Tuesday, June 30, 2020

June Set List


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June Set List

1.  Arrival
2.  The Sun
3.  Reach Up For the Sunrisse
4.  Pocket Full of Sunshine
5.  Before Dawn
6.  Planet Earth
7.  Pretty Vegas
8.  Shining Star
9.  Happy
10.  Midnight Sun

And there you have it - June 2020 Set List.  Would you add anything to this list?  What would be on your June set list?

Monday, June 29, 2020

zZounds Acoustic Style

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

In this refresh edition of zZounds Acoustic Style, I am featuring the 12-string acoustic-electric guitar.

Follow the link below for a full acoustic-electric guitar catalog on zZounds:


Follow the link below for a full 12-String acoustic-electric guitar catalog on zZounds -


Explore and enjoy!

Example 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitars -

Ibanez Artwood AW5412 12-String Acoustic Electric-Guitar
$399.99 OR 6 Payments $66.66



Gibson Songwriter Acoustic-Electric Guitar, 12-String
(with Case)
$3,299 OR $250 monthly



ESP LTD TL-12 Thinline Acoustic-Electric Guitar
12-String
$649 OR 8 Payments $81.13


Sunday, June 28, 2020

zZounds Music Sunday Special Edition

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

In the first zZounds Music Sunday Special Edition, you may have noticed an electric guitar brand theme - Epiphone.

In this zZounds Music Sunday Special Edition post, the brand theme is Gibson.  I can only imagine the intense anticipation of "Coming Soon" to "In Stock" with the iconic Gibson name.

As always,
Explore and enjoy!

Gibson Exclusive Les Paul Classic Lite Electric Guitar 
(with Case) 
Ebony - Exclusive Finish
Retail - $1,899 ... Payment Plan - 12 months $158.25



Gibson ES-335 Figured Electric Guitar 
(with Case)
Antique Natural 
Retail - $3,699 ... Payment Plan - $250/month
Coming Soon



Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Electric Guitar, Left-Handed
(with Case)
Goldtop
Retail - $2,499 ... Payment Plan - 12 months $208.25
Coming Soon


zZounds Music Sunday Special Edition

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

When I research instrumentals on zZounds for any given post, I tend to run into "Coming Soon" for what would be awesome products to share.  And so I would unfortunately pass on them and move on...

...Until now.  In this edition of zZounds Music Sunday, I am featuring exclusive "Coming Soon" instruments, mainly in the form of guitars.

So with that said, explore and enjoy!

Epiphone Firebird Electric Guitar
Retail - $599 ... Payment Plan - 8 months $74.88
Coming Soon



Epiphone Explorer Electric Guitar, Ebony
Retail - $599 ... Payment Plan - 8 months $74.88
Coming Soon



Epiphone Les Paul Custom PRO Left-Handed Electric Guitar
Retail - $599 ... Payment Plan - 8 months $74.88
Coming Soon


Saturday, June 27, 2020

Cents of Style Fashion

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

Cents of Style is a unique women's fashion business beyond apparel and accessories.  Cents of Style offers purpose and values to women in need of empowerment.

Cents of  Style Purpose -
Empower women to lead bold and full lives

Cents of Style Values -
Hustle, Clarity, Radiate, Own It, Tribe, Create

Cents of Style Hope -
Bring the latest in clothing, shoes, and accessories in an accessible and affordable way

Cents of  Style Belief -
Look Good.  Feel Good.  Do Good.

In this post, I hope my featured favorite will inspire you to look good, feel good, and do good.

With that said,

My Saturday Cents of Style pick -

from: Cents of Style

Available in Upper West Praline, Time Square Tawny, and Gramercy Pink

The EMMA New York Lip Gloss nourishes and hydrates with aloe and vitamin E infusion.  This product is cruelty-free, paraben free, and soy free.

