Jim Allchin http://www.jimallchin.com Official Website Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:07:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tracking room… http://www.jimallchin.com/tracking-room/ http://www.jimallchin.com/tracking-room/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:58:57 +0000 jim http://www.jimallchin.com/?p=1105 Here’s a shot in Studio X during a break where we tracked in late February.   The room sounded [...]]]> Studio X tracking roomHere’s a shot in Studio X during a break where we tracked in late February.   The room sounded great.

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In addition to practicing, practicing, practicing, I have written the songs for a [...]]]> Well, I have been hiding and wood-shedding.

In addition to practicing, practicing, practicing, I have written the songs for a new CD.   And I am now wo

rking with Ben Smith (drummer from Heart) on finalizing the CD contents and preparing to enter the studio within the next couple of months.

More later…

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]]> http://www.jimallchin.com/new-cd-underway/feed/ 0 “I want to be a Musician” (video) http://www.jimallchin.com/i-want-to-be-a-musician-video/ http://www.jimallchin.com/i-want-to-be-a-musician-video/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:46:36 +0000 jim http://www.jimallchin.com/?p=963

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]]> http://www.jimallchin.com/i-want-to-be-a-musician-video/feed/ 0 New Overclocked “trailer” http://www.jimallchin.com/new-overclocked-trailer/ http://www.jimallchin.com/new-overclocked-trailer/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:10:21 +0000 jim http://www.jimallchin.com/?p=603 Overclocked “trailer”

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]]> http://www.jimallchin.com/new-overclocked-trailer/feed/ 0 Some magic numbers http://www.jimallchin.com/some-magic-numbers/ http://www.jimallchin.com/some-magic-numbers/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:11:05 +0000 jim http://www.jimallchin.com/?p=947 Some of you know that I like puzzles.   Well… if you purchased the CD (physical copy), open it up [...]]]> Some of you know that I like puzzles.   Well… if you purchased the CD (physical copy), open it up and look next to the copyright information on the inside flap.  There are 3 numbers.   They look like manufacturing numbers or ids or something, but they aren’t.

Tell me what the numbers mean.

Enjoy.
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]]> http://www.jimallchin.com/some-magic-numbers/feed/ 3 The Winner of the Guitar Giveaway Contest Is… http://www.jimallchin.com/the-winner-of-the-guitar-giveaway-contest-is/ http://www.jimallchin.com/the-winner-of-the-guitar-giveaway-contest-is/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:28:13 +0000 jim http://www.jimallchin.com/?p=941 Congratulations to Brandon Keener, the winner of a brand new Fender American Special Stratocaster Guitar!! In addition to the guitar, Brandon will also receive a private guitar lesson from Jim via Skype. Also, a very big thank you to Randy Saunders, the fan with the highest number of referral entries during the course of the contest! Jim will be contacting Randy personally with a special thank you message.

Thank you to everyone for participating and stay tuned for more great updates from Jim!

]]> http://www.jimallchin.com/the-winner-of-the-guitar-giveaway-contest-is/feed/ 1 “Shivers down your back” – Opening My Eyes to Love (from Overclocked) http://www.jimallchin.com/shivers-down-your-back/ http://www.jimallchin.com/shivers-down-your-back/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:18:37 +0000 jim http://www.jimallchin.com/?p=925 “Overclocked is the wonderful second album from solo artist Jim Allchin from Washington. … The CD contains thirteen songs that [...]]]>

“Overclocked is the wonderful second album from solo artist Jim Allchin from Washington. … The CD contains thirteen songs that explore a variety of styles that holds your interest from start to end. Opening My Eyes To Love is an awesome track; the playing will send shivers down your back. Allchin’s drips in emotion, coming over a little like Frank Gambale, the theme is melodic and quite romantic in structure with some tasty tapping running through, the soaring hummable melody is just beautiful and oozes Joe Bonamassa and Eric Johnson. Fall is another great track, a little more funky and complex, whilst Just Playing with Me is a vocal led track that leans towards Steve Winwood and Bruce Hornsby territory with hints of Spencer Davis and Paul McCartney. A truly excellent song that grows more with each listen. The title track Overclocked is fuzzy and shuffles along with hammond organs and sharp guitar work, again in the Bonamassa/Winwood style with a little rocky early Van Halen guitar vibe running through. …”

 - Nicky Baldrian, Fireworks Magazine, UK

]]> http://www.jimallchin.com/shivers-down-your-back/feed/ 0 Check Out GuitarSite.com! http://www.jimallchin.com/check-out-guitarsite-com/ http://www.jimallchin.com/check-out-guitarsite-com/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:11 +0000 jim http://www.jimallchin.com/?p=916 Have you visited GuitarSite.com before? If you’re a guitar enthusiast, you will definitely find their articles interesting and informative!

GuitarSite.com covers a range of topics from the weird and wonderful like Mark Twain’s Guitar, tips on subjects like Guitar Amp Modeling Software, and equipment guides such as Finding The Best Distortion Pedal.

In addition, they have all the news on the latest new guitars and amps from the major manufacturers, and even some boutique ones you may not have heard of before.

All of this is available at http://www.guitarsite.com.

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Learn more and enter to win this great guitar here: http://www.jimallchin.com/guitar-giveaway/

]]> http://www.jimallchin.com/win-a-fender-guitar-from-jim/feed/ 0 F.A.M.E. TOP 10 LIST FOR 2011 http://www.jimallchin.com/f-a-m-e-top-10-list-for-2011/ http://www.jimallchin.com/f-a-m-e-top-10-list-for-2011/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:34:15 +0000 jim http://www.jimallchin.com/?p=843 Jim Allchin/Overclocked— God knows where Allchin has been hiding, but his guitar is something else! Touches of Stevie Ray bleed [...]]]>

Jim Allchin/Overclocked— God knows where Allchin has been hiding, but his guitar is something else! Touches of Stevie Ray bleed through on certain tracks and, yes, it is blues-based but is not all blues. Allchin borrows from R&B, fifties rock and jazz to make his point. Well-balanced in terms of production, performance and song style. Guitarists, be aware!

- Frank Gutch, Jr.

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