Rob Roy Weekend

Played the Rob Roy last night. Had a ball. the place was packed.

Cordell

It's All About the GEAR!

When YYT hits the stage, we like being surrounded by lots and lots of GEAR! 

As for me, I do need a fair bit of stage real estate....  If space allows (and if I beat the other bandmates to the venue), I bring 5 boards, three key stands, plus all the stage lights, strobes, controllers AND my beloved mirror ball to the show!  AND BEST OF ALL, I have a new top-of-the-line Roland Ax Synth, which I am quite proud of (and if the dance floor is packed, don't be surprised if I go wireless and join them!)!!

Cordell has a nice collection of gear too.....and Chris' new drum set is taking up 'almost' as much stage space as me!  Luckily, Gus' gear is stacked vertically, so that's all good!

L8R people!

Scott

No-one gets flashed anymore!!

Some stories from the jaded past of an innocent rock guitarist. We were playing a gig at a Legion. There were 2 bartenders, one young (and attractive) and one older (elderly) lady. We finished the gig and were loading up the van. They were standing outside with us and asked if we had a good time. I said it was fun, the only problem was that we didn't get flashed. I was half expecting the younger bartender to play along, we were joking and carrying on.

All of a sudden, the elderly lady turns around in the doorway and pulls up her sweater...."You mean you didn't get to see anything like this!!" She yelled. What is seen, cannot be unseen..........

Cordell

A Les Paul and a Marshall??? Really??

I was pretty young, probably 18 or so. I went into a local music store here in town and was just looking around. I was soon ready to leave and as I walked out through the door, I heard this sound. It was an amazing guitar tone. Creamy and full, with amazing mid-range and sustain! I looked back over my shoulder and saw this youngster sitting in front of a Marshall with a Les Paul in his hands. I couldn't believe it. I also never went back in to see what he was playing or what the set-up was. I probably would have gone in debt had i gone back in. So, it's a regret that I never saw that setup.

Right now, I'm looking for a new amp. I use a lot of modelling and pre-amps and effects, but I'm looking for a great sound with just a guitar and an amp. My search continues. I have a Strat (1985 Japanese model. Awesome), A Schecter PT model (discontinued now) and one of the new Charvel production line So-Cal models. I love it.

I have 3 Seymore Duncan pickups in my strat. A George Lynch Screamin demon in the neck, a Cool Rails in the middle and a Hot Rails in the bridge. A beautiful combination that sounds great. But I need some fret-work done on her and then she'll be back to perfection. The Schecter's got the classic Seymore Duncan JB in the Bridge and a '59 in the neck. It's a solid guitar with a solid tone. The Charvel has a DiMarzio Evo in the neck and a DiMarzio Tone Zone in the bridge. I may actually swap those around and see what the Evo sounds like in the bridge.

Well, that's enough rambling for now. Rock on dudes....


Cordell

Charades.. am I a drummer, singer, guitarist, sounds like...

So here I am, the drummer and singer of YYT.  Was this destiny, chance, or my inability to withhold a childhood dream of being the Phil Collins of a Newfoundand-based cover band?  Okay, it may be a feint combination of the latter and a semi-conscious hallucination involving an OTC lubricant and our lead guitarist, but anyway... we must put our collective foot forward.  Let's assume all influences leaned toward rocking the continent... here we go... our mission is to Rock the Rock like it has never been Rocked (where does the capital belong at this point; I am confused) before.  Check yourself... before you wreck yourself...

Gear, Gear and more Gear

I ask myself why. Why be so obsessed with gear. I remember as a 13 year old, getting my first Guitar World magazine. On the cover was Yngwie Malmsteen (Swedish shredder, Google it if you're not sure). But it wasn't the artist on the cover that got me. It was the candy apple red Fender Stratocaster with a rosewood, scalloped fretboard that got me.

I had been playing guitar for a few years up to that point...mostly chords and stuff, no real intense leads. But that magazine opened up a world for me. Guitars, amps, effects, pickups, tips and tricks, whammy bars and tab. It was awesome. Even now after all these years, I still get excited when the newest issue of Guitar World comes in the mail......to be continued.....next time, what gear do I use or want to have.....

Cordell

Velkommen!

Welcome to the official-ish YYT website, yytrocks.com.  Here you will find everything YYT, including bios, gig dates, pics, and links to videos and affiliated sites.  Comments are always appreciated, and be sure to follow us on the twitter, facebook, and/or myspace.  This site will be constantly updated, so visit again soon and often.  Have a super fantastic day!

Gus