I love the Upper West Praline lip gloss for its lightweight and non-sticky feel.  This lip gloss offers a sense of shiny glam yet subtle tone that can stand alone or blend in with the Cents of Style EMMA New York cosmetics line.

Best for last - Always Free Shipping

Set List Recommended

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

- My Recommendation -


As a refresher, the featured post above featured the 7-string acoustic-electric guitar by the brand, Schecter.

In this post, I thought I would continue the Schecter theme as a sample bonus edition.

As always, explore and enjoy!

Schecter Orleans Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar
$469 OR 6 Payments $78.17



Schecter Orleans Stage Acoustic-Electric Guitar
$559 OR 6 Payments $93.17 




Friday, June 26, 2020

Set List Reader's Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is:


And the post will say the rest of it.  Follow the link above.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

History Lesson - Pawn Stars Guitar

In this edition of History Lesson - Pawn Stars Guitar, I am sharing a 1969 Les Paul Guitar.

Tune into the video below -

Read the full history of the Gibson Les Paul on Wikipedia.

1969 Deluxe
Les Paul



Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Duran Duran - Breath After Breath

"Breath After Breath"

Duran Duran - The Wedding Album - Cover.jpg

Background -
"Breath After Breath" is the 7th track on The Wedding Album
Released in Brazil


The Wedding Album -
7th album
Released in February 1993

Genres considered - Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Soft Rock

The Wedding Album Success -
Top 5 in the UK
Top 10 in the U.S.

The Wedding Album Certification -
Gold in the UK
Platinum in the U.S.

Cover - 
Wedding photos from the parents of all four members
Credit - Nick Egan

Personnel -
Simon Le Bon
Warren Cuccurullo (acoustic and electric guitar)
Nick Rhodes
John Taylor

Versus Tuesday

Astronaut2005 Drummer v. Original Performance

In this edition of Versus Tuesday, I am featuring "Breath After Breath" by Duran Duran and the drum cover take by Astronaut2005 Drummer.

Duran Duran - "Breath After Breath"
Astronaut2005 Drummer Cover


Duran Duran - "Breath After Breath"
(Audio)

Monday, June 22, 2020

zZounds Acoustic Style

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

In this refresh edition of zZounds Acoustic Style, I am featuring the 7-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar.

Follow the link below for a full acoustic-electric guitar catalog on zZounds -


Consider the 7-String acoustic-electric guitar -

Schecter Orleans Stage 7 Acoustic-Electric Guitar
7-String
$629 OR 8 Payments $78.63




Schecter Background -
U.S. manufacturer founded in 1976 by David Schecter
Production - electric and acoustic guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects units
(1979) Custom shop ... Sold by 20 retailers within the U.S.
Guitars and parts used by such musicians as Prince, Pete Townshend, and Lou Reed to name a few

The history of Schecter is quite detailed to write here, so read more on Wikipedia.

Sunday, June 21, 2020

zZounds Music Sunday

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

As of May, I have taken to comparison shopping on zZounds to then share on Set List.

I have compared Gibson and Ibanez bass guitars.  I have compared Roland and Tama drums.  I have compared Epiphone and Fender electric guitars.  

I have compared the Gibson electric guitar and Fender bass guitar.

In this post, I am once again featuring the Gibson electric guitar and Fender bass guitar.  In this post, however, the features are at an iconic level best meant for professional collectors and performance on stage.

Consider the following -

Iconic Gibson Electric

Gibson Slash Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar 
(with Case) ... Appetite Amber
$2,999 OR 12 Payments $249.92

Available in Appetite Amber, Anaconda Burst, November Burst, Vermillion Burst



Gibson Custom 57 Les Paul Standard Goldtop VOS
Electric Guitar (with Case)
Double Gold
$4,699 OR 12 Payments $250

Available in Double Gold and Double Gold with Dark Back



Iconic Fender Bass

Fender Rarities Flame Ash Jazz Electric Bass
(with Case) ... Plasma Red
$2,499.99



Fender American Original '70s Jazz Electric Bass
(with Case) ... Black
$2,149.99

Available in Black, Natural, Vintage White


Saturday, June 20, 2020

Friday, June 19, 2020

Set List Reader's Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is two-fold:


As a refresher, the link above featured 6-string acoustic-electric guitars from Yamaha.  A full acoustic-electric guitar zZounds catalog link was also provided.  


