tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37482847570750182372024-02-18T17:52:26.137-08:00Alec BridgesAlec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-31509348288873457122016-05-26T13:09:00.000-07:002016-05-27T11:55:59.031-07:00New Music and Video<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u96sR008j4%C2%A0" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u96sR008j4 </a><br />
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It is a great honor and surprise to have my new song - 'Signs' - featured in the Global Tea Hut video for the May tea of the month.<br />
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I recorded Signs early last year at Billy Mohler's studio and he did a wonderful job producing it, bringing in Adam Gust, Sean Woolstenhulme, Randy Ingram, and Phillip Peterson to complete the track. Then the two brilliant Ryan Williams and Nate Wood mixed and mastered it respectively.<br />
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Shoutouts to WuDe for doing such a great job editing the video to fit the song, to Baelyn Elspeth and Ariana Dedianko for your superb tea picking skills, and to Brandon Boyd and Incubus for creating the song 'In The Company of Wolves' which served as great inspiration when I was completely stuck in the writing process of the song and couldn't figure out how to fit two very different sections together into one piece of music.<br />
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Enjoy!Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-19138051476698556462014-05-18T13:09:00.000-07:002014-05-18T22:42:55.397-07:00Brand New Custom Koa Mya-Moe Ukelele<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last Summer, I started noodling around with my Grandmother's old Martin ukelele. I spent a whole afternoon figuring out how to play it, learned a few songs, and quickly became obsessed. When I got home I immediately started researching ukeleles online and noticed that some pretty cool people (with some very nice sounding ukelele recordings) were playing <a href="http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/">Mya-Moe Ukeleles</a>. I read all about them on their website, listened to some videos, browsed through their extremely thorough gallery of every uke they have built (with all the specs) and determined that I need to get one asap. I was obviously not the only person who thought this because there was nearly a one year wait list to get a custom uke built. I put my down payment in and then bought another ukelele to practice on while I waited.<br />
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If you are considering buying a Mya-Moe Ukelele, I highly recommend it. You get to choose the size and shape, what type of wood (top and sides/back), and all the other features. They do an incredible job of answering questions, have a ton of videos showing every step of them building ukeleles, and they even put up a webpage for your ukelele with all of its specs, start date, estimated completion date, and then post pictures of every step of the building process. Here is <a href="http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/uketracker.php?trackingNumber=1347&submit=Track">my page</a> so you can see an example. I got extremely excited every time a new picture got posted and saw how my uke was coming to be. They kept to the dates very well, and actually ended up finishing it a few days early. They also sent an email letting me know that it was on its way and to let them know as soon as it arrived. It was very clear that they care very much about each of their instruments as if they were their children! They are great and again, I highly recommend getting a uke from them.<br />
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Now, a little about the instrument itself. First and foremost, it exceeded my expectations and is a truly beautiful instrument. It arrived in a nice little, sturdy custom fitting hard case with a lock and a strap. Pretty cool. I opened it and behold, a truly beautiful instrument was inside. The pictures, while good quality, do it no justice. It plays very nicely with perfect intonation, and the tone is absolutely beautiful. Full, rich, and crisp. The K&K pickup inside sounds surprisingly wonderful. I have been having quite a battle trying to find a pickup that I am completely satisfied with for my acoustic guitars. Not the case with this. It sounds perfect. Below you can see a video of me playing a cover version of 'Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes' from Paul Simon's 'Graceland'. This will give you a taste of the tone and look of the instrument. Enjoy, and as I have said before, if you are thinking of getting a ukelele from <a href="http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/">May-Moe</a>, stop thinking about it and just do it! You have a whole year to pay for it and only need to put $300 down to secure your spot.<br />
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Big thanks to Gordon, Char, and Aaron for making such wonderful instruments!<br /><br />
