Bryan's Blog

Adrenalinn III

2010-02-17T09:24:00.000-08:00

For all you guitarist and gear heads out there, I just came across a new pedal that will blow you away. I've been listening to John Mayer's new album "Battle Studies" and was scatching my head over some of the sounds he was getting. On songs like "Heartbreak Warfare" and even older songs like "I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You". Then I came across this pedal from some research I was doing on the internet. Wow! Amazing little device. Gets my creative juices flowing in all the right places! It has a range of presets that nail these sounds. Heck, even Brad Paisley has his on preset. A very versatile tool. Check out their website for YouTube demos and audio clips. Copy and paste this link in your browser...
http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/products/adrenalinn3/adrenalinn3.shtml
Peace

Saints!

2010-02-17T08:56:00.000-08:00

After 43 years the bayou boys bring it home! Growing up on the gulf coast, I've always been a loyal fan to the New Orleans Saints. Even though I may have rooted for a couple other teams, the Saints were always my first love. I remember the days of the "aints", the paper bags, and all the years of mediocrity. But those are all just distant memories now. After Katrina, the gulf coast got busy at rebuilding. And everyone needed something to believe in again. After the Saints win against the Falcons on the night of the re-opening of the Super Dome, it seemed like hope and faith were on the rebound. Who knew then that they were so close to fulfilling their championship destiny. The Saints represent not only a city but a whole region of people. And like the Saints, have seen some rough days. And this Super Bowl win is just what they needed to keep the spirits up and the rebuilding going strong. I for one believe that football is just a game, and like music it's only a tool that we use to channel our hopes, dreams, and failures through. And a way to connect with others on a level we don't usually take advantage of day to day. So let the party begin. There's so much to celebrate in life.

Wait For It

2009-12-14T18:48:00.000-08:00

So the album is finally finished. And after 6 months, the title is very appropriate. I've had a great time writing, recording and producing it. Though I have to say I never realized how much work goes in to making an album. Especially when you're doing it all yourself. Right down to designing the cd and artwork. Needless to say, it has been a labor of love. The music on this album is a melting pot of all the music I grew up listening to and being influenced by. Blues, rock, south Louisiana swamp music, and country. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I have enjoyed making it. Peace