As a refresher, the link above featured an iconic American manufacturer of acoustic guitars - Taylor.  The bonus edition, then, placed a spotlight on Taylor guitars.

With that said,

Explore and enjoy!

Thursday, June 18, 2020

History Lesson Bonus Edition

Sweetwater Interview with Ren Ferguson
Master Luthier
Part 1


Sweetwater Interview with Ren Ferguson
Master Luthier
Part 2


Sweetwater Interview with Ren Ferguson
Master Luthier
Part 3

History Lesson - Pawn Stars Guitar

In this edition of History Lesson - Pawn Stars Guitar, I am sharing a Gibson Master Museum Acoustic Guitar.

Tune into the video below -



Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Duran Duran - New Moon on Monday

"New Moon on Monday"

New Moon on Monday.jpg

Background -
Tenth single ... Released in January 1984
Second single from the album, Seven and the Ragged Tiger
No. 9 on UK Singles Chart
No. 10 on Billboard Hot 100

Genres considered - New Wave, Synthpop


Seven and the Ragged Tiger -
Third album
Released in November 1983

Seven and the Ragged Tiger -
No. 1 on UK Albums Chart

Seven and the Ragged Tiger -
Gold in Finland, Netherlands, Switzerland
Platinum in New Zealand and the UK
2x Platinum in the U.S.
3x Platinum in Canada




Versus Tuesday

Astronaut2005 Drummer v. Original Performance

In this edition of Versus Tuesday, I am featuring "New Moon on Monday" by Duran Duran and the drum cover take by Astronaut2005 Drummer.

Duran Duran - "New Moon on Monday"
Astronaut2005 Drummer Cover


Duran Duran - "New Moon on Monday"
(Audio)

Monday, June 15, 2020

zZounds Acoustic Style - Bonus Edition

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"Taylor Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer...and is one of the largest manufacturers of acoustic guitars in the United States..." (Wikipedia)

Acoustic style is, in essence, defined by Taylor Guitars.

And so in this zZounds Acoustic Style Bonus Edition, I am spotlighting the Taylor brand with samples to explore and enjoy!

Taylor A10e Academy Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar 
(with Gig Bag)
$649 OR 4 Payments $162.25



Taylor 210ce Dreadnought Rosewood Acoustic-Electric Guitar
(with Gig Bag)
$899 OR 12 Payments $74.92



Taylor 322ce Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar
$2,199 OR 12 Payments $183.25


zZounds Acoustic Style

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

Welcome to the refresh edition of zZounds Acoustic Style!  In this reminiscent series, I will feature acoustic-electric guitars.  As a recall, though -

zZounds Acoustic Style - 6-String Acoustic Guitar 

zZounds Acoustic Style - 12-String Acoustic Guitar

In this post, I am featuring the 6-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar.  

Explore and enjoy!

Follow the link below for a full acoustic-electric guitar catalog on zZounds: 


Follow the link below for a full 6-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar catalog on zZounds.


Example 6-String Acoustic-Electric Guitars -

Yamaha APX-600 Acoustic-Electric Guitar 
Black
$299.99 OR 4 Payments $75

Available in Black, Natural, Old Violin Sunburst, Vintage White, Oriental Blue Burst



Yamaha AC1M Acoustic-Electric Guitar 
Tobacco Brown Sunburst
$539.99 OR 6 Payments $90

Available in Tobacco Brown Sunburst and Vintage Natural



Yamaha A5M Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar 
(with Case)
$1,299.99 OR 12 Payments $108.33