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/pfH2jHjx0CM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-85851356250944093872014-02-17T13:09:00.000-08:002014-05-18T22:38:28.619-07:00New Cover Video - In No Time by MUTEMATHI made a new video of my version of the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfqBli2WuyI&list=UUzAPyVVJrgaBfR3Of95cWNg&feature=share" target="_blank">In No Time</a> by MUTEMATH.<br />
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The great Sean Woolstenhulme will joining me on guitar as well. I would love to see you there!<br />
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Buy tickets in advance <a href="http://witzend.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=128214&cart" target="_blank">HERE</a>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-69861537164576983802013-10-01T23:23:00.000-07:002013-10-01T23:28:05.230-07:00Farewell To A Great Teacher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know exactly what he would say if I were to thank him for all that he has done for me - "It is from your hard work alone that all the benefits come to you". While this is indeed the truth, without the teachings of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._N._Goenka" target="_blank">SN Goenka</a>, I would not know how to do the hard work that has brought so much benefit to me, and for those teachings, I thank him deeply and profusely.</div>
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On September 29th, 2013, at 10:40pm in Mumbai, India, SN Goenka passed away peacefully in his sleep.<br />
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Born in India in 1924, Goenkaji was a businessman who eventually discovered <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vipassan%C4%81" target="_blank">Vipassanā meditation</a> in Burma from a man named <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_Ba_Khin" target="_blank">Saya Gyi U Ba Khin</a>. He eventually went on to become a great Vipassanā teacher and was a pioneer in spreading this technique of meditation across the world. He was a major influence to many people including <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Dass" target="_blank">Ram Dass</a>, <a href="http://www.jackkornfield.com/" target="_blank">Jack Kornfield</a>, and <a href="http://www.krishnadas.com/" target="_blank">Krishna Das</a>, just to name a few. He selflessly made it his life's work to teach this way out of suffering to countless people, and he did it for free. All of the 170 plus meditation centers across the world are run solely by donations from students who have partaken in a <a href="http://www.dhamma.org/" target="_blank">10-day silent meditation retreat</a>, and neither Goenkaji, nor any one of the other assistant teachers or volunteer servers receive a single cent for their service. <br />
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I took my first 10-day course in June of 2000, in North Fork, CA, and as of 1 month ago today, completed my 7th course. Words can do no justice to the benefits I have received through this practice over the years. Through simple and practical means of learning to objectively observe reality as it manifests inside my body from moment to moment, I have become a much happier, less reactive, and clearer person. I am no longer plagued by strong, negative emotions such as anger, fear, or grief. That is not to say that I never experience these things, but they have significantly less power over me than they did in the past. I have learned great patience, I have come out of addictions, and I have experienced deep, peaceful tranquility far beyond what I ever thought to be possible. At the risk of sounding crazy, if I could somehow take all the benefits that I have gotten and give you the direct of experience of the true happiness that I feel, I bet my life that you would immediately go to a meditation retreat. It is that powerful. <br />
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For showing me and so many others this noble path, and for the immense impact you have had on my life and the lives of so many others, I offer the deepest thanks. The debt of gratitude I feel is immeasurable. Rest In Peace Goenka. You made the wold a better place. May you be happy and liberated, wherever you be.<br />
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With all of my mētta,<br />
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Alec<br />
<br />Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-38857468179397267702013-05-01T13:09:00.000-07:002013-05-01T21:40:59.751-07:00Move VideoHere is a video of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbUyDFuvxh8">Move</a>. It was filmed by Karess Joii during the photo shoot for the <em>In A Stream </em>album cover back in October of 2012. Share and enjoy!Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-34720954554512283772012-12-13T13:09:00.000-08:002012-12-13T13:09:00.177-08:00In A Stream Review in LA YOGA Magazine<p>Thanks to Daniel Overberger and the good folks at LA YOGA Magazine for the review on <em>In A Stream</em>. Check it out...</p>
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It brings me great pleasure to let you know that the new album, <i>In A Stream, </i>is now available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-a-stream/id568716788?uo=4" target="itunes_store">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://alecbridges.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">BandCamp</a>, and on my <a href="http://www.alecbridges.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. Go grab your copy now!<br />
