CategoriesBackground Shattered Wrist Iron Coffin by Paul K. Gjenvick Posted on2024-11-20 This was my only attempt at writing lyrics for a song. I would have been about 14 or 15 years … Continue ReadingIron Coffin by Paul K. Gjenvick
CategoriesBackground Guitar Player Shattered Wrist How Bands Figured Out Songs Pre-Tabs Posted on2024-11-202024-11-20 When the Cover Band “River” played tunes, many didn’t realize how to figure out songs we would play in one … Continue ReadingHow Bands Figured Out Songs Pre-Tabs
CategoriesBackground Shattered Wrist The Music That Shaped Me Posted on2024-11-192024-11-23 Very Humble and Slow Beginnings For the first nine years of my life, the music played at our house was … Continue ReadingThe Music That Shaped Me
CategoriesBackground Shattered Wrist The Road to Recovery in 2018 Posted on2024-11-122024-11-12 One never realizes how much one uses one’s hands for everyday activities until a tragedy like breaking both wrists dramatically … Continue ReadingThe Road to Recovery in 2018
CategoriesMusical Instruments Ibanez RGA42EX BAM Standard Electric Guitar Posted on2024-11-92024-11-9 The Ibanez RGA42EX is a lightweight guitar that is easy to play if you have small hands or fingers. The … Continue ReadingIbanez RGA42EX BAM Standard Electric Guitar
CategoriesMusical Instruments Yamaha YPG535 88 Key Digital Keyboards Posted on2024-11-82024-11-9 Yamaha YPG535 88 Key Digital Keyboards Background Story There is a background to this story. I was enrolled in piano … Continue ReadingYamaha YPG535 88 Key Digital Keyboards
CategoriesMusical Instruments Ovation UK-II Solid-Body Electric Guitar Posted on2024-10-302024-12-15 Ovation UK II Black Solid Body Electric Guitar. GGA Image ID # 21a57dfe2c. My Second most favorite guitar. The Ovation … Continue ReadingOvation UK-II Solid-Body Electric Guitar
CategoriesBackground Guitar Player Shattered Wrist The Cover Band “River” Posted on2024-10-292024-11-23 Members of the Cover Band “River” at the Cliffs of Mankato, Minnesota, Circa 1979. From Left to Right: Paul Gjenvick, … Continue ReadingThe Cover Band “River”
CategoriesMusical Instruments Daisy Rock “Rock Candy” Custom Guitar Posted on2024-10-292024-11-11 Okay, Daisy Rock. It’s a guitar made for women with a slim and narrow neck, making it easier for those … Continue ReadingDaisy Rock “Rock Candy” Custom Guitar
CategoriesMusical Instruments Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV LE Posted on2024-10-282024-12-15 The Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV LE (Limited Edition) solid-body electric guitar is a lower intermediate price with an … Continue ReadingEpiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV LE
