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The Philly Great American Vintage
Guitar Show was a Incredible!
My wife Teri and I attended the show on Saturday, November 9th
and
had a great
time! I didn't end up bringing any treasures home this year,
but I saw a
treasure room full! There were probably 150 vendors with
booths
selling acoustic and electric guitars of every size, shape and
vintage!
Not much had changed in the three years since we have been
except the
prices...just like everything else for sale in this economy
they were
down a bit. Still I couldn't find anything under $4000 dollars
that I would
have wanted and that was too rich for my bank account
this year! I
did fall in love with a 3/4 size 1956 Gibson LG2, but it was not
practical
since it couldn't use it on stage and I have enough guitars sitting
at home now
as it is. Teri and I also ran into Greg, whom I met through
the Acoustic
Guitar Magazine web-based Community, and we had a few
minutes to
exchange comments on the show! A good time was had by all
and I have
the T-shirt to prove it!
Top:
Entrance sign to the Convention Center
Middle:
1956 Gibson 3/4 size LG2 Sunburst $2100.00
Greg and I met at the show!
Bottom left:
1976 Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop
(just like mine) only this one was signed by the Big Guy
himself!
Two newsworthy events for the NEWS PAGE!
Sparks &
McCoy shared the stage with their sons at two shows
recently...
At
The Cheshire Crab Grill we
were joined by Steve's son Sean playing
bass on the
C'S'N classic "Long Time Gone."
Sean worked
on learning the song while his Dad was out of the house
and then on
the 23rd, walked up on stage and surprised Steve by joining
in on the
performance! Here are a few pictures, but the whole thing was
captured by
Sean's Mom Lora on video and we will post it soon on the
Video Page!
Don't worry if you missed it, because Sean will be with us
again very
soon!
At our
next appearance at the Cheshire
Crab, we plan to have not only
Sean and
Josh, but also Phil onstage with us...the date for that show is
November 27th
from 7 to 11pm...Don't miss it!
Early in the
afternoon on Halloween,
Sparks &
McCoy played a two hour
set as part of the
Weekend Music Series held at
Anne Arundel Community
College's Bookstore. They were joined on stage by Ed's son
Josh on cello,
bass and for the
first time, vocals! Many pictures were taken and parts of
the show were
captured on video by
Bookstore staff. As in the "Crab"
performance, we
will post the video on the
Video Page
ASAP!
Bookstore photos thanks to Josh Sparks and Derek Ludwig.
Here's a banner of all of the musicians who played in the Music Series
this season:
Two
opportunities to hear some great music at a great venue
coming right up!
Two venues...check the
Calendar Page for more info and directions:
Sparks &
McCoy at the
Anne Arundel Community College Bookstore
Sparks solo at the
Berlin Coffeehouse, Friday the 13th of November, 6pm to 8pm
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T-Bonz Grille & Pub
October 20
I had a great time at the Open Mic run by Don Bellew at T-Bonz last night...
I met many new players and had a great 1/2 hour set...
I must have done something right because we talked about my getting a booking there in the new year!
So, check out Don's Open Mic on Tuesday nights from 7 to 10pm and check back on my Google calendar for a possible booking! Click on the T-Bonz below logo to go to their website!
Don Bellew,
Open Mic Host
Every Tuesday!
T-Bonz Grille & Pub, 4910 Waterloo Rd., Ellicott City, MD
For information and reservations, call 410-461-4748 - Don't forget to join
Sparks & McCoy
on
Friday October 23rd from 7 to 11pm (and then again on Friday November 27th from 7 to 11pm)
Be sure to check the CALENDAR PAGE for MORE dates to follow!Cheshire Crab 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122-3717
For more information or reservations, call (410) 360-2220
- Don't miss
Sparks & McCoy
on
Saturday, October 31st, for a special appearance at the AACC
Bookstore from 11am to 1pm!
Be sure to check the CALENDAR PAGE for MORE dates to follow!
