Chris Hartzog Music

RIP Donald “Duck” Dunn

chartzog — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:58:00 +0000

I always loved music by Booker T. and the MG’s. Today I learned, as posted on whereseric.com, bass player Donald “Duck” Dunn has passed away at age 70 in Tokyo, Japan. He was in Tokyo for a series of performances [Read More...]

40 Steps to Install the Roland GK-KIT-GT3

chartzog — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:45:19 +0000

Last weekend I spent a day capturing on video my adventure in modifying my brand new Fender Modern Player Marauder to install the Roland GK-KIT-GT3 permanently, internally in the guitar. Last year I wrote about my first venture into GK land and how [Read More...]

Fender Marauder

chartzog — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:12:44 +0000

Here is a demo of some sounds from my new Fender Marauder guitar using the neck pickup, the triple bucker bridge pickup and a Roland GK-3 and GR-55 guitar synthesizer. The Marauder may be a made in China piece of [Read More...]

Tales and Pics From the Road

chartzog — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:09:14 +0000

We had a great time this week on the road and sea while on my mini “tour” to Retsil to play a live show to a very enthusiastic group at the Washington State Veterans Home (as I posted about earlier). [Read More...]

Happy Easter

chartzog — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:59:52 +0000

Happy Easter to all. If you’re unfamiliar with the true meaning of Easter, in the end, it’s all about Love. Other men have summed it up very nicely:

Dance like there’s no one watching Sing like no [Read More...]

Thank You to Our Military & Veterans

chartzog — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:01:31 +0000

Hi Fan,

It’s again been too long since I sent out a news update, but I wanted to share that I will be accomplishing a goal of mine that I have had for a long time: To visit a [Read More...]

Amazing Dogs

chartzog — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:31:15 +0000

I’ve always loved dogs and had a dog ever since I was a kid. The current pair of canine friends in our house are so funny, they could be on comedy central. I really don’t need a TV, I get [Read More...]

Most Popular Post – Colonoscopy Journal

chartzog — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:06:08 +0000

I am reposting this to keep it close to the top of the blog heap, originally posted 7/29/2008. Even though this is not music related, for some reason this has been one of my most popular posts ever thanks to [Read More...]

Ukulele Fretboard With Notes

chartzog — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:18:08 +0000

The ukulele pages now have another diagram added: The Ukulele Fretboard With Notes. This diagram shows all of the notes on each string on the fretboard. There are a variety of tunings used on the ‘uke, but I have mine tuned [Read More...]

Happy Birthday Johnny Cash

chartzog — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:11:21 +0000

Happy Birthday Johnny. The Man in Black, aka Johnny Cash was born on this date in 1932. He died on September 12, 2003 of complications from diabetes.

Folsom Prison Blues, Live

Click here to view the embedded video.

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Live Show Pedal Board

chartzog — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:05:51 +0000

I decided to create a “road ready” live rig out of desperation after finding out for my last show that I would only have 15 minutes to get in the door, haul all of my gear and instruments in, set [Read More...]

Kimo’s Hawaiian Rules

chartzog — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:43:12 +0000

One of my favorite t-shirts (and I love t-shirts BTW) is one that I picked up in Hawaii.

KIMO’S HAWAIIAN RULES

Never judge a day by the weather.

The best things in life aren’t [Read More...]

Music Is

chartzog — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:15:10 +0000

Thanks to Dean Kay of ASCAP for providing the following summary of quotes from past enlightened individuals on the value of music and what music is:

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to [Read More...]

Let it Snow

chartzog — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:30:22 +0000

Or should it be, “I’m dreaming of a white day after MLK day”? Anyway, this picture is just a few miles from my house! Us weather wimpy Seattleites are in for it.

See the rest of the story here.

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Uke Pages Live

chartzog — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:13:14 +0000

As promised, I created some static pages that will be devoted to things ukulele. So far you can find ukulele fretboard info, uke pictures and a uke song. Mahalo bruddah!

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Folsom Prison

chartzog — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:39:04 +0000

Today in 1968 Johnny Cash staged his comeback by performing live at Folsom State Prison, in Folsom California, northeast of Sacramento. Unfortunately there is no original video of the event, but here is JC doing Folsom Prison Blues at the [Read More...]

Ukulele Fretboard

chartzog — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:05:41 +0000

Here is a bit of my computer art in the form of a new and improved “Kilika” ukulele fretboard. The last post was kind of primitive. As you can see, this one does not have the notes installed yet…..that will [Read More...]

Moving In

chartzog — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:03:11 +0000

More on my studio project. At long last I can move in from hanging out with my guitar in the garage and stay warm in the house. The project is 99% complete, except for installing the ceramic tile window sill [Read More...]

Studio 2.0

chartzog — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:10:36 +0000

As you can see, I paid big bucks for an architect’s services and this highly professional blueprint of my new music room/studio including the coffee stain.

Besides working my bass off all of 2011 at multiple day jobs just to [Read More...]

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2012! I’m glad to see you!

chartzog — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:07:08 +0000

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2012! I'm glad to see you! This was posted on Google+…