Scott Henderson Discussion

[hipfreejazz]

Hey Scott,

Hope you're doing well.

1) Good to see that you have some LA gigs to promote the new record. Could you post any future local gigs—including Nomad Trio or any boat gigs—here or on your website? I’m in LA on business for an extended period and I would love to catch any of your local performances. Of the three venues that you'll be performing at, which one do you recommend to a LA newbie?

2) Are you getting any support for the new record from any of your sponsors? It would be cool if you could do a studio promo like the one Mike Landau did with Fender. So, for example, your group performs one of your new tunes while promoting Suhr guitars. I assume this comes down to dollars—big money Fender vs. boutique Suhr.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbQJTAXVwUo

3) How did you record this Suhr amp promo? The sound quality is fantastic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoM-01ZKNiQ

4) Have you ever explored online merchandising of items such as t-shirts, hats, etc.? Also, how about a web subscription model for lessons? Willis is collaborating with Borlai on a web subscription model. Or, are you considering working with Guitar Breakdown channel? David Clayton is a big admirer of yours and has done numerous tutorials on your music.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9D1804CEA8213380

5) What are your and Jeff's plans for the band formerly known as HBC? Jeff mentioned that you two are exploring working with other drummers.

6) Any Led Zep cover band and/or Pure Hell audio samples that you can share?

7) Finally, check out this young lady's vocalese interpretation of your composition Spears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQSwCOiuZZk

Thank you for your time and for sticking to your special brand of music.

Pete

[Scott Henderson]

These gigs aren't really to promote the new record since it won't be out until summer. After that we have a lot of gigs planned to support it. MI is where I teach - the gigs I do there are for students only. Baked Potato is a great sounding room but it sounds better in front than at the bar, so you have to arrive early to get a good seat. Alva's also sounds great, and it's more like theatre type seating so anywhere you sit is fine.

I don't ask gear companies for anything more than quality gear. I don't want my motivation to be based on money or career stuff. I'm happy to do videos for Suhr, because they already have that covered in house and don't have to pay for anything extra. They aren't equipped to record a band - we'd have to do it in a real studio and that gets pricey. Sorry, I don't remember exactly what recording gear they used for my videos - they have some good mic pre's and I think they were recording into a Mac with Pro Tools.

I don't do any merch on the web - I have friends who do it and if I wasn't so busy I'd probably look into it. Bruce Foreman turned me onto a guy who does mini-lessons on his website and releases them monthly. He has a lot of really great players, so I'll do something with him in the future.

Jeff and I were touring with other drummers while Dennis was sick, but his doctor has cleared him for touring again so we have some east coast gigs in September, and South America in November.

I wish I had some Pure Hell audio!! That band kicked ass! I just talked to Spoochie, the sax player - it's great to be in touch with those guys. I'd post some pics but I don't know how to do it.

Yes I know Vasu - she's awesome!!! I love that girl! She came to see us play in Bangalore and everyone was telling me she's one of the best singers in India.

[hipfreejazz]

Thanks for the reply Scott. I added Baked Potato and Alvas to my calendar. I'm hoping to catch Mike Landau at the Baked Potato. I saw him several years ago in a small bar in CT. There were maybe 20+ people there. Great pure tone and phrasing!

Good to hear that Dennis' health has recovered and that HBC will tour. Any plans to do another HBC record?

Here're two more ladies inspired by your music.

Camila Kerr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdgyfZrs3G0

Sara Zaccarelli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFzlCH1a7ek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPLhSj41U-M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE8NUNn2LNc

[Scott Henderson]

Mike is one of the all time greats. In my opinion, the only blues-rock guitarist in history on the level of Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck. Not saying there aren't a lot of incredible guitarists out there, but Mike is in a whole other league.

I hope to do another record with HBC but nothing has been planned at this point. If we do, it'll be a completely different approach. No more fusion covers since we've already been down that road. Maybe more standards and pop tunes - I like our version of Come Together, and we're always looking for fun music like that to cover.

Great to see that I'm inspiring some women! How come there aren't more of them at my gigs? Oh, I forgot..... I'm ugly and I'm playing instrumental fusion. D'oh!

[hipfreejazz]

[Scott Henderson]

Best look I've ever had!!

[hipfreejazz]

[Scott Henderson]

Thanks Pete!

Yes, there was a change in plans and I was able to get the record out sooner than I thought. I'll have CD's at the LA gigs and on the April Europe tour. The album is being mastered now, so as soon as it's approved I'll make 30 second clips for my website.

I'll start a new thread soon with all the info about the record.

[hipfreejazz]

[Scott Henderson]

I don't remember ever seeing her in Vienna - she'd be hard to miss at one of my gigs. I'll have to send her an invitation and see if she and her friends want to sing/ dance/ do anything they want at our show!

[hipfreejazz]

[Scott Henderson]

Definitely! I love spending Mike's money and I'm sure he won't mind this important expense to support the tour!