Music:
Member Since: 14/08/2007
Band Website: Albertini Guitar Works
Influences:
So many have asked where I have come from and what do I listen to? At least a Little of about anything Lots of influence from a firm foundation of Traditional Classics my Mother and Father listened too, mainly Gordon Lightfoot, Joan Baez, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter Paul and Mary, soundtracks, atari, commodore 64, Tandy, nintendo, super nintendo.
I started playing in my hometown Arma Kansas in St. Josephs Catholic Church for mass using my Dads applause "applesauce" guitar by Kaman, and later in St. Marys Catholic Church Pittsburg Kansas, and in the Arma Methodist Church with our then Christ centered band Lightsight which became Captured, Seeking Wisdom)-Members Chris Conklin,Dennis Jamison,Keith Marshall,Jennifer Knapp,Tammy Arnold,Daniel T. Albertini}, My other "Rock" band Monument is who I practiced with the most years, thanks to my Fathers kindness of letting us use his Survey Office to practice. I really cut my teeth playing live at Arma City Park, Methodist Church, Little Gravies, Arma Homecoming sidewalk performer, the "Buffer Zone" and various motor cycle rallies, benefits of various natures, we consisted of Mark Roberts rhythm and lead guitar/vocals, Kelly Seaman bass, lead and rhythm guitars/keyboard synthesizers, Matt Galindo bass guitar and drums, Daniel T. Albertini lead and rhythm guitars. Steve Malcolm now known as "Lightnin" has become a well known blues man all his own working with the sons of a famous blues man! Jeff Peternell introduced me to most of the rock and metal bands and showed me all kinds of licks. He was the first left handed guitar player I had ever seen! Ron Burns and I did several concert performances and private party engagements over the years we wrote some really unique and distinguished compositions. I wish I could find those old tapes? My good friend Justin Sumpter bassist kept me up to date on all changes in the metal world. Iron Maiden and Megadeth was our staple for years. I still marvel at the incredible musicians in those bands. We jammed together for many years and went through a lot together growing up. Bill Cox did a lot of jamming with me and taught me a lot about the history and techniques of Eddie Van Halen, we sank our roots deep into the Southeast Kansas fields in that time.Cicadas, Frogs, Aliens, Sasquatchs, Faeries, Nymphs, Giant Praying Mantis's, Mexican black widows, Godzilla and Mothra:
I certainly have to thank my friends who had me playing live for all my friends and fans at the Luv Bubble. This is where The Rock Revolution Begun on 99.1, Listen and go see for yourself live at the Luv Bubble Pittsburg Meadowbrook Mall!!!
AC/DC came like a herd of elephants through my grade school friend Jeff Ryders headphones on a basketball game bus ride!!! I just did not know what to do with myself when my eyes started watering my spirit was hit so hard in a way I had never felt/heard? (I later learned this is what is collectively known as an "Eargasm!!!!!") Little did I know how many more of those I would experience in my life!!!!!!!!! It hit me harder than the individual thumping me on top of the head wanting his turn to listen!!! I barely noticed the pain! It was "Sink the Pink and Angus Young was my focus for years in trying to master the "Thunderstruck" solo, with the bust your balls power of his brother Malcolm on the rhythm guitar, Phill Rudd Drums, Cliff Williams Bass and Bon Scott/Brian Jones tearing you a new one with their vocal extremes, little did I know how much my Grandparents would love my attempted version of Angus Youngs "thunderstruck" solo. That provided the reinforcement that tempered my will to keep playing all the more despite my bloody fingertips :o) It was a good thing making my skin on the tips of my fingers like plastic and strengthening my muscles in my fingers to bend in directions they had not gone.
Terry Collins was my first official guitar teacher who taught me what he called rhythm chords and what a stompbox boost was! Not to mention the beginnings of Malaguen'a. No more two fingered limiting playing. Time for years of EFFICIENT practice!
Lem Shepherd got me playing with the correct fingers rebuilding my foundation one note at a time. Now I could really start again in a much more efficient manner.
Time to practice jamming with John Luttrell who became like the Brother I never had!!!!!!!!!!
First official CD Demo Studio Recording with Scarlett, Cave Art Studios, with the late great and good trusted friend Todd Garrison,music composition/notation and rhythm guitar, Scarlett Garrison vocals, Tim Newton electric bass guitar, Arlecia Elkamil cello, Paul Carlson violin, Lem Shepherd Saxophone, Dallas Ward percussion, Michelle Thomas keyboards, Daniel T. Albertini Rhythm/lead acoustic and electric guitars, special thanks to Johns kindness in donating his beautiful Ovation for the sake of the call.