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Huge thanks to everyone involved in the completion of the album! Nate Wood, Jesske Hume, John McCaig, Karess Joii, Jenny Begin, and Emily Hoda...you all rock!Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-22952687210263804832012-09-29T13:09:00.000-07:002012-10-04T11:09:22.206-07:00New Album Coming Out October 21st, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My oh my, it has been a while. What have I been doing since I lasted posted in 2010? Why has it been so long? Probably because I started going to school at Yo San University to study Traditional Chinese Medicine. Yes, that's acupuncture and herbs. As I type this, I am approaching being half way through the program. Becoming an acupuncturist is not as easy as one might think. It's a full four years of intense schooling. So that is what has been occupying most of my time. That and meditation, qigong, and tea. <br />
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On the music front, although I have rarely played a show in the past few years, I have been recording quite a bit. In fact, I have two albums completely recorded. One of them is fully mixed, and just waiting on mastering. I will be releasing it sometime in the Fall of 2012. It is called <i>In A Stream </i>and it is more acoustically oriented than my last album, <i>Look Inside.</i> By no means is this a definitive direction. Who knows...maybe my next album will be electronic?<br />
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The other album is more "band" oriented, but I programmed all the drums and bass myself. It is a group of songs I wrote all the way back in 1999 -2001. During a meditation retreat, the inspiration to record these particular songs hit me hard. As soon as I got home, I recorded the entire album, playing and programming every instrument on the album. It took me one month and was one of the most fun and satisfying recording experiences I have ever had. I meditated for at least an hour before every single recording session, and really let the music breath. These songs are longer, and a little more daring on a structural level than anything I have release before. It is definitely an album to get into a quiet state and listen all the way from front to back without distraction. <br />
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Although the recording was fun and painless, mixing it has been quite a project. I have tried at least three times and am still not quite satisfied. I recently bought some new speakers, so I have faith that this next time through, I will have success and the album - <i>Pain & Joy </i>- will see the light of day soon. I am actually starting a charity project called <a href="http://www.dhammarecords.com/" target="_blank">Dhamma Records</a> to release this album through. It will serve to benefit Vipassana meditation centers across the globe, and it will be most certainly include other artists.<br />
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It feels good to be blogging again. Expect more news on the new albums and Dhamma Records project soon.<br />
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Peace!<br />
<br />Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-49246763736848759082010-03-29T13:09:00.000-07:002010-03-29T22:15:51.279-07:00Live DVD On COX In SoCal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMh2HXuDBS0nh-1Y6KSkbEqBUWxxjNN7xRkAnZ3eRx2I2BJlhlPcE2lw4YUu1saY-5sH2LZb7Gh6U22R0tq838dG0J8hqjHyiBsZnftw9z5r2xZUSzhgzpq5vbTmhucDrlNUG9hr2Tb0gw/s1600/songcheck1tag.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMh2HXuDBS0nh-1Y6KSkbEqBUWxxjNN7xRkAnZ3eRx2I2BJlhlPcE2lw4YUu1saY-5sH2LZb7Gh6U22R0tq838dG0J8hqjHyiBsZnftw9z5r2xZUSzhgzpq5vbTmhucDrlNUG9hr2Tb0gw/s320/songcheck1tag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454264519236559714" /></a>Great news! <div>Starting on March 31st, 2010, a condensed version of the live DVD will be aired on COX 3 every Wednesday at 8pm and every Saturday at 10:30pm through July 3rd, 2010.</div><div><br /></div><div>There will be two different half hour segments, each featuring a different batch of songs from both myself and Marianne Keith, and interviews from both artists and SongCheck Live creator, Matt Russell.</div><div><br /></div><div>This will be aired throughout Orange County all the way up to Palos Verdes. We will be working on getting it aired in more places soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are interested in picking up a copy of the DVD in it's entirety, then head over to <a href="http://alecbridges.bandcamp.com/">http://alecbridges.bandcamp.com</a>. All of the audio will instantly download to your computer and the DVD will be shipped to you as soon as humanly possible!</div><div><br /></div><div>Peace,</div><div><br /></div><div>Alec</div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-91810172047829984752010-01-30T13:09:00.000-08:002010-01-30T17:24:15.722-08:00TEE UP!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonf__N4TMEZ1KsMgC8XiZ9frPEB-6v5vk153iAtgmm5G2LhMJIJ2sD0dFWIOqnXupkjawwZvmiyd2cIENPs2oxF8ywSFKAAuoJUzSWeSvkH4r3HsP4xG8mr1YEjVcYeFw45G0U0KUFN-w/s1600-h/WoodenTigers.