- Sparks, Raymond & McCoy had a great time performing at the
Annual Big Fall Fest at
Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, Maryland this
past Sunday! Hundreds of people enjoyed the day of perfect
weather and festivities! Thank you Stephanie Saarbach and
Homestead Gardens for having us back! Look for us
there again...
- My lovely daughter Stephanie got married this past Sunday, and I
had the honor of walking her down the isle!
Congratulations Stephanie and Chuck!
Photo by Debbie Sabel - The Google Calendar has just been
updated with all of the upcoming Sparks, Raymond &
McCoy and Sparks & McCoy latest 2009 bookings!
As of September 19, 2009 Click on the RED link right here to take you directly to the Google Calendar for more information about each booking, directions and maps!!!
~ Sparks solo gig at the Berlin Coffee House November 13th
~ Of course there's Griffin's every Second Saturday starting on Sept. 12th
~ Sparks, Raymond & McCoy at Homestead Gardens Fall Fest, October 11th
~ Sparks & McCoy at The Cheshire Crab, October 23rd & November 27th
~ Sparks & McCoy at The AACC Bookstore, October 31st
- Sparks has secured
second solo spot at the Berlin Coffee
House!
I am looking forward to appearing at the Berlin Coffee House
on November 13th from 6 to 8pm! -
The recent solo gig at the
Berlin Coffee House was a hit
and a return date has been set
for November 13th!
Owner Peggy Hagy said "This is the most fun I've had since we opened!" I'll take that as a compliment and run with it!
The Berlin Coffee House
17 Jefferson St, Berlin, MD 21811(410) 629-1073 - The NEXT BIG THING...Sparks, Raymond &
McCoy at
The Tawes Garden,
in downtown Annapolis, on Wednesday, September 23rd, Noon to
1pm!
Here we are playing the Garden last year!
Also, we have a bunch of other opportunities to hear us play soon,
so check back on the Sparks, Raymond & McCoy webpages for current bookings and new updates regularly!
Here are the direct links:
Sparks, Raymond & McCoy Homepage
Sparks, Raymond & McCoy Schedule Page - Sparks, Raymond &
McCoy and Sparks & McCoy latest 2009 bookings!
September 1, 2009
~ Sparks solo gig at the Berlin Coffee House Sept. 13th
~ Of course there's Griffin's every Second Saturday starting on Sept. 12th
~ Sparks, Raymond & McCoy at Tawes Garden, Annapolis, September 23rd
~ Sparks, Raymond & McCoy at Homestead Gardens Fall Fest, October 11th
~ Sparks & McCoy at The Cheshire Crab, October 23rd & November 27th
~ Sparks & McCoy at The AACC Bookstore, October 31st
Check our Google Calendar for specific addresses, phone numbers, etc.
- We're back! Sparks, Raymond &
McCoy are back at Griffin's Grille in Arnold Maryland after a
two month hiatus!
August 31, 2009
The bad economy hit Griffin's Grille as it has so many businesses in Maryland. The Sparks, Raymond & McCoy dates for July and August were canceled...but the good news is that we will be back there on our regular "Second Saturdays" starting with September 12th!!!
Check the Sparks, Raymond & McCoy webpages for current bookings and new updates regularly!
Here are the direct links:
Sparks, Raymond & McCoy Homepage
Sparks, Raymond & McCoy Schedule Page - Final Summer night at the condo in
OC...
August 29, 2009
Our last visit to the condo for the summer and I got in a little "deck" time playing "Philly." I did get a gig at the Berlin Coffee House, at least I think I did, just waiting for confirmation to post the date!
- Sparks & Raymond - final show of
the season at LURES in Crownsville!"
August 21, 2009
Our last gig of the season at LURES Bar & Grille in Crownsville went great...it threatened rain, but didn't, well at least not until the last set when we had to stop for about 15 minutes. We covered the stage with Patrick's large tarp and went inside for a break until it stopped drizzling... about ten minutes later it stopped and so we uncovered and started again...the crowd was so nice to us we ended up playing about a 1/2 hour over! Our friend Bob Berlow took a series of pictures to document the last show of the season!.
