is a Beatles "supergroup" tribute band with Paul Gilbert on guitar, Mike Portnoy on drums, Neal Morse on keys and guitar, and Kasim Sulton on bass. They played some gigs about 8 years ago, and have returned for a short three-show run in the US. Last night's show was great - awesome playing and vocals. I'll post my pics soon. For now, here is a short clip I shot of Paul Gilbert's solo on "Paperback Writer."

Paul Gilbert Interview for Premier Guitar Magazine

Spotted this on Mark McGuigan's site: Premier Guitar has posted a great interview with Paul Gilbert. Gilbert discusses his new album Fuzz Universe.

Premier Guitar: Paul Gilbert Interview

Paul Gilbert 2010 European Tour Dates

Paul Gilbert has announced the following European Tour Dates for 2010. Joining Gilbert for these dates will be Tony Spinner on guitar and vocals, Craig Martini on bass and vocals, and Jeff Bowders on drums. VIP tickets can be purchased for these dates as well. The VIP package includes a 90-minute guitar lesson with Gilbert, soundcheck access, and much more. Check Gilbert's website for more details.

11/05/10     Koko                       London, UK
11/06/10     Moho Live               Manchester, UK
11/07/10     Spring & Airbrake     Belfast, UK
11/08/10     Whelans                  Dublin, IRL
11/09/10     Mo'Live                     Southampton, UK
11/11/10     Atak                         Enschede, NL
11/12/10     De Boerderij             Zoetermeer, NL
11/13/10     Kulturfabrik              Esch-sur-Alzette, LU
11/15/10     Batschkapp             Frankfurt, DE
11/16/10     NCO Club               Schwäbisch Hall, DE
11/17/10     Luxor                     Cologne, DE
11/18/10     Matrix                      Bochum, DE
11/19/10     Kansas City             Odense, DK
11/20/10     Göta Källare             Stockholm, SE
11/22/10     Tavastia                  Helsinki, FI
11/23/10     Tapper                     Tallin, EST
11/24/10     Club New York         Vilnius, LT
11/27/10     Winter Masters Of Rock   Zlín, CZ
11/28/10     Szene                     Vienna, AT
11/29/10     Diesel                     Budapest, HU
11/30/10     Cvetlicarna             Ljubljanam, SVN
12/02/10     Boogaloo               Zagreb, HR
12/03/10     Old Friends             Sibiu, RO
12/04/10     The Silver Church     Bucharest, RO
12/05/10     Sofia Live Club        Sofia, BG
12/06/10     Studio Live             Istanbul, TR
12/07/10     Mylos Club             Thessaloníki, GR
12/08/10     An Club                 Anthens, GR
12/10/10     Alpheus                 Rome, IT
12/11/10     Magazzini Generali   Milan, IT
12/12/10     La Laiterie              Strasbourg, FR
12/13/10     Z7                         Pratteln, CH
12/14/10     Marché Gare         Lyon, FR
12/15/10     Razzmatazz 2      Barcelona, ES
12/16/10     La Sala Live         Madrid, ES
12/17/10     Sala Q                 Sevilla, ES
12/18/10     Modus                 Logrono, ES
12/19/10     Trabendo             Paris, FR

Current Listening

A quick roundup of the albums I've been listening to lately...

 

Ray Riendeau - Atmospheres

Really cool jazz-prog-funk-fusion album from bassist Riendeau. Killer guest list includes Jeff Kollman, Alex Machacek, Marco Sfogli, Greg Koch, and many others.

 

Paul Gilbert - Fuzz Universe

Gilbert's 3rd instrumental album is loaded with over-the-top tones and playing. Includes a cool cover of Todd Rundgren's "Blue Orpheus."

 

Mark Papagno Trio (Review)

Great Holdsworthian fusion. The double bass adds a cool, straight-ahead vibe.

 

Lee Ritenour - 6 String Theory

Fantastic disc that is essentially a tribute to the guitar. Guests include Steve Lukather, John Scofield, B.B. King, Mike Stern, Joe Bonamassa, Guthrie Govan, Slash, and many others. Win a copy of the album here!

 

Garage a Trois - Outre Mer

This is about 5 years old, but I still listen to it a lot. Awesome funky jazz album with Charlie Hunter on guitar.

Paul Gilbert Interview for Guitar International

Matt Warnock has conducted a great interview with Paul Gilbert for Guitar International. Gilbert discusses gear, his time on the G3 tour, and his latest album Fuzz Universe.

