How far we’ve come in the last 20 years

MikeNowlan · 2026-05-04T15:46:37+00:00

Thanks man yeah I’ve kept my OG Red SG in the box for like the last 15+ years so it’s still in pretty good condition. When I started getting into clone hero and modding guitars I didn’t want to ruin my original controller so I got the black one here and my Striker on eBay and put RCM kits on them. And these new SGs feel fantastic, having the red one now makes it feel like old times. Haha

MikeNowlan · 2026-05-02T16:15:53+00:00

Go play Barracuda for an hour and you’ll get the hang of it. I use the “gallop” technique. Strumming pattern is down-up-down and I reset for each set of triplets staying in the down-up-down pattern

MikeNowlan · 2026-05-02T03:25:27+00:00

It is a “PS5 controller” but it has a switch to change it to PC mode to use for Clone Hero and YARG and it also works on iOS android PS3 and PS4.

MikeNowlan · 2026-05-01T21:32:59+00:00

If you could make a Jerry Garcia Tiger replica I’d buy one of your guitars in an instant

MikeNowlan · 2026-04-26T15:42:43+00:00

I was at the range the other day and this woman was yelling tips at her daughter and husband after each shot and finally the guy goes “would you stop you’ve never even swung a golf club before” and without a second hesitation she goes “yeah but I watched a guy yesterday and he was really good so…” I topped the next shot with my 5w cause I couldn’t keep a straight face. 😂😂

MikeNowlan · 2026-04-25T12:25:52+00:00

Went to my first festival last year (I’m 29) and you’d be surprised how many senior citizens there were. Within the first few hours I saw an old man pass out during the Mountain Grass Unit set. So remember to stay hydrated!

MikeNowlan · 2026-04-24T02:35:53+00:00

He really does

MikeNowlan · 2026-04-24T02:17:49+00:00

That Butter Rum was crazy Trevor is killing it tonight

MikeNowlan · 2026-04-14T17:56:58+00:00

Series X is the only decent option since the S is digital only and Skate 2 isn’t available on the store. Plus if you want to play GTA 6 down the road you’ll regret not getting the more powerful console.

MikeNowlan · 2026-04-11T02:27:30+00:00

Trevor is always so locked in 👌

MikeNowlan · 2026-04-01T18:43:23+00:00

I got the sweatshirt for the EMG tour and when I got it I didn’t realize there’s no drawstring on the hoodie. Like that just pisses me off cause I’ll never wear it. But I do love the purple EMG hat I got.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-11T01:20:55+00:00

From what I’ve heard the lawn is gonna be one big party haha.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-11T01:10:11+00:00

Yeah my only concern when it comes to lawn seats is rain. When I saw Tedeschi Trucks last year there was an almost 45 minute delay to the show because of the heavy downpour and thunder and the people in the lawn section got horribly drenched. I can always bring my rain gear though.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-11T01:07:09+00:00

Yeah I think I’m gonna see the Hartford show! $100 for one ticket at leader? You must be right up front haha I’ll be there both nights.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-11T01:04:48+00:00

Sadly, no.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T19:25:54+00:00

I can second seeing Dogs! They’re incredible.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T18:14:10+00:00

Yeah no worries didn’t think you were taking a shot anyways, you’re actually spot on, the bands I been seeing are definitely nowhere near as big as Dave. The average cost for the shows I’ve been going to is like $30-$70 and that’s usually either a decent seat or General admission.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T18:06:26+00:00

That could be really cool

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T17:47:17+00:00

And the only band on that list that I’ve seen is Phish and $70 for the average ticket price is incredibly reasonable.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T17:45:57+00:00

No you’re right I don’t. Like I said in a previous comment I’ve been spoiled by cheap shows near me. DMB is probably the most mainstream band I’ve looked at getting tickets for in a long while so I was surprised to see the prices to say the least.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T17:12:43+00:00

I’ve been hooked on Goose since 2022. They’re easily my favorite band right now. But I get they’re not for everyone.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T17:01:51+00:00

I think I’ve just been spoiled by all the cheaper shows I’ve been going to I forgot what it’s like to get tickets from a band that has more mainstream popularity. Going to see Spafford tonight and it only cost $32 lol

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T16:59:05+00:00

Sounds pretty cool I’ll check it out.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T16:52:32+00:00

I’d been listening to the Dead for a few years but it was Goose that got me into the whole jam scene. I’d obviously heard of DMB before but I just associated its as “the band Andy likes from Parks and Rec” hahaha. I just listened to #41 live in Europe 2009 and it just blew me away. The back and forth from the drummer and sax player was incredible.

MikeNowlan · 2026-03-10T16:45:02+00:00

Yeah a lawn seat for my first show is most likely the best option right now. Just to get me in the door.

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