Playing at LURES for this summer season has been a real pleasure!
Photos by Bob Berlow
The owner, Chuck Soja and restaurant manager, Mike, said that they want us back for next season (starting maybe in March of 2010)...I guess we have our first booking for the new year! Thanks to all the great staff at LURES who made us feel right at home, and most of all, to all the fans who came out to see us and support our music...we love you! - Music on the deck
with Sparks & McCoy at The Cheshire Crab!
August 16, 2009
Despite a little trouble with the PA system halfway through the last set, we had a great time back at the Cheshire Crab after a seven year break!
The Cheshire Crab closed and changed it's name to "Props" not long after our trio, Free Flight Band, retired...they didn't have live entertainment... now The Cheshire Crab is back and Steve and I are back!!!
We had a great time and appreciate all of our friends who showed up to make the return sweet!
Steve and I have two more dates booked at "The Crab" in 2009 so far. They are October 23rd and November 27th, both Fridays and both from 7 to 11pm...out on the enclosed deck! Click here for more info on "The Crab!"
Photos by Joshua Sparks - Les Paul dies at 94...
August 13, 2009
A sad day in music history, he will be missed.
From the L.A. Times...By Claudia Luther August 13, 2009 | 10:55 a.m."Les Paul, the virtuoso guitarist, entertainer and relentless innovator whose drive to produce the sounds he wanted from his recordings and instruments helped pave the way for rock 'n' roll, died today. He was 94.
Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in New York state, said a spokesperson for the Gibson Guitar Co. He had been in failing health for some time."
Click here for the full L.A. Times story...
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Sparks & McCoy are
booked to play at the AAACC Bookstore!
August 7, 2009
We have been booked to play for a Halloween event on October 31st from 11 to 1pm in the College's Bookstore. For more info on the event please visit the Bookstore website here...aaccbooks.com
Be sure to check our CALENDAR PAGE for MORE Sparks & McCoy dates!
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Sparks & McCoy are
booked to play at the Cheshire Crab!
August 3, 2009
The Free Flight Band retired in November of 2003 with it's last gig at The Cheshire Crab in Pasadena Maryland. Now, the NEW Cheshire Crab Restaurant and Tiki Bar have booked the duo of Sparks & McCoy for three dates in 2009!
The dates are:
Sunday August 16th from 4 to 8pm
Friday October 23rd from 7 to 11pm
and Friday November 27th from 7 to 11pm
Be sure to check the CALENDAR PAGE for MORE dates to follow!Cheshire Crab 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122-3717
For more information or reservations, call (410) 360-2220 - Music and singing
on the deck in OC!
July 31, 2009
What started out as a little solo guitar & voice time on the deck at the condo in OC quickly drew a small crowd of people who joined in the singing & fun with voices, guitar and the ocean waves only a short distance away ...especially a young singer named Brianna who joined Ed in several songs. A good time was had by all!
Brianna & Ed - Sparks, Raymond
and McCoy are booked to play for ARF!
July 12, 2009
The Animal Resource Foundation (ARF) has again this year, booked us to play for their annual fund-raiser crab feast at the Kent Island Yacht Club on August 23rd from 1 to 4pm. Here is some info on the event from ARF...Here is what ARF does:
Animal Resource Foundation is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of abandoned, abused and neglected companion animals throughout the region. Since its founding in 1999 ARF has helped thousands of cats and dogs from the danger of euthanasia. Special medical services are provided for disabled and abused animals. Each animal receives routine vaccinations, are spayed and neutered prior to adoption and special needs animals are rehabilitated. Every animal that enters ARF is loved and cared for as if they were our own before they are adopted to carefully selected loving homes.
Each membership, donation and proceeds from fundraisers the funds are used to help us further our efforts to spay, neuter, off-set medical expenses and to raise awareness to this very special cause. It also keeps food in the animals bowls and helps maintain our adoption center while the animals are staying with us.
Just click on the image below to go find out more about ARF!
- The bad economy
hits home...
