Don Jones

Allman's Jam
Allman's Jam
Allman's Jam
Eric Clapton's 'Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 will be available on DVD and Blu-ray tomorrow (Nov 19). They've released a video of the Allman Brothers Band doing Whipping Post at the guitar festival. Check it out!
Rare Eddie Van Halen Guitar Up For Auction [VIDEO]
Rare Eddie Van Halen Guitar Up For Auction [VIDEO]
Rare Eddie Van Halen Guitar Up For Auction [VIDEO]
Next month California auction house Profiles In History will include a rare Eddie Van Halen guitar.  The battle ax is Eddie's 1982 Kramer Frankenstrat.  There were only eight of the handmade guitars built.  The guitar is not unique only because of the limited number in existent but due to its use on the "1984" album and during the Van Halen tour 1982-1984.
Interview With .38 Special
Interview With .38 Special
Interview With .38 Special
.38 Special will be at Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, La., on Nov. 8.  I had the opportunity to visit with 26-year band member Danny Chauncey on the phone. Danny went to school with two other great guitar players. He also tells an interesting story about how they wound up with the album, "Live From Texas." Listen to the full Interview!
Live Jimi Hendrix Twitter Q&A Tonight [VIDEO]
Live Jimi Hendrix Twitter Q&A Tonight [VIDEO]
Live Jimi Hendrix Twitter Q&A Tonight [VIDEO]
PBS American Masters is hosting a live Twitter Q&A tonight.  The twitter event centered around the "American Masters: Jimi Hendrix - Hear My Train A Comin'".  The conversation will include Jimi's sister, sound engineer Eddie Kramer and the director and producer of the show.  You can see a bit of the video here.
Today Is International Cat Day [VIDEO]
Today Is International Cat Day [VIDEO]
Today Is International Cat Day [VIDEO]
I know, guys aren't supposed to like cats.  I suppose because cats can't be mind controlled like dogs.  Or maybe it's because they can't be physically controlled without them making a war with their apparent 4 million claws should you try.  Let me confidently say I am a cat guy and it's International Cat Day!
Old School Stereo Refurb Project FINALE
Old School Stereo Refurb Project FINALE
Old School Stereo Refurb Project FINALE
This past weekend I visited my brother-in-law, Ryan who has been refurbishing an old school analogue Pioneer stereo receiver.  IT'S DONE!  The stereo receiver is a Pioneer SX 535.  He also tracked down some cool vintage speakers to pair with the unit.
Old School Stereo Refurb Project FINALE
Old School Stereo Refurb Project FINALE
Old School Stereo Refurb Project FINALE
This past weekend I visited my brother-in-law, Ryan who has been refurbishing an old school analogue Pioneer stereo receiver.  IT'S DONE!  The stereo receiver is a Pioneer SX 535.  He also tracked down some cool vintage speakers to pair with the unit.
Don’s Flying Adventures + Cool Perspective On Jumbo Jet Landings
Don’s Flying Adventures + Cool Perspective On Jumbo Jet Landings
Don’s Flying Adventures + Cool Perspective On Jumbo Jet Landings
One of the most elusive things about learning to fly is LANDING! Airplanes are not particularly good ground vehicles so converting them from flying vehicles to ground vehicles when you land requires knowledge, skill and a gut observation of what is happening each time.  The circumstances surrounding each landing is different.  A lot of pilots view it as a challenge.