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonf__N4TMEZ1KsMgC8XiZ9frPEB-6v5vk153iAtgmm5G2LhMJIJ2sD0dFWIOqnXupkjawwZvmiyd2cIENPs2oxF8ywSFKAAuoJUzSWeSvkH4r3HsP4xG8mr1YEjVcYeFw45G0U0KUFN-w/s320/WoodenTigers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432705959717104386" /></a>Side projects are fun. Check out the amazing golf rap duo <b>The Wooden Tigers' </b>smash hit single "<a href="http://thewoodentigers.bandcamp.com/">In The Club (The Country Club)</a>", from the album Hole In One (which only contains the one song). The Wooden Tigers are Big Bertha (aka Alec Bridges) and King Cobra (aka Mike Baas). <div><br /></div><div>Head on over to <a href="http://thewoodentigers.bandcamp.com/">BandCamp.com</a> to get your copy right now! For maximum listening enjoyment, put on your best argyle sweater-vest, grab your caddy, and pour yourself an Arnold Palmer!<div><br /></div><div>TEE UP!</div><div><br /></div><div>Al...er, Big Bertha</div></div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-6131315378144762092010-01-18T13:09:00.000-08:002010-01-18T17:40:21.954-08:00NAMM 2010 - Martin Guitar Co<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuJ3xz_iZl_IEyT0xZj0x2dAfxKFzxMZJY7U4wv2uOGs32k8ZJ_Jv7rQHzLBhnA5HqKf1CrHJ7D83zAhLcHlr9M6lXLhEAXIpKXkckri6xQsF_gGIcLbCkKUNWmsbMmuG7avuL1vcfiiE/s1600-h/_HOY0111.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuJ3xz_iZl_IEyT0xZj0x2dAfxKFzxMZJY7U4wv2uOGs32k8ZJ_Jv7rQHzLBhnA5HqKf1CrHJ7D83zAhLcHlr9M6lXLhEAXIpKXkckri6xQsF_gGIcLbCkKUNWmsbMmuG7avuL1vcfiiE/s320/_HOY0111.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428247229591968146" /></a>This past Saturday, January 16th, 2010, I got to rock out at the Martin Guitar Co booth at the <a href="http://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2010">NAMM</a> show. Super fun. <a href="http://www.songchecklive.com/">SongCheck Live</a> had myself and a few other artists playing throughout the day. I got to play with <a href="http://www.justinblack.net/">Justin Black</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/humanlab">Humanlab</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/nicolevaughnmusic">Nicole Vaughn</a>, and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mariannekeith">Marianne Keith</a>. I played a couple of songs from my new album that will be coming out very soon!<br /><div><br /></div><div>The highlight of the day was a gift from my friend Josh Hoy though. He gave me and a couple other artists one of his amazingly cool new neck straps that he made. I posted some pics a few weeks ago showing off his straps. You can find them over on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alecbridges">facebook</a> page. They are beautiful and I am super stoked to have one now!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Josh, Chris from Martin Guitars, and Matt from SongCheck Live!</div><div><br /></div><div>Peace,</div><div><br /></div><div>Alec</div><div><br /></div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-52099204905802299302009-12-02T13:09:00.000-08:002009-12-02T21:34:51.968-08:00RAWards Nomination<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JhXIGr57NAE/SxdMXUqKwWI/AAAAAAAAAOE/VdRB3h3uQLc/s1600-h/rawards_updated_111209.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JhXIGr57NAE/SxdMXUqKwWI/AAAAAAAAAOE/VdRB3h3uQLc/s320/rawards_updated_111209.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410877440875217250" /></a>I have been nominated for the 1st Annual RAWards show on December 12th, 2009. Hooray!! A few months back, I played an event for RAW at <a href="http://www.cherchlounge.com/">Cherch Lounge </a>in Fullerton and it was super cool. They have a very cool mix of music, fashion, comedy, and art of all sorts. Everyone was great and I thoroughly enjoyed the event. I have feeling the awards show will be even better. <div><br /></div><div>Please come support all the indie artists (music, comedy, painting, fashion, etc...), and come to the event on December 12th. You can RSVP here - <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/rsvp">http://www.rawartists.org/rsvp</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>Huge thanks to Heidi and the crew for the nomination!</div><div><br /></div><div>Alec</div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-64395394723615934102009-11-30T13:09:00.000-08:002009-11-30T15:52:28.862-08:00Silence Is Golden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTLdgOybDjY2EGqOi03ppUyNn5YdNDUz_zfBqCO54ntjawzcUJF_tPtHm82lohFOT3oYj2MwLRU2ZZN0nimJoy3vdGwqPQySY-5n7TJoW3GTpyv3zDgiTfpH4lPQIMP1gpNyNaxmRzz7B/s1600/Vipassana+Pagoda.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTLdgOybDjY2EGqOi03ppUyNn5YdNDUz_zfBqCO54ntjawzcUJF_tPtHm82lohFOT3oYj2MwLRU2ZZN0nimJoy3vdGwqPQySY-5n7TJoW3GTpyv3zDgiTfpH4lPQIMP1gpNyNaxmRzz7B/s320/Vipassana+Pagoda.