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Squier Classic Vibe Gearhead, 
by Jeff Krebs
I’ve played literally thousands of guitars over the years (I’m a very lucky man!), and I’ve always been a big fan of Fender electrics. To me, old Leo Fender really struck gold back in the 1950’s when he designed the Telecaster and Stratocaster—these are classics that always sound and play great. Fender now is making great Strats, Teles and other classic models, but your best bang for the buck may just be in the Squier Classic Vibe series.
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 Chasin’ Steel – Fresh Runs and Tight Lines
Marquette’s Chasin’ Steel has been the area’s leading bluegrass band now for quite some time—and they’re CD is the top seller for just as long here at Jim’s Music. There’s good reason too—this is good-time music, catchy as all getout, well-written original tunes mixed with some great classics, and it’s all a winning combo. “Fresh Runs and Tight Lines” has a great sound due to the production and studio of Jerry Kippola, and here we’re catching Steel at their finest. From the barnburning original opener, “Lonesome and Blue”, to the two signature bonus tracks, this is nonstop UP bluegrass bliss served up hot. Their original “Drink My Dinner” even receives some national airplay—it’s one that’ll have you singing (and drinking) along. Strong vocals and mandolin chops come via Adam Carpenter, who also writes the bulk of the originals here. The Kuhlman brothers provide excellent backup vocals and banjo, guitar and bass—Jonah Kuhlman even plays the hammer dulcimer on this CD and at the live shows. Here at Jim’s Music in Marquette, we’re pleased to have Chasin’ Steel’s expert banjo picker Jacob Kuhlman as a part of our sales and teaching staff. Stop by any of our locations today to pick up a copy of this great CD, |
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 Vanilla Thunder - Body Heat Activated
Can't get enough funk? Look no further than Jim's Music, where this album is exclusively available. The sessions on this album took place between March and July of 1999. This is a nine-piece band that was short-lived and produced an absolute masterpiece that blends funk and blues. The bass lines are completely "in the pocket" from start to finish. Add the wailing guitar leads and funky rhythms that often utilize envelope filter and wah effects, and we have the basic ingredients of a killer funk/blues band. Incorporate the saxophone, trumpet, trombone and Rhodes piano and we now have a bad-ass funk/blues band on our hands. It's not just the instrumentation that does it. The vocals are blended perfectly to fit the various styles of play. Each member has an important part at all times, just the same as the rest of the band, or else this simply would not work. Vanilla Thunder was, at one time, a very beautiful thing. It's a shame when a band puts something like this together and we never here from them again. At least that brief period in time was captured on the album, for us all to enjoy for a lifetime. |
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Hello again everyone, anyone tired of winter yet? If so stop into Jim’s Music where the products and the deals are always smokin’ hot. If you missed our 5th annual Ginormous sale have no fear we have another big event in March. Starting March 15and running for one week only we are busting out the pot of gold again. All you need to do is stop into any of our three locations, pick out your products and then draw a gold coin and receive up to 40% off your entire purchase. Our new product has been arriving from Fender, Peavey, Seagull and ESP. Our stores are loaded with new product so now is the time to get lucky with a new instrument with the chance for some huge savings. Jim’s Music is located in Escanaba, Marquette and Iron Mountain. With the largest inventory in the UP, Jim’s Music offers something for every music lover.
