Links…

Here are a few links to Internet web sites for graphics, clients, music, and other things of interest to me. I'll try to
update this from time to time, so check back often. If you come across a link that is not working, please let me know.

GRAPHICS & COMPUTER GEEK LINKS:

http://svcseattle.com/
A Seattle area school focusing on graphic design and fine art skills. Taught by working professionals with real world experience.

http://www.aigaseattle.org/
Seattle chapter of AIGA

http://www.maxon-computer.com/
My 3D application of choice is Maxon Cinema C4DXL. Comprehensive tools, fast rendering, high quality, good interface, very stable.

http://www.postforum.com/
PostForum - A site with various graphics discussion forums; primarily 3D applications

http://www.apple.com/
Apple Computer - They're expensive, they're not perfect, sometimes they crash, but you could do a lot worse

http://www.versiontracker.com/
A great site to check for the latest versions of software to keep your Mac or PC up to date.

http://macfixit.com/
A great source for debugging and fine tuning your Mac; forums with searching

http://www.macgurus.com/
Another great source for debugging and fine tuning your Mac

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/
A source for Macintosh enhancements and some good techy info on optimizing your Mac.

MUSIC LINKS:

bands & artists

http://www.pixelstogo.com/guitargeek.html
Some eclectic cover tunes recorded by me in my project studio, Knobville.

http://www.jondeadwood.com/
DEADWOOD is an alt-country band, featuring singer/songwriter Jon Butler. Fear not, no "new country" drivel here.

http://montemontgomery.com/home.shtml
Austin, TX singer/songwriter, Monte Montgomery is the best guitarist you've never heard. Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing.

http://buddyandjulie.com/
Buddy & Julie Miller write some irresistible country music. Engaging performers, and Buddy has the coolest geetars!

http://www.chrisleighton.com/rodcookandtoast/
TOAST is another great Seattle band; steeped in rootsy rock, with a swampy rock vibe, world class guitarist Rod Cook and friends are worth the trip.

http://home.sol.no/~afrimans/
Scott Henderson is one of my favorite guitarists. He's a hybrid of heavy blues, schooled jazz and lots of "adult chords".

http://www.rickvito.com/
Sideman to Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, John Mayall and others, Rick Vito has 3 great solo CDs worth hunting down. "Uptown, jump blues" guitarist

http://www.carlverheyen.com/index.html
When he's not doing time in a high profile studio, Carl Verheyen is either touring with Supertramp or doing shows with his band. Pop, rock, fusion, electric and acoustic guitarist extrordinaire.

live music venues:

http://tractortavern.citysearch.com/4.html
The Tractor Tavern is one of my favorite music joints, in beautiful downtown Ballard, WA. Please support this wonderful venue for great music.

http://www.bumbershoot.com/
Bumbershoot is a huge music festival, held at the Seattle Center. Music acts from around the world, during Seattle's brief dry season. Not to be missed.

miscellaneous music links:

Knobville Studio
My 24 track recording studio. Check this page for info and band credits. MP3 files to come soon...

http://www.pixelstogo.com/musicgear4sale.html
Musical gear for sale/trade. Check back, as gear comes and goes...ever changing.

http://www.tdpri.com/
The Telecaster Discussion Page is THE premier site for those obsessed with Leo Fender's Telecaster guitar.

http://duc.digidesign.com/
Digidesign user forums; a great community for recording enthusiasts and users of Digidesign products.

http://tonequest.com/
The Tone Quest Report is a great newsletter offering tips, reviews and interviews on tone enhancements for the tonally obsessed.

http://www.musicplayer.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi
EQ Magazine's recording and engineering forums. Hey, what does this knob do?

http://www.prorec.com/
Another site with information and forums on pro audio and recording.

http://www.activebass.com/
A site for bass players

http://www.harmony-central.com/
An all purpose music site; lots of opinionated guitar opinions abound

http://www.drzamps.com/
Dr. Z (Mike Zaite) hand builds some wonderful tube guitar amps. Boutique quality for tone freaks.

http://www.thdelectronics.com/
THD Electronics, a Seattle builder of groovy guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets and accessories.

http://www.digidesign.com/
Digidesign web site; providers of ProTools software and hardware.

http://fmraudio.com/
FMR Audio of Austin, TX; Builder of the famous (?) RNC1773 Real Nice Compressor

http://www.mercenary.com/
Mercenary Audio of Boston; Pro audio dealer in Boston; great gear and some interesting links, too.