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410042106612130642" /></a>It has been one month since I have returned from my third 10-day, silent meditation retreat. The style of meditation I practice is <a href="http://www.dhamma.org/en/vipassana.shtml">Vipassana</a> meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. Of all the various forms of meditation and yoga I have practiced, I find this to be the greatest. A lot of these practices create blissful feelings on the surface level of the mind and body, and maybe on a slightly deeper level - which is good - but Vipassana works at the root level of the mind, eradicates deep seated mental complexes, and uproots the sources of our suffering. It is the meditation technique that was discovered by Siddhartha Guatama (the original Buddha), and it is what led him to full enlightenment and liberation...aka, Nirvana. <div>Although this meditation technique is from the Buddha, it does not require anyone to be a Buddhist, nor does it try to convert anyone from their religion. It is completely non-sectarian and it stresses that suffering is a universal problem, so it is offered as a universal remedy. All are welcome and there is no weird religious or cult-like vibe going on at all.</div><div><br /></div><div>This technique of Vipassana has been maintained in its pristine purity for the past 2,5000 years in the country of Burma (now Mynamar) and recently began spreading throughout the world again. If you wish to learn more about it, you can check out the website - <a href="http://www.dhamma.org">www.dhamma.org </a></div><div><br /></div><div>What I got out of this retreat was the wisdom that no thing outside of myself has the power to make me unhappy or happy. It is 100% my responsibility to choose how I react to any experience. This is easy enough to understand intellectually, but by sitting for 10 days and meditating for 10 hours a day (with breaks of course) I got the opportunity to see how the process of reaction, suffering, happiness, etc... unfolds within me, and learned it all on a deep experiential level. I feel happiness that is independent of outside circumstances and am able to maintain balance in the midst of turmoil. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also got a ton of inspiration for music and have been recording non-stop since I got home. I just finished recording the first of two albums I am working on. The finishing touches are being put on it and it will be released soon. This album is called "Pain & Joy". The songs were written in 1999 & 2001, and I finally got the inspiration to record them properly. This album will be available on <a href="http://alecbridges.bandcamp.com">http://alecbridges.bandcamp.com</a> for all to download for any price they choose (including free). 100% of the money made from this album will go towards a program I am creating with some friends that will be for people that want to go to one of these 10-day Vipassana retreats but cannot afford to take the time off. These courses are run completely by donation, so in actuality, it does not cost anything to go to them, but it can be hard to afford taking the time off to get away. My hope is to find other artists who want to contribute music, paintings, clothing, ANYTHING!, to this fund so that everyone that wants to attend a Vipassana meditation course is able to.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for more information on the new album and other happenings. </div><div><br /></div><div>Be happy!</div><div><br /></div><div>Alec</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-80562264539337034432009-11-13T13:09:00.000-08:002009-11-30T15:54:26.408-08:00LA Music Awards Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIszSQL5c5N69Y7RWWpnyk5umAvO9ROQz80PBil1w5g7m_qpVgsnr4MjjyVRHpenYjFxp6i-PzAFLEicyr_gIYd7UVKbqy8nU-PmYXR3hZXDUTHOlAH4nnStxyB5zb7rdPj16-kIytfEF/s1600/images.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIszSQL5c5N69Y7RWWpnyk5umAvO9ROQz80PBil1w5g7m_qpVgsnr4MjjyVRHpenYjFxp6i-PzAFLEicyr_gIYd7UVKbqy8nU-PmYXR3hZXDUTHOlAH4nnStxyB5zb7rdPj16-kIytfEF/s200/images.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410025184555975810" /></a><br />Gimme a "L"!<div>Gimme an "O"!</div><div>Gimme a "S"!</div><div>Gimme an "E"!</div><div>Gimme a "R"!</div><div><br /></div><div>That spells LOSER!!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Woohooo! I did not win the Triple A album of the year at the Los Angeles Music Awards.</div><div>I was not able to attend the voting party because I was at a 10 day, silent meditation retreat and although Matt Russell went in my place to represent the DVD and got a ton of people to vote for us, my lack of an appearance put me out of the game. </div><div><br /></div><div>If I could go back in time and do it over again, I would still go to the meditation retreat because I got A LOT out of it. More on that later...</div><div><br /></div><div>Peace and thank you to the people at the LA Music Awards for the nomination,</div><div><br /></div><div>Alec</div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-85380332815441683642009-09-26T13:09:00.001-07:002009-12-03T17:35:34.844-08:00Bird In A Cage VideoHere is the video for "Bird In A Cage" from the live DVD.<div>If you want to see more, you are going to have to suck it up and buy yourself a copy!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><object width="500" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/He2GGTTxZtg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/He2GGTTxZtg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="315"></embed></object></span></div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-89612566984652934452009-09-22T13:09:00.000-07:002009-10-06T17:49:12.263-07:00LA Music Awards Nomination<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPF-GI4IR_iy5hfYvsSbMTPT_i0xiKJBWO8cT45l9u5YCSAEQ0t02Nuhyc3JY9kFYQfqAWS9DAdEtIEECv0laFmVnMpT7B5avlwVvrzAU9pDlfwHhXLnec2qvswYJW7MoeMARC8JaYc_k/s1600-h/ab_lama2009.