Outside Woman Blues

more home movies...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xw46_yZF04

See My Way

Berends Bros Band rehearsal home movie


http://www.youtube.com/v/cE7rh4FBW0A

1963 Gibson SG Junior

Someone sneaked a camcorder into a Berends Bro's rehearsal while I was trying out my buddy's gorgeous vintage 1963 Gibson SG Junior...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLIL89VZHZY

Insomnia reviews!

Lots of nice reviews coming in for the new Mastermind album! Check them out here then purchase a copy in the Mastermind Store. Thanks!

I hope you enjoy it! Let us know.

First Insomnia review

The first review of the new Mastermind "Insomnia" album is online... I was quite pleased! Hopefully others will notice this album and share some of these sentiments. Mastermind deserves a wider audience!

http://www.imhotep.no/?did=9095929&aid=9069486

Nice.

MASTERMIND signs with LION MUSIC!!!

Hey, today is my birthday! Yay me!! I have chosen this auspicious occasion to make a very big announcement…

MASTERMIND has signed with LION MUSIC (Finland) to release the long awaited INSOMNIA album!! The album will be released on February 19th 2010. Featuring Tracy McShane (vocals), myself (guitars, synths, bass), my brother Rich (drums), and Jens Johansson (keyboards), I am really happy to finally see this album get released properly.

Read more here: http://mastermindband.com/blog/?p=30

Visit lionmusic.com for more information about the release.

Happy birthday indeed! A wonderful way to start a new year!

Strings on Fire update

I was pleased to see I made the first cut in the Strings on Firecontest. Like I've said before, I don't take these contests seriously in the competitive sense and certainly don't consider myself a state-of-the-art shredder, but it feels nice anyway. Cool.

Firebird Strings On Fire

Another take of the Strings On Fire track (see previous entry) playing what else? The mighty Gibson Firebird V... there's nothing else like it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXXr4d7SgBE

Strings On Fire

Here's another video for Truth In Shredding. I don't take the contest aspect of it too seriously, but enjoy the challenge of playing over the unfamiliar. Kind of rough & tumble... I just got home from a bar gig and decided to give it a shot before the deadline, so in just under the wire. If it wasn't for the last minute nothing would get done. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf8Q32t_h7w

Early Mastermind albums

The early Mastermind albums are now streaming at bandcamp.com. If you aren't familiar with these I encourage you to go listen. Progressive rock power trio with lots of blazing guitar & guitar synthesizers. Enjoy!

MASTERMIND Volume One

MASTERMIND Volume Two "Brainstorm"

My playing & writing has evolved over the years, but I think these recordings have stood the test of time. As you might expect, all the guitar is my '68 Gibson SG and Marshall JCM800. More to come!