End of Summer Jam 2006

Last year I thew a jam party for my birthday, but ended up using it as an excuse to throw a party. The 2006 version of it brought out 85+ folks and 13 musicians...way cool.

btw - as of Aug 26th, I'm 30 years old! I spend just enough time being 20...i'm so ready for the 30's.

30th bday gift

30th bday gift, originally uploaded by riccaetano.

Under the Rain at VBC

We played an intense show last night at the VBC! I got to see some friends I haven't seen in a while.

It's such a rush to play at a place where the crowd is packed and everyone's rocking out.

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Fix for YouTube sound with Mac's

I've had a problem where YouTube's video wouldn't play sound on my Mac. I found out through the newgroups you have to go into Applications>Utilities>MIDI Setup and confirm that the Output rate is 44,000. It fixed my problem.

Step away from the Drums

Visalia Brewing rocks

Visalia Brewing rocks, originally uploaded by riccaetano.

This is a shot of Mr. Ben's new setup. That night was probably one our best gigs. We were all fired up and it showed through the music.

We're playing next:

Doogle McGuires Aug 17th @ 7:00PM
Visalia Brewing Co Aug 19th @ 9:00PM

The new Swingmaster

DSC00234.JPG, originally uploaded by riccaetano.

I saved up a bunch of gig money and treated myself to a new upright bass: Engelhardt Swingmaster!