I’m sick and tired of cold weather and feeling rather
rambunctious tonight, so I’ve put together music to match my mood. I can’t even
begin to describe each guitarist, but all of them are icons of the business.
Rather than write a lot of commentary, I suggest you crank up the volume and
psyche up for the coming week.
Joe Satriani: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo6LXD7uzn4
Steve Vai: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ7vyFnLvjw
Michael Firkins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ_dawPc3Xw
Gary Hoey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7mq0g6Tp9Y
John Petrucci: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5VwPfyEq3w
Yngwie Malmsteen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbHc5i4O2tc
Joe Stump: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EneQUjwMTE
Shawn Lane: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbq3y1TcALM
Paul Gilbert: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPGA3vjMLgE
Guthrie Govan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LY8sok2RgE
The power
of tonight’s music calls for a powerhouse wine. Last week I reviewed Brazin
zinfandel, one of my favorites. Tonight, I suggest trying its little brother,
the 2011 Gnarley Head Zinfandel ($10.00). While Brazin is considered a
super premium Zin (although I bought it for $14.00), its little brother Gnarley
Head is the largest selling Zin in the United States. It even has its own
Facebook page in Sweden. They’re made by the same vinter so it’s not surprising
that there’s a strong family resemblance.
Gnarley Head has wonderful aromas of dark berries and spice.
It’s a mouthful of blackberry jam accented with vanilla and a peppery finish.
It’s also 14.5% alcohol so don’t plan of leaving home after you try it.
Instead, sit back, blast the music, and hope it scares the snot out of this
linger winter enough to finally let spring arrive.
Cheers!
