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The early St. Pius X Elementary School03.24.07

If memory serves me correctly I started off playing in grade 5 at St. Pius X elementary school in Brantford.
My teacher was believe it or not, Mrs. Lord, yes that is correct! What a name for a Catholic school teacher. She was a guitar player who, played it for us in our music class. She […]



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A Realization that I can play guitar02.09.07

I was just surfing while listening to one of my favorite Canadian musicians of all time, Bruce Cockburn(B.C.). I came to the realization that I am finally playing like a great guitar player of the 80’s, Mark Knopfler.
In grade 8, a song came onto the music scene that was really new and refreshing. […]



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Stevie Barber you dog!01.19.07

So, get in touch with Elek and find out if he wants to show up ok dude? This Saturday is fine with us.
Love ya LIVE BUDDY!
Stick



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My first Rock Bands Concert … a KISS tribute one at that!10.01.06

I mercifully skipped grade 7 for you all and went right to the good stuff.
Well I just have to let the cat out of the bag and swallow my pride on this one! Yes I was playing in a KISS tribute band and was Ace Frehley. Well in all honesty, the majority of the tunes […]



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My first Rock concert I’ve ever played in … in grade 6 that is.09.28.06

Well I remember that being in grade 6 was quite a musical experiment to me.
A new kid named Brian came into our school that year. He seemed very cool but different from the rest of us. He spoke with a funny sound in his voice(that’s how I explained it when I was in grade […]



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