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPF-GI4IR_iy5hfYvsSbMTPT_i0xiKJBWO8cT45l9u5YCSAEQ0t02Nuhyc3JY9kFYQfqAWS9DAdEtIEECv0laFmVnMpT7B5avlwVvrzAU9pDlfwHhXLnec2qvswYJW7MoeMARC8JaYc_k/s200/ab_lama2009.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384516342803350242" /></a>Good news! My live DVD, "SongCheck Live Presents Alec Bridges Live..." has been nominated at The Los Angeles Music Awards for the Triple A (Adult Alternative Americana) Album of the Year!<br /><br />There is going to be a voting party at The Whisky in Hollywood on Thursday, October 8th. If you are around and can take time out of your busy schedule to stop by and vote, I would be stoked! (All of the information is on the flyer pictured above).<br /><br />If you have yet to get a copy of the DVD, you can find all the info on it a few blog entries down...<a href="http://alecbridges-the109blog.blogspot.com/2009/06/dvd-is-here.html">http://alecbridges-the109blog.blogspot.com/2009/06/dvd-is-here.html</a><br /><br />Thanks for checking in.<br />Enjoy the day,<br /><br />AlecAlec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-79747295307959132882009-07-10T13:09:00.000-07:002009-07-10T13:09:00.166-07:00Alec and the DVD In The Coastline Pilot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpqrvMll5vbMTah1s7Ug-HQ-0tvm05_L9cgpesxkGuXIfGTzcqpFMLG1wFBzGH3pitE5BRCSlk15ps7KReEr7mmsfxxgQzRvUz1Jp0WJtczAhmEh-qrB5CFrE9zcmBMcU3SKSnC-7lykz/s1600-h/16618474.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpqrvMll5vbMTah1s7Ug-HQ-0tvm05_L9cgpesxkGuXIfGTzcqpFMLG1wFBzGH3pitE5BRCSlk15ps7KReEr7mmsfxxgQzRvUz1Jp0WJtczAhmEh-qrB5CFrE9zcmBMcU3SKSnC-7lykz/s320/16618474.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356867691167258818" /></a>Check out the article on the DVD in the Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot, Friday, July 10th, 2009. Thanks to Ashley for writing the article!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coastlinepilot.com/articles/2009/07/10/entertainment/cpt-bridges071009.txt">Coastline Pilot - July 10th, 2009 - A Musical Journey Homeward</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you want to grab a copy, you can go to any of the following places:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ONLINE</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">The 109 Blog<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><a href="http://alecbridges-the109blog.blogspot.com/2009/06/dvd-is-here.html">The 109 Blog - The DVD Is Here</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">SongCheck Live<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><a href="http://www.songchecklive.com/index2.html">www.songchecklive.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">IN THE REAL, PHYSICAL WORLD</span>...huh?<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Fingerprints<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br />4612 E 2nd St<br />Long Beach, CA 90803<br />(562) 433-4996<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sound Spectrum<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />1264 S Coast Hwy<br />Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3116<br />(949) 494-5959<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Guitar Shoppe<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />1027B N.Coast Highway<br />Laguna Beach, CA 92651<br />Tel: (949)497-2110<br /><br />Enjoy the day,<br /><br />AlecAlec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-49706486468539106062009-06-14T13:09:00.021-07:002012-08-24T16:50:23.356-07:00The DVD Is Here!!Exciting news...after over a year of waiting, you can finally get your very own copy of my new live DVD. It features 17 songs (three of which are brand new) with my entire band (Nate Wood on drums, Jesske Hume on Bass, Sean Woolstenhulme on guitar, and Tyler Chester on keys), interviews, a special guest performance by Marianne Keith, and other fun stuff. We worked super hard on it and are very proud of it!<br />
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Go ahead and getting a copy here - <a href="http://alecbridges.bandcamp.com/album/songcheck-live-presents-alec-bridges-live">alecbridges.bandcamp.com</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1LxOieENMvPTI__-VUP2CqT6JOE7PYNQEmUnlzIKrCVcV1_81V0mUZM1tMoVxbXkTkLI8qSUpgBB79QkVKUWPUrESp4jIAf94UFwtZOMq0Qt8ASh7m880h-MLsJDqzDccJ0id-5gMIgj/s1600/1937_73778726040_4364_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1LxOieENMvPTI__-VUP2CqT6JOE7PYNQEmUnlzIKrCVcV1_81V0mUZM1tMoVxbXkTkLI8qSUpgBB79QkVKUWPUrESp4jIAf94UFwtZOMq0Qt8ASh7m880h-MLsJDqzDccJ0id-5gMIgj/s320/1937_73778726040_4364_n.jpeg" width="234" /></a></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Alec Bridges Track List</span><br />
Better All The While<br />
Exit Sign<br />
Bird In A Cage<br />
Circles<br />
Look Inside<br />
Fall Down<br />
On The Outside<br />
Ocean Inside<br />
Cape Town<br />
Summer And The Rain<br />
Nothing Left To Say<br />
Move<br />
Goldrush<br />
* Exit Sign - Alternate take (plays during the slide show)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Marianne Keith Track List</span><br />
