How to Talk to Your Jobless Friend

It was great being behind the scenes on the San Diego News set. Producers, camera operators, techs, everybody was working. Even my wife. She is known as the Lifestyle and Etiquette Coach on NBC. Watch the video it will help. Lot's of information and don't forget be a friend.



How to Talk to Your Jobless Friend

New Years Resolution

Elaine Swann talks about the New Year!

How to Handle Awkward Holiday Moments

Elaine Swann explains, How to Handle Awkward Holiday Moments on ABC. Here are some tips.

Drum and Bass

Marco Wood and Chris Swann are known as The Power Duo!   Marco on the drum and Chris on the bass guitar!  What's so cool about these guys is marco is from Panama and Chris is from Chocolate City "D.C.".  These two individuals are known for keeping the groove tight.They started a group called EAR, a power trio and they toured all over the place.  They have been writing, performing and touring together for 15 years and still going strong.  The are in the rehearsal studio writing new material.  

Keep your EAR's clean.

Chris Swann is featured in Mira Costa College news paper

This summer my wife was teaching an etiquette class at Mira Costa College. Elaine Swann. If you haven't seen the campus go visit it. New buildings, new side walks and different faces. It's been a long time.

Back in 2000, I was a student in the music department learning all the latest gear. Mira Costa College was a big help in my life.

I happened to walk in the music department and I saw my favorite music teachers, Christy Coobatas. We talked for a long time. All about the Music! He asked me if the school can do a story on me for the college paper. Cool!

Here it is. Check it out. Music for Life

Chris Swann

Henman-Bevilacqua B4

Chris and Marco

HenBev B4 is a really nice bass! I'm very excited to have my own. I’m having lots of fun with the B4. I’m enjoying the style. The color of the bass is swamp ash, so it looks good on stage. It really stands out, especially the aluminum bridge bell cover guard and the HB logo. If you are watching the show from the back row this bass really stands out.

Chris Swann and the B4

The HenBev B4 is well balanced bass guitar. It feels good in my hands and the strap is not digging in my neck. With this bass, I’m not fighting with top heavy weight. I move around a lot on stage, so I need the bass guitar to holds its position.

Scotty Bevilacqua is a Master Luther. Scotty brought another dimension to my bass playing. The turning keys are well made. Scotty’s fret board is insane, 24 nickel silver frets handcrafted. I didn’t know you could get the strings any closer to the fret board. One thing I like about Scotty, if you have any problems he’ll dialed in the B4.

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The electronics for the B4 is EMG HZ passive pickups and 2 master volume and one master tone pot. I like my aluminum pick guards. You can get it with a pick guard or with out. I didn’t tell you I use AMPEG SVT 4 Pro to push my bass sound. I like it!

Thanks HenBev

Chris Swann

Cell Phone

This is cool!
T-mobile came out today with a new Google-powered G1 mobile phone. This cell phone is nicccccccce, sleek, touch screen, keyboard, mp3, video, calendar, etc............. Far from the Side Kick 3.



My daughter sold me her Side Kick 3. (daddy helping out). I thought I was blowing up! A couple months later, I realized that I was in trouble. The pivot screen was too much.


Most of my friends are using the Black Berry models. Don't get me wrong. I used my Side kick. I took it to Norway, East Coast and West Coast. It didn't do so good in Lofoten Islands, Norway. Do not get you cell phone wet! See video!!

Hurry we need a water proof cell phone!

You saw the video. I survived! Next month, my contract will allow me to get a new cell phone and you know what I'm getting. The New G1!

I can't wait!

Chris Swann the Viking Warrior

Recording Session

Techies,

I'm in SD recording. Another sunny day in Oceanbeach. Listening to new music is great for your mind body and soul. Try it you might like it.

Well the session is going great. Get it on tape and mix it later. Levels are good and no distortion. Sitting in the controlroom is what I do. Making sure to get everything on tape.

See ya

Chris Swann

Recording Session

Techies,

This morning I'm recording the group "Give the Drummer Some". They are a 5 piece band . So far this session is going nonlinear.

The first morning session was just instrumental. We will lay vocal tracks later. The second later morning session is with instruments and vocals. So far the levels are good. No effects. I just need to record it down raw as possible. The band is tight. That really helps!

My thing is, " just get it on tape or hard drive". Then I'll master mix later.
Wow

Audio 101

Goodmorning!

I'm having a good day. I've been on location for 4 days at the Marriott in San Diego and the weather is sunny and warm. Ok, I'm doing sound in the main ball room. Here is my equipment list. Not much gear! It will do. Check it out?

Powered Mackie Speakers
MG24/14 FX Yamaha
EQ rack
Shure Wireless UR4DEW
300 SennheiserPodium mic
ProjectorScreen
Cables
Speaker stands

This sounds like a small show but the rooms are for sets 500 people. And they are very loud. I can use some delayed speakers. Maybe next time. Delayed speaker do help. It fills the room with sound. The people sitting on the back row will hear. And there ears will be ringing like mine. LOL. That's it for me. So remember, keep your EARS clean and Say No Noise.

Chris Swann