Thursday, December 30, 2021

New Year Announcement

Dear readers and passersby,

I will be taking a break from Set List in observance of the new year.  I will be off Friday, December 31 to Sunday January 2.  I will return to Set List on Monday, January 3.

Enjoy the year end celebrations safely, wisely, but always a blast.

Happy New Year!

- Lauren


Cap Off 2021

Set List launched in 2010 with one inspiration in mind - Duran Duran.  Eleven years later, Set List is still inspired by Duran Duran.

And so in this final edition of the 2021 holiday season on Set List, I am sharing the band sitting down for a one hour special with Rolling Stone.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

End of Year Reader Favorite - Holiday 2021 Selection

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

In early December, I began my annual zZounds gift series for guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, DJs, and the classic gift certificate.

From a reader's perspective, your 2021 favorite for the year is the zZounds gift series.

With the magical spark of the holidays slowly winding down, I would like to go back to the beginning...All star gear for beginners.


Overall


Beginner Recommendation - 
Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar
$449 - $112.25 (4)/$74.83 (6)/$56.13 (8)/$37.42 (12)

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Beginner Recommendation -
Ibanez TMB100 Talman Electric Bass
$199.99 - $50 (4) ... $33.33 (6)


Beginner Recommendation -
Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar
$169 - $42.25 (4) ... $28.17 (6)


Beginner Recommnedati0n -
Casio SA-76 44-Key Keyboard  ($54)


Beginner Recommendation -
Mapex MA528SF Mars Crossover Drum Shell Kit, 5-Piece
$649 - $162.25 (4)/$108.17 (6)/$81.13 (8)/$54.08 (12)


Beginner Recommendation -
Korg MicroKorg Analog-Modeling Synth/Vocoder
$479.99 - $120 (4)/$80 (6)/$60 (8)/$40 (12)


Other beginner gear recommendations include -
Portable Studio, Hercules DJControl Starlight DJ Controller, Recording Package, and Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine

With all said,

End the year 2021 with a blast (and go pro in 2022!).
- Lauren

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Holidays 2021 - The Day After

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

For the musician in your family, did you get what you wished for?

If you are a keyboardist, did you get your favorite brand?

With that said, consider below -


Overall

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/midi-keyboard-controllers-buying-guide/200

Categories include -
Compact Controllers for Beginners
Compact Controllers for Pros
49 Keys for Beginners ... 49 Keys for Pros
61+ Keys for Beginners ... 61+ Keys for Pros

Happy Holidays,
- Lauren

Monday, December 27, 2021

Holidays 2021 - The Day After

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

For the musician in your family, did you get what you wished for?

If you are a drummer, did you get your favorite brand or acoustic kit or electronic kit or anything else to desire?

With that said, consider below -


Overall


Acoustic

3-Piece ... 4-Piece ... 5-Piece ... 6-Piece ... 7-Piece

Electronic

2BOX, Alesis, Roland, Yamaha

 Alesis and Roland have their own buying guides, so follow the link just above to explore.

Happy Holidays,
- Lauren

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Holidays 2021 -The Day After

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

For the musician in your family, this question is for you.

Did you get what you wished for this year?

If you are a guitarist or bassist, did you get an instrumental from your favorite brand?

Explore samples below -

 
Overall


Saturday, December 25, 2021

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Last Minute Gift Idea - - zZounds Gift Certificate

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 23


 - Offers - 
$25 ... $50 ... $75 
$100 ... $150 ... $200 ... $250 
$300 ... $400 ... $500 ... $1,000

Consider now!

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Last Minute Guitar & Bass Gift Ideas - Consider zZounds

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25 Days of Christmas
Day 21

Overall



Gifts for Beginner Guitarists, Gifts for Advanced Guitarists, Accessories

Consider now!


Gifts for Beginner Bassists

For the seasoned bassist...always in need -

Consider now!

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Gift Certificate - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 7



Not sure what to get for the musician in your life?  Do they know but you don't?  Consider a gift certificate!

Offers begin at $25 and up to $1,000.

In this holiday season, play it!

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Gifts For Keyboards - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 5


 - Overall -



- Beginner Keyboard Guide -


Categories

Personal Keyboards

Digital Pianos

Other categories include -
Workstations and Arranger Keyboards
Performance Synthesizers
MIDI Controller Keyboards
Accessories

Follow the Guide link above to explore in full the categories list.

Play it early on.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Gifts For Drummers - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 4


- Overall -



- Beginner Drummer Guide -


- Categories -

Acoustic Drums
Junior and Travel-Size Drum Kits
Electronic Drums
Cymbals
Hardware
Accessories

Play it early on.