Kiss Me In The Rain<br />
Promise You<br />
Make You Mine<br />
Strike<br />
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You can also pick up a copy in the real, physical world at the following places:<br />
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<b>Fingerprints</b><br />
4612 E 2nd St<br />
Long Beach, CA 90803<br />
(562) 433-4996<br />
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<b>Sound Spectrum</b><br />
1264 S Coast Hwy<br />
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3116<br />
(949) 494-5959<br />
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<b>The Guitar Shoppe</b><br />
1027B N.Coast Highway<br />
Laguna Beach, CA 92651<br />
Tel: (949)497-2110<br />
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Here is the trailer. Enjoy!<br />
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<object height="322" width="576"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/80257536040" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/80257536040" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="576" height="322"></embed></object>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-88512457031014649612009-06-12T13:09:00.000-07:002009-08-26T15:01:01.026-07:00Summer Solo Acoustic Shows<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oHUHIpnW0B_HrcAhYE9xu0rv6vJ56lwtk7Z39jTUmml2jH0aVuYCviBdFZuquNp7ROmWsayPuI9TVGUQiuDo24-9E6hUAcBMwSCjrMkWSkwWUq9vlqdsy3YDceQ45CxdxIT6LYZaiwpL/s1600-h/n618636040_337621_6213.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oHUHIpnW0B_HrcAhYE9xu0rv6vJ56lwtk7Z39jTUmml2jH0aVuYCviBdFZuquNp7ROmWsayPuI9TVGUQiuDo24-9E6hUAcBMwSCjrMkWSkwWUq9vlqdsy3YDceQ45CxdxIT6LYZaiwpL/s320/n618636040_337621_6213.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374391975262746978" /></a>I just booked a handful of dates at the <a href="http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/">Sawdust Festival</a> in Laguna Beach, and a few other places, for the summer time!<br /><br />All of the Sawdust Festival shows will be a solo acoustic mix of originals and covers.<br />There are lots of cool local artists set up with their booths, yummy food, and drinks for you to enjoy while I play.<br /><br />Here are the dates:<br /><br /><s>July 16th</s> - Laguna Beach Promenade - 5 - 6pm & 9 - 10pm<br /><s>July 17th</s> - Sawdust Festival - 5:00 - 9:30pm<br /><s>July 21st</s> - Sawdust Festival - 5:00 - 9:30pm<br /><s>July 26th</s> - Sawdust Festival - 5:00 - 9:30pm<br /><s>July 29th</s> - <a href="http://www.picayorestaurant.com/" target="blank">Picayo</a> - 8 - 8:30pm<br /><s>August 2nd</s> - Sawdust Festival - 5:00 - 9:30pm<br /><s>August 10th</s> - Sawdust Festival - 5:00 - 9:30pm<br /><s>August 20th</s> - Laguna Beach Promenade - 5:00 - 6:00pm<br /><div><s>August 20th </s>- Cherch Lounge in Fullerton - 9:30 - 10:00 </div><div><s>August 22nd</s> - <a href="http://www.picayorestaurant.com/" target="blank">Picayo</a> in Laguna Beach - 6:30 - 10:00</div><div><s>August 24th </s>- Sawdust Festival - 5:00 - 9:30pm </div><div><s>August 25th</s> - Blue Laguna in Laguna Beach - 9:30 - 11:30</div><div>August 28th - Coffee Pub in Laguna Beach - 7:00 - 9:30<div>September 17th - Laguna Beach Promenade (with the band) - time TBA</div><div>September 19th - <a href="http://www.picayorestaurant.com/" target="blank">Picayo</a> in Laguna Beach - 6:30 - 10:00</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>I will have CDs and DVDs available if you have not already gotten them.</div><div><br /></div><div>And here is where the <a href="http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/">Sawdust Festival</a> is located:<br /><br />Sawdust Festival<br />935 Laguna Canyon Rd<br />Laguna Beach, CA 92651<br />(949) 494-3030<br /><a href="http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/">www.sawdustartfestival.org</a><br /><br />See you there,<br /><br />Alec</div></div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-73778904493618424642009-04-24T13:09:00.000-07:002009-08-26T14:39:58.806-07:00Summer & The Rain on MTV's TRUE LIFE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMQozmHDg_dQCPpBgZYVqKdwB9DyMo_DdwewWwG-_jr2vTqc1FOfYQbSsWy24rUmc2-2x73xCcgHRQqb7a2PPcRZXuIoBHx2yfosHirjx2XRILXs-T8rtSDQp9zALxxb9h6etiAPnzmEV/s1600-h/673px-MTV-Logo.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMQozmHDg_dQCPpBgZYVqKdwB9DyMo_DdwewWwG-_jr2vTqc1FOfYQbSsWy24rUmc2-2x73xCcgHRQqb7a2PPcRZXuIoBHx2yfosHirjx2XRILXs-T8rtSDQp9zALxxb9h6etiAPnzmEV/s200/673px-MTV-Logo.svg.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374390402383857010" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;">Hello there!<br /><br />I Got some exciting news the other day...<br />My track <b>"Summer & The Rain"</b> will be on the <b>MTV</b> show, <b>TRUE LIFE</b>, Saturday, April 25th at noon!<br />Finally, my dreams have come true and I'm going to be a rock star on MTV! (kidding).<br /><br />Here is a link for some info on the show: <a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/truelife/series.jhtml" target="blank">http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/truelife/series.jhtml</a><br /><br />And as if you don't have enough social networking sites already, here is another! It is all about MTV Soundtracks / Artists...