NEWS

July 17th, 2010

I'm in a new band JOYRIDE DETH PLUNGE were in the studio working hard so stay tune. 

We are currently writing new material for an upcoming release, check back soon for details. 

Check out some of my new lessons posted at  www.insaneguitar.com  

I would personally like to thank everyone coming out to all the shows, it means alot to me!  Go to the Shows page for upcoming concerts. We keep adding shows so check back periodically!

I have been in 3 bands for a while now it's crazy, so sorry for the lack of updates.  My bands: The Sickness, Stapled Down and Riff Sorce.  We are having a blast playing all over the place so come hang with us! 

The new STAPLED DOWN ep is complete, it is now available on this site, go to the disc/purchase page!

The new Stapled Down cd is finally mixed and will be going to be mastered, the cd art is complete and the new cd will be out January 1st 2009.

I will be at the 2008 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville TN doing clinics and demonstrations for AMT ELECTRONICS USA BOOTH #234. Come and visit us!

My vocal band STAPLED DOWN has finished recording the new cd and we are currently mixing. This is the best cd I have ever recorded. This is also the greatest band I have had the pleasure to work with. Check the shows page for upcoming concert dates! 

My vocal band STAPLED DOWN is currently in the studio working on the new cd release, the recording is 85% complete and I am extremely excited. Artwork is underway, and show dates  are currently getting scheduled. Check back for more info in the following days!

I just posted 5 new videos on the Riff Sorce myspace page, check them out! www.myspace.com/riffsorce

Due to the recording of the New Stapled Down Cd, the new Riff Sorce instrumental cd will be put on hold. The Riff Sorce CD will include, Frank "The Hammer" Depinto on Drums, and Peter Greisch on bass. Preliminary release date is November 2009. 

NEW FREE DIMINISED VIDEO LESSON POSTED

NEW FREE 2 STRING MODE VIDEO LESSON POSTED

Check out my new Bernie Rico Jr. Custom V.I.P. guitar. It is by far the best sounding, playing and looking guitar ever made. Thanks Bernie!

Check out the new free video lesson on the lessons page!

I just got back from the NAMM show, I would like to thank my sponsors especially  BERNIE RICO JR. GUITARS,  TURBOTREM WHAMMY BAR CORP (Pete and Brian).

Riff will be playing and appearing at the NAMM show at the following booths ON JANUARY 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st: SPECTRAFLEX CABLES, BERNIE RICO JR. GUITARS AND BOUTIQUE MUSIC/TURBOTREM. 

I am honored to have received an endorsement from Spectraflex Cables, it's awesome to be part of of such a great company. Special Thanks to Toshi Iseda. (Director of Artist Relations) www.spectraflex.com

I have a new endorsement from AMT  ELECTRONICS USA  their pedals are  best period! www.amtelectronicsusa.com

I am honored to have recently been endorsed by Bernie Rico Jr. Guitars. Bernie Jr. is the former owner of B.C. Rich guitars, the master luthier  has  built me numerous custom B.C. Rich Guitars over the years. His new line of guitars are so amazing, I just received my custom V.I.P. 7 string and it is by far the best playing, sounding, and looking guitar I have ever seen.  I guarantee that these are by far the best guitars in the world. Thanks Bernie!! Check out this monster on the gear page! www.ricojrguitars.com

www.shredacademy.com  has posted my new article THE INCREDIBLE MUSICIAN and a free video lesson.

I have finally posted some free lessons, the 7 modes, and a new article The incredible musician.

I have a new endorsement from Peavey, their products are amazing. I just received my Peavey xxx  it makes every other amp I own sound weak. A huge thanks to David Ellefson for all his support. www.peavey.com

I have received an endorsement from Fastaxe products. Thanks Tim, AXE FOR IT BY NAME!

I will be demonstrating and jamming at the Turbotrem booth at the Wisconsin vintage guitar show April 9th
At the Ramada Inn ( airport ) 6401 south 13th street Millwaukee  1pm till 6pm admission $ 7.oo
For more info please call 1-866-237-8116. Showtime 1PM - 6PM

I am proud to have been chosen as an endorsee of THE WAY COOL WHAMMY TOOL called the "TURBOTREM" this is a revolutionary whammy bar/tool.  A very big thank you to Peter and Brian, you guys rule. Check out their website. www.turbotrem.com

I am very happy to announce that my new instrumental cd "UNTIL NOW" has finally been released, and yes it is available through this site!

I want to thank Anthem-X for his phenominal drum performances and Jack Wilson and John Marino for their amazing guitar solo's.

I have been very busy playing shows all over Chicago with my band 5 FT NOTHING. I've also been working on new material for the second 5 FT NOTHING disc, and hope to start working on new material for another Riff Sorce instrumental cd.

Other News

Riff's new instrumental cd will be entitled UNTIL NOW

Riff's instrumental cd is currently being masterd and the art work is almost complete, the release date is scheduled for early June.

Riff's band 5 FT NOTHING has released it's debut full length cd and is available through this site.

Check out guitar 9 records for more info on Guitars at an Exhibition Vol. 2.

Special Thanks to Jack Wilson and Tom Hess for their hard work and dedication to make Guitars at an Exhibition Vol 2. a reality.

Guitars At An Exhibition Vol.2 Has been released, receive a free copy with any purchase from this site.

It's official, Jack Wilson and John Marino will be featured on the Riff Sorce Instrumental cd. 

The art work for the new 5 Ft Nothing cd is almost complete the Cd will be out in November.

The instrumental disc is coming along very well, Riff is very excited about the instrumental release. Riff promises it will be a memorable disc that everyone will enjoy.

Riff has been invited to play on Guitars at an Exhibition Volume II which will include guitar greats Jack Wilson, and Eric Mantel, among others. 

Riff is in the studio working on the new instrumental guitar cd. Guitarists Jack Wilson and John Marino will be featured on the disc. Long time friend and musician Anthem will be featured on the drums.