NEWS...July 2010 Adrian Galysh taught and performed at the Los Angeles Nation Guitar Summer Workshop. Joining fellow teachers and clinicians such as Pat Martino, Paul Gilbert, Dave Martone and Neal Nagaoka at the Loyola Marymount University campus. 
Earth Tones reviewSea of Tranquility Catagory: Music The "Interstellar Café" shred fest is what you'd expect on an instrumental guitar album by a hotshot who pegged Ted Nugent bassist Marco Mendoza and Frank Gambale drummer Joey Heredia to comprise the rhythm section on Earth Tones, Adrian Galysh's third CD. But the California dude, thank goodness, loads this thing with enough musical diversity to silence players with half his talent. Instead of more tracks like "Interstellar Café," this guy gives listeners a dark sense of foreboding in the misleadingly titled "True Happiness," a good-time hoedown (complete with barnyard-animal noises) in "Defiance, Ohio" and a crying electric guitar in the piano-based closing ballad "Vocalise." The melodic title track sounds fat and airy, and "Ave Maria No Moro" is a reverent and lovely piece. Hell, Galysh even invited latter-day Supertramp guitarist Carl Verheyen to duet with him on the fast an d furious "Terrestrial Races." These are actual songs, my friends, not just excuses to solo. For some reason, though, Galysh messes with the track listing – which only runs to 9 on the packaging but is pushed to 13 in your CD player, thanks to four brief and inconsequential "Sound Effect" pieces. They're not needed, and they only detract from an otherwise impressive recording. New! Classic Rock Revisited CD Review A review of Earth Tones from www.classicrockrevisited.com: "Adrian Galysh is a West Coast guitar player who is making a name for himself in 'guitar god' circles, mostly for his tasteful, melodic instrumental songwriting style. He mixes it up between rock and jazz but the colors seem to blend more than separate. Galysh is a gifted soloist who has no problem using the guitar to express emotions and feelings generally associated with a vocalist. His bag contains many tricks and he pulls them out when needed. He can be flashy, groovy and powerful all within the same track. Other times he can lay back and have the coolness of Jeff Beck as seen in the track "Planetary Cycles." On "Earth Tones" the guitar player shows off his passion while "Terrestrial Races" sees Galysh go for broke and play his ass off. "Defiance, Ohio" is a tongue-in-cheek title that features fast riffs that set the stage for Adrian to have some fun showing off his guitar heroics. The most interesting tune on the album is Galysh's take on the classic Rachmaninoff song "Vocalise." Adrian proves he is a multi-faceted player by dancing between a soulful, melodic tone and all out in-your-face rock solos, all the while staying classy with his musical voice. Joining Galysh on the album are Marco Mendoza (Ted Nugent and Thin Lizzy) and Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot) ensuring the album keeps it's rock groove throughout. Take my advice, take a chance on a guitar player you may not have heard of and buy this CD. Galysh puts his own unique spin on the instrumental electric guitar genre that features enough rocking guitar and different styles to keep everyone happy." – Jeb Wright 
Blue Band to Play Maui Sugarmill SaloonBlue Band will be playing at the Sugarmill Saloon Wednesday, August 6th and 20th from 9pm -1am. The Maui Sugarmill Saloon is located at 18389 Ventura Blvd Tarzana CA 91356. There is NO COVER!!! We packed the place last time, and everyone had a blast sipping cheap drinks and enjoying the cool retro vibe and great music. Blue Band also features Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) on vocals and guitar, Joey Heredia (Stevie Wonder, Sheila E.) on drums, Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai) on bass. CALIFORNIA GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA: SHREDSTOCK Tour and Viral Video Contest Announced About Shredstock: Shredstock’s roots lie in guitar legend Uli Jon Roth’s Sky Academy Concert series, where Steve, Doug, and Adrian were invited to join the founding father of both the Scorpions and Neo-Classical Rock on stage. From there they joined forces and created Shredstock. According to Doppler, “The impact of Guitar Hero has been nothing short of amazing in terms of inspiring multiple generations of guitar players. There are so many players at home chomping at the bit to jump up on a real stage with a live audience. Steve, Adrian and I decided it was a great time to hit the road to promote our discs and to give guitar fans a different kind of guitar tour – one that they could actually be a part of.” About the Shredstock Viral Video Contest: Three winners for each city on the tour will have a chance to open the show with a solo or song of their choice. Contestants simply need to visit http://www.YouTube.com/Shredstock, upload a of video of themselves playing, send a link to friends and family, and he or she with the most plays wins! Shredstock Tour Dates:Monday 7.21.08: The Axe Shop, Los Angeles, CA (clinic show) Tuesday 7.22.08: The Baked Potato, Los Angeles, CA Wednesday 7.23.08: Fishlips, Bakersfield, CA Thurdsay 7.24.08: The Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa, CA Friday 7.25.08: Ireland’s 32, San Francisco, CA Saturday 7.26: Hertlein Guitars, Dublin CA (clinic/show) http://www.MySpace.com/Shredstock http://www.YouTube.com/Shredstock http://www.TheEsseNessProject.com http://www.DougDoppler.com http://www.AdrianGalysh.com
CD Release PartyThe official CD Release Party for Earth Tones will be held at the Baked Potato on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 9pm. Special Guest Doug Doppler. Price: $15 at the door; $10 with flyer. Download Flyer 
ADRIAN GALYSH with Carl VerheyenAdrian Galysh will be opening for guitarist, Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) at the Knitting Factory Hollywood, CA on Thursday, September 27th, 2007 at 9pm (doors open at 8pm). Tickets are $20 at the door or $18 in advance. Please visit KnittingFactory.com for more information. 
ADRIAN GALYSH with Joe BonamassaAdrian Galysh will be opening for blues guitarist, Joe Bonamassa at the Key Club in West Hollywood, CA on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006 at 8pm (doors open at 7pm). Tickets are $20 at the door or email Adrian to receive a discounted rate of $15.
ADRIAN GALYSH at the BAKED POTATO Adrian will be playing at The Baked Potato on Wednesday, August 9th @ 9pm. This concert will feature new songs from the upcoming album release, Earth Tones. Adrian will be sharing the bill with Favored Nations recording artist, Doug Doppler. This will be a great night of guitar music, don't miss it! The Baked Potato is located at 3787 Cahuenga Blvd. North Hollywood (at Lankershim). 
ADRIAN GALYSH WITH LARRY CARLTONAdrian will be opening for the legendary jazz/fusion guitarist, Larry Carlton (Steely Dan) at the Key Club in West Hollywood, CA on Saturday, April 29th at 6pm (doors open at 5pm). Email Adrian if you are interested in purchasing discounted tickets! ($25 @ the door/$15 discount) |
July, guitar masters Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Testament), Doug Doppler (Guitar Hero), and L.A. fretmaster Adrian Galysh are bringing Shredstock to venues across California. Six guitar filled nights featuring a 45 minute set from each artist are guaranteed to satisfy the guitar fanatic in you. And if you’ve got the goods, you could open up the show if you re a winner in the the Shredstock Viral Video Contest!