I’m proud (and honestly a little giddy) to officially join the @sandbergguitars artist family.
Sandberg basses have been part of my story for a while — the first time I plugged in a VM5 at NAMM, it just clicked. The tone, the feel, the response... it felt like the instrument already knew what I wanted to say. Since then, these basses have been with me through countless gigs and sessions — never letting me down, always inspiring something new.
To now be recognized by the very company that built the tools I love most? That’s huge. I’m deeply grateful to the Sandberg team for the trust, and to everyone who’s supported me along the way.
Here’s to the next chapter — louder, lower, and full of groove. 🎸🖤
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I'm very, very stoked to announce that I’m officially part of the S.I.T. Strings Artist Family! ⚡️
I’ve been rocking their Power Wound Nickel strings with a tapered low-B as my go-to choice for quite a while, and they’ve never let me down. The feel, tone, and reliability are everything I need—whether I’m on stage, in the studio, or flying across the country for gigs.
It means a lot to be aligned with a company that builds quality products and truly supports working musicians. Huge thanks to S.I.T. Strings for welcoming me to the family—I’m proud to represent a brand I already trust and love. 🙌
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I'm not yanking your chain when I say that @PigHogCables really are the best I've ever used.
Over the years, I've had cables give out during a show merely from being stomped on by a band-mate, or mushed under a shifty bass cabinet, and one that was even guillotined by a wayward cymbal stand that slipped off a drum riser. I'm not worried about that anymore, thanks to these Armor Clad cables.
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"Love My Way" with @psychfurstribute — opening for Missing Persons at The Coach House. Nights like this are why I do this. Pure 80s magic, packed house, and a whole lot of rich, delicious reverb.
#livemusic #bassguitar #sandbergbass #sitstrings #80smusic
🟢 THE GREEN ROOM GAMES 🟢
Every time I end up in a backstage green room, you tell me where you think I am.
This time, I'm deep in the OC, and there are lots of butterflies nearby.
Drop your guess in the comments 👇
Venue name, neighborhood, or just vibe — all answers accepted.
First correct guess wins absolutely nothing except my eternal respect and a reply. 🏆
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Hey Hey everyone! SURPRISE !!! “OUR STORY” album by TAYSTI is now on Spotify !!!!! In 2020 during the pandemic , Santi & I went ham on writing songs together, songs that truly meant something to us and STILL DOES and it is now ready to be played and listened to by YOU, our friends and family! 💜 This album means so much to us and it’s taken us quite some time to figure out how we want to share our experience with you. There’s so much we need to do these days to release music , to reel people in such as flooding instagram and tik tok with content leading up to release dates but we just thought screw it !!! HERE IT IS! This masterpiece was written by me & the talented Santiago Deguzman @saint_saunt and was recorded by the wonderful Rich Zanhiser @richestyxx , zesty touches by @digi002 EUGENIUS , some bass parts recorded by the one and only Danny Knapp @the_melonhead , some live drum parts were dropped by the one and only Evan Kilborn @kildrum and Eric Rodriguez @rodriguez_v_eric & a melodic guitar solo performed by Woody Garcia @woodsnacks BIG THANK YOU to these fantastic musicians for being a part of the magic! 🪄we love you guys! @taystimusic ALBUM known as OUR STORY is now YOURS! Enjoy! #taystimusic #ourstory #originalmusic #nowstreaming spotify
Something's coming. 👀
New faces. New footage. Same intensity and dedication.
@maidenunitedband is not done with you.
Video by @deproduction1
#IronMaidenTribute #Tributeband #HeavyMetal #bassguitarist #livemusic
New music alert!
"Desperation" by VK Lynne is OUT NOW on all streaming platforms, and I am so pumped for the world to hear this track.
An original collaboration by VK and guitarist Scott Ramsay, this song has serious energy — and I had the honor of creating and recording the bass line.
Go give it a stream, add it to your playlists, and show VK Lynne some love.
🎧 Search "Desperation" by VK Lynne wherever you stream music!
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This is what I get to do.
I've got an audition coming up and needed a personal highlight reel for my EPK — so I finally sat down and put one together. It mainly covers the past five years or so, and honestly it's just a small slice of the projects I've been lucky enough to be a part of. But watching it back still gets me.
One of my favorite things about this journey is getting to play so many different genres of music. Every time I tackle a new flavor, I walk away with something valuable — a new perspective, a new feel, a new appreciation for what makes that style of music special.
Every venue, every note, every band I've had the privilege of standing onstage with... none of it happens without you.
To every fan who's ever shown up, every booker who took a chance, every bandmate who trusted me with their music — thank you. Genuinely. This is the dream, and I don't take a second of it for granted.
🎬 Full EPK at melonheadmusic.com
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Dress for the job you want!
Before anyone asks - yes, this IS metal- appropriate garb. Dio wore a cape. Lemmy had the hat. I have the poofy tail and bunny ears. Respect the craft 🤘😎
Backstage at our last @maidenunitedband show in Vegas.
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#dressforsuccess #livemusic #playboybunny #BassPlayer #behindthescenes
Some gigs just hit different. 🖤
Getting the invitation to perform at Erin Stricklen-Wilson's birthday celebration at the Whisky a Go Go was one of those full-circle moments I won't forget. That stage has hosted some of the most legendary names in rock history — and I do my best to honor that every time I play there.
Sharing it with some of my closest friends made it that much more special. When the people on stage with you are also the people you'd hang out with anyway, something magic happens — and that night had plenty of that. 🤝
Grateful doesn't even cover it. Thank you for having me, Erin — hope the night was everything you wished for and more. 🎂🎸
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