<br />Who knows, maybe you'll find some new music on there: <a href="http://soundtrack.mtv.com/profile/alecbridges" target="blank">http://soundtrack.mtv.com/profile/alecbridges</a><br /><br />Thanks to Keatly and the good people at <a href="http://www.pigfactory.com/" target="blank">Pig Factory</a>.<br /><br />Also, I sent the live DVD off to be printed up! It will be available in a couple of weeks!<br />Details to come.<br /><br />I hope all is well with you.<br />Enjoy the weekend,<br /><br />Alec Bridges</span>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-6626798207307950482009-01-13T13:09:00.000-08:002009-06-09T10:58:47.315-07:00Martin - The Sounding Board MagazineCheck it out! There is a blurb about my DVD project in the <a href="http://www.martinguitar.com/news/newsletter.php">Martin Sounding Board Magazine </a> - <a href="http://www.martinguitar.com/news/PDF/Vol_26.pdf">Vol. 26</a>. Thanks to Chris Thomas at Martin for hooking it up and to Katie Oswald for the nice photo!<div><br /></div><div>The DVD will be released middle of 2009!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJWMxUg9CZlkKsIZoMs2pzD6QG1UvGFEfglPiHxaLRyzQ0rlu9s_ERnneNV8zk7mujzlwMyRIeS79c54yjdsgtY3dUP6Vamv9ldI_BV6_35CBC7t5nkrKbraBUO_nf5ggSFZKv-0xFWuD/s1600-h/ab_martin.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJWMxUg9CZlkKsIZoMs2pzD6QG1UvGFEfglPiHxaLRyzQ0rlu9s_ERnneNV8zk7mujzlwMyRIeS79c54yjdsgtY3dUP6Vamv9ldI_BV6_35CBC7t5nkrKbraBUO_nf5ggSFZKv-0xFWuD/s400/ab_martin.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345388358325253778" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-83177221177398874332008-12-07T13:09:00.002-08:002012-08-24T17:11:28.347-07:00Live DVD Trailor<a href="http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=80257536040" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" target="blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309401905680888482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_N-h_H4fjtjqrKBFqy8AUlrJiEk4A4wlXt6eSkgxRkC4GnGS2_mOEwr9cZb7FO4_FW7aQ1ypQyN6jDE_ye6kgJTQigvZOzFbJMOGru2OfMj3ALU7uB6RZRRFU15DJtx-GfaXdpkbL-Db4/s320/ab_scl_cover.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="235" /></a>We've been hard at work on the live DVD, and finally, we have something to show for it!<br />
Yes, the trailor is ready. <br />
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<b>Check it out on any of these three sites:</b><br />
Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=80257536040" target="blank">Video</a><br />
SongCheckLive.com - <a href="http://www.songchecklive.com/" target="blank">Video</a><br />
YouTube - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTAHIrKTtis" target="blank">Video</a><br />
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The full DVD will be released sometime in early 2009. </div><div>Stay tuned...</div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748284757075018237.post-30561558069667421312008-10-01T13:09:00.000-07:002009-06-12T22:29:52.185-07:00The Greatest Cover Band, EVERYou may think I am a calm, centered spiritual individual that plays mellow, acoustic guitar, but you are not entirely correct.<br />Yes, I do yoga, and I practice Vipassana meditation, but I also sing in a cover band. This is not just any cover band...it is the greatest cover band, EVER! And we get crazy!<br /><br />Join my good friends Dan Castillo (drums), Brian Roberts (keyboards), Micah Grant (guitar), Peter Freeman (bass), and I every Wednesday night at the <a href="http://www.oceanbrewing.com/">Ocean Ave Brewery</a> in Laguna Beach, CA from 9:30 - Midnight. You will have a great time. I promise! <div><br /></div><div>We all dress in ridiculous costumes and rock out with avengance. We also have three dance contests a night in which the winners win a drink on us. Costumes are highly encouraged.<br /><br />Come down and have a blast!<div><br /><img src="http://images.townnews.com/coastlinepilot.com/content/articles/2008/10/17/entertainment/cpt-everband101708.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Find us on all of your favorite social network sites:</div><div>Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/thegreatestcoverband-Ever/1530733795">facebook.com/greatestcoverbandever</a> </div><div>Twitter - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/greatestever">twitter.com/greatestever</a></div><div>MySpace - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/greatestcoverbandever">myspace.com/greatestcoverbandever</a></div><div><br />Here are a couple of articles about the band:<br /><a href="http://www.coastlinepilot.com/articles/2008/10/17/entertainment/cpt-everband101708.txt">Coastline Pilot Article - October, 2008</a><br /><a href="http://digital.modernluxury.com/publication/?i=17248&p=99">Riviera Magazine Article- June, 2009</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you ask nicely, we may play at your own private party or wedding!</div><div>Email us here - <a href="mailto:greatestcoverbandever@gmail.com?subject=I Want EVER To Rock At My Very Own Party!">greatestcoverbandever@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Rock & Roll,</div><div><br /></div><div>Alec</div></div>Alec Bridgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236489709461951852noreply@blogger.com0