Joe Satriani was introduced to me by Ronald Burns when he gave me his tape to listen to and that permanently and completely rewired my brain in a really good way, I thought he was a keyboardist too when I heard midnight for the first time, when I had the realization that that was a guitar played like a piano my life changed forever........ which led to me asking Jeff Scheetz (who became a good friend and my Brother in Christ Jesus) how I could start learning better Satch's two hand tapping technique, so he told me to practice the G-Scale tapping it with other fingers instead after playing it openly!!! And read the bible, So I did and still do practice the G-Scale constantly in all positions and then some, and that always is the base foundation I return to in judging my own improvements!!! I also still re-read the bible but I do need to do that more often...
The New Beginning
So... Jeff Scheetz really took me under his wing and I followed him took some private lessons, and internet and mail lessons up until present day purchased his DVD learning series Rock Basics which I always show my students. Practice that G Scale with the correct fingering people and kiddos!HERE HE IS BLOWIN AWAY MINDS WITH HIS BANDMATES in
"THE JEFF SCHEETZ BAND"NEED I SAY MORE????I DID NOT THINK SO BUT I WILL ANYWAY
They are phenomenal go see them or be on the lookout listenin on the radio or on TV, Even the soaps!!!!!
Hint Hint ;-DSo, Folk, Metal, Rock, Rock and Roll, classical, Neo-classical Yngwie Malmsteen, Chris Impelliterri, Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, Greg Howe, Steve Howe, Eric Johnson, Tony McAlpine, Jennifer Batten, Vito Brata, Nuno Bettencourt and Extreme, T-Ride consisting of only 3 people!, Jeff Tyson {Satch Student}, Dan Arlie bass and vocals, Eric Valentine Drums, Testament with Alex Skolnic yet another {Satch Student}, Megadeth with Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, yet another {Satch Student}, Iron Maiden, with operetic style vocals and twin guitar techniques, Frank Zappa, Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore, DIO, Black Sabbath,Tony Iomi, Ozzy Osborne, Randy Rhodes, Jake E. Lee, Zak Wylde, Quiet Riots with Twisted Sister, Aldo Nova, Bonham, Britney Spears,
Graham Nash, Crosby Stills and Nash, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, John Caferty and the Beaver Brown Band, Emmit Otters Jugband, Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Captain Kangaroo, The Lawrence Welk Show, Johnny Carter, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Oprah Winfrey, Conan O' Brien, Craig Ferguson, Carson Daly, Last Of The Mohicans, Clannad, The Thistle In The Shamrock, Fiona Ritchie, Putumayo World Music Hour, NPR National Public Radio,
Segovia was introduced to me by my high school librarian and good friend Linda Roberts and her husband Allen, when they gave me a tape of his recordings. This eventually led to another gift, a tape given to me by Rose Bradford, Carlos Montoyas Spanish flamenco/Roma Gypsy, the "immortal Spanish Staple" Malaguen'a would become my first formal lesson by Terry Collins singer songwriter psychologist.
Little did I know that I would not only meet 3 other students of Segovias but actually play one on one with two of them?!?! Michael Chapdelaine in Winfield Kansas and Joseph Leiter at a local Italian Restaurant!YOU ALL ARE NOT GONNA BELIEVE WHAT MICHAEL IS DOING HERE, HE IS ACTUALLY CARRYING ON BOTH NUNO BETTENCOURTS RHYTHM, LEAD AND GARY CHERONES VOCALS ALL AT THE SAME TIME ON THEIR AWESOME ACOUSTIC POWER BALLAD "MORE THAN WORDS". MICHAEL IS THE SMOOTHEST SON OF A GUN I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO CALL A GOOD FRIEND. HE HAS NEVER HAD ANYTHING BUT THE KINDEST COMPLIMENTS TO SAY TO ME AND IS ONE COOL CAT AND ALL THAT AT THE SAME TIME FOLKS.
WATCH AND BE ASTOUNDED!!!I did not get to play with the 3rd student of Master Segovias yet but he played my first designed and custom built acoustic jumbo prototype! This was after his performance at the Hyatt Regency in Scottsdale Arizona. He had nothing but the kindest compliments to say. He said "If you build one for me I will sure take a look at it!" Ha ha lol thanks for the good time memories Stephen!Sahlah Suhaylah asked and paid me to play for her Raqs sharqi ) otherwise known as belly dance in which I rediscovered unearthed memories of a whole new form of inspiration! Thank you for representing me so professionally Sahlah!!! You never cease to amaze me and have inspired me new heights of creativity over and over again!!! I look forward to our next performance together very very much!!!!! Nahweh thanks , Namaste'She dances to all kinds of music even country and blues! She dares you to find something she cannot dance to!Scotch Irish, Celtic, traditionals, The Clare voyants, One Eyed Fiona and live playing at traditional Irish Sessiuns at the Bandersnatch Brew Pub added many new neural pathways to and from my brain and colors I could not previously see to the palette that I paint from!