July 6, 2009
The bad economy has hit Griffin's Grille as it has so many businesses in Maryland. The Sparks, Raymond & McCoy dates for July and August have been canceled...but the good news is that we will be back there on our regular "Second Saturdays" in September!
We have and are working on a bunch of other opportunities to hear us play though, so check back on the Sparks, Raymond & McCoy webpages for current bookings and new updates regularly!
Here are the direct links:
Sparks, Raymond & McCoy Homepage
Sparks, Raymond & McCoy Schedule Page - Artsy pictures
of guitars...you gotta love 'em!
July 4, 2009Here is the latest picture of my Gibson J-100extra with an old washbowl and pitcher...
Of course they have nothing in common but I do like the way they look together.
I took it under natural light in my dining room.
I purchased this Gibson acoustic at the Philly Vintage Guitar Show in 2006...To read more about this guitar, just click on the image to
go to the Guitar Photo Gallery...
- The latest picture
of the Sparks "Cat & Mouse" lap steel...
July 3, 2009
Here is the latest picture of my lap steel, still in progress, but progressing none the less! I can't wait until it's finished so I can LEARN how to actually play it! Note, is is still missing a few essential things, like: strings, a head nut, tuning keys, pickup, frets, and my name on the headstock, but it's getting there! Also, I intend to stain the cat (modeled from my cat "Gibson") grey, and if you look at the twelfth fret, you'll see a mouse... notice that neither of them seem to notice the other...just like in real life! Check back for more pictures as I progress...or click on the image below to take you to my Guitar Gallery page on this instrument...
- Sparks & Raymond a
hit at LURES in Crownsville!"
June 26, 2009
On our second gig at LURES Bar & Grille we played to a packed house, or should I say packed "Deck"...We saw lots of familiar faces, which is always a pleasure, but also made some new friends who eagerly requested our flyer announcing our two remaining dates there this summer.
Photos by Janice Gilbert & Nora Scott
The staff there made us feel right at home, starting with an excellent cooked to order "Bison Burger" dinner before we performed.
Yes, it was a warm night playing outdoors, but the rain held off (for a second time), making it a perfect outdoor venue for live music.
Want more, LURES just won a "Best of" award fromThe Deck is fenced in and private, holds enough tables to accommodate what I like to call an "intimate crowd" and allows us to make eye contact with everyone at some point during our show. 
What's Up Magazine,of Annapolis, as the "Best Hidden Gem."
Click on either image to find out more...
Live entertainment is a "summer thing" at LURES, so don't miss one, or both, of our remaining dates there this season. We play July 24th and August 21, both Fridays. Note: our 4-hour show time has been moved up from 7pm to 6:30pm. Call ahead to make reservations, especially for large parties...
LURES, 1397 Generals Highway - I crashed the
party at Stan & Joes in "Naptown!"
June 22, 2009
It was okay though...I know Hurricane Kevin Lebling, the host of the night!Stan & Joes is just one of many places around town that Hurricane Kevin sets up shop and hosts "Open Mics." Kevin opens the show and then turns the stage over to whomever has signed up to play.
So, if you are looking to break into show business, check him out!
Just Click Here!
- Sparks & Raymond
at LURES Bar & Grille THIS
Friday - 7 to 11pm!
June 26, 2009
Ed and Patrick will be back for a second trip this Friday...don't miss us! We will be performing as a duo "Sparks & Raymond." Want to know more, just click here to go to the LURES website. We are outside on the deck, so if it rains, don't come because you don't want to see us all wet! Actually, the show is canceled in the event of bad weather. Hope it's nice out and we see you there!
LURES, 1397 Generals Highway - Pepperland
Productions new digital audio workstation!
June 21, 2009
Father's Day was quite a thrill as Josh & Phil set up a new digital audio workstation for me to record on! I have been talking about getting it together for a while now and this past Saturday Josh surprised me with the audio recording ready super-computer he built from scratch, including a new wireless keyboard and mouse, headphones, and mini-cam!
