Trace Bundy is an
instrumental acoustic player par excellence. His nick name, "The Acoustic
Ninja" comes from his frenetic finger tapping technique. He started
playing guitar at the age of 11 and played steadily in coffee houses through his
university years. Music used to be more of a hobby taking a backseat to his
full time job as a professor of engineering at the University of Colorado .
Three of his
biggest influences were Phil Keaggy, David Wilcox, and Ani Difranco. Keaggy’s
influence is evident in his extensive use of looping during his performances.
Wilcox is known for using multiple capos, also a trait of Bundy’s style.
In 2008, Trace
was named “Most Promising New Talent” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine and took home
third place in the magazine’s “Best Fingerstyle Guitarist” category. He’s
shared the stage with numerous artists including Brandi Carlile, Judy Collins,
Phil Keaggy, David Wilcox, Laurence Juber, Chris Hillman, and Stanley Jordan. His
live performances are astounding and touched with whimsy. Check out his oldies
medley. He’s one of my favs. Enjoy!
Joy and Sorrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuOInFIobCQ
Sweet Child of Mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOoMWnLxHH4
Lose Yourself/Kashmir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VojWdX5xz8
Elephant King: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uprfvvMddGI
Stairway to Sunday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtC8K06mEFQ
Where the Streets Have No Name: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeMgJHnXdkE
Dueling Ninjas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyY4LNkxOW0
Communion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFGsrvWZppw
I want it that way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRQPaoOwdbk
Fount thou come: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpmLG5UR1XM
Oldies Medley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78cHmg71lwo
I’m
on a search for drinkable super cheap wines right now. While it’s cool to
discover a bargain, I have to say there’s a lot of crap out there masquerading
as wine. But tonight’s wine ain’t bad. Keep in mind, this isn’t the kind of
beverage you save for a special occasion. You quaff this stuff during the week
when you just want a glass of something while you work, watch TV, or read a
book. So, tonight I’m pairing Trace with a Trader Joe’s special: Blue Fin Pinot
Noir. I am a true lover of Pinot Noir, so this was a bit daring for me to try.
But I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, let it air for a half hour or so.
It’s a simple wine with strawberries and other berries on the nose and cherries
on the palate. It ain’t Domaine de la Romanee Conti, but for $3.99 a bottle,
this “Two-Buck Chuck” version of a Pinot Noir is very drinkable. Grab a bottle,
listen to the Acoustic Guitar Ninja, and be happy you didn’t drop $2,500.00 on
a bottle of the Romanee Conti.
Cheers!
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