BIO - CONTACT
gregvorobiov [at] gmail [dot] com
Prior to becoming a portrait and music photographer Greg Vorobiov was a pro-guitarist working with a wide range of famously badass artists, from Jewel to Jimi Hendrix’s drummer Buddy Miles, from American Idol judge Randy Jackson to Stevie Ray Vaughan’s band Double Trouble + many others. Plus he played on the hit TV series Bay Watch and Max Headroom.
Living in the music world of festival stages, tour buses and recording studios has led to a deep understanding of the artists’ heart and how to dance with it. This natural dialogue reveals itself in his photos of artists such as Slash, Doyle Bramhall II, Larkin Poe, Lucinda Williams, John Oates, Jimmy Vivino, Joan Osbourne and Edgar Winter, among others. In addition, Greg loves directing, shooting and editing video.
His work has appeared in Guitar Player Magazine, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Premier Guitar Magazine, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, National Geographic - NatGeo.com, No Depression, Guitar Connoisseur, Guitar World, and more.
Artists trust Greg because he is also one of them, and he plays his camera like his guitar, bold and soulful, capturing honest and artful visual stories. And if Greg isn't playing music, the next best thing is to photograph artists who are.
MUSIC ARTISTS GREG HAS PLAYED WITH:
Double Trouble – Stevie Ray Vaughan’s band
Buddy Miles – Jimi Hendrix’s drummer
Randy Jackson (American Idol judge)
Colin Hay – Men At Work singer
Frank Black (The Pixies)
Gregg Rolei (Journey, Santana keyboards)
Michael Shrieve (Santana drummer)
John Rich (Big and Rich)
Lorenzo Lamas (actor)
Chris Kirkpatrick (NSYNC)
Sean Young (actor)
Mikalah Gordon (American Idol)
Irene Cara (FAME! actor, singer)
Max Headroom series
Bay Watch series
Parker Lewis Can’t Lose series
Nashville – Gone Country 2 series
INTERVIEWS - PRESS
Vintage Guitar Magazine – feature interview
Vintage Guitar Magazine – Tailgate Troubadour CD review
Guitar Player Magazine – Spotlight Column
Guitar Player Magazine – 99 Ways To Play Better
Premier Guitar – feature interview
The ToneQuest Report – feature interview
5500+ subscribers and over 6 million views across YouTube
ARTISTS GREG HAS PHOTOGRAPHED:
Darryl Jones (Rolling Stones)
Lee Ann Womack
John Oates (Hall & Oates)
Jimmy Vivino (Conan O'Brien)
Doyle Bramhall II
Jackie Greene (The Black Crowes)
Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes)
Nick Gorvick (The Black Crowes)
Dr. Z Amps
Paul C Audio
LA Vintage Gear
Top Hat Amps
3 Monkeys Amps
Guitar Player Magazine
Vintage Guitar Magazine
Premier Guitar Magazine
National Geographic - NatGeo.com
No Depression Magazine
Marin Independant Journal
“Tailgate Troubadour” is where Greg’s artistic heart lives as a textural and cinematically inspired soundtrack without a movie. Organic and soulful the 12 instrumental songs, or sonic-movies, utilize his instruments as characters engaged in conversation. TT features Lucinda William’s drummer Jim Christie and Jackson Browne’s bassist Kevin McCormick. Beautifully mixed by Jackson Browne’s guitarist Mark Goldenberg and mastered by Gavin Lurssen at The Mastering Lab, Grammy winner for the “O Brother Where Art Thou” soundtrack. Tailgate Troubadour takes you on a timeless Americana road trip with Telecasters, Gretsches, Dobro, Lap Steel, Baritone, Mando-guitar and glowing vintage amps as your passengers…
REVIEWS OF TAILGATE TROUBADOUR
Vintage Guitar Magazine – John Heidt – Review June 2005 Issue
Greg V. has played and toured with acts Double Trouble and Buddy Miles. But that won’t prepare you for this album of instrumentals that contains more tasty, atmospheric guitars than you’re likely to hear in a couple hundred albums. Greg plays guitars, baritone, lap steel, dobro, and mando guitar, and there’s not a lot of flash – just the occasional flurry of notes, but it doesn’t show up unless it adds something. More likely, you’ll hear the kind of parts you hear in the opener, “Rusting Soul.” The soaring lap steel leads into burning hot tasty electric soloing. Dobro darts in and out where needed. “Sunset To Moonrise” is one of those lazy (in the best way) scorchers with an array of sounds that’ll delight and confound you. In fact, this whole record has such a dense batch of noises you’ll find something new on every listen. In some ways, it’s reminiscent of Bill Frisell’s work, without the jazzy touches. A good checkpoint for sound might be the only non-original on the record, a dazzling take on “Amazing Grace.” Greg’s version captures the soaring feel and sound that this song should have. Chops-wise, Greg definitely has it, banjo rolls, two-and-three-string bends, and bends behind the neck are right on the money and add so much feel to the songs. Singer/songwriters would kill for a guy like this to come along. He’s got chops, but he’ll only give what the song calls for.
Lyle Workman – guitarist with Sting, Beck, Film Composer
I’ve known Greg for many years, and the moment I heard the CD, I felt the music was a perfect reflection of the man; a direct link from his soul, mind and character. It felt real, honest and complete, three dimensional; it’s the soundtrack of Greg. Tailgate Troubadour is full of wonderful playing, hum-able melodies, and beautifully rich guitar tones. It’s music that features guitar but is not guitar music; it’s so much more than that. Greg’s voice is strong, and I’m happy it’s being heard. Do us all a favor Greg, give us more of your music!
Ronnie Montrose – guitarist – producer
The title, “Tailgate Troubadour” might conjure up an image of a swaggering, Devil-may-care surfer sippin’ on a brew and strummin’ an old Harmony acoustic guitar on a tailgate at the beach somewere… Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to Greg V’s masterful project… From start to finish Greg weaves an intricate tapestry of sonic delight with precision and purpose. Sometimes delicate, sometimes fierce, always interesting and all the while soulful and sublime. Definitely do your head and ears a favor and pick up this beauty! You’ll find yourself listening again and again ***** 5 stars
Tom Bukovac – Nashville session guitarist, Trigger Hippy
Tailgate Troubadour plainly shows the mature, restrained blending of interesting sonic textures that only many years of experience can teach an artist….tasteful, mysterious, creative, and most of all inspired.
David Grissom – guitarist with Dixie Chicks, Storyville, John Mellancamp
Great tone and textures from a very soulful player….check it out.
Tim Pierce – guitarist with Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Santana
Greg’s Tailgate Troubadour is a great driving soundtrack. Equal parts Americana-Roots-Rock, with a dreaming quality like the best movie scores.
David Torn – solo artitst and guitarist – producer David Bowie, Jeff Beck
GV is SUCH a great player. it’s relieving to listen to a musician (who plays the guitar) so deeply focussed on the most difficult & refined of musical techniques, those that are necessarily relevant to his own expression & contextual development; the virtuosity of the subtle & specific manipulation of tones that gv exercises is very real, to me. listening to gv’s music, i always feel kinda satisfyingly geographically displaced — like there’s this clearly ‘american’ sound, ya know, but then there’s also present the soul of imagined spaces somehow more open, more remote, older, historical….. like, a russian soul, maybe….. an effect on me akin to that of reading bulgakov’s ‘the white guard’ or ‘a country doctor’s notebook’ or something, wherein ‘place & time’ are felt, noted & key to the plot, but, well….. the meaning of the story is not really bound by nor restricted to this place-in-question. to me, greg is a musikant —who lives music, and whose music reflects something of life— rather than the more typical musiker, who plays an instrument well. and, anyways: he IS — by any stretch of my imagination — a freakin’ DUDE.
Richard Bennett – producer – guitarist with Mark Knopfler, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris
Greg’s Tailgate Troubadour is a showcase for his soulful, rootsy and rocking guitar mastery. It covers a wide spectrum of styles from some serious slide guitar playing to Hollywood soundscapes all supported by a wonderful rhythm section that knows what the word groove means. Through it all, Tailgate Troubadour remains focused on the voice of the record, Greg V.’s great guitar playing. It will get your attention.
Kenny Greenberg – producer – guitarist with Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson, Amy Grant
The buzz among guitar player/tone freaks here in Nashville is Greg V’s new CD. It’s filled with soulful playing, great guitar tones, and yes, believe it or not, great songs. Cinematic in it’s approach, it’s a total vibe record that does what a record should do, which is take you on a journey from beginning to end.
Shane Fontayne – guitarist with Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart
There’s a traditional earthiness to Greg V’s “Tailgate Troubadour”, echoing a delicacy and restraint which mark the good taste he exhibits throughout the CD. It alternates from modal and romantic, to bluesy and raunchy – his guitar playing at all times skillful and dextrous.
Redd Volkaert – solo artist and guitarist with Merle Haggard
Greg's CD is great! He covers all the sounds and moods only he can get out of a guitar, Get it!
Tone Quest Report Magazine – David Wilson – Interview March 2005
Greg V. is an old friend whom we first met at Atlanta’s Tabernacle playing in Double Trouble, featuring Malford Milligan on vocals and Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton from Stevie Ray’s band. Greg’s independently produced instrumental CD Tailgate Troubadour features twelve intricately-woven melodic tapestries that combine his trademark Telecaster with dobro, lapsteel, acoustic, baritone and mando guitar, a funky Gretsch Corvette, classic Fenders, and a few boutique amps for flavor. We know you’ll appreciate the lush and vibrant melodic landscapes he skillfully creates with strings, and there is much to appreciate and learn from within Tailgate Troubadour.
