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There’s so much cool work going on out there and I wanted to share some of it with you.
Check out these links to some of my favorites!
breedlove music
I stumbled across a little guitar shop in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, Hawaii and found what has become my favorite acoustic guitar –(Breedlove Revival Series 000-R Deluxe. ) These guys are designing and hand crafting guitars in Bend, Oregon
hamptonadair
OK, I just had to slot this one in. HamptonAdair is my TV scoring company with my partner Steve Hampton. This is the work we do so we can buy more guitars!
Neil Berkley
Neil Berkley is a super talented director and one of the good guys. I worked with him on the score for his film “Gilbert” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this year. It’s a beautifully done film.
tata
This is the upcoming film project from my friend, Jim Whitney. It’s a very moving story that needs to be told; and like all of Jim’s projects, it’s beautifully shot and presented.
seeds of vandana shiva
The latest film from Jim and Camilla Beckett. This couple seeks out the visionaries of this world and tells their stories. If you care about the future of our Earth, this movie is a must see!
chris deford
Chris is one of those photographers who has an eye for catching the moment…and the technical expertise to make it unfold. I worked with Chris on two of his very moving short films. Check them out on the LISTEN page!
CARUTHERS GUITARS
John Carruthers is my guitars hero. Nobody knows guitars like this guy. He can take a guitar that’s acting up the worst and make it right…or he can take a guitar you’re happy with and make it do things you didn’t know it could!
Matt Jaffe
OK, I admit to a little nepotism here…this is my nephew’s band…they’re killin it in the Bay Area and nationwide!
opus orange
Sweet people creating beautiful, mesmerizing music.
articles of style
These guys are making beautiful custom menswear with an easy on-line fitting process. It’s affordable and it’s all made in America! And OK…one of my nephews is a partner (the tall blonde guy modeling their stuff) Chcek out their videos on the LISTEN page
craig snider music
Producer, performer, excellent composer, and bangin remixer…Check out his remixes of Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce
mix kitchen
Best audio post facility in Chicago! Sam can mix anything; the best ears in town!
sea stars
Two beautiful people making amazing music
lightning joes
One of my favorite places! Several of my best guitars came from here. And a good excuse to go to Middle Earth
steve rashid
One of my Northwestern University posse, and one of my best buds. Steve is a spectacular writer, singer and multi-instrumentalist; and now he’s added impresario! Check out his live jazz shows at Studio5 in Chicago www.steverashidpresents.com
linda may han oh
I stumbled on Linda’s band at The Jazz Standard in NYC…what is it with all these smoking female bass players!
the casitas of arroyo grande
This is our favorite getaway! And since it’s located in Arroyo Grande, I just have to stop in at Lighting Joe’s guitar store
tony morales
Super-talented film scorer! Great family…great guy
will hampton
One of the best engineers around. And knows studio gear and wiring literally inside and out. Has saved my butt many times!
don stiernberg
What this guy does with jazz mandolin will blow you away. And he’s one of the nicest people I know
katie hampton
Beautiful lady and a great performer!
ojai farmers market
Best place to shop in Ojai!