All of that, coupled with the recording interface I had bought earlier, and courtesy of Phil, a fast and furious graphics card that supports the two monitors and gobs of extra RAM he threw in, came together to create one incredible system to make some magic on!
- The Sparks Trio performed
for the "Recreation Deeds for Special Needs"
Benefit...
June 6, 2009
Ed, Josh & Phil kicked off the event at 2:30pm and played an hour-long set at the "Rockin' the River" benefit! As well as helping raise funds for this worthwhile group of children with disabilities, a great time was had by all!Adam's Ribs in Edgewater provided the perfect venue for the event and excellent sound engineering was provided by Mike Kirkpatrick, owner of Sandcastle Sound. A special thanks to Robin Ward, coordinator of the event, for asking us to perform. Check out the photos below...
All photos by T. Sparks, copyright 2009
- Manny's of New York is
officially closed...bummer...
June 2, 2009
Manny's has officially closed it's doors, but take a look at this website to see some great videos of celebrities who stopped by to say goodbye...you might be surprised...Paul Simon, yes, but Tim Robbins??!?!?
Click here or on the image to go see what the fuss is all about!
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The Sparks Trio to perform Benefit...
April 28, 2009
The Sparks trio (Ed, Josh & Phil) will be playing a one-hour set for "Rockin' the River" benefit on June 6th...we will kick off the event and play from 2:30pm to 3:30pm! Check out the details below...
Recreation Deeds for Special Needs (RDSN) provides summer day camp funding assistance for families with special needs youth. In today’s tough economic climate, requests for RDSN funding have almost doubled, and our financial resources are under severe strain. Your support allows special needs youths to attend summer day camp, where they are given the opportunity to socialize, learn healthy living skills, be active and, above all, have fun in a caring and safe environment. We need your support to meet this increased demand. Please give so we can continue to put smiles on the faces of both the families and their children.
Location: Adam's Ribs ~ Edgewater, 169 Mayo Road, Edgewater , MD 21037
Sound provided by Sandcastle Sound
For more information contact:
Robin Ward 410-507-4783 - This just in...You're being
"lured" to LURES! Two new dates added!
April 13, 2009
Patrick Raymond and I will be performing as a duo "Sparks & Raymond"
on Thursday, May 28th and three Fridays, June 26th, July 24th and August 21st from 7 to 11pm at a new place called LURES! Want to know more, just click on the picture and go to the LURES website. We are outside on the deck, so if it rains, don't come because you don't want to see us all wet! Actually, the show is canceled in the event of bad weather. Hope it's nice out and we see you then!
1397 Generals Highway
REVIEWS:
10/22/2008 - My UK Connection...Andy
Stone!
March 30, 2009
My friend Andy, guitarist and guitar-builder, hit the big time recently when he appeared onstage at Gary's Live Music Club in West Sussex England, talking about and then playing several of his own handmade instruments. Andy is known for his guitar "the Les Pew," which he crafted from a church pew over a hundred years old! Andy has pictures of these and his other instruments on his website, as well as videos of his recent performances, please take a moment to check him out folks!
Check out his site on MySpace by clicking the picture...
In this picture Andy is holding his handmade electric 12 string, that's Gary Holder on bass, holding a bass Andy designed and built himself, and between them is "The Les Pew" guitar.
Photography by David Cook - "It's right behind me,
isn't it?!?!?"
March 30, 2009
The tourist at Ocean City Maryland are getting more vicious every year!
Never try to butt in in line at the All-You-Can-Eat buffet places!!!
Photo courtesy of T. Sparks
- Sparks, Raymond & McCoy
are booked to play for the
Animal Resource Foundation, Inc.
again this year!
March 29, 2009
We just received notice that we are booked for the Annual Fundraiser Crab Feast at the Kent Island Yacht Club to benefit the Animal Shelter on August 23rd. Don't worry, you won't have to remember...just check our calendar page! It for a great cause! - Sparks & Raymond are a
hit at the Amish Country Farmers Market
in Easton, Maryland...