Pure Music Magazine – Frank Goodman – Review June 2005
One brilliant song erases the memory of fifty mediocre ones. One superb musician erases the memory of a hundred mediocre ones. Without saying or singing a word, Greg V is propelled to the top shelf, the realm of the few. Entirely void of bombast or artifice, and without a note or a sound overdone, V still manages to swell, glide, and grind his way hypertonefully through a dozen beautiful compositions that sound like the soundtrack for a warrior’s life–a cowboy, a sailor, a monk, a traveler. This is instrumental music of unusual depth and power. To call it cinematic almost cheapens it–it’s like music that inspires someone to make a movie, not merely music that might fit into somebody’s movie. In fact, it is a sonic movie. So many guitar, baritone, lap steel, mando guitar voices actually emerge in the compositions, it’s like great dialogue. And the interplay of the voices is so clear, and so eloquent, there’s absolutely no wasted or extra notes or riffage going on. It’s cogent, it’s all important, and it all works. Tailgate Toubadour doesn’t jump from one style or tempo to another. It’s a tone tapestry with melodic episodes or vignettes woven together from the reservoir of Americana. Mountain music, bluegrass, ambient roots rock, a dozen great songs that do not have or require a singer. But Greg V also loves playing behind great singers and writers, and will probably be hearing from quite a few of them as this shocking testament to his abilities as a composer and tonesmith begins to circulate. It’s a buzz right now in the rarified air of Nashville’s session elite. Rare quotes from a number of Music City’s finest can be found on the artist’s website. There you can also find the long list of artists with whom he’s toured and recorded. Drummer Jim Christie (Lucinda Williams) and bassist Kevin McCormick (Jackson Browne) are V’s flawless and fierce companions throughout. Truly mighty. I knew the artist as a young prodigy, the rare youth who played hell outta metal and country, and plenty in between. But he’s come worlds since then, galaxies. And we’re amazed. This issue of Pure Music also features great interviews with Buddy Miller, Lori Mckenna and Al Anderson.
Guitar One Magazine – Michael Ross – Interview November 2005
How did a guitarist who put in time with rocker Ronnie Montrose and played on sessions with Mariah Carey’s producer end up with one of the best instrumental roots records of 2005? Greg’s recent album, “Tailgate Troubadour” contains a set of cinematic tunes-rendered beautifully on electric, acoustic and lap steel guitars-that projects widescreen images of the South. “I’ve got 12 five-minute movies on my record” he says, “and so I used my instruments like actors. I’d look at the mandolin and ask, ‘Do you need a speaking roll?”…
20th Century Guitar Magazine – Robert Silverstein – Review June 2005
A journeyman guitarist who earned his stellar reputation working for music legends like Buddy Miles and Double Trouble. The twelve track “Tailgate Troubadour” is the perfect setting to convey his formidable skills on electric, acoustic, lap steel, baritone, dobro and mando guitars plugged into vintage amps…
Bill Hullett – guitarist with Hank Williams Jr, Martina Mcbride
Tailgate Troubadour…..Greg has reached a maturity in his playing that few ever reach, in that he’s not a lick driven musician. While others may focus on something flashy or catchy, Greg paints his pictures and takes you there with every song, creating a marriage of your ears and imagination, and by doing this he really engages and challenges his listeners….This is the kind of music that many desire to make, but few ever seem to do! Well Done.
Troy Lancaster – guitarist with Sarah Evans, Lee Ann Womack
Tailgate Troubador is a combination of diverse elements: Great tone, fresh song ideas and a spirited approach to his instruments.
Bonnie Hayes – solo artist – producer, songwriter with Bonnie Raitt
Greg has it all: tone, ideas and technique. The music is original and sonically gorgeous. I love this cd!
Lou Toomey – guitarist with Brooks and Dunn
Tailgate Troubadour is as real as the ground we walk on… organic, rootsy, spatial color that breathes, amazing.
Hadley Hockensmith – guitarist with Neil Diamond
Greg, I finally had a day relaxed enough to sit down with a nice cup o’ Jo & soak in your new CD. This stuff is just Great – the sounds, the compositions, the recording quality, and of course – the guitar playing! I love the way you milk so many different tones out of that Telecaster – “Twang”, “Sparkle” and “Bulldog Growl” for days! I dig all the tasty modal drones in this collection & can see I’ve got a lot to learn about open strings & tunings. You also know how to put a great rhythm section together – very strong grooves coupled with sensitivity & style. There’s something here for everyone, and the main thread that permeates the whole CD is uniqueness. In a musical world filled with techno-shredders and sound alikes, it is a real treat to hear something so fresh and truly unique! Keep up the great work.
Mark Karan – guitarist with Bob Weirs Ratdog
Your CD has a very cinematic quality Greg… it’s very mood-evoking track to track. they each have their own “thing”- great guitar textures and grooves… lotsa room for the imagination to wander. I start to “hear” lyrics on several of them… good stuff!
Dennis Galuszka – Fender Custom Shop Master Guitar Builder
Of all the guitar players I deal with on a near daily basis, I only have a few favorites. Since Greg V pretty much tops that list, I was very excited to receive Tailgate Troubadour. If you are looking for one of those chop snob note diarrhea records, keep looking. This collection of songs are finely crafted compositions that perfectly show what a musical player and writer Greg is. Somehow he managed to make a record that is mellow and edgy at the same time. The tones are larger than life and the rhythm section is what every songwriter would sell their first born to have. This record is even better than I had expected to hear from Greg so do yourself a favor; find a sunset, get an expensive beer, a comfortable chez lounge, play this record and feel hip. Honestly!
John Havlicek – 2003 SongRamp Artist of The Year
I recently got an early copy of Greg V’s new CD “Tailgate Troubadour” and having been a fan of his work, I blocked out some quality time to spend with the thing. I figured this was gonna be a “keeper” before I heard note one, and I sure wasn’t disappointed. Greg is one of those people that just has the “musical gene”, and his instincts never seem to fail him as he weaves layers of classic guitar tones from his Telecaster as well as a bunch of different stringed instruments into an impressive tapestry. Greg has also paid his dues touring and building an impressive resume. The maturity and depth of his playing is no doubt a result of both the miles he’s traveled and the life he’s lived…as much as his innate sense of “what fits”. The CD is all-instrumental and starts off with a lovely piece (“Rusting Soul”) that highlights both the gritty twang of a Tele with crunch as well as some mighty fine Dobro. There’s definitely a “cowboy feel” to some of Greg’s work and this a good example. Throw in some fine wah-slide over a modulation and the word “expansive” comes to mind…lovely! Just hitting the highlights…the sad/sweet “Porch Swing” is soundtrack material for the soul. Just the Tele over acoustic, bass and brushed-drums…and it rings like church bells. The title track “Tailgate Troubadour” showcases the clarity of Greg’s vision. He layers and “paints” with guitar tones with an almost Zen-like precision. His take on the classic “Amazing Grace” is totally unique. The opening reminds me (for some reason) of bagpipes and the march tempo supports that feel perfectly. The song then takes a sharp left turn into an improvisation that’s just this side of manic and then settles peacefully back into the theme again..wow! “Cottonmouth Pass” is dripping with authenticity and Greg’s Dobro and acoustic playing are a marvel of taste…all the while the song is morphing rhythmically. Finally…”6 Strings 7 Lonely Nights” is full of the kind of blazing country picking that wouldn’t sound out of place on an Outlaws record…gimme more! The most impressive thing about the record is that it never seems to descend into self-absorbed riff-gymnastics and ego-tripping. Greg also avoided the temptation to hyper-polish the production with countless dubs (technology). It’s just plain-old good music. Finally, the bass and drum chores are handled admirably by Kevin McCormick (Jackson Browne) and Jim Christie (Lucinda Williams) and these guys know how to support a track. If you can get your hands on this thing (it’s on CD Baby), sit back, listen…and enjoy!
Stu Carter – Fat Sound Guitars
Wow….a beautifully painted landscape of incredible textures, tones and melody With Tailgate Troubadour, Greg V has created an incredibly lush landscape of perfectly executed tunes. The depth and richness of the layers keeps me coming back over and over again. Wonderful guitar tones combined with simply amazing playing that is at once technically accomplished and yet accessible. Whether a fan of guitar or just a fan of music this should be required listening. Tailgate Troubadour is an adventurous road trip with the assurance that around every corner lies a beautiful overlook…..highly recommended!
Brian Tong – Brainyard
I got a copy of your CD and man I gotta tell you how much I love it. I’m a fan of guitar music….have been for years….Carlton, Ford, Metheny, Johnny A, Johnson….everybody….and I must say you are right up there, bro in fact beyond some of my favorites. Most guitar music is same ‘ol, same ‘ol….look at my chops, NAMM show stuff or great playing and ideas and crummy compositions. Your project is well crafted, interesting and challenging. It wasn’t until my third listen that I really appreciated how intricate the various parts were put together. I love the recording, the playing (McCormick is the real deal) and the TONES! Man, oh man the tones! Way to keep the parts interesting and not trite. I never got the feeling you were trying to show off or even play written parts…everything feels organic and spontaneous….a mark of real talent. My biggest statement is your great and poignant ‘restraint and patience’ you show through each song. I truly admire your effort Greg and hope you the very best in your playing and writing. You really have something special to offer. Mark Goldenberg is one of my favorite guitar players (I met him at Anderson Guitars one day) and his sensibilities seem to permeate the mix….cool. Keep the Faith, man! Amazing Grace….wow, inspirational and singularly unique.
Howard Laster – Houston, TX
If this doesnt stir your soul, nothing will. The music on this CD is deeply reflective of the well of emotion and spirit contained inside this man’s heart and soul. Simply put, the music just comes across that way. The subtley of each note and each bar contribute to an overall arrangment of stringed instrument sounds that are all too pleasing to listen to over and over. Despite the obvoius guitar prowess, this is not a blitzkrieg of guitar hero notes, but instead a refined chain of melodies with an emphasis on texture and tone. Each song takes you to a different state of mind; however, all with a common thread of soulfulness. I have listened to Amazing Grace many times, yet the hair never fails to raise up on my neck and I get a chill listening to it as it is truly inspirational. Songs like Sunset to Moonrise, Autumn Kiss and Valley Voices simply cry out with longing and at times almost a deep sadness. If you are looking for music that stirs your soul, lifts your spirt and cleanses you with a good cry, this is it. This is one of the best CDs I have purchased in years and is my favortie guitar instrumental CD period. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Rick Johnson – RJDesign
Drawing upon his varied influences, Greg V’s Tailgate Troubadour presents a broad palette of musical colors blended in such a way as to gently escort you through his sonic landscape. Casual listeners will enjoy the music as it’s coaxed rather than contrived, yet a musician will appreciate the ease, comfort and confidence exuded by Greg V.s abilties.
Andrew Solner – Mako Amplification
Beautiful,This CD drips heavy with emotion. It makes me want to take a scenic road trip in a pickup…!!?? No turkeys on this one, and Greg’s playing and writing are fantastic. It’s very refreshing to hear a great CD by a great guitar player that everyone can enjoy, not just fretboard junkies. If you want a soundscape, an atmosphere, a mood, you must buy Tailgate Troubadour. Bravo!!!!
