Griff Hamlin Music, Lessons, Performance
Had a great time yesterday over at Main Street Cafe in Yorba Linda playing at the open blues jam. My guys and I showed up and did 3 tunes. My friend Pat Hennessey was also there and he played a couple of songs with us, while Darrell jumped in on Pride & Joy for the last tune.
Special thanks to Brian, Tina, and Darrell for inviting us… we had a blast.
Here’s some video clips from the day:
1st- I’m Tore Down:
2nd- Red House (you gotta do this one 
Finally some Pride & Joy with some help…
Well I did it… I went to NAMM this year. Winter NAMM in Anaheim takes up the entire Anaheim convention center and it’s basically all the music gear you can possibly imagine in one place.
NAMM stands for National Association of Music Merchants (I think) and this is not open to the public. It’s where the manufacturers and the dealers all get together and work out their plans for world domination in the coming year.
It’s also where you can see the cool new toys that are coming out this year… [Read more...]
Okay, I did it. I threw my hat in the ring to win a chance to play at the Crossroads Festival in Chicago this summer.
In order to get there, I need votes – a lot of them. That’s where you come in.
Visit http://playcrossroads.com and register to vote by entering your email address and then confirming it (sorry about this step, but they have to know you’re a human – or close enough.) Here’s how that’s done…
When you first get to that page, the register link is the tab on the right:
Once you click that, you’ll see the register page. You’ll need a fan account which is the top radio button here:
Fill out the rest of the form and submit it. Then check your email for a link you have to click to verify your identity.
Then visit http://playcrossroads.com/griff3 and vote for the band there. Here’s the vote button:
While you’re there, feel free to listen to some tunes I posted. And you can make fun comments too.
That’s it. Thanks and I appreciate the help.
Griff
It’s about 9:07 and Laura and I have been up for about an hour after having gone to sleep at around 3:30.
We played the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio last night. Great place, by the way, one of the nicest casinos I’ve played at. And they were nice enough to give us a room after the show.
Grandma’s at home with the kids, and we both kind of feel like we’ve been hit by a bus. From here it’s back home in a few minutes for our oldest son’s 11th birthday party.
This is definitely that rock and roll lifestyle you hear about
Stop by Java Joes THIS Sunday afternoon for some soul-inspiring blues. You’ll hear some of my original tunes as well as some of the band’s favorites from legendary artists like B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Eric Clapton, and some lesser known favorites as well.
But – MOST importantly – come celebrate the birth of Chris’ beautiful little girl – Ella Joy Atchley! Born on March 2nd. Believe it or not, Chris delivered the baby himself in the driveway of his own home! They never made it to the hospital, and paramedics arrived after she did! Stop by and hear all the details from the proud new daddy! (Ella joins big brother Ethan). Wife Andrea and baby Ella are home and doing well.
Hope to see you for this very special performance! Fun begins at 1pm. Java Joes will be offering brunch, beer, wine, and yummy pastry items.
Java Joe’s is in Yorba Linda at 4975 Yorba Ranch Road, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 (714) 970-7988.
Check out the flier if you want to send it to your friends!
But – MOST importantly – come celebrate the birth of Chris’ beautiful little girl – Ella Joy Atchley! Born on March 2nd. Believe it or not, Chris delivered the baby himself in the driveway of his own home! They never made it to the hospital, and paramedics arrived after she did! Stop by and hear all the details from the proud new daddy! (Ella joins big brother Ethan). Wife Andrea and baby Ella are home and doing well.
Hope to see you for this very special performance! Fun begins at 1pm. Java Joes will be offering brunch, beer, wine, and yummy pastry items.
Don’t forget to open the flier!
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