The 31st Annual Dallas International Guitar Festival and MusicFest was awesome, as usual. We saw some new things this year, like Trillium’s new tube guitar amps. The design and cabinetry caught my eye, and their great tone caught my ears, so I stopped to chat. Scott told me this is Trillium’s debut at the Dallas Guitar Show and how excited the company is to introduce these beautiful looking and sounding guitar amps.
We were treated to a demo courtesy of two young players sitting at their booth, and the sound was everything you would expect from a class A tube amp. We’ve got a couple of pictures posted in our slide show. Check out their website at trilliumamps.com and also their YouTube Channel at youtube.com/user/TrilliumAmps for all the details on these sweet new amps.
Of course there were lots of vintage guitars on display, and all of them commanding premium prices. But oh, the history in these axes! We saw signature guitars of Les Paul, George Harrison, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Crosby, Jimmy Page, Chet Atkins, Richie Sambora, Paul Cotton of Poco, and Jermaine Jackson’s Victory Tour Bass.
The most interesting design is probably Junior …

This DVD is a fascinating look behind the board, inside the studio, and into the heart and soul of the music we all know and love. Again I have to say, if you’re really into collecting music, this is a historical document and a must have for any fan of classic rock, R&B and jazz. Tommy was there, in the right place, at the right time, making music magic for over fifty years.
Tom Dowd achieved many outstanding technical high points during his distinguished career in the music business as recording engineer, arranger and producer. His work with Atlantic and Stax Records is legendary, as is his pioneering work with eight-track recording.
‘Tom Dowd & the Language of Music’ features appearances by the Allman Brothers Band, Eric Clapton, Les Paul, Ray Charles, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Aretha Franklin.
Here’s a short list of some of my favorite hit songs & albums that Tom Dowd produced & recorded:
Singles:
“Walkin’ the Dog” by Rufus Thomas
“Good Lovin” by The Rascals
“Mr. Bojangles” by Jerry Jeff Walker
“Son Of A Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield
Albums:
Disraeli Gears & Wheels Of Fire by Cream
The Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East & Eat A Peach
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs …

I watched a couple of really inspirational music videos recently. The ones so good, they just have to be shared with friends, so I’m sharing these with you.
The first video stars an amazing individual, who has led an amazing life. The kind I would say is truly blessed. A life so amazing, in fact, that I believe these people are angels sent from heaven to teach us. And boy, is this guy a teacher! The video is Les Paul - Chasing Sound, from 2007.
Les Paul gives us a personal up-close look at his life and love, Mary Ford. It’s also got some great guest stars; Paul McCartney, Steve Miller, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, B.B. King and Bonnie Raitt. This DVD is not only interesting viewing, but a historical document, showing the history of recorded music through the man who invented multi-track recording!
Les Paul - Chasing Sound (2007) DVD

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