Eric Mongrain

So I have watched this guys videos a few times. I just came across this video on this link right here http://www.ultimate-guitar.tv/misc/erik_mongrain_exclusive_performance.html . Its crazy. I don't understand how you can compose stuff like this, it just blows my mind. Its all just so chill. I wish I could play like that and just act as elevator music or play in a coffee shop all day.

Saying goodbye to the strat.

So today at church Justin talked about Christmas a little bit and about money. My original plans if you didn't know was to get this baby.



This is a American Vintage '62 Hot Rod Strat. It is an awesome tone and feel, only problem is the price tag. This pup runs for about 1600, though they still have one at Guitar Center for like 1300. But I have thought about this, and I have came to a decision.



This is what I am getting for Christmas. I have been saving up money and will be able to pay it off. This Tele runs about 750. I played this tele at GC for about 30 mins through a twin, which is the amp I own. I love the sound of it. So this is what I have concluded.

Reasons I should buy the Tele and wait on the Strat:

-The Tele is cheaper and I will be able to pay it off on the spot, unlike the Strat. This allows me to give more Christmas.
-I don't feel like I really deserve the Strat right now. Having that is having a better guitar then alot of players who are alot more advanced then me. I want to earn and deserve it.
-Its beaultiful.
-I'm beautiful.
-You are beautiful.

So let me know what you think.

Some sweet stuff

This is the good stuff, I love watching this.

The mix recap

So check it. The last two nights I have been at The Mix 2 in Des Moines. The place that it was held was tight and really down to earth (yeah... im allowed to say that) Anyways there were about 20 kids, I'd say, New Wine and Pastor Justin there. I think that this was the start to something big to come in the future, that this was the planting of the seed. Sure some kids held back from the altar call and praising, but I know they wanted to. So big things are gonna be going down in Des Moines next year.

Another thing was that it was really cool to just chill with some guys that I never really just hang out with outside of church. Its really cool to hear all the talk about music and it just really inspires me.

I also took a lot from the 3 messages spoke, even though I've already heard them. Its crazy how God can speak to you in different ways, I love it. Man I'm just so excited for something, I dont know what, but I'm excited.

Sometimes we just need to let it go.

Sometimes we just need to let everything go and put it in gods hands.

Winter is here!

All this cooler weather we have been having is getting me in the Christmas spirit. I love it; wearing warm sweaters, sleeping nice and cold all cuddled up, everyone in a good mood, and when snow is on the ground, it just looks beautiful outside! Anyways, my mom already asked what I wanted for Christmas, so this is basically what I said. All I want is money if you really insist on getting something (that sounds really greedy but I'm not trying to be!) Anyways, I only want money from my parents because of the gift it will buy. The gift I hope to be getting around Christmas is around this.

The '62


OR

The '57


I played the first one a few days ago. Wow. And I have heard good about the '57 (the second one.) Yeah they are alot of $$$ but its something I will have my whole life. I really have been wanting to take guitar to the next level, not to the point to try to go big haha! So be looking out, I will be walking with one of these bad boys some day!

The TriFecta

Yes, it is true. This is the start to an end, well for the trio and tri atleast. We already have a whole year booked, so if you're wanting us, you're gonna have to make reservations for next year, sorry guys. The picture I put together in 20 minutes at school using paint(Thanks Paint for always being there). Look out.

Something new

Xavier Rudd - Fortune Teller (live!)
by Fabchannel

So I came across this. I think I like it? I guess I have to check it out a little more.

Tunes

I found a sick mp3 player for the blog. I think its really gonna oil this place up.

Dave

So, after many conversations with nic, I have finally decided to cut Mr. Matthews a break. He is a much different artist then John, but he does hit it good sometimes. I'm not the biggest fan of his voice like whenever he trys to go big with it, but when hes real subtle with it, it can sound nice. So please note, John will always be ahead of him, but he has gained my respect to get on my "hey your ok" list. This song is one that just hit my heart, he wrote it for his sister whom was murdered in South Africa.



And just an added video of him playing "All Along the Watchtower" originally performed by Bob Dylan. You have to watch it about halfway through to get to a fast pace, which sounds like the original song more. But I do like this version.

New setup

Ok, so i finally got most of this blog stuff down. I got a new picture bangin and a better tastin layout. Only problem is its 1130 and I have school at 8 tomorrow :(. But to start this blog off with a big bang, ill hit you up with some of my guy John Mayer. If you havent figured out by knowin me, I have been diagnosed a mahyerholic. Yes I have a man crush and yes it is an obsession. But i cant help it. Check it. This is called stitched up, currently one of my favorite songs. BTW-He is doing a little pre-show performance here.