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I remember when I was in rehearsals for one of my

I remember when I was in rehearsals for one of my early solo tours and my management sent a young guy over to the studio to deliver some papers to me. I liked this kid. I knew he played guitar and I knew I wanted to have an additional guitar on some of the songs we were rehearsing for the tour so I asked him to play. He played so well I asked him to tour with us. And that was basically the beginning of my long held and fruitful relationship with @daveweinermusic.

I can not be more appreciative for the things that Dave has brought to my life over the last 2+ decades. He is the consummate professional. Always on time, always completely prepared, always willing to try anything, always listening to, supporting and contributing to powerfully whatever musical environment he is in. Incredible sense of humor, light spirit, upbeat and completely dedicated to his craft.

His ability to retain musical information is up there with Mike Keneally, which is brilliance level. Dave has never been unprepared, and many times he has to remind me of my parts!

When you are on tour with someone, there are no secrets at sea. You get to know each other very very well. This creates deep bonds. We support each other professionally and personally in our lives off the stage.
Our touring entourage has been the same for many years and all the band members and crew are like family. Very supportive and conscientious and our tours have always been a full on delight. Dave is a major contributor to the appreciation of the music and the life we share on tour with each other and with the fans.

Happy Birthday my dear brother, and thank you thank you thank you. You are something else. That young boy that used to deliver me papers so many years ago has matured into an accomplished, inspired powerful music maker and true gentleman.

I fuckin’ love you so much Dave that I can hardly stand it.

Hey folks, I'm proud to be working with the amazin

Hey folks, I'm proud to be working with the amazing charity @extraordinaryfamilies to help raise money for children in foster care. You can bid on a one-hour online guitar lesson with me & all proceeds will be going directly to Extraordinary Families! Check it out at the link in my bio.

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Here is an illustration that was done by someone as they listened to me give a talk on creativity.

24 years ago today, I released my album “Fire Ga

24 years ago today, I released my album “Fire Garden." I remember the day I returned from the “Sex and Religion” tour. I had decided to return my focus to the kind of music that resonated most in my heart as my intimate solo music. I went for a run up Bronson Canyon which always helps to clarify a vision. It all came to me on that run. I decided to go back to the studio and record the stripped down “Alien Love Secrets,” and then work on “Fire Garden." I knew "Fire Garden" was going to take some time and I wanted to get something out quickly that satiated the guitar fans. But the entire mental outlay of “Fire Garden” was looming prophetically in my mind. It was all there and desperately wanting to come out. It’s hard to believe that was 25 years ago.

Quarantine VAIbes

Quarantine VAIbes

Proud to be part of this benefit show to help out

Proud to be part of this benefit show to help out all of the amazing crew folks in the music industry. Tune in to www.facebook.com/sixstringsalute2020 next Thursday, September 17th at 8 PM Eastern!

21 years ago today, I released #TheUltraZone!

21 years ago today, I released #TheUltraZone!

Happy Birthday to @dweezilzappa. I remember when F

Happy Birthday to @dweezilzappa. I remember when Frank asked me to show Dweezil a few things on the guitar when he first picked it up and within 3 weeks he was jamming hard! But nothing could have prepared us for what he has turned into as a guitarist and musician. I had the pleasure of touring with ZPZ playing Frank's songs with DZ and his excellent band, and the care and respect he has for Frank’s music is inspiring.
DZ and I have shared a close friendship for close to 40 years, and I could not be more appreciative of that.

Happy Birthday DZ!!!!!

From an upcoming album...

From an upcoming album...

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Happy Birthday to the legendary Larry DiMarzio. I

Happy Birthday to the legendary Larry DiMarzio. I was 12 years old in 1972 when Larry created the first replacement pickup to be released onto the guitar scene with his “Super Distortion” model. It rocked everybody’s world. And I was 16 when I was able to buy my first @dimarzioinc replacement pick up. From then on, DiMarzio pickups are virtually all I’ve used. But meeting and finally working with Larry revealed to me not only his true artistic creativity and his passion for sound, but also perhaps the cleanest photographic eye I’ve known. You can recognize the brilliant photos he’s taken of all the artists that endorse his fine products. But it’s the friendship of our families that is cherished as a life gift for all of us. And really, what’s it all about at the end of the day? Myself, Pia, Julian and Fire can not be more grateful for our bond with Larry, his lovely wife Gina and their spirited and witty daughters Christiana and Gabby.
You’re the best my ol’ friend.

Ahhh, South America in their summer.

Ahhh, South America in their summer.

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