My Writings. My Thoughts.

So Many Guitars, So Little Time…

// May 8th, 2009 // No Comments » // Art & Liner Notes

Liner notes & art from Michael’s first CD  So Many Guitars, So Little Time…

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Liner Notes & Art…

// May 8th, 2009 // No Comments » // Art & Liner Notes

This is Michael’s artwork from his second CD  Island Rain.  These are part of a series of drawings that Michael did each time he was recording.  Click to view all 37 in this PDF…. Enjoy!

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Upcoming Rain Band Gigs in May…

// April 30th, 2009 // No Comments » // News, Upcoming Gigs

Be sure to catch us at the following locations on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 24th…

Saturday, May 9th 1:00-3:30pm
Filoloi Gardens
Woodside, Calif.
www.filoli.org

Sunday, May 24th -  2:00-5:00pm
The San Gregorio General Store
just 7 miles south of Half Moon Bay.
www.sangregoriostore.com

See you there!!

Covering Eric Clapton at the General Store…

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Video

Playing at the San Gregorio General Store. This song is a tune by Eric Clapton-”I Can Change the World”  Guitar and vocals by Michael Rain, Keyboard-Ramon Lazo, Bass-Chris Hansen, Drums-Bobby Foster.  Check out the video on the sidebar - >

Michael Rain Playing at The San Gregorio General Store - Aug 23, 2008

// August 18th, 2008 // No Comments » // News, Upcoming Gigs

Michael Rain will be playing at the The San Gregorio General Store on Saturday, August 23rd from 2:00 - 5:00pm.

Stop by and listen to Michael’s latest tunes while you shop! The San Gregorio General Store is at Highway 84 and Stage Road, San Gregorio, California 94074

Amplifier & Rare Guitar for Sale

// August 15th, 2008 // No Comments » // News

Carvin Legacy Steve Vai Amplifier with all new groove tubes - $775
50/100Watt head and slant back 4×12 bottom. Year-1999. Includes casters and FS22 foot switch. Price $775. In great condition. No scratches, dings or damage of any kind. Used very sparingly, no cigarette or any other kind of odor. Used only in studio setting. Half Moon Bay area. No shipping-pickup only (Half Moon Bay, CA area).

Details & photos on Craigslist:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/msg/797972981.html

Ibanez JEM, Hoshino 90th Anniversary Model, 1998 - $1600  
Very rare. Excellent condition, in Blue - Green metallic textured color. Local only. No scammers. $1600. Only 72 made and sold in the USA, only 759 worldwide have been made. Includes hard shell case. Hardly ever played, therefore no threat damage, neckwear, dents, scratches, dings or other maladies. Pick guard needs polishing, and that’s all. Half Moon Bay area. No shipping-pickup only (Half Moon Bay, CA area).

Details & photos on Craigslist:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/msg/797970159.html (musical instruments)