Tasty and heart felt, I loved it from the first play …and it just gets better with each play. It’s a keen mix of Americana and country, swamp and edgy rock and folk with a twist. I love that growling Tele, the sweet dobro and the snarling lap steel. It just all fit together real well, every cut. I especially liked the Amazing Grace arrangement. Gives me goose bumps. I gotta figure out how to get it played at church. Greg has done an admirable job with the arrangements, the playing, and the production values. Highly recommended!
I knew this artist a lifetime ago and saw this CD as a way of getting reacquainted. I can’t say I am surprised about the skill displayed on the CD, but I am very impressed with the soul of this work. This is really good stuff!
Layered music so deep you can fall in and never hit bottom. This CD is for people who dream. The music is constructed of many layers (slide, lap steel, acoustic, electric and dobro accompanied by solid bass and drums. Greg’s songs don’t come at you headlong, but they envelop the listener. His use of reverb and tremolo are a huge part of his skill as a composer and as a player he shows tasteful restraint throughout. His music to me is nothing short of authentic American music that is rich, melodic and deep, oh so deep.
The man’s a painter. Landscapes of of color and tone. Moved me like a gentle ocean. Not a busy guitarist who winds up breaking your last raw nerve. Lets you leave your nerves behind. Thanks, Greg.
Great CD! Some of the best guitar playing I’ve ever heard! Greg makes great music, period. Yes, it is a guitar-oriented CD, but that makes it all the more engaging. The way Greg weaves together electric, baritone, acoustic, and resonator guitars is nothing short of orchestral. I highly recommend this to all fans of good music. I look forward to Greg’s next project!
Outstanding Album! What a great artist and album. The music on Tailgate Troubadour is soulful, inspiring and performed masterfully. I can hardly wait for the next album.
A great talent with a solid grasp of guitar tone and emotion. With multi-layered guitar, mando and other instruments, Greg V. has recorded a great CD. Moods and emotion are reflected in his tasteful playing. The mark of a great musician is the ability to play the right notes at the right time (Larry Carlton and others have set a high standard) and this CD is an inspiration for other players and non-players alike who want to hear “just the right notes.”
A masterpiece. One of the best albums I’ve bought in recent years. It touches my soul. It connects to me in a strange way…don’t know how. It’s got IT! Recommended to everybody who loves quality music.
When I received this cd I played it over & over as I drove my truck. If your into dreamy layers of great guitar get this cd. It will be a favorite for years to come for me. This is guitar for the mind and soul. Can’t wait for the next cd !
Robert Whitso – Scotland
This is just a stunning album that has to be ranked amongst the the best.
Tone, Tone, Tone. Great guitar tones!! Greg V. has it all Tone, Feeling, Taste and Talent. All songs on this CD are great. Every listen brings something new.
Did you ever read reviews on sites like this and wonder whether you should take them all with a grain of salt? Well, Greg’s CD really *does* live up to the hype. Beautiful compositions, great arrangements, and awesome playing without flash or pretension. Just plain great instrumental guitar music… I’ve been listening to this CD daily since I got it, and I’m still as pleased as the first time I heard it. I’m recommending to all my friends, and even planning to buy a few more copies as gifts.
This artistic journey truly conveys Greg V’s emotions, in a musical pallet. It’s not hard to imagine “being there”, when you listen to each track. In ANY style music, I most appreciate when the artist is able to convey an emotion, through musical style, tones, chord selection, instrumental textures……this is truly a sensitive, deep listen…. …now, it’s not a “head-banger”, so move along, if that’s what you’re looking for. It’s a mellow, choice Friday evening steak dinner with the family, on a rainy fall drizzly day – that perfect blend of oak toasting in the fireplace and cool changing weather…..just sit back and enjoy the experience.
Easily one of the best cd’s I’ve purchased! Great feel! Great tone! Can’t wait for Greg’s next cd!
What an absolutely beautiful release! Superb recording/production values, gorgeous textures, wonderful writing, brilliant playing/tones by all musicians… There are many interesting twists & turns, a real depth of commitment/emotion/intention… Certainly transcends ‘guitar music’ to being something more cinematic/evocative. Truly musical and a remarkable achievement.
A shimmering, rumbling trip across America. I found Greg V. on the Victoria Amp Co.’s website. He’d done some samples for some of the incredible guitar amplifiers they sell there. Those short little samples hooked me. This recording has a big, shimmery, atmospheric feel to it. Rather than a virtuoso guitarist merely showing off his chops, Greg V. is a songwriter, a painter with sound. Not a single, wasted, beautiful note here.
Vintage gear + Fresh creativity = An unparalleled must listen. Tailgate Troubador is a phenomenal mood piece, guitars painting music and creating evocative textures, all in an earthy and organic production that is sure to leave listeners marvelling at the ease with which this virtuoso spins his musical web.
Greg weaves tapestries and paints sprawling landscapes with a rhythm section, his Telecaster, and some occasional tasty flatpicking and dobro. Far from ambient or background music, this collection of beautiful instrumental tracks has a strong underpinning of Americana, Roots Rock, or whatever you want to call it. Players will revel in the delicious menu of Tele tones. This is a great soundtrack for a drive through the desert or mountains, a long jog or bike ride, or maybe even just washing the dishes or painting the guest room! Play it any time, any place -you can’t not love this CD!
If you are a fan of the Telecaster….then this is a must for you! I am a huge fan of sounds and tones you get from a Telecaster, slide, Acoustic and Resonator guitars. This CD is filled with all of the above! All the tracks have great tones and the production quality is superb. A lot of these tracks, the first two imparticular, would fit nicely with the right singer and lyrics…..you can FEEL the spots where the singer should be coming in but of course this is just Greg and for me…that is they way I like it. A great addition to my music catalogue!
Great instrumental compact disc. Rock folk/country blend with great tone and textures. Highly recommended. Cohesive and highly listenable (unlike some instrumental efforts). Not a disappointing track on the cd. If you enjoy listening to fine guitar work you will enjoy this cd in all its electric, acoustic and dobro splendor.
This is inspiring work. Very refreshing, mood setting music. The guitar sounds are beautiful. I can listen to it for hours.
What a pleasent surprise “Tailgate Troubadour” was to me, not only is it one of those releases that keeps getting better each time I listen to it, but it’s also a rare case of instrumental rock guitar music that never gets lost in flashy pyrotechniques and the dreaded “too many notes” syndrome. Greg V comes across as a very mature and seasoned composer and musician with a strong focus on cinematic soundscapes and textures. This CD is highly recommended!
This is a great collection of instrumental, organic, country-tinged, Americana rock. For guitar nuts, the tones are to die for. For the rest of us, it’s just good music. Great for those long drives!
This CD demonstrates how great an instrumental electric guitar album can be. Not in speed and flash, but in feel and intention behind each notes. And that’s what I’m craving for. Greg, with this CD, you made me grab my old Telecaster and I’m now hunting for a Bajosexto baritone guitar !
I came across Greg’s playing from listening to samples from the Bogner web site. Greg has a very good feel and his tone is simply superb. I clicked on the link to his web site and listened to the samples he had there. I found myself getting sucked into Greg’s vaguely familiar yet unique country rock tracks. All of the tracks on the CD are listenable and the production and tones are some of the best I’ve heard which is saying a lot comming from a jazz purest. Nice work Greg! All the Best, Scott
Grant Ferstat – Perth Australia
Finally-An Intrumental Record With A Voice! I’m sure you all know the usual story. Sideman to the stars produces own CD which inevitably turns out to be a tasteless showcase of prodigious technique totally devoid of any singular personality or memorable tunes? Not so this time folks! With Tailgate Troubadour Greg V has produced a warm and tasteful effort where his strong instrumental chops stay subservient to some wonderful melodic compositions. A diverse range of instruments including Mando and Baritone guitars, Dobro (all expertly and adroitly played by Greg) add texture alongside fat, raw & fiery Telecaster licks. The best thing about Tailgate Troubadour is that despite the fact that there’s no vocals on this recording, I swear I hear a voice. It’s the voice of someone who transcends being a “player” and demonstrates that he is an artist.
Tone, tone, tone… Learned about Greg V from the Bogner Amplification website, where his clips were absolutely steller. Waited for his album to come out, listened to some mp3′s from his site, finally got the album. Honestly, I’m usually not much for a purely instrumental album, having been promised music but given Muzak instead, but any fan of 6-string driven music is in for a real treat with this one. Obviously a labor of love and devotion, the playing is never flashy or pretenious. Haunting, swampy, melancholy, sublime…you get the picture. Its great driving music, great sonic landscapes dripping with Americana and rootsy rock tones. Tone to die for, for all guitar guys. Let me say that again–tone to die for. Greg, I want to see you hook up with a singer/songwriter worthy of your instrumental talents, and give this world the great big dose of musical beauty it needs. I’ll give this one five well-earned stars…you get a singer/songwriter collaboration that gels, that will give you a Grammy on the wall. Not a joke, either, keep playing. People out here in the Wastelands and Badlands of this country (metaphorically speaking, as I live that perplexing state of California!) appreciate and are groovin’ to what you’re doing.
I read about Greg in a Vintage Guitar magazine, and then found him on another site with some amp demos. Broke down and purchased Tailgate Troubadour, and have been relaxing with Greg and his tone on a regular basis. Super clean and melodic, treat your ears and soul to the vibes.
Vassili Voukotitch – France
Great tone for a fantastic soul trip. It’s just one of the bests instrumental albums I’ve heard. I like this sounds with “the” tone of Telecaster, and also Dobro one. Roots, no shred, only the good note at the good moment. You like those tones, you wanna dream…buy it.
Music to stir the soul. Greg V. can play just about anything with strings, particulary the Telecaster. The tunes offer a little bit of everything from bluegrass to county to blues. The picking takes precedence over the effects and the tunes are all pretty. Well worth a listen.
Katie Williams – Honolulu HI
Highly recommended, relaxing CD. Buy it now!!
Great guitar work, this CD will take your mind beautiful places!!
I first heard Greg V’s playing on the Bogner Amplification webpage…that led me here to CD Baby. I put off ordering and now regret not getting Tailgate Troubador sooner! If you are a fan of tasteful, toneful guitar instrumentals (not shred!) or just looking for some excellent road tunes, this is the recording for you.
I love this CD. Perfect for a drive or just bing in te mood to LISTEN to music. Greg V has so many cool sounds bouncing around in these great tunes that it makes for a sweet sonic experience.
Great CD! Definitely one of those discs you can enjoy while driving or just relaxing. Greg V is an awesome player with incredible tone and a very tasteful musician. Buy it now!
Utterly musical and cinematic in scope, Greg V’s Tailgate Troubadour CD is a thematic soundtrack that reveals something new and undiscovered with each repeat listen. “Troubadour” has the rare ability to be both completely immersive or simply a beautiful backing soundtrack to your life of the moment. A talented, soulful musician who has a great understanding of timbre, texture and space, Greg V never plays mere licks – but only that which is meaningful to the music. Wonderful, engaging, and highly recommended.
A must for guitar music lovers! A player who knows how to hold back and milk his notes. A master in creating tension to the edge of climaxing…he’ll leave you wanting more. Great use of effects and dynamics. An artist who understands the tone and voice of his instruments. Greg’s compositons paint pictures and take you on a journey. Great CD for your car; it’ll help take your mind off traffic.
A great first edition, Dare we hope for more? I actually know Greg V personally. We go back to 1978. He was 16 years old then and could already play most people under the table. I was really blown away by the “resume” he presented and even more so by the CD when I got it.
Brian Oaks/The Madison House Studios
Great playing and great vibe. Greg just has the cool factor that few players can get. The parts are well thought out and the sounds have this great color. This is a must have CD for guitar players looking for playing and sound inspiration.
I recently took a road trip from LA up through the redwoods – into Oregon and Idaho then into Wyoming and Yelowstone National Park – Greg’s Cd brings back memories of that trip – memories of grand vistas and America’s scenic countryside. Tailgate Troubadour is not about a guitarist showing off his chops – It’s about a skilled songwriter who is able to take you on a sonic journey. It is a journey that I highly recommend you take…
Remarkable & Rewarding. The best music takes you on a journey and when the journey ends there should be a sense of arrival. Tailgate Troubadour transcends the listener to a place beyond guitar chops and hot licks, and even though there are plenty of lush and gorgeous guitar tones, there is a visual beauty to the songs that is positively haunting. Maybe it just suits my state of mind right now but I think this record is the perfect soundtrack for anybody soul searching for their Authentic-Self. Incredible music.
Andy Sidari – Australian TV composer
My copy arrived today and I have had 2 listens back to back. This is some deep stuff, man. I think it’s a real creeper. Layered and textured by a master at the top of his game. On a whole though, the album weaves through a fantastic soundscape and an everchanging panarama that would blister the fingers of most men. Man…
John Chandler – PedalTrain Pedalboards
I really enjoy the tasetful and refreshing mix of acoustic and electric colors within the framework of these ear friendly grooves. This disc wins the 3-T award for Tasty, Texture and Tone!”
Ed DeGenaro – THD Electronics, Ltd.
DUDE!!!!!! That cd of yours is awesome. This is what 21st century Roy Buchanan would sound like.
Mike MacLane – Brainyard
The cd is fantastic. I love the melodies, and your tones…oh those tones. There are a number of things that really shine for me. The songs are there…clearly these aren’t tunes to just show off your chops, you wrote songs! I love how you let different instruments carry the melody. Most instrumental tunes feature a guitarist with a particular style or tone, and the lead line is carried by that tone/instrument. But on your project the melody starts on slide acoustic, moves to lap-steel with wah, over to a trem electric. VERY REFRESHING! I love the natural quality of the recording. I’ve only listen to this on my computer, and it sounds amazing. I can’t wait to fire it up at home. Once again, congratulations! When’s the first gig?
Stunningly good. Period. Stunning is the only word I can think of to describe this CD. Greg V.’s music transports you to a “moment” by creating a lush atmosphere of layered guitars and beautiful heartfelt melodies that are, at times, breathtaking. Greg V. changed the way I think about the instrument, and music, in general – something that hasn’t happened in the last 15 years. Don’t look here for flashy, egocentric guitar solos (although there is some VERY skilled playing). This is MUSIC…pure, simple, and flawlessy executed with tasty playing, and awesome, varied guitar tones. My best music purchase in many years!
Mike Pope – MixCritique.com
Sliding Greg V’s new CD in the player is like taking ten years off your age – the stress and worry melts away as you climb in a vintage convertible and hit the road with Greg behind the wheel. Artful melodies draw concise audio pictures that change afresh at each turn. Mr. V. is quite adept in his playing, and is not limited to standard guitar fare; with Dobro, Lap Steel, Baritone and Mando-guitars joining in amidst his various Telecasters and Gretsches. Two personal favorites “Bend the Dusty Road” and title track “Tailgate Troubadour” are standouts, and Greg’s take on “Amazing Grace” is a must hear. Whether you’re an Americana aficionado or not, I recommend you check out this stellar release from a talented guitarist who has graced the tracks (and stages), of artists like Double Trouble, Buddy Miles, Colin Hay, Melissa Etheridge and Ronnie Montrose. You won’t be disappointed, more likely – you’ll be hooked!
This Cd is really a thing of beauty. It takes you places. The guitar playing is stellar throughout and Greg’s ability to layer melodies and counter melodies using different textures and tones as well as different instruments is amazing. He has crafted one of the most enjoyable cds I have purchased in years. The writing and playing is soulful and brilliant, never self indulgent ,always interesting. Great, great record.
Dan Mullins – Akai DPS24 Forum Webmaster
Greg, I’ve been listening to the cd all last night. This body of work is amazing. Your performances are just fantastic, as is the bass player and drummer. Each track is a musical delight, with arrangements that keep the ears happily following along from start to finish. I lost track of time as this cd swallowed me up! Great job, and best of luck!
Bob Kilgore – guitarist
Greg, I’ve listened about four times now and this CD is a great ride! Wonderful playing and production and the tunes maintain a high standard throughout. On my first listen through, I kept thinking that your “unique voice” as a guitarist is probably realized more in how you blend different guitar sounds and textures together than in any individual sound or playing technique. The accumulative effect is really tremendous. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone do it so well. Any guitarist, from Rock to Country persuasion, could learn a great deal listening to this CD. If I had to pick a favorite track, it would have to be #9, “6 Strings 7 Lonely Nights”. (Do I hear a touch of Steve Morse influence in there?) Also, your rendition of Amazing Grace is the “definitive” version in my book. This is one I’ll listen to over and over.
Joyce Thompson – Marina, CA
Tailgate Troubadour lifts up your feet and takes you away to far away places. Listening to Greg’s music makes you want to close your eyes and break free from the ordinary. His artistic musical talent radiates through . . . simplicity at its best. All the songs are well crafted and refined. A very gifted guitarist . . . and proud owner of Tailgate Troubadour.
Rob Grace – songwriter guitarist Shadows of Light
Greg’s CD is so fresh yet accessible and feels very organic and familiar. There is an underlying emotional energy harnessed within the balance of tones and textures that invokes a deep soulful stirring a calling just begging to be provoked. It is easy to get lost in the mood and innuendo that Greg conveys here through his sensual use of musical nuance in musicianship and style. Its sounds so simple, yet it sounds so complex. An excellent balance to deliver on his first solo release. Greg’s skill and command of the guitar and the variation it can invoke is a true testament to the instrument and his understanding of its capabilities. This is one of those guitar CDs that doesn’t sound like a Guitar CD. It is a conversation of expression. Wonderful stuff. Just wonderful!
Scott – Livermore, CA
I wanted to wait, to come up with something brilliant here, and the longer I wait, the more reviews show up that essentially use the words that I would have used: swampy, moving, layers & textures, introspective, beautiful, inspiring, vintage sounding instruments, etc. So without worrying about being eloquent or succinct (too late for that!), I will share this…Usually I pick a CD to match a mood. Tailgate Troubadour creates my moods for me. I become a willing passenger on a guitar style tour of the U.S. through time where I experience a range of pleasurable emotions brought on by aurally visualizing different guitar based instruments and styles as might have been witnessed on a pick up drive through time and geography. Definitely one of the most beautiful, accessible and “fits all occasions” listening pieces… in my collection.
Knut Solvang – Norway
What a soulful journey, Tailgate Troubadour have been spinning both at home and in my car since i got it 5 days ago. It’s such a great Cd and it grows on me each time I listen to it. Just kick back and let Greg take you on a journey through great soulful songs, which really takes you places just like a great movie does. Truly awesome playing and beautiful tones throughout.
Michael Lee Shirey – Florida
A guitar players ‘primer’ for inspiration! Richard Thompson, Ry Cooder and Eric Clapton cloned together would sound like they made this record. Greg V. reinvents the ‘guitar’ album with incredible technique and a spiritual center that spellbinds . An absolute must for all us music refugees . This album will mesmerize, tranquilize and anethetize you! I’ve got my ticket and I’m ready to go!
Lots of emotion on this CD. Each track creates a vibe and has atmosphere and space. Great recording quality which makes you feel like you are right in the studio (especially on Valley Voices, which incidentally may also make you feel like you’ve been magically transported to a mysterious Arabian paradise) No shredding, just tasteful melodies and beautiful arrangements where the focus is on the song. I also enjoy the variety of old school guitar tones weaving in and out of each song. Lovely CD.
Tailgate Troubadour is dripping with vibe, feel and magic. This is a cd that uses great guitar playing to create moods and convey emotion and not as an end to itself, which makes it a rare treat. The counter melodies, layering of instruments and use of different tones and effects, combined with absolutely stellar playing, make this one of the finest instrumental discs I have heard. Not just for guitar players.
Gerald – Tucson
I kept hearing cool sound clips recorded by this cat named Greg V. for some websites of high end amplifiers on the internet… And now I own a CD by this absolutely talented guitarist. My favorite is the tune called Bend the Dusty Road. I would listen to this whole CD all day, every day if it were feasible. This cat is one talented musician and what a great effort he put into Tailgate Troubadour. I can’t wait for the next recording from Greg V.
A moody, atmospheric masterpiece. For me, this is the perfect CD for when it’s 40 degrees out and grey, and I have a chunk of uninterrupted time to take the journey this CD provides. Greg V. has chops that match anyone’s, but this is not a “look how many notes I can play” type of deal. Everything is done to serve the song. Everyone who appreciates tasteful guitar and masterful songwriting should own this CD.
This Guy Is The Real Thing. What a great CD! Well constructed songs and a heartfelt performance by one of my new favorite artists!
Fantastic. This CD kept me listening from begining to end and over again! I have placed this CD at the top of my cd stack. It is the first one I reach for.
Mike Roberto – ToneGurus
Awesomely balanced mix of tones from Americana! I’ve had Tailgate Troubador for over 2 months now. I urgently ordered it when I heard it was released, and boy am I glad I did! Greg V. can shred with the best of them, but chose instead to meticulously assemble this soundscape of incredible tones and melodies from the “heart”land, while never sacrificing taste for guitar gymnastics. And his playing? Is “perfect” overstating it? Buy the CD and judge for yourself. As for me, I’m getting in line for his next release….
Chris Sonnenberg – Virginia
This is a brilliant CD, and an amazing debut album. There’s plenty of flat-out killer guitar playing on here, from Teles and other guitars to acoustics, dobro, baritone, lap steel and mando guitar. But what really sets Greg’s work apart is his compositions, his taste, his textures and the depth of the emotions he’s able to convey. These are BIG tracks, in the sense of being very cinematic. They’re whole and complete musical landscapes – vast, broad, expansive soundscapes – not catchy pop-type tunes, or shred exercises. Each one tells a rich and well-defined story within itself, yet there’s not a vocal track to be found. In that sense, he reminds of me of one of my heros, Ry Cooder, in his ability to paint such vivid and moving musical pictures. You’ll also find a current of Americana not unlike Bill Frisell. And guitar-centric writing worthy of Mike Post. This is COOL STUFF! And oh, yeah – Greg is a tonemeister. I’d kill to get some of the sounds he coaxes out of his guitars and amps. They sing, they soar, they whisper, they cry. Again, brilliant. I don’t imagine it will be too long before we’ll be hearing some of this music in the soundtrack of a motion picture, or on a show from one of the hipper TV networks. Some smart Hollywood producer is going to jump all over this material. Remember, you read it here first. Anyway, check it out. Highly recommended.
Mike Pacheco – KWYK Radio
This CD has some of the most tasty guitar playing I’ve heard in a long time. I have been a music director for KWYK for the last 15 years and have heard tons of guitar records that have come my way in all flavors. When I first spun Gregs CD, it just blew me away. My first listen told me that Greg has some pure tone going on with some lucious melodys and layered guitar parts that just add depth and adventure to every track on the CD. I couldnt wait to turn my listeners on to this CD. Being a player myself, this CD made me want to go out and buy a Tele!. This is the guitar CD of the year!
Greg V.’s CD is a beautiful exploration of Americana music. His playing is superb, and it’s all in service to some incredible tunes. The emotional connection from this album is stunning – there’s a wistfulness about it that makes it hard to turn it off or get it out of the CD changer. I’m a huge fan and can’t wait for him to put together his next one!
I happened across this cd without a thought or an expectation only to find one of the most inspiring albums I’ve heard in years. This is the real deal, full of heart and soul in addition to masterful technique. Greg V’s album shines throughout with beauty, musicality, tone and intensity. How lucky I was to find this gem!
I had high expectations for this CD because I know what Greg is capable of, but Greg went above and beyond what I expected. The disk is a gem in all respects, beginning with the playing and textured tones to the mixing and mastering, and finally the artistic professionalism of the CD design.
Awesome, Greg has outshined himself…again…Tailgate Troubadour is a totally awesome CD. The blending of the various instruments only proves that Greg is a serious professional artist that puts his soul into everything he does. My favorite…Amazing Grace.. Congratulations Greg!!
Great sittin’ round, laid back, instrumental music……
Ya know while a cd of instrumentals isn’t always for everyone, especially the “pop music crowd”, this is an excellent cd for musicians, and REAL music lovers. Greg V’s guitar work is amazing, but its not “guitar hero” stuff, its more ambient music, with lots of textures and layers. Great stuff here.
Bello! Suonato ottimamente, registrato bene, suona bene insomma. Lui è un gran chitarrista, con un ottimo gusto, che sà creare atmosfere veramente evocative. Consiglio a tutti.
Great guitar work. Great production. These songs are deep and varied. I had this CD on constant rotation for the better part of a month after I got it. I heard about him after visiting Tone Quest online. I gave it a five star rating.
Joshua H. Gordis
Deep feeling, tone for days, authenticity and first-class musicianship. I love this record.
This was one of my first CD’s from CDBaby, and with good reason. I discovered his web site quite by accident and am so very glad that I did. His music is absolutely outstanding. Their is a little bit of every guitar sound, with exception of really heavy metal tone, along with brilliant music writing, and superfluous production. I’m not exaggerating when I say that you could put this in your player on eternal repeat, and not get bored with it, or have the sounds become tiresome to your ears. This is real quality in music, and I hope that someday, Greg V. would record another one. I would snap it up in a second to add to my collection!!!


How I got into lifting:
So, I started weightlifting in early 2013 in an effort to put some weight on. See, being 90lbs is not exactly fun, especially in my family where it’s almost mandatory that my grandparents be perpetually worried about how much I eat. The average morning when I encounter my paternal grandfather goes a little like this:
Tori: “Good morning!”
Grandfather: “DID YOU EAT BREAKFAST YET WHAT DID YOU EAT”
He has literally offered to pay me to hit 100lbs. I think it’s a Caribbean thing; I’ve noticed we’re not really a part of the skinny-fad that grips pop culture elsewhere. We even have a derogatory word for skinny people in the local parlance: magga.
Anyway, I came off a bad breakup and decided I wanted to improve my self image, so I decided to start working out. Naturally, the first thing I did was P90X,
which probably was about the worst thing I could have done to gain weight (I actually started at 80lbs!). I saw some changes in my cardiovascular fitness, then I did to Body Beast, a weightlifting programme from the same company. It was a good start, and I gained 10lbs.
What struck me though, was that I was really damn weak.
I did more research and figured barbell training to be the best thing for me; I somehow managed to get a barbell, and started New Rules of Lifting for Women. The bar I got wasn’t an Olympic one; it’s about 20lbs and I *still* had trouble hoisting it around at the start of the programme. I believe I got through maybe four phases or so of NROLFW before I realised I wasn’t making much progress.
Then came Stronglifts 5×5 and my love for powerlifting-type routines.
I took my squat from a measly 50lbs to 135lbs in a couple months, and I realised then what I’d really been missing. The scale didn’t matter much any more, the numbers did. I wanted to be stronger. I started keeping track of progress with measurements and tracking the weight lifted instead, and I saw I was making progress, despite remaining practically the same weight.
The next issue was my puny upper body strength, which seemed at this point to be the bane of my existence (and still is). Stronglifts was able to bring up my squat and deadlift, but my overhead press and bench press were the first to stall, and they did at some pretty pathetic weights. Pound-for-pound, it’s not bad but I kept thinking, if I can squat 1.5x my weight, why the hell is my bench barely half of it?!
I stalled and I stalled and I stalled, so I decided I should move on to an intermediate programme after about six months, and here I am.
The current plan:
I took a gander at Westside for Skinny Bastards, Wendler 5/3/1, the Texas Method and Layne Norton’s PHAT first. My sister had some results with the Body Sculpting Bible and was now doing Strong Curves, but after reading them, I wasn’t convinced those were going to fit my obsession with lifting a tonne of weight and also getting some aesthetic benefits, plus the big lifts weren’t as incorporated as I’d like them to be. (Though, as you’ll see, I will incorporate Contreras’ barbell hip thrusts into my lower body days).
Wendler seemed like a good fit, but I was pretty curious about PHAT; I did some more digging and I decided on doing it, alternating the Lower Body Power/Hypertrophy days with squats and deadlifts. (Layne Norton is a natural bodybuilder, and holds powerlifting records, hence I realised he was more in line with my goals than anyone else.)
Now, PHAT is a 5 day on, 2 day off programme and that’ll be hard to adjust to after months and months of 3-day/week training, so I expect my first week or so will be hell. I also haven’t been able to get into my gym often with university taking up so much of my time; so I’m stuck with my home weights until I join my uni’s gym next week (which means I’ll only have 110lbs to work with.)
Meal Planning FTW:
My current calorie goal per day is about 2200 kcals, and slightly less on training days. My macros are:
Protein: 110g (going by the 1.2g per lb of bodyweight calculation)
Which roughly translates to about 60/20/20.
I’ve been taking Isogainer by Nutrabolics simply because it has 60g of protein and only 3 reasonably sized scoops per serving (Have you ever seen the Serious Mass scoop?! It’s ridiculous!). Granted, it tastes like shit, but I add enough unsweetened cocoa powder to hide the overly-sweet-artificial-vanilla taste that makes me gag.
I’ve also decided to load up on creatine again (I’m taking the creatine monohydrate by Optimum Nutrition) and I take Cellucor C4 Extreme whenever I think I need an extra boost. I’m toying with the idea of a pump-enhancer, but I’ve never really looked into their efficacy (I’ve heard NO3 Chrome is good, but I’m going to research it a bit and maybe see if I can get a couple pill packs before I commit to buying a bottle).
The current and most pressing issue is getting enough to eat all day; university is annoying and I have to start prepping more seriously or I pretty much don’t eat. Really, all we have on campus is Arabic food, some local stuff and assorted other crap. Oh, and Pita Pit, but they’re expensive as hell.
As for my general diet plan, it’s IIFYM. I’m already pretty lean (the one perk of being a hardgainer), so I’m not really watching what I eat per se; I don’t eat a lot of fast food anyway, but I freakin’ love my pasta.
I was probably Italian in a past life
Anyway, that sort of wraps up this long post. The next one will be of my first day of Layne Norton’s PHAT, which I actually did yesterday evening. (Which means today is leg day!)


Ever wondered how those 6 wacky and wonderful days around the lake come to life?
Waking Life is a community-based project. This means it’s largely built and run on a voluntary basis, counting over 600 incredibly dedicated people working throughout spring and summer. This also means we need you to make it happen!
Hop on board, take the ride, we’re always looking for committed team members. You can build strange installations, offer out-of-the-ordinary workshops, join the eco or caretaking squads depending on whether soil or wellbeing is your kink of choice, or lend a hand to one of the teams that make all of this fine weirdness possible.
Depending on how much time you’re able to commit, you can help out for 3 days and up to 6 weeks. Lift the curtain and unveil Waking Life from the inside out, sharpen your skills and crisscross with with other passionate people, adding your own fizz to the mix.
In order to fully acknowledge what you’re getting into, we advise that volunteering can be challenging at times. While this is not our trial run, this project is a learning process and we’re all in for the ride. But partaking in the journey as an integral component of the hive and savouring the bliss of the collective experience comes close to none, and will accompany all participants back home.
Ready to rumble?
Important: Read the Volunteer Agreement before you apply.
Volunteer positions are all filled up, so applications have now closed. Regular tickets are still available via the ticket page.
The Waking Life crew


SOULGATE Collector's Edition
A downloadable game for Windows
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SOULGATE: Collector's Edition is an independently developed, award winning, Sci-Fi / Horror, first person shooter that follows the exploits of Lieutenant Alfred Leiker after he returns from a two year mission overseas and is re-inducted into an old faction known only as the RAVENS. Use your instincts, reflexes and training to quickly move through the dark, dank hallways and bowers of abandoned factories, sewers, scientific facilities and bunkers, all while uncovering a devious plot that will change the world forever.
In addition, PhazeShift Creative Studio has focused on creating and releasing a unique, atmospheric setting, memorable characters and intense enemies while adapting familiar, yet addicting gameplay mechanics and style.
- Beautiful, fully rendered, 3-D first person shooter (FPS).
- A dark, chilling atmosphere.
- Realistic weapon models and animations.
- Enemy limb detection and rag-doll effects.
- Controller support.
- NO installation required. Launches right from your desktop.
- Includes a customizable launcher to accomadate various graphics cards.
- Very addicting and is designed to challenge the most experienced gamer.
Included with purchase:
- SOULGATE: Shadow of the Raven (10 level main game)
- SOULGATE: Dark Path to Ruin (5 level, story expansion pack #1.)
- SOULGATE: Shroud of Deception (5 level, story expansion pack #2.)
- SOULGATE Soundtrack (23 tracks)
- Digital PDF of the manual (Full color)
- SOULGATE wallpaper (HD)
- Digital 12x18 promotional poster
- Three customized folder icons
- Raven Squad Logo
- If you have any issues with loading levels, saved games or any other problems, please see the manual located in the BONUS Digital Media folder for help with troubleshooting techniques and fixes.
- To report program performance problems, download issues or you are interested in working on an independent project, please contact me at: PhazeShift@Yahoo.com
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $2.50 USD. You will get access to the following files:


By now, you might have heard about the emulator that is currently accessible on Xbox One (at the time of this writing) through the Edge browser called NESBox. You can play classic games from the NES, SNES, Genesis , Gameboy and Gameboy Advance systems. I have put together a guide on how to access and play these classics on your Xbox One that you can check out below:
- You will want Google for ROMs that you can download. I have posted a link here to help you get started. Please note that ROMs are often a grey area between illegal and legal so we have chosen not to directly link to any. Please try to support the developer and only download the ROM if you own the game. The following ROM formats are the only ones supported: .nes .smc .sfc .gen .smd .mb .bin .gba .gbc .gb;
- Unzip any of the ROMs that you downloaded because the emulator does not support zip files.
- Once unzipped, go to the following link: https://onedrive.live.com/ and login with your Xbox account because your Xbox account also comes with a OneDrive account.
- Upload any of the downloaded ROMs to OneDrive
- Now turn on your Xbox One and open up the Edge browser (AKA Internet) by going to “My Games & Apps” then to Apps and then select “Microsoft Edge”.
- Once the Microsoft Edge app has launched, press the “Change View” button on the Xbox One controller (looks like a box overlapping another box). This will show the address bar.
- Once the address bar is open, go to the following link: https://nesbox.itch.io/x1 I recommending setting it to your homepage so whenever you open up Microsoft Edge it goes straight to it.
- Once the webpage has loaded, it should look similar to this unless the UI changes in a future update. Click on the screen and then press A button to start. This should open up OneDrive and allow you to grant access to your OneDrive account so that NESBox will be able to add the ROMs and save your games. Once you have completed this step, and clicked on the screen, it should enable full screen.
- Once you have completed the previous step, the UI should look similar to this, unless it changes in a future update. (An updated picture will be added for version 4 soon).
- Select “Add Rom From OneDrive” with your controller.
- Once you have granted access, choose which ROM you would like to add.
- Once the ROM is loaded, it should auto-direct back to the emulator and show up in the ROMs library.
- Once loaded, click on the ROM that you would like to play.
- If you would like to custom map the buttons on your controller, then select “Setup Gamepad”
- You can select what buttons you would like to represent the controls from here.
- If you run into an error, just refresh the page.
- Use (A) to select item in menu and (B) to go back.
- Press START+SELECT to show game menu (save/load/reset).
- Select MENU > USE BROWSING CONTROLS to show browser cursor.
Current features of the NESBox:
- supports NES, SNES, GENESIS, GAMEBOY and ADVANCE systems: .nes .smc .sfc .gen .smd .mb .bin .gba .gbc .gb;
- save/load game state;
- local multiplayer (two controllers);
- import roms from OneDrive;
- local roms library;
- Gamepad buttons mapping
- save game state to OneDrive;
This guide is current as of December 16th, 2016. If the emulator is updated, we will update this guide.
Upcoming Features in future updates:
Q: Where does the emulator save the game in OneDrive?
A: The game states data is stored in ‘.nesbox’ folder on OneDrive now.
Known Issues With Emulator:
Q: Why does my game library may disappear after closing browser?
A: This is because the Edge browser clears local storage when closed. A fix is currently in the works.
Q: A ROM shows up under my OneDrive but it’s not listed on the emulator to upload?
A: The extension of the ROM on the OneDrive should be in lower case. Try to rename .Gen to .gen for a work-around. A fix is currently in the works.
Q: I have a thousand ROMs but only the ROMs listed from A to D show up, where are the rest?
A: Please try to use separate folders as a workaround as the emulator can only see so many at a time.
Q: My save is gone, where did it go?
A: Your save is only lost if you clear browser cache. OneDrive save support has been added in V4. The game states data is stored in ‘.nesbox’ folder on OneDrive now.


A few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the BMW Museum in Munich, Germany. Nestled amidst the bustling city, this architectural marvel serves as a shrine to automotive excellence, showcasing some of BMW’s most iconic vehicles and innovations.
As I stepped through the museum’s doors, I was immediately struck by the sense of history and innovation that permeated the air. From sleek sports cars to powerful sedans, the exhibits spanned the entire spectrum of BMW’s illustrious history.
Of course, being the enthusiast that I am, I made a beeline for the M sector – a veritable playground for lovers of high-performance automobiles. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed. The sight of the unique M Roadster and CSL models sent shivers down my spine, their sleek lines and powerful engines a testament to BMW’s engineering prowess.
But as impressive as the M sector was, it was a different exhibit that truly captured my attention and imagination – a set of BMW 3-series, spanning three generations and looking as pristine as the day they rolled off the production line.
Now, you might be wondering, what’s so special about a collection of 3-series cars? Well, for one, seeing three generations of this iconic model side by side was a rare treat in itself. But what truly captivated me was the immaculate condition of these vehicles. It was as if time had stood still, preserving these cars in a state of eternal youth.
As I admired each car in turn, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over me. The BMW 3-series holds a special place in the hearts of automotive enthusiasts worldwide, revered for its blend of performance, comfort, and timeless design. Seeing these examples looking as new brought back memories of days gone by, evoking a sense of longing for simpler times.
In a world where cars come and go with the blink of an eye, encountering such well-preserved examples was a rare and precious experience. It was like taking a trip back in time, revisiting a bygone era of automotive excellence and craftsmanship.
As I reluctantly tore myself away from the exhibit, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the opportunity to witness such automotive history firsthand. The BMW Museum had left an indelible mark on me, reminding me of the rich tapestry of stories and experiences woven into every car that graces its hallowed halls.
And as I made my way back out into the bustling streets of Munich, I carried with me not just memories, but a newfound appreciation for the legacy of BMW and the enduring allure of the BMW 3-series.


The Singers Workshop NZ
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
It's hard to explain quite how brilliant Margaret is. She is wonderfully funny and light hearted which put me at ease (and I needed it). There are so many complexities to creating sound and singing that I didn't know and she has these amazing techniques that make it simple to digest and fun to approach. I've laughed so hard and enjoyed every single minute of working with her. Margaret has an amazing capacity to get the very best out of everyone she works with and have fun while you're doing it. The transformation I've witnessed in myself and with the people I've seen her work with is just incredible. We are just so lucky to have her here in Queenstown and I feel truly honoured to have worked with her and will be eternally grateful for the confidence she has given me and the voice she has helped me discover.
- Claire Stewart (Beginners Course)
Margaret O'Hanlon studied at the Laguardia School of the Arts where she majored in Voice and received a Diploma in Music. From there she received a BA/LA at SUNY Purchase. Before moving to NZ Margaret performed her own penned Cabaret shows in NY's Greenwich Village.
After moving to NZ, Margaret began teaching privately and working as Musical Director and Choir Director for local Musical Theatre companies and Community groups. As her student numbers grew, Margaret started running her Beginners Singing Classes. From there her classes expanded to include the Continuing Singing classes, Harmony and Performance. In 2022 Margaret launched her Singing Academy for young singers.
Margaret's method is based around the natural ability to sing. Using an instinctive approach to producing sound and breathing she allows students to discover the natural resonance within their bodies.


Beautiful Mountains and Valleys Collection
This photograph taken at golden hour captures the stunning beauty of Mount Hood during the autumn season from a breathtaking aerial perspective. The mountain stands tall and proud amidst a sea of vineyards and orchards, with a light mist and fog overlaying some of the fields, creating a mystical and ethereal ambiance. The foreground is awash with a sea of fall colors, with leaves of golden yellows, rich oranges, and deep reds creating a stunning contrast against the muted tones of the mist.
The blue sky above is a striking contrast to the warm hues of the sunrise that cast a golden light on the mountain and surrounding landscape, creating a stunning play of light and shadow. The photograph captures the natural beauty of the Oregon landscape, showcasing the majesty of Mount Hood and the stunning fall colors that abound in the region. The image is a testament to the power of nature and a reminder of the breathtaking beauty that can be found in the world around us.
The Story Behind the Photograph.
