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Classica, Italian and Spanish for "Classical" - say, as in a Classical Guitar from where the American guitar craft evolved. Traditionally a coffeehouse, I think we all can agree that a "Cafe" has become
associated with its social functions. Cafes provide a place where people go
to congregate, talk, write, read, play games, or while away time
individually or in small groups. Are we really excited over paying $4.00 for a cup of coffee and Starbucks, or are we looking to enjoy the experience?
So sit back, relax and click away in the ClassicaCafe! Stop back often to see what new stuff is inside and please feel free to participate. We welcome you to contact us with any questions you might have or areas of interest you'd like us to explore.
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Classic Drummer Jokes
 Nothing better than a classic drummer joke to break the ice with some new musician buddy's. Some of these came to light in my recent visit with Paul Reed Smith in New Haven.
Happy Birthday Celebration
 In March of 2007, had the unique pleasure of meeting Mr. Paul Blancato of Portland CT. "Paulie B", now 72 years old has been a performing musician since the age of 15 in and around Connecticut. In 1957, Paulie B entered a West Hartford CT music store to buy what would be his only guitar for the balance of his career. This Guitar happened to be a Fender Stratocaster born from the Fender factory in September 1957 (circa).
What else is in MY Closet?
 I don't consider myself a collector nor am I truly a "player". I am an adequate performer who loves to entertain with music. I have bought and sold many guitars over my 33 years of playing guitar. The guitars that currently sit in my studio rack all have a specific purpose. One might be associated with a memory of my youth, another is just the right combination of physical characteristics (color, wood grain, appointments, etc.), but most are on the rack as an attempt to achieve the ultimate tone in a tonal category. Gibson, Collings, Martin, Hamer, Fender USA, Paul Reed Smith, Vintage Ibanez, Ovation, Steinberger and on & on.
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Caveat Emptor
"Let
the Buyer Beware"
I received an
unfortunate email today from a fellow who seems to have some parts from
a Bass we once sold. Take a look at the real life example of how
diligent you need to be in Internet
transactions.Les PaulPerformer, Inventor &
Innovator
(June 9, 1915 - August 13,
2009)
August 13,
2009 - My friend and fellow guitar player from New York City, Paul
Fetscher, CCIM called today around 4:30PM
EDT with the
sad news that Les Paul passed away from complications of severe
pneumonia. I have enjoyed several Monday evening shows in
the last five years with Les Paul including sharing his 93rd birthday
with him last June (2008). Although my appreciation of all
this great man gave to music, recording and Guitar development only
came later in my life, I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity
to be in his presence to enjoy his talents, humor and enormous
persona.
The
GREAT Players of our time:
All guitarists
have their favorite artists from their favorate Music style.
Les Paul, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Barney
Kessel, Charlie Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Hank Garland, Grant Green, Robert
Johnson, Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, Peter Green, Jim
Croce, James Taylor, Paul Simon, David Grissom, Joao Gilberto, Duke
Robillard, Carlos Santana, Scotty Moore, Joe Pass, Chet Atkins, Robben
Ford, BB King, Albert King, Albert Lee, Lyle Lovett, the list goes on
& on. I'll be exploring many of these players and
more, their instruments and their
music.
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