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September 2008 Update
Guitar Competition “Guitar Superstar 2008” by Guitar Player magazine.
Few months ago I saw a publication in Guitar Player magazine about this national guitar competition they are organizing under the name “Guitar Player Guitar Superstar”. This is not only a guitar competition, but a composition/song writing showcase as well. Thousands of applicants submitted their original tunes. I decided to give it a shot and I’ve submitted one of the songs form “The Other Side” album. One day I received a call from Michael Molenda, Editor-in-chief of Guitar Player magazine, saying that I have been chosen to compete with the rest of the nine finalists in San Francisco, CA.
It was a great honor to be in the top 10 players in the country, and to play in front of the judges: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, George Lynch, Elliot Easton and Brendon Small. The host for this event was legendary guitarist Andy Summers of “The Police”. Guitar Player magazine team was extremely welcoming and have treated us like a rock stars, and the backing band “The Thud Factor” was one of the best bands I ever played with in my life. Michael Molenda, Christen McFarland, Jude Gold, Jonathan Herrera among others, were very friendly and supportive. This event took place in San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall in front of the thousands of guitar fans. The show was sold out. San Francisco had a very cold weather, but all the contestants were fired-up and ready to rock.
I took a second place as the only electric guitar player that got through the top three positions.
I was very honored to be able to perform with the top players in USA. All the contestants where authentic, very musical and unique. I hope that we’ll cross our paths again in the future. If it was up to me, it would be very hard to pick the winner, because everybody had his/her unique style and approach. In my eyes, everybody is a winner. I think all 10 of us did the great job there. The show must go on...
Daddo.
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The Metal Observer Review.
Read very original, descriptive and metaphoric saga-review by The Metal Observer website.
“In some parallel universe, perhaps what Plato referred to as the Realm of Forms, there’s this great mansion loaded with the original versions of every great guitar shredder of the Rock/Metal persuasion having a festive event not all that dissimilar from what passes for a social gathering in this mundane reality of ours...” Read more...
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August 2008 Update
Aux Porte Du Metal Review.
This is the latest review by renowned French Metal Portal. Read more...
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July 2008 Update.
Endorsement.
Daddo proudly endorses Graph Tech products now. He’s been using their products for years, primarily their String Saver Saddles, TUSQ graphite nut and string trees respectively. Daddo is deeply honored and it will be an immense pleasure to represent and integrate Graph Tech products in the future.
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June 2008 Update.
Review.
”The Other Side” Album reviewed by dangerdog.com. Read the review here.
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“The Other Side” on Apple iTunes.
Click the link on the left (below navigation buttons) to download “The Other Side” on Apple iTunes.
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Top 10 Best Seller list.
I the first two weeks of sales "The Other Side" was second on the Top 10 Bestsellers list on Guitar Nine website. I want to use this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to all guitar devotees who bought this CD. Thank you for your support. Daddo
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May 2008 Update.
“The Other Side” is officially released by Guitar Nine Records.
There are 10 different tunes on this album, each one with different concept and different musical narration. Feel free to browse through the Music section, where you can read brief descriptions about the songs and ideas that motivated my musical expression. You can also listen to the tracks while you are reading for your maximum contentment
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