I got up at 3 o'clock in the morning for this photograph. I had found a great spot in vineyards and orchards around Mt Hood and so I drove from Portland on Highway I84 to US35, to that spot. It was very cold, about 25 degrees out and I was glad I had dressed warmly. When I reached the location, I began to setting up the drone. After a preflight check, I took off and put the drone up to the 400 foot maximum and started looking for the right spot based on my location and the location of the sun. A drone gives me the ability to reposition the location from which I take the actual photograph and this added flexibility often gives me whole new ideas and perspectives. With all the mist in the air, the cold temperatures, and the way the sun was hitting the mist, it created a magical look to everything. I waited a while for the sun to get to the angle you see in the photograph and when everything looked just right, I took four photographs left to right across the horizon. This image is a panorama made up of three of those four separate photographs, taken a fraction of a second apart, and then are stitched together. Back at home I processed each separate photograph and then combined them into this final result. I hope you enjoy this magical moment in time with the orchards, vineyards, the sun and Mt Hood!
This stunning photograph captures the essence of autumn in North Central Washington. The image showcases amazing clouds and trees in full fall colors, with white water rapids extending into the distance on the Icicle River. Brooding clouds add a sense of drama to the scene, but the sun cutting through them creates a spotlight effect, highlighting the river, hillside, and fall colors. The colors of autumn are on full display, with hues of gold, orange, and red creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. This photograph is a perfect representation of the beauty and splendor of fall in the Pacific Northwest.


Learn how to paint with wax and resin at a workshop hosted by Leah.
What To Expect:
Learn the basics of encaustic painting with a maximum of 4 total students per session. You'll be introduced to the tools and techniques of encaustic painting, adding texture and pigment as you build up layers of wax. Due to the use of hot wax and heat guns or torches, this class is for people that are age 12 and above.
You'll leave the workshop with a couple small paintings of your own and a good understanding of the encaustic painting process. All materials are included in the workshop cost, which is $125 for the 2 hour evening class and includes complimentary beer, wine or seltzer to those 21 or over. Book by clicking the button below, stop by the shop or give us a call at 541-432-1911.
IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN ELEMENT GIFT CARD (and you'd like to use it for a workshop) please call 541-432-1911 or stop by the shop to reserve your spot rather than booking online. Just be sure to bring your gift card to class with you.
"We had such a good time doing encaustic painting with Leah in her art studio! Having never heard of encaustic painting, we had no idea what to expect. She gave us a great introduction to the art, and we were able to try multiple different techniques over the course of the workshop.
We learned encaustic painting is an ancient art technique that uses a mixture of clear wax and resin, layered with paint and texture to create a unique art piece. A heat source is used to fuse wax to wood, and with each layer, the painting comes to life. Each piece of ours was completely different from the next. Encaustic painting can be done free form, but Leah also showed us how to do a few photo transfers, which turned out to be absolutely stunning, even for newbies like us.
Everything you could ask for from an art excursion in Joseph. We absolutely recommend this art experience."


As an Affiliate Member of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild, we are PROUD of our brewery partners and their continued GROWTH through Southeastern NC.
Here are a few highlights the community is buzzing about:
- Wilmington Brewing Company just EXPANDED its brewing system by 25 barrels – at least two and a half times larger than the closest competitor. Keg sales have also commenced! Ask for your favorite WBC beer at local establishments. If they don’t have it, tell them to contact Mike “Keg King” Blair at firstname.lastname@example.org.
- Broomtail Craft Brewery is CELEBRATING a 2-year anniversary, and OPENING a second location at 7211 Market Street, called “The Sour Barn.” Join in the celebration!
- Flytrap Brewing is EXPANDING its production capacity and HIRING staff to quadruple its output, ensuring 8 of its custom craft beers are on tap at all times! Don’t miss out on the famous Barlas Belgian style beers, and many others!
- A NEW brewery, “Bill’s Front Porch Pub and Brewery,” from the owners of Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill, had its GRAND OPENING on June 21st. They currently have 8 of their own brews on tap, with four guest taps, and room to expand on both. By the way, beyond the great beer, they also have the best chicken in town!
- Spoiler Alert: A new brewery is set to open in the Monkey Junction area soon! Be sure to check back for further developments!
We were brewing before we ventured into the legal aspects of starting and operating a brewery. While our brewing skills have taken a back burner to our law practice, we are still passionate about brewing and provide comprehensive brewery representation. Contact our very own Mr. Losee, the “Craft Brew Consigliere,” an ideal partner for brewery success.
Also, keep an eye out for appearances by Mr. Losee as a guest brewer at any of the above breweries. Last November, Wilmington Brewing Company sold out of his Black Friday Black IPA – so delicious!
Interested in learning more? Check out these local news articles:
- Best-Kept Secrets: Places to catch the NC craft beer wave
- Wilmington’s beer scene continues to expand – updates on nearly a dozen breweries
Help us celebrate the thriving craft beer market in Wilmington! Drink local beer!Photo credit: Chris Brehmer Photography


We love seeing our products in the press. This month our Peach Chips Cocktail Chair featured in Issue 84 of Mollie Makes magazine in the Trends section. This month Mollie Makes was obsessing about the Terrazzo trend. They say: 'The chips are down: this season's love affair with terrazzo is here to stay!'
You can view the current issue of the magazine online here and it's available to buy in selected retailers priced at £5.99. The cocktail chair is available to order online here and is also available in black and forest green.
About Mollie Makes Magazine
Mollie Makes is a lifestyle magazine for those who live creatively. We bring you the latest crafting trends in easy-to-follow how-tos, encouraging you to adapt and share your own crafty spin on things. We celebrate creative industries and give up-and-coming designers their first platform. We discuss hot topics in the design world with lots of insider tips. And above all, we aim to inspire you to live your best, artful life.
Creative endeavours are more than a day job for the Mollie Makes team. From choosing gorgeous indie cushions and prints for our interiors pages to learning how to take beautiful photos for our website and Instagram feeds; customising our clothes to making gifts for friends, we’re crafting along with you. We love trying new things and being inspired by what you’re creating, wearing and blogging about too.
The Mollie Makes community is supportive, lively and full of crafty knowledge and like-minded people. Come and join us!
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The pits. Everyone always wants to know about the mud pits. They want to know how it felt to search through the dark for a hidden location and then climb down into a muddy hole in the earth, the size and shape of a grave, and go to sleep for the night. Patience. First I had to dig it.
The first step was to find a good location. One of my teammates picked a spot surrounded by fallen trees. My first thought when I saw it was, “that’s the perfect place to hide a scout pit.” My second thought was, “wait, if that was my first thought, it’d be the first thought of someone searching for it.” I then realized that I had to dig my secret den of sleeping in plain sight. That was, until I realized that I’d thought of that idea second, and so would someone hunting me. In fact, maybe someone looking for me would be so sure I’d never fall for hiding my pit in the obvious place that the obvious place was exactly where I should dig. Soon this lead to the inevitable game of, “clearly I cannot chose the glass in front of me.” At last I split the difference by finding a spot in a fairly open clearing with enough saplings protruding from the ground that there was just barely enough room for a person to fit between them. More importantly, it would be hard to imagine that someone could fit between them.
I started by carefully clearing away and saving the top layer of decaying leaves and twigs. They were going to be the camouflage I would use to rebuild the forest floor as it was. Then I started enthusiastically carving out the dirt beneath with my small shovel. I had known we’d be traveling some distance to the site of our hidden camps and so I opted for a collapsing german army shovel. I think it cost me about $25 at a military surplus shop. The little green tri-folding tool took some serious abuse without complaint. One edge was serrated, which was perfect for cutting through the tough layers of roots near the surface. The front came to a point, and I could use that to hack at the thick clay to loosen it up before shoveling it out. Unfortunately, despite all of it’s great features, the shovel could not escape its tiny size.
After six hours of furious digging, pauses to pant and stare blankly at the ground, mad, aimless stabbing at dirt, ceaseless sweating in the rain, and general psychological mayhem as I forced myself time and again to keep digging, I still wasn’t done. I just couldn’t move enough earth with that tiny shovel. It didn’t help that I’d also come across a number of massive rocks. I’d had to use a whole slew of levering and digging and tugging tactics before I could heave them out, their resistance stubborn and unrelenting until the last. It was like trying to get my housemate Dhruv Bansal out of bed for a morning game of squash. Actually, in both cases pouring water on them helped to some extent. So did yelling.
Graham emerges from one of our scout pits
The class had to continue, so in the end we compromised. Our team of four joined forces the next morning to finish two scout pits and we rotated nights sleeping in them. I was really disappointed in myself for not having been able to finish one completely solo, but the massive blisters on my thumbs and palms (in rock climbing we call them “bloody flappers” when they reach that point) were enough badges of honor to justify moving on to the next challenge.
As it turns out, the scout pits were really comfortable. The walls weren’t wet and muddy, but solid and cool to the touch. The thick layer of dirt on top was enough to stop water from getting in and acted as insulation. There was plenty of room and maybe it was because I live with six housemates already, but the guests didn’t bother me. There were only a couple of large spiders, crickets, and beetles that decided to wander through my crude door to join me and none of them had any intention of harming me. I actually enjoyed having them around. It made everything feel more authentic somehow.
In the morning I climbed up out into the early morning light, the dewey ground and the smell of the damp leaves all around me, feeling very woven into the woods. I felt refreshed and exhilarated. I wasn’t a stranger wrapped in plastic, I was alive and a part of it all.