Guitar International - Paul Gilbert: The "Fuzz Universe" Interview

Guitar Center Sessions presents AN EVENING of DISCUSSION and INSIGHT with PAUL GILBERT

PRESS RELEASE

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12^TH at the Hollywood Guitar Center @7pm

Guitar Virtuoso PAUL GILBERT Will Discuss And Perform Music At An Exclusive In-Store Appearance - Open To The Public

 

 

In the next installment of the "GC Sessions" series, Guitar Center welcomes guitar virtuoso PAUL GILBERT for an exclusive in-store event at the Hollywood Guitar Center. Gilbert will be sharing his experiences, discussing his signature Ibanez and showcasing his brand of crunching riffs & flawless techniques as he performs songs from his catalog of music including his newly released album, UNITED STATES.

 

When it comes to edge-of-your- seat speed and seamless technique, Paul Gilbert is in a class by himself. Gilbert exploded onto the guitar scene in 1986 with heavy metal innovators Racer X, charted a #1 hit with super-group Mr. Big, and continues to drop jaws around the world with his adventurous solo albums, tours and numerous instructional columns and videos. Join us as Paul Gilbert demonstrates the techniques and licks that define his unique style, and shares wisdom and

insights from his long and influential career.

 

GC Sessions: Paul Gilbert is presented by Guitar Center with the support of Ibanez Guitars and Hoshino USA.

 

Developed to promote players with a deep passion for and commitment to the craft, Guitar Center Sessions is a music education-based, artist-centric initiative developed to educate, inspire and conserve the tradition and art of music, Featuring informative, provocative discussions and hands-on tutorials from today’s top artists, GC Sessions serves as an incubator for musicians, providing them with an opportunity to network with their peers and gain insight and knowledge from their heroes in a comfortable and intimate setting.

 

About Guitar Center:

 

Guitar Center is the leading United States retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment. Our retail store subsidiary presently operates 214 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. In addition, our Music & Arts division operates more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. We are also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician's Friend, Inc., and its catalog and Web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company's Web site at www.guitarcenter.com.

Bass Legend BILLY SHEEHAN Releases Third Solo Album on Mascot Records U.S.A

PRESS RELEASE

HOLLYWOOD, CA (April 15, 2009) – Legendary Bass Master Bill Sheehan has released his much anticipated third solo album entitled “Holy Cow!” on Mascot Records U.S.A. April 14^th, 2009. The albums tracks showcase Sheehan’s immense talents as both a singer/songwriter and instrumentalist. 

Billy Sheehan’s new release HOLY COW will has three mystery bonus tracks added only for the U.S.A. album version. These three exclusive tracks on the disc cannot be found anywhere else.

 

Sheehan pulled in top-notch arsenal with guest performances by Billy Gibbons on “A Lit’l Bit’l Do It To Ya Ev’ry Time”, Paul Gilbert (who played with Sheehan in Mr Big) on “Dynamic Exhilarator”, Dug Pinnick (Kings-X) on the song “Turning Point” as well as Ray Luzier on drums and shred master Tony MacAlpine.

Sheehan continues to stretch the boundaries of the bass guitar while showcasing his immense talent as a guitarist (Baritone 12 string and 6 string guitars) and singer.  Look for a Billy Sheehan solo tour to promote this album in the very near future.      

"Holy Cow" track listing:

01. In A Week Or Two (I'll Give It Back To You)
02. Dynamic Exhilarator
03. A Lit'l Bit'l Do It To 'Ya Ev'ry Time
04. A Bloodless Casualty
05. Make It To Another Day (I Keep Rolling On My Way)
06. Another Broken Promise
07. Just Another Humanoid
08. Turning Point
09. Two People Can Keep A Secret (If One Of Them Is Dead)
10. Theme From An Imaginary Science Fiction
11. Cell Towers

12. ?

13. ?

14. ?

 

For more information go to www.billysheehan.com or www.myspace.com/billysheehan

Barrett Tagliarino interview with Random Chatter Music

Jenn over at Random Chatter Music has posted an excellent interview with Barrett Tagliarino. It's an extensive piece touching on many topics, including Barrett's new album Throttle Twister, which includes guests Paul Gilbert and Scott Henderson.

Interview (Extensive) with Barrett Tagliarino, by Jenn, 02/09

via Truth In Shredding