March 27, 2009
Patrick and I did a three hour set at the Amish Country Farmer's Market and had a great time. We want to extend a special thanks to Dan for having us!
Over the course of the three hours we performed for about 150 people. Not only that, but we made more in tips than ever before!
Even more important though, we met lots of great people,
including Russ Orme (pictured with us below after the show).
Reenie Chase, who runs the "You Deserve It Fudge Shoppe" right next to where we performed, provided us with free coffee (to keep our energy up) and at the end of the show rewarded us each with a box of her fresh homemade assortment of fudge! We also got to meet and talk to about a dozen delightful Amish people. Three young ladies from one vendors booth handed us each a bag with two warm pretzels to eat on the way home!
All in all, it was a fantastic experience and guaranteed a return visit from us ASAP, possibly in May!
So, check out the Amish Country Farmers Market in Easton the next time you are headed for the Eastern Shore!
AMISH COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
101 Marlboro Ave., Easton, MD 21601
410-819-3260
- People are Talking,
again...
March 16, 2009
My "People are Talking" page is growing leaps and bounds...again!
Lots of new comments for visitors to the site on the songs and videos...
Find out what they are saying by clicking on the picture...
- This just in...Manny's
Music in NYC is closing!
March 11, 2009
"An era that spanned nearly 75 years will come to an end this spring when Manny’s Music closes its doors for the last time. The legendary guitar store that served everyone from Hendrix and the Beatles to Clapton and U2 is set to close in May." This post just appeared in Premiere Guitar magazine.
My wife Teri and I in front of Manny's, Music City Row, New York City
This is particularly sad to me as Manny's was my favorite music store on Music Row in New York City. I was just there back in November and perused the racks of beautiful guitars, including vintage guitars of all ages and brands! I will miss them the next time I am in the Big Apple!
Goodbye Manny's! - The Sparks Trio featured at
Anne Arundel Community College
Music Industry Club's "Acoustic Night!"
February 27, 2009
We appeared as one of three acts and had a wonderful time!
The Sparks Trio ~ Edward Sparks, Phil McGuire & Josh Sparks
Note Phil's braces...he played with a broken arm! ~ photo courtesy of T. Sparks
Edward Sparks, Dan Zelonka, Josh Sparks & David Nolte ~ photo courtesy of T. Sparks
Mike Wuyek, Sparks & Josh Sparks ~ photo courtesy T. Sparks
Sparks Trio winding down after the show ~ photos courtesy T. Sparks - Sparks, Raymond & McCoy
booked at the Tawes Garden in Annapolis...
February 25, 2009
We're booked, but not until September 23rd...
but that's okay, you won't have to remember, it'll be on our calendar!
To see it on my calendar, just click here to go to the Calendar page...
to see the Sparks, Raymond & McCoy calendar, just click here!
Photo courtesy of Jay Meyers, Tawes Garden
- The Sparks Trio featured at
Crofton City Limits...
February 20, 2009
We appeared as the Feature Act and had a wonderful time!
Photo courtesy of T. Sparks
I did my usual "schtick", Josh on cello and bass, Phil on bass and drum...
we even sold four CD sets on their debut! We played to a packed house and certainly hope be back again soon! To find out when, check the "Calendar" page. Just click on the image above -or- here to go to the Crofton City Limits website! - Ghosts of Sessions Past
February 18, 2009
2-Disk Audio CD Box Set NOW AVAILIBLE!
From 1992 through 1999, I had a small home recording studio called “Pepperland Studio.” During that time I recorded many songs on my own and with others. I also recorded an album with The Free Flight Band, of which I was a member. This is a collection of songs from that time. The “solo” recordings are true solos, as I performed all of the vocals and instruments. The Free Flight recordings are my compositions from our 1993 album “Uncharted Skies.” The CD set is available at performances for $10.00.
- My new line of
drinks???
February 19, 2009
NOPE! but I understand they are a real "kick!"
- People are STILL
Talking...
February 16, 2009
My "People are Talking" page is growing leaps and bounds!
Find out what they are saying by clicking on the picture...
- Website updates...
