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Staff Picks with the Doors, Joan Baez, the Undertones and the Cramps

2 weeks ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

Associate Editor Ruby RischThe Doors"The End"Is it just me, or are the times feeling like "the end of everything that stands"? You can always count on The Doors for a trip, and this song, with its eerie calmness that leads into hypnotic chaos, is no different. Operations Manager Robin RoseJoan Baez"We Shall Overcome"In the aftermath of one of the largest anti fascist (Drumpf) protests in U.S. History, this was again the anthem.
Frank Meyer Can't Do Without His Fender Telecaster

3 weeks ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

Musician, frontman and writer Frank Meyer, of the Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, Fear and many more projects, told us about his love for his Fender Telecaster... Frank Meyer: The piece of gear I cannot do without is my trusty Fender Telecaster. I have a bunch of Tele’s but my prized one is my beat-to-shit cream ‘51 reissue. I bought it brand new about seven years ago, but I’ve played it on tour around the world many, many times now and it’s taken a beating.
The Sheeran Looper +

3 weeks ago | musicconnection.com | Michael Stern |Can't Do Without

Pop phenom Ed Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists. Performing solo and looping is a hallmark of his live concert appearances. The Sheeran Looper + is his compact and powerful portable dual-track looper pedal. Looper + features Sheeran’s ergonomics, rugged die-cast aluminum pedals, and a 1.8” color screen with RGB LED loop status ring for performance navigation. Sheeran says, “We wanted to give people all my looping tools.
Dwarves Can't Do Without Their Big Muff

4 weeks ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

Blag Dahlia of notorious and glorious punk rock reprobates Dwarves told us about his love for his Big Muff. Blag Dahlia: I’m Blag the Ripper, rock legend and the best looking man in show business. The Big Muff is more than just the silliest name in ancient electronics, it’s practically a way of life. You can use it to give added crack to a snare, or bus a vocal channel to it and add instant dirty compression to your vocals.
Jamie James Can't Do Without his 1934 Gibson L4

1 month ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jamie James—known for his work with Dennis Quaid and The Sharks, collaborations with the late Harry Dean Stanton, and as the frontman of 80's Rockabilly Trio Kingbees—told us about his love for his '35 Gibson L4. Jamie James: My name is Jamie James and I am a guitar nut! I got my first electric guitar on Christmas of 1966. Since then I’ve never stopped playing and never stopped writing.
Raging Speedhorn Can't Do Without Their Premier Drum Kit

1 month ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

Gordon Morison, drummer with U.K. extreme metal merchants Raging Speedhorn, told us about his love for his Premier drum kit. Gordon Morison: One thing I could never do without is my blue Premier drum kit. I’ve had this kit for over 25 years. I’ve played Ozzfest, Download, Reading and Leeds festival, Bloodstock fest, Damnation fest, plus countless tours festivals across U.K., Ireland, EU, and recorded every Raging Speedhorn record with this bad boy.
MEGG Can't Do Without JH Audio Earplugs

1 month ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

If you’re a songwriter, you know all the good ideas come to you in the most inconvenient of times. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve hopped out of the shower, sopping wet to grab my phone and hum some little ditty into my Voice Memos app or pulled myself out of a deep sleep to roll over and mumble lyrics into my phone. Horrifying to listen back to, but all the good shit lies in that Voice Memos app.
Blood Lemon Can't Do Without Their Boss DD-6

1 month ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

Lisa Simpson of post riot grrrl trio Blood Lemon told us about her love for her Boss DD-6. Lisa Simpson: Before “Perfect, Too” was recorded and released, we had the chance to play it live during some local shows and some short periods out on the road.
Ginger Wildheart Can't Do Without his Naughty Pedal

2 months ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

Ginger of British rockers The Wildhearts told us about his gloriously offensive pedal. Ginger: I have a battered pedal that we painted the word C**T on. No one has a clue what it’s supposed to do. But it gives a disgusting and aggressive boost to any chorus or riff. I wouldn’t be without my C**T. The Wildhearts new single "Troubadour Moon" from forthcoming studio album Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts is out now.
The Real Sickies Can't Do Without Duct Tape

2 months ago | musicconnection.com | Brett Callwood |Can't Do Without

Andrew Coady, lead guitarist with punks the Real Sickies, told us about his love for duct tape... Andrew Coady: Every musician worth their salt knows: if your strap locks have snapped, your cable’s crackling, or your entire career has fallin’ apart—duct tape’s got your back. The amount of set lists, drum kits, guitars, microphones, and broken hearts mended on tour by this glorious absolute adhesive really goes to show that punk rock is 10 percent talent, 90 percent tape.