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What’s up for 2012!

January 31, 2012 in Day to Day with 0 Comments

Hey Everyone,

Here is a little update to what’s coming around the corner for me this year…

I’m really excited to be teaming up with a wonderful group of artists this year. Together we want to create events that transport you from your daily routine into the Fabulous World of the Arts. Not just another art exhibit but an experience connecting you to the art, the music and the artist!

I’ll be sending you all more info soon but until then let me introduce you to everyone…
Just click on the artists name to visit their websites. We’ll have a collective website soon.

Murray Phillips
Brian Croft
Roger Arndt
Calvin Dyck
Mark Hobson
Gaye Adams
Craig Benson
David Ediger

News for all the J.G. Music Fans…

I currently working on the music for my new cd to be released early this spring!

During the past few years there has been a lot of old classics that I love performing during my live shows.  This spring I am super excited to be releasing a new album with some of those wonderful tunes!

News for all the guitarist…

This year I’ll be performing with the new Boss RC300 loop station and working with Roland Canada performing clinics to show everyone how to perform and rehearse with loops!

The first clinic will be at the new Long & McQuade store on Terminal in Vancouver slated for Thursday, March 15th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

The flamenco guitar I currently perform with uses a LR Baggs Element pickup system. I really like the pickup however, it’s a single under-saddle style and it does not allow you to hear any of the percussion from the top of the guitar.

Last Christmas I was given a wonderful gift from a couple of my students. A Cordoba GK Studio guitar! The guitar is absolutely amazing however, I’m not to crazy about the on-board Fishman Presys pickup system.

So this year LR Baggs has released the new Anthem SL Classical mic and pick up system. This new pickup system blends the element under-saddle pickup with a boundary mic. I’ll be installing the new system soon so I’ll give you all the details and review it as soon as it arrives.

Guitar Slinger – Blue Frog Studio Concert with Benjamin Woods

October 17, 2011 in Behind the scene at the Gigs, Guitar Slinger, Guitar Slinger Episodes with 0 Comments

What a great night it was performing in White Rock, BC in the fabulous Blue Frog Studio with guitarist Benjamin Woods!

Here’s my latest Guitar Slinger video taking you behind the scenes in Blue Frog Studios to see what it’s really like for us at the concert.

Enjoy!

Next I will take you behind the scenes at our performance in Vancouver at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre for the lucky 13th annual West Coast Guitar Night.

This year included performance by Ben Woods and myself, Les Finnigan, Kent Hillman, Edgar Avelino, Hanh Nguyen & also new to this year, the Fabulous Simon Fox!

Stay tuned…

In the Band – Behind the scenes at Taverna Gorgona

May 28, 2011 in Behind the scene at the Gigs, Guitar Slinger with 2 Comments

The newly renovated patio at Taverna Gorgona

Today I’m off to Ladner, BC to perform at the best Greek restaurant I know!

My performance this wonderful evening will be as a solo rumba flamenco guitarist at Taverna Gorgona. TG is also one of few restaurants that I play at on a regular basis. It’s mostly due to the amazing food and because most of my local performances are private functions, it’s a great place where my friends, local fans and family can come to hear me perform.

Inside Taverna Gorgona

I’ll be leaving my home at 3 pm, arrive at 5 and begin playing guitar at 6. This a long one as the gig ends at 10 pm.

I’m also happy to announce that this will be Episode 3 of JG’s Gig Cam (Let me know if you have a better name for my little reality show)

Here is JG’s Gig Cam Episode 3 – Playing at Taverna Gorgona

If you would like to share my little reality Gig Cast you can do so my clicking the “f” or “t” button. (facebook & twitter)

Or you can click the <> button to copy the code to your clip board and post the video in your own blog or website.

Stay Tuned…

What is it like playing solo guitar for a wedding reception – The Vancouver Club

May 14, 2011 in Behind the scene at the Gigs with 0 Comments

The entrance to the Vancouver Club

Today I’m back at the Vancouver Club to perform for a wedding reception. I’ll be playing in the Georgian Room where I have performed in the past for other weddings. So I know exactly what to bring for a sound system for this event.

The parkade elevator entrance

I am to arrive at 3pm to set up today. I’ve been instructed to have everything ready to go at 3:45pm. Then I can go relax elsewhere until the downbeat at 4:30 pm. (the downbeat is my official start time)

My performance today is from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

So, here’s the best part about playing guitar at the Vancouver Club on a Saturday, parking is only $7.

My solo guitar set up in the Georgian Room

Now here’s the worst part, the elevator in the parking garage is only available until 5:30 pm and my gig ends at 6:30 pm. What’s worse is that I had to park on the 4th level.

My solo guitar set up in the Georgian Room

The good news is that it’s all down hill to get to my truck on level four and I truly welcome the exercise!

I began by setting up my sound system for the reception in the Georgian room. Once I was set up I had time to listen in to the Lebanese band from Michigan that is here to perform this evening in the Georgian Ballroom.

The Georgian Ballroom for the wedding dinner and dance

Also here to perform for the wedding ceremony will be a local string trio. So the event will begin with the string trio playing as guests arrive and then again for the ceremony at 4 pm.

The room adjoining mine where the wedding will take place

At 4:30 pm-ish the wedding will end and that’s were I’ll come in performing solo guitar for the reception from 4:30 until 6:15 pm-ish. I’ll keep it very soft and in the background as instructed by the wedding coordinator.

Once I’m finish I have been invited to a bite to eat upstairs.

Btw, another nice thing about playing these events is meeting other musicians. Today I met Fin, a guitarist that plays friend of mine in a group called Van Django. (Well worth a listen) Fin was playing in the string trio and although we knew each other we never officially met.

The behind the scene view of the gear storage room

So now it’s 4:15 and I’m hanging out in the stairway next to the room listening for the wedding ceremony to begin. Then I’ll sneak into the back of the room to be seated and ready to begin playing when cued be the wedding coordinator.

My view of the wedding

I quietly entered the room were I was to play at 4:25pm, the wedding began and once it was finished that was my cue to begin. I performed from 4:45ish until everyone left for the dinner down the hall in the main ballroom. (about 6:30pm)

When I was done my performance space became the kids room and I quickly packed up to leave.

Leaving the Vancouver Club rear loading bay

Once I arrived at the parking garage I found that I could take the elevator from inside to the lower level where my truck was parked. So much for that wonderful exercise I was anticipating!

From there I loaded the truck and off I went.

Next up I’ll be playing an event for the Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute.

Stay tuned…

 

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