February 6, 2009
My son Josh, the webmaster, just updated the Guitar Gallery page with a FLASH version of the gallery with a revolving "carousel" of guitar pictures that you rotate with your mouse and then choose the one you want more info on. It is so cool you have to check it out!
Just click here: I want to see the Carousel!
PLUS...There is a new video, produced by Laura Sargent as a course project! Check it out here: Take me to the movies!
Also, I have updated the Stella guitar page to include an interesting quote
from Lindsey Buckingham about his first guitar...
Just click here to read his quote!
- Singer/Songwriter Joe
Rathbone sent a message about our covering "Learning to Fly" on
YouTube...
February 3, 2009
We got a nice message from Joe after he saw The Sparks Trio (Josh Sparks, Phil McGuire, & myself) performing his song "Learning to Fly" on YouTube from our recent performance at Crofton City Limits Coffeehouse. I played 12 string and sang, Josh on cello and Phil on bass. Check out the video on the Video Page or click here.
So what did Joe say:"ed. i'm very honored that a fine musician like yourself would take the time to listen, learn and perform a song of mine in their set list... it was a thrill to see it you tube! hope we see more of each other now that i'm up north again.." joe rathbone
The original message appears on the Guestbook page. If you'd like more information on Joe, check out his website by clicking on the image above or clicking here. It's a great site where you can check out Joe's music, watch his video of "Learning to Fly," and find out when he will be in our area! So check it out! - Griffin's Grille has a
NEW WEBSITE!
January 31, 2009
Our favorite Arnold hangout, Griffin's Grille has a new website for you to check out! Don't forget that Sparks, Raymond & McCoy will be there the second Saturday of each month, that makes the next one VALENTINE'S DAY!
Click here to go right to the new site!
- Check out the new
"People are Talking" page on the website...
January 29, 2009
Josh, the webmaster, has added a Testimonials page to the site. We have comments from people allover the world, from Virginia to Sweden, Australia, and even Israel! Want to hear what people are saying,
just click here!
- Three brand new new
videos & upcoming performances...
January 27, 2009
1.) Don't miss Sparks & McCoy this Saturday at Anne Arundel Community College Bookstore...we are doing a two-hour set from 11am to 1pm. it's free and snacks will be available for sale!
2.) Check out the three new videos on the Video Page of The Sparks Trio performing at Crofton City Limits Coffeehouse on January 19th! I did a solo, then called Josh up on the cello, and then Phil joined us on bass.
In case you missed us, we are returning as the Feature Act for a half-hour set on February 20th! Check Feb. 20th on the Calendar Page to click for directions!
- Upcoming performances...both "solo" and with Sparks & McCoy
January 12, 2009
I am excited to announce a few upcoming dates!
I will be doing a three song set at Crofton City Limits Coffeehouse this Friday, January 15th and then appear as the Feature Act on February 20th.
In addition I will have Josh Sparks and Phil McGuire on hand both nights to join me onstage on the cello and bass! The Coffeehouse begins at 8:00pm and we are scheduled for third or fourth on the list! For directions and additional info on Crofton City Limits Coffeehouse, just click on the image!
On January 31st I will be appearing with Steve McCoy as "Sparks & McCoy" at the AACC Bookstore to celebrate the "WEEKENDYOU" program. For more information, click on the image...
- Patrick Raymond Guitars Inc. website up and running!
January 5, 2009
The website for my luthier friend Patrick Raymond's new company is now online! To get there just click on the image below.
Looks like his webmaster knows a handsome face that'll sell guitars...
- Happy New Year! Congrat's Martin Guitars!
January 1, 2009
Looks like my all time favorite Martin model guitar has won a
new prize (Glad to know my vote helped)! The Martin D-28 won
the Player's Choice Gold Place Prize in the 2008 Readers Poll by Acoustic Guitar magazine...
I currently own two Martin D-28's, a 1976 six string and a 1980
twelve string. Both of these are in my Photo Gallery page under
the "Guitar gallery" section.
Here are links: 6 string 12 string