Friday, December 3, 2021

Gifts For Bassists - 2021 Selection

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

25 Days of Christmas

Day 3 


- Overall -


- Beginner Offers -

Electric Bass Guitars Under $300
Bass Amps Under $200
Bass Books and Videos
All Bass Strings
...and much more!

Bass Buying Guide

- Overall -


- Example Offers -

4-String Electric Bass Guitars
Fretless Electric Basses
5-String or More Electric Bass Guitars
Bass Guitar Packs
Left-Handed Bass Guitars
Signature Model Basses

Play it early on.

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Gifts For Guitarists - 2021 Selection

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made. 

25 Days of Christmas

Day 2


- Overall -


- Gifts for Beginners -

From Epiphone to Squier and a variety of brands in between, beginners will look like a pro.


- Travel Acoustic Guitars -


...and so much more!


- Overall -


Check out the link just above to see offers!


Now we're talkin'


Follow the link just above to explore everything a beginner musician needs to learn, practice, and someday go pro.

- Beginner's Gear Guide List -
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Keyboards
DJ
Live Sound
Home Studio
Microphone

Play it early on.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

November 2021 Set List


1.  Clocks
2.  Somewhere Over the Rainbow
3.  Once in a Lifetime
4.  In the Air Tonight
5.  Skyfall
6.  A View To A Kill
7.  All You Need Is Now
8.  To Whom It May Concern
9.  Nothing But the Night
10.  The Mummers' Dance

And there you have it.  November 2021 Set List.  Leave a shout out in the Comments section at the end of this post to share your thoughts about this list and what your November set list would be!



Monday, November 29, 2021

Set List Special Edition - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016 - Present

In this Set List special, I am offering the short version of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for classes 2016 to present.

To the inductees - Play it!

- 2016 -

Cheap Trick - Inducted by Kid Rock

Chicago - Inducted by Rob Thomas

Deep Purple - Inducted by Lars Ulrich

N.W.A. - Inducted by Kendrick Lamar

Steve Miller - Inducted by The Black Keys

- 2017 -

Electric Light Orchestra - Inducted by Dhani Harrison

Joan Baez - Inducted by Jackson Browne

Journey - Inducted by Pat Monahan

Pearl Jam - Inducted by David Letterman

Tupac Shakur - Inducted by Snoop Dogg

Yes - Inducted by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson

- 2018 -

Bon Jovi - Inducted by Howard Stern

The Cars - Inducted by Brandon Flowers

Dire Straits - Inducted by John Illsley

The Moody Blues - Inducted by Ann Wilson

Nina Simone - Inducted by Mary J. Blige

- 2019 -

The Cure - Inducted by Trent Reznor

Def Leppard - Inducted by Bryan May

Janet Jackson - Inducted by Janelle Monae

Stevie Nicks - Inducted by Harry Styles

Radiohead - Inducted by David Byrne

Roxy Music - Inducted by Simon Le Bon and John Taylor

The Zombies - Inducted by Susanna Hoffs

- 2020 -

Depeche Mode - Inducted by Charlize Theron

The Double Brothers - Inducted by Luke Bryan

Whitney Houston - Inducted by Alicia Keys

Nine Inch Nails - Inducted by Iggy Pop

The Notorious B.I.G. - Inducted by Sean Combs

T. Rex - Inducted by Ringo Starr

- 2021 -

Foo Fighters - Inducted by Paul McCartney

The Go-Go's - Inducted by Drew Barrymore

JayZ - Inducted by Dave Chappelle

Carole King - Inducted by Taylor Swift

Todd Rundgren - Inducted by Patti Smith

Tina Turner - Inducted by Angela Bassett

Set List Special Edition - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 - 2015

In this Set List special, I am offering the short version of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for classes 2010 to 2015.

To the inductees - Play it!

- 2010 -

ABBA - Inducted by Barry and Robin Gibb

Genesis - Inducted by Trey Anastasio

Jimmy Cliff - Inducted by Wyclef Jean

The Hollies - Inducted by Steven Van Zendt

The Stooges - Inducted by Billie Joe Armstrong

- 2011 -

Alice Cooper - Inducted by Rob Zombie

Neil Diamond - Inducted by Paul Simon]

