Nick Edelstein

Archive for July, 2009

Mudcatz Recap #2

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Another successful jam at Mudcatz!. Thanks to everyone who came out and played, and to those who supported the players. My favorite songs of the night were “Whipping Post,” “Mr. PC” and “Shotgun!”

The latter sounded dead-on too, thanks to the horns of Earl Williams and Tim Fash. We even had some couples on the dance floor! I can’t wait for next Wednesday

Tags: atlanta, dunwoody, GA, jam, mudcatz, mudcatz bayou bar grill
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NEws from Holland: pickups for Frank’s bass

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

We’re excited to announce the latest project at Holland Guitars: hand-wound pickups for Frank’s Fender J-bass!

After years of being his back-up axe, Frank’s J-bass is only days away from becoming número UNO. The new neck and bridge pickups were hand-wound according to vintage Fender specs, and are currently being wax potted! They should be ready by Friday for a weekend of gig exploration

the bridge pickup was wound 9200 times!

this beauty is about to be wax-potted

Tags: bass, custom, fender, frank, holland, J-bass, lisco, pickups
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Amelia Island!

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

The creative process needs room to breathe, and minds need space to think … That was my logic behind this past weekend on Amelia Island

Located just below the GA border, this lovely Atlantic escape proved perfect for relaxing and regrouping. I returned home with a refreshed outlook and a plethora of ideas. Muchos gracias to the Land family for the use of their beautiful condo.

Activities included swimming and floating in the ocean, playing Rummy under a monsterous umbrella, and my first-ever game of tennis! (incidentally, I still prefer raquetball). I visited the Fernandina Publix, but otherwise kept to the beach and condo. “Homecooked” meals and quality time with the family are often my favorite activities on vacation.

panoramic of the dining room

Nessie was very comfortable

view from the back patio - see the ocean?

Tags: amelia island, atlantic, beach, fl, florida, ocean, tennis, weekend
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Mudcatz #1 Recap

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Well, our first night at Mudcatz was a huge success! We had easily over 100 people turnout, probably closer to 200. Amazing players, too. I was very pleased to say the least, and found myself grinning ear to ear throughout the evening.

Jazz and Blues licks filled the air. Saxophones, harmonicas, guitars and bassists, organists, it was a blast. Super thanks to Shari O’Hallaran and her staff for supporting us – that’d be myself (Nick), Barry Richman, and The Alternators band!

Big thanks also goes out to Joel Edwards, Mark Bond, Earl Williams, Tim Fash, Randy and all the other amazing players who joined us for the first of many jams at Mudcatz!

Tags: alternators, barry richman, Blues, first, free, jam, mudcatz, open
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Mudcatz Super Jam!

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Beginning July 22nd, the weekly Park Bench Jam will officially move to Mudcatz Bayou Bar & Grill in Dunwoody, GA. It’s only 20 minutes drive Northeast from Park Bench, and has a MUCH bigger stage and better lighting! Not to mention AMAZING food (PB didn’t have a kitchen, just drinks). We’re calling it a Super Jam because Nick will share hosting duties with none other than The Alternators band and Barry Richman!

Another point for Mudcatz falls under the category “Family Friendly.” Bring your kids, no smoking indoors! For the smokers, Mudcatz has a lovely covered brick terrace with seating and full-service wait staff (and you can still hear the music loud’n'clear). Check it out!