I’m sure Lee would agree with me that one of the main reasons we love and respect Brian “The Mug” Milstead so much is, every since we got to know him and become friends well over a decade ago, he has always ended our phone conversations with “I love you man.” At first, it sounded …
Brian “The Mug” Milstead and The Mug Band- 2019 Atlanta Guitar Show Promo Video Read More »
After spending nearly 30 years in the vintage guitar industry, our man, Mr. Chuck Riley decided that it was time for something new. So, he called up the guys at NASA and asked if they needed any help quantifying the departure and landing calculations for the Mars rover. They, of course said, “Heck yeah we …
Chuck Riley of Riley’s 66. Premier Zippo Lighter Designs! Read More »
At first glance, one would think that this quiet and unassuming gentleman was merely a collector of “Golden Era” Gibson and Martin guitars. Bob Carlin attends several guitars shows during the year and we’ve yet to see him kick up much dust, but after peeling away a few layers, it seems that there is …
Featured Vendor: Bob Carlin of Bob Carlin Music and CarTunes Recordings Read More »
Guy plays guitar- well. Loves it so much, he opens a store and soon finds himself doing it for a living. Still keeps playing guitar and rockin’ out in bands. Store keeps going and flourishes. Guy is busy, but still keeps playing guitar. Guy now travels to guitar shows and puts in the work …
Featured Vendor: Randy Pepper of The Guitar Attic! Read More »
This guitar business doesn’t see very many new, young faces step “into the ring” and of the few who do, most don’t last. That said, there are those tenacious few who, out of sheer will and determination make a name for themselves in the industry and that’s where this fine gentleman comes in. Izzy …
Mr. Izzy Miller- Owner, Founder, and Overseer of Izzy’s Vintage Guitars. Read More »
This week’s featured vendor is none other than Mr. Scott Robbins, of G-Brats Guitars out of Midlothian, Tx. Scott and his wife (and secret weapon) Monique have become a potent team in the musical instrument industry and were recently featured as premier “Retail Innovators” at the 2019 NAMM show. You don’t build a $2 …
Featured Vendor: Scott Robbins of G-Brats Guitars Read More »
A successful event of any type requires only one thing: the cooperation between the vendors displaying their items and wares at a show and the public attending the event. It is like a dance between partners and if we all do our part, you’ll have a pleasant and highly symbiotic weekend of excitement and fun. …
We were all set up at the 2017 Dallas International Guitar Festival when we suddenly noticed that some hustle and bustle was going on two booths over. As it turned out, that commotion was the setting up of a display of some of Rock’s most iconic guitars- the guitars of Ted Nugent. There was …
“Uncle Ted” Nugent and the construct of the solo in “Stranglehold.” Read More »
If this wasn’t so true, it would most definitely have come from a dream. Yeah, I was just chillin’ with the boys, drinking beer and what-nottin’ when all of a sudden, this song came over my speakers into the here and now. Yeah, people- on this crisp, autumn night “The Best Song in …
“Play the Best Song in the World, Or I’ll Eat Your Soul.” Read More »
This week, we would like to feature Mr. John Schuske, owner and operator of The Amp Shop in Asheville, NC. John is known for his custom amp builds and modifications, which carry a sterling reputation as being among the best in the industry. He offers several models from which to choose and the quality of …
Featured Vendor: John Schuske of “The Amp Shop.” Read More »