Dr. John - Inducted by John Legend

Darlene Love - Inducted by Bette Midler

Tom Waits - Inducted by Neil Young 

- 2012 -

Beastie Boys - Inducted by Chuck D and LL Cool J

The Blue Caps - Inducted by Smokey Robinson\

The Comets - Inducted by Smokey Robinson

The Crickets - Inducted by Smokey Robinson

Donovan - Inducted by John Mellencamp

The Famous Flames - Inducted by Smokey Robinson

Guns N' Roses - Inducted by Green Day

The Midnighters - Inducted by Smokey Robinson

The Miracles - Inducted by Smokey Robinson

Laura Nyro - Inducted by Bette Midler

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Inducted by Chris Rock

The Small Faces / Faces - Inducted by Steven Van Zendt

- 2013 -

Heart - Inducted by Chris Cornell

Albert King - Inducted by John Mayer

Randy Newman - Inducted by Don Henley

Public Enemy - Inducted by Harry Belafonte and Spike Lee

Rush - Inducted by Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins

Donna Summer - Inducted by Kelly Rowland

- 2014 -

Peter Gabriel - Inducted by Chris Martin

Hall & Oates - Inducted by Questlove

Kiss - Inducted by Tom Morello

Nirvana - Inducted by Michael Stipe

Linda Ronstadt - Inducted by Glenn Frey

Cat Stevens - Inducted by Art Garfunkel

- 2015 -

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Inducted by Peter Wolf

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Inducted by Miley Cyrus

Lou Reed - Inducted by Patti Smith

Green Day - Inducted by Fall Out Boy

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Inducted by John Mayer

Bill Withers - Inducted by Stevie Wonder

Set List Special Edition - The Rock and Roll of Fame 2000s

In this Set List special, I am offering the short version of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for classes in the 2000s.

To the inductees - Play it!

- 2000 -

Eric Clapton - Inducted by Robbie Robertson

Earth, Wind & Fire - Inducted by Lil Kim

The Lovin' Spoonful - Inducted by John Mellencamp

The Moonglows - Inducted by Paul Simon

Bonnie Raitt - Inducted by Melissa Etheridge

James Taylor - Inducted by Paul McCartney

- 2001 -

Aerosmith - Inducted by Kid Rock

Solomon Burke - Inducted by Mary J. Blige

The Flamingos - Inducted by Frankie Valli

Michael Jackson - Inducted by NSYNC

Queen - Inducted by Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins

Paul Simon - Inducted by Marc Anthony

Steely Dan - Inducted by Moby

Ritchie Valens - Inducted by Ricky Martin

- 2002 -

Isaac Hayes - Inducted by Alicia Keys

Brenda Lee - Inducted by Jewel

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Inducted by Jacob Dylan

Gene Pitney - Inducted by Darlene Love

Ramones - Inducted by Eddie Vedder

Talking Heads - Inducted by Anthony Kiedis

- 2003 -

AC/DC - Inducted by Steven Tyler

The Clash - Inducted by The Edge and Tom Morello

Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Inducted by Elton John

The Police - Inducted by Gwen Stefani

The Righteous Brothers - Inducted by Billy Joel

- 2004 -

Jackson Browne - Inducted by Bruce Springsteen

The Dells - Inducted by Robert Townsend

George Harrison - Inducted by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne

Prince - Inducted by Outkast and Alicia Keys

Bob Seger - Inducted by Kid Rock

Traffic - Inducted by Dave Matthews

ZZ Top - Inducted by Keith Richards

- 2005 -

Buddy Guy - Inducted by Eric Clapton and B.B. King

The O'Jays - Inducted by Justin Timberlake

The Pretenders - Inducted by Neil Young

Percy Sledge - Inducted by Rod Stewart

U2 - Inducted by Bruce Springsteen

- 2006 - 

Black Sabbath - Inducted by James Hetfield and Las Ulrich

Blondie - Inducted by Shirley Manson

Miles Davis - Inducted by Herbie Hancock

Lynryd Skynyrd - Inducted by Kid Rock

Sex Pistols - Inducted by Jann Wenner

- 2007 -

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five - Inducted by Jay-Z

R.E.M. - Inducted by Eddie Vedder

The Ronettes - Inducted by Keith Richards

Paul Smith - Inducted by Zack de la Rocha

Van Halen - Inducted by Velvet Revolver 

- 2008 -

The Dave Clark Five - Inducted by Tom Hanks

Leonard Cohen - Inducted by Lou Reed

Madonna - Inducted by Justin Timberlake

John Mellencamp - Inducted by Billy Joel

The Ventures - Inducted by John Vogerty

- 2009 -

Jeff Beck - Inducted by Jimmy Page

Little Anthony and the Imperials - Inducted by Smokey Robinson

Metallica - Inducted by Flea

Run-DMC - Inducted by Eminem

Bobby Womack - Inducted by Ron Wood