Sharp bends, stomach-churning loops and sheer drops - are you prepared for the breath-taking, full throttle return of WipEout? Packed with all the content from WipEout HD, WipEout HD Fury and WipEout 2048, Omega Collection features 26 reversible circuits, 46 unique ships, a ton of game modes and a mixture of new and classic music tracks. Take out the competition with a variety of weapons while ripping through the air to some of the most memorable tunes in video game racing. Whether you're blazing past a friend in the split-screen two-player mode or leaving all-comers in the dust via the eight-player online matches, fast and furious futuristic fun is at your fingertips. With improved lighting effects and sharper visuals, this is WipEout like you've never seen it before. Enhanced for PS4 Pro
Product Description Skull & Bones PS4 Game It is the golden age of pirates, Renegade captain comand the most powerful weapons on earth,warships. You are an upstart pirate captain who refused the King's pardon and sailed from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, and untamed frontier full of lavish riches. However these waters are also a battleground where far-reaching colonial empired, powerful trading corporations, and rutheless pirate gangs ferociously clash. In order to survive, you will have to build a lethal fleet, prey upon luucrative trade routes and ally with other pirates to join the endless struggle for supremacy. Why Buy From Us? Free Insured Delivery. Free insured delivery on all UK orders over £20 is available to all of our customers, new or old. Your order is also insured so that if anything goes wrong with the delivery, we can replace it for you quickly and at no additional cost. Safe, secure checkout and hassle-free returns. Not only do we allow payments via debit and credit cards processed by SagePay, we also take payments via PayPal so you can use your PayPal balance when you want to pay. Excellent Customer Support. Customer service is our main focus and this is apparent in how loyal our customers are. A dedicated team of staff are ready should you need to contact them for any reason at all. Check out our Help Centre or try the Live Chat to get in touch.
Fear Comes Home Thanks to the power of the all-new RE Engine, and a dramatic series shift to first-person perspective, you will experience horror like you've never seen before. The RE Engine was specifically designed with the development of Resident Evil 7 in mind. With this engine, we can produce photorealistic results and display objects of various textures, right down to the smallest of details. Resident Evil 7 is only the first step on the path to creating more photorealistic games and immersive worlds. In Resident Evil 7, we're changing the way you interact with the world. For this next major entry in the series, play from a first-person point of view, dramatically increasing your ability to become fully absorbed in the world we have created. Play with PlayStation®VR! Resident Evil 7 is completely playable with PlayStation®VR! Experience all the horror of the full game in a 360-degree environment. Are you ready to face your fears? Click Images to Enlarge
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind (PS4) Release Date: 06 June 2017 | Certificate: Suitable for 18 years and over
Injustice Returns Injustice 2 is the super-powered sequel to the hit game Injustice: Gods Among Us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Featuring a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, players can personalize iconic DC characters with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. Additionally, for the first time, gamers can take control of how their characters look, fight and develop across a variety of game modes. Every battle defines you Injustice 2 expands on the previous title’s larger-than-life showdowns. With every match, players earn gear to equip, customize and level-up their favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains that meaningfully impacts not only how they look, but also how they fight. Massive roster of DC characters Players can choose from the biggest DC roster ever offered in a fighting game, from classic fan favorites such as Batman, Superman, Supergirl, The Flash, Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Blue Beetle, to astonishing new villains like Atrocitus, Gorilla Grodd and Deadshot. Epic, Cinematic storyline Injustice 2 continues the story set in motion in Injustice: Gods Among Us as Batman and his allies work towards putting the pieces of society back together, but struggle against those who would restore Superman’s Regime. In the midst of this chaos, a new threat appears that will put Earth’s very existence at risk. Built by NetherRealm studios Developers of the best-selling and critically acclaimed Mortal Kombat franchise, NetherRealm Studios brings unrivaled storytelling, robust content, and best-in-class fighting mechanics to the DC Universe. Click Images to Enlarge
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Product Description
Far Cry 5 PS4 Game
Please Note: Plays in English Language Only
Far Cry comes to America in the latest installment of the award-winning franchise.
Welcome to Hope County, Montana. This idyllic place is home to a community of freedom-loving people - and a fanatical doomsday cult known as The Project at Eden’s Gate. Led by the charismatic prophet Joseph Seed and his devoted siblings - The Heralds - Eden’s Gate has been quietly infiltrating every aspect of daily life in this once-quiet town. When your arrival incites the cult to violently seize control of the region, you must rise up and spark the fires of resistance to liberate a besieged community.
Freely explore Hope County’s rivers, lands, and skies with the largest customizable weapon and vehicle roster ever in a Far Cry game. You are the hero of the story in a thrilling world that hits back with every punch, and where the places you discover and the locals you ally with will shape your story in ways you’ll never see coming.
Far Cry 5 Key Features:
SPARK THE FIRES OF RESISTANCE AGAINST A FANATIC CULT
Stranded in hostile territory, find strength in the community around you to lead a resistance against a cult taking over Hope County, Montana.
A huge cast of memorable characters including Mary May, local saloon owner; Nick Rye, family man and plane enthusiast; and Pastor Jerome Jeffries, a preacher whose flock has been led astray.
Recruit Guns for Hire and leverage the special skills of up to 2 at a time to turn the tables on The Project at Eden’s Gate.
Command specialized Fangs For Hire, animals you can control to support any playstyle.
Ally with a Friend For Hire to take down the cult in a two-player co-op experience that extends across the full campaign.
CARVE YOUR OWN PATH
The freedom to go in any direction – you decide the when, the where, and the how.
From the moment you enter Hope County you have the freedom to tackle the world in any order you choose.
For the first time in Far Cry, you are the hero of the story – choose your own avatar and customize your character.
Create insane and unique Far Cry experiences with the map editor, to enjoy with or against your friends!
A WORLD THAT EVOLVES
Play your way against Joseph Seed and his fanatical followers in a dynamic open world that adapts and reacts to the choices you make.
The Resistance Meter evolves the world in meaningful ways as you progress; every action you take moves your story forward.
Disrupt the cult’s doomsday preparations to draw The Heralds into epic showdowns in the open world.
Your choices affect the world as new gameplay opportunities arise from the chaos.
DYNAMIC TOYS
Tear up the countryside in iconic American vehicles you can make your own; from muscle cars to big rigs, from ATVs to tractors.
Commandeer a plane to engage cult forces in an epic aerial dogfight or bombing run.
Discover the natural riches of the Montana wilderness as you hunt, fish, and explore every inch.
Skull and Bones (Xbox One) Release Date: 30 December 2018 | Certificate: Suitable for 18 years and over
EA SPORTS FIFA is Back! Powered by Frostbite, EA SPORTS FIFA 18 blurs the line between the virtual and real worlds, bringing to life the players, teams, and atmospheres that immerse you in the emotion of The World’s Game. The biggest step in gameplay innovation in franchise history, FIFA 18 introduces Real Player Motion Technology, an all-new animation system which unlocks a new level of responsiveness, and player personality – now Cristiano Ronaldo and other top players feel and move exactly like they do on the real pitch.
Product Description Destiny 2 Xbox One Game Please Note: Online Only - A Xbox Live subscription is required to play (not included) From the makers of the acclaimed hit game Destiny, comes the much-anticipated sequel. An action shooter that takes you on an epic journey across the solar system. Humanity’s last safe city has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped the city’s Guardians of their power, and forced the survivors to flee. You will venture to mysterious, unexplored worlds of our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, you must reunite humanity’s scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home. Why Buy From Us? Free Insured Delivery. Free insured delivery on all UK orders over £20 is available to all of our customers, new or old. Your order is also insured so that if anything goes wrong with the delivery, we can replace it for you quickly and at no additional cost. Safe, secure checkout and hassle-free returns. Not only do we allow payments via debit and credit cards processed by SagePay, we also take payments via PayPal so you can use your PayPal balance when you want to pay. Excellent Customer Support. Customer service is our main focus and this is apparent in how loyal our customers are. A dedicated team of staff are ready should you need to contact them for any reason at all. Check out our Help Centre or try the Live Chat to get in touch.


Standing alongside ‘Antica Osteria Nonna Rosa’s staff and family you will learn how to make a multi-course Neapolitan/Amalfi Coast meal.
Then, you will learn all of our generational cooking techniques. We will share our family’s recipes and cooking technique showing you how to update them with organic artisanal Amalfi Coast ingredients.
Detailed Cooking Lessons program:
- Upon arrival you will be enchanted with the scent of freshly baked bread and pastries that will be paired with Nonna Rosa’s homemade jams. You will be offered a freshly brewed cappuccino and a refreshing glass of either organic lemonade or orange juice made from our organic citrus garden.
- After your welcome brunch, you will be given a tour of our organic gardens at which time you will be then pick the organic vegetables for the recipes of the food you will be cooking,
- You will enter a professional stainless steel kitchen and be led to your personal cooking space. Now you will begin your hands-on Nonna Rosa cooking experience! You will start with learning the traditional Neapolitan/Amalfi four course Menu:
– Appetizers (antipasto)
– Fresh pasta (pasta fresca)
– Second course (secondo piatto)
– Dessert (dolce)
Of course all of our menus are seasonal menus utilizing our fresh organic ingredients
- During the Cooking Class you will be encouraged to taste the amazing foods that you are preparing saveur the flavors of our organic extra-virgin olive oils, fruits and vegetables. And of course you will be drinking plenty of our local wine. Salute!
- After preparation of your Neapolitan/Amalfi Coast meal, you can relax outdoors and enjoy the breathtaking gardens views overlooking the sea and Mount Vesuvius
- After a short break you will partake in dining on the amazing delicious food you have prepared. Weather permitting you will dine outdoors (al fresco) on our patio overlooking the sea, our gardens and Mount Vesuvius or indoors in front of an ancient fireplace (Buon appetito!)
- Lastly, Nonna Rosa’s Family will offer you a gourmet basket of homemade preserved jams and other seasonal products made by nonna. A customized apron, the recipes of what you cooked and the participation certificate will be given to you as well.
Here is what is included:
- Round-trip Transfer to/from your accommodation in Sorrento area
- Guided tour of the estate and vegetable gardens
- Hands-on Cooking Class held in English
- Organic ingredients used during your cooking classes
- Local Wine with meal
- Complete multi-course meal (Appetizers, Pasta Course, Second Course, Dessert)
- Coffee espresso and homemade liqueurs
- Customized apron
- Recipes from your class
- ‘Nonna Rosa Cooking School’ Participation Certificate
- Gourmet Foods Gift Basket
- The regular Cooking Classes are conceived for all the levels of cooking and are held by professional staff of Michelin Star Restaurant ‘Antica Osteria Nonna Rosa’, carefully selected by Chef Peppe Guida.
- On request with a premium fee, we also offer the chance to have private Cooking Classes with Chef Peppe in person. In this case, you will have the privilege to spend an entire day cooking side by side with a Michelin Star Chef who will be sharing his skills, high end technique, and secrets in fun and informal way. This advanced class for experienced passionate cooks, includes hands-on chopping, slicing, dicing, sautéing and prepping seasonal foods. You will use organic ingredients and professional technique to help you create artisan breads, antipasto, pasta, risotto, main courses, pastries & desserts.