East India, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Karsh Kale, Oriental, Martial Arts, Many different Crossover Christian artists, Iona, Birds, Turtles, Beetles,George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, Starship, The Jefferson Starship, The Jefferson Airplane, Journey, Neal Schon, Steve Perry, Genesis, Phil Collins, Air Supply, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham
I Jammed with and picked up lessons from Many local legends,Ron Burns, Phil Ward was the first lead guitarist I ever seen live on stage with his flaming red guitar and extra long white hand crocheted strap in Mister X.,Lemuel Shepherd was substituting on bass for Mike Shoemaker,Jamie Ortolani was on percussion, That really stuck and that is what I knew was gonna be a big part of what I wanted to accomplish in life! To entertain and play live like that! I even remember the song/composition was Aint Talkin Bout Love by Van Halen!!!! Dudnt Matr, the guitar phenomenon Michael Aaron, Piranha, Lillian Axe, Stevie Blaze, Steve Morse, The Dixie Dregs, Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins, Tommy Crook, Richard Smith, Took private lessons with Pat Kirtley, Stephen Bennett, Todd Hallawell, Tommy Emmanuel, Pete Huttlinger, Many friends in Carp Camp, Winfield Walnut Valley Fesivals and International Flatpicking/Fingerpicking, banjo, fiddle, autoharp, hammered dulcimer, and songwriting championships, jammin with Andy Mckee, Don Alder, Mark Sgonga, Misty River, Alison Krauss, Chris Thile, Three Bean Salad, Steve Mason, you know who you are here_____ _______, Shaun H., Joe Tholen, The many performances for the Wishing Tree, jammin with everybody who wanted too, The many Pittsburg Art Walks over the years, Lawrences Mass Street Music Scene spontaneous jams with all who let me play with them, my scaly reptilian friends, my slimy amphibian friends, my warm fuzzy and furry friends, my green tropical houseplant friends I have watched grow up since planting them, the wonderful love from the ongoing joyful inspiration from my 2 neaces and 2 nephews.Here is a very special friends video song for his sweet and highly talented wife. They really helped me out a great deal when I was in extra bad shape after an accident. I met and took some lessons with, shared some delicious unique foods and jammed with him and many other friends in Carp Camp.
www.carpazon.com
I ended up doctoring his brand spankin new handmade custom King Koa guitar after a terrible accident that happenned right before his performance. The repair was with limited resources but got him through the gig with flying colours! Thanks for trusting my skills my good friend! Link me with up with your amazing luthier friends!
He took top honours at Winfield Kansas's Walnut Valley Festival Festival in the Fingerstyle Championship. Also took some seminars in Bonner Springs Kansas's Bluegrass Festival with Stephen Bennett.
www.wvfest.comLeola Kay by Todd Hallawell
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Add to My Profile | More VideosMy lifesaving Chiropractor and very good friend Dr. Eric A. Shearer and his loving compassionate wellness team for straightening me back out in more than one way, getting me back on the straight and narrow and always being there in my most challenging, difficult, and extremely painful times. Black widows and Brown Recluses, without their bites I would not have been able to tolerate the pain to come in my life
My friends who helped keep me thinking straight and supporting me way beyond their call of duties, you all know who you are! Insert you names here _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _,_ _ _ _ _ _,_ _ _ _,_ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _,
,Uncle Charlie Chuck Maiseroille, John Gobetz, Steve Posseri, Peter Zhmutski, who pushed me to new heights of abilities playing for solos in various award winning Independent films, which led to the road to Headlining as a solo guitarist in Muskogee Oklahoma Bare Bones International Film Festival and Tulsas Script to Screen and Red Carpet Walk Awards Gala.
That is where I met Songwriting phenomenon Eric Redlhammer when I was acting as part of the jury in "Final Witness" Oscar and Shiron "butterfly" Ray writers and producers, They continue to work with and help me work with and around the many facets of the Entertainment business.
More recently been jammin with a very talented and unique guitarist Jeffrey Furst who introduced me to Michael Garfield another incredible two hand tapping songwriter/musical visionary extraordinaire!
Another friend Joel Scott Hill guitarist and studio guitarist of Moby Grape, The Joel Scott Hill Trio, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Canned Heat to name a few introduced me to Johny Barbata who proceded to ask me to jam with him despite a flooding basement issue in my house, we love it when electricity and water mix don't we guys?
I hosted and MC'd Numerous Open Mic's, and coffeehouse gigs, a few weddings. I received incredible inspiration listening to and jamming with the free spirit of Jamie M. Cook a classically trained flautist of extraordinairy talent and feeling over the last several years! Eternal love will always resonate from memories of our very good times together Jamie. Light will always overcome the darkness in the end...
