Deen Castronovo has pleaded guilty in a domestic violence case and has been sentenced to probation and counseling. Court records show that Castronovo, 58, of Salem pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree domestic violence assault, two counts of domestic violence menacing, one count of unlawful use of a weapon and one count of coercion. Castronovo has been sentenced to four years of supervised probation with a requirement that he undergo counseling for drug abuse and for domestic violence offenders. If Castronovo breaks his probation, he faces a sentence of more than five years in prison. He is a criminal, not a victim. He is not a nice person, but he is an ok drummer. LMFAO.
This is late period Holdswoth, I saw him three times with IOU and he wasn't using his RH fingering picking for string skipping licks then... but the guy was so unreal... the best I ever heard or saw, and it wasn't even close
For some reason I never cared much for Allan Holdsworth's playing. Probably the same reason I don't care much for Al DiMiola and many of the other guitarists who love playing ultra Largo 32nd and 64th notes. I slowed down a few of the recordings of the former two and noticed what they were playing didn't have a lot of substance. By contrast, listen to certain solos of Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell, Jeff Beck and late 1960's Frank Zappa (Uncle Meat, Hot Rats, Weasles Ripped my Flesh, Burnt Weeny Sandwich). Listen to Captain Beefheart's incredible 1969 album Trout Mask Replica. The two guitarists, Bill Harkleroad and Jeff Cotton structured music together on most of the songs. It is some of the most original guitar playing even recorded. Nothing has come close to this unique idea of double guitars playing completely contrasting parts, but together, it's astonishing.
@Andy Butler I know plenty about guitar. I'm 65 and I've played guitar most of my life. Here's a link to a song from my first album: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TLLyX5Hi77Y.html
Improvising in multiple modes over changing time signatures is what Avant-Jazz/Fusion is all about. You obviously don't understand my music. I've had plenty of good reviews for that album.
I´m an alltime fan to the bone for Allan Holdsworth. But his here playing wasn´t at his level at all. It seems he only wanted to show these greenhorns his teeth, just for fun. Dweezil and Jamie duly fought back though.
The choice of arrangement was completely at odds with what Allan would normally play over. That being said there are plenty of examples of standard typical styles that Allan has guested on over the years, including Pop, Metal, Blues etc. I understand that Allan may have had his drink spiked that evening, as he normally plays MUCH better than this. The guy was and is an absolute legend, that all the world class guitarists worship.
I was at this show .my incredible sister took me there. A small travel from her home. I understand Steve ' s sister was also there a couple of tables over. After I hung around the load in door & sure enough I met him but no picture?? I imagine he thought their was something wrong with me..lol maybe I will get to play a song with him someday, get my picture them.
The trio fever continues! The performance was AS GOOD AS IT GETS!! V had a BLAST! The best drummer in the world, 'I say so' Chris Steele stopped by , shook hands with us . It's my best friend Vivian's 1st concert, she was impressed!. V love to do OL's concerts .always. Hello Chris, someone in CA digs u dude!!
PS- The internet is a very strange bird - you cannot see my smiling face in all sincerity- don't mean any harm. Sorry if I offended anyone- not at all my intention. You Rock BH. Now- you can't possibly get that wrong.. :) Can you?! Haha!
I meant no offense BH- so don't 'spam' me- just my thoughts at the time. Are we allowed freedom to express? Haha- If not- i guess i had you all wrong. But- don't think so- maybe a troll. Wish you all the best! Luff
Was there, we had a blast! Oh si, oh qui, oh YE$S!!Canyon Club is super great venue. Will be there as long as OL&LLN perform. California digs Ottmar&LLN 4ever. Greeting from CA.
These guys are brilliant, so the can do whatever they want, but I wish they wouldn't lead into this song with comedy... takes a little of the piss out of it. They played a southpark clip leading into it when I saw them a few years ago. I can understand that playing the same song for 30 years could make you want to mess with it a bit, but it's such a kick ass song to be throwing a gag at.
here alan is....all the other peices with dweezila re a bit awkward...but alan dially shines here...interesting that it took dweezil and eat that question to take alan out of his comfort zone where he actually does something new