{Our group "The JoeNotes" won Janice Malans 2006 Center Creek Nashville Songwriters Performance Talent Search/Critique Seminar and Contest We performed despite extreme circumstances and won Top Nashville and Big Fat Rooster Studio Time and Production Opportunities (The "JoeNotes", Amanda Rainey rhythm guitar, lead singer/songwriter, background vocals, Sara Shank, Stephen Denton cello/Fender bass guitar, Daniel T. Albertini lead and rhythm guitars)
Wade Heilig has very recently been jamming with me helping me spontaneously come up with new instrumentals and help with website computer stuff,
I had the wonderful opportunity to spontaneously join awesome singer/songwriter Natalie Cox on some performances and soak up a lot of good energy with her and the "good medicine" she has provided. An atmosphere of compassionate special healing love follows her everywhere and she has soothed my soul in very challenging times of my life! Eternal health, protection, prosperity, peace, wisdom, love and joy to my Sister In Christ Natalie
The rare incredible experience being in the Tropical Evergreen Lowland Rainforest of Peru with The Yagua Indians of Peru,
The stomping grounds (East Valley) of the Chiricahua, Anasazi, Cherokee Indians Phoenix,Tempe,Mesa,Chandler,Cave Creek Arizona with Jennifer Rico voice instructor to the stars on Millenium Avenue!
My master luthier instructors William Eaton, John Reuter, Robert Mazullo, Joe Vallee, Mudd, who never gave up on me! Dr. Janet Judge who kept me alive and my spine in line! Turning Point, Thano and Demitri Sahnas, John Hererra, and Steve Culp for the great respect and wonderful wild compliments to my music! Thanks again for making me feel like family and inviting me to your private parties at "The Famous Door" they were such a blast!!!!!Now Doggone it Thano you told me you would not go stealin my licks!!! Ha Ha LoL Im glad you like em have fun and Love ya Brother!!!!! You are still one of the most unbelievably greatest guitarists I have ever had the chance to meet and play for!!!! Thank You My Grecian/American Arizona Friends From my heart and soul :o)
And here is the one and only un freakin believable friend John Hererra of Turning Point making it even hotter in Arizona!!!
Animals and Insects, I Love listening to nature for unending inspiration and I really do give occasional hugs to trees to say thanks giving glory to The Lord of All Gods Alpha and Omega, Beginning and End, All One or None and his guardian angelic beings of protection who saved my life time after time, and to all children of Mother Earth and the Universe who harmonically resonate with the reflections from the heavenlies.
Last but certainly not least for the reason for the joy and sunshine in our lives. Who by letting go and giving his own, became the ultimate sacrifice of all who owns life blood, he saved us. The greatest example to all humankind, Jesus Christ my Saviour and Mentor Son Of THE LORD OF ALL GODS now seated at the right hand of the Father. Hard to believe I might be jammin with him when my purpose is done? The holy spirit, The Holy Trinity within surrounding Our Protection Be
Sincerest Love and Light to you and yours, gracias, spaciba spacibo, Namaste', Nahweh wa do, Thank you
Daniel T. Albertini (Albertini Guitar Works)
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I am the most gloriously complex simple human being you will ever have a chance to meet or encounter! I am an unrealistic realist most of the time. I love nature, I am nature. I love animals, I am an animal. I love reptiles, I am, uh oh lets not go there yet :o) I enjoy making koi ponds waterfalls and bamboo gardens. I get a kick out of creating things from seemingly nothing. I am an Organic junkie and am ridiculously healthy in body, mind and spirit from this chosen lifestyle. I am highly intelligent but suffer from C.R.S. cannot remember didley. Nah, not that bad of a memory any more as long as I am not too stressed. But seriously folks, do you dare introduce yourself to an individual with so many interesting characteristics? I challenge you to go against the grain and do something you have never done before as long as it is all good and nobody gets hurt. Go rock climbing, skinny dipping, find a grapevine hanging off a big tree and swing off over a river and let go to experience pure natural exhilaration, find new ways to enjoy yourself and your own life!!!!! Take chances and choose your own adventure, TODAY is The Present it is Gods gift to YOU, so open it up and share it with someone YOU like to be with!!!!! Namaste'
P.S. Don't you dare ever come see me play the guitar you never know what could happen if you did that? Although I can personally guarantee you will not be the same person when you leave :o)
Keep Smiling, may peace be with you and yours.
Oh yeah I almost forgot to tell you my own personal mentor is Jesus' Christ so I guess that means I have a God complex as well!!!!!!!!!????????? Do not ever be afraid to ask questions in life as a child does, learn from the children for they will lead us home...
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Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie
