Paparo Strings and Frets

09/13/2026

The great Jimmy Johnson came to the shop with his Martin Shenandoah for a setup and an LR Baggs pickup system install! He even sang a song for my new dog Sugar! Jimmy is a great friend and musician. Always great seeing you, Jimmy!!
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09/10/2026

Brent Anderson, lead guitarist for Replica, came in with his Floyd Rose equipped Epiphone Les Paul for a much needed fret level and setup. I did a fall away level so he can bend all the way to the moon without fretting out! Great working with you, Brent! 🎸🔥
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09/10/2026

Luke Feiner brought his Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired Squier Strat in for a string change! Catch Luke playing guitar with School of Rock North Palm Beach! 🎸🔥
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09/10/2026

Jennell Eve, the talented vocalist and bass player of my acoustic duo Eve and Paparo, popped into the shop today with a string emergency on her U Bass! We’ll get it fixed so she can get happy again! 🎶🎸
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09/10/2026

Les Paul month continues! The ultimate rock guitar! These beautiful specimens are in for setups and corrections. Is there anything more iconic?! 🎸🔥
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09/10/2026

Carl brought me his 100 year old banjo for a new tuner install and even played me a tune for a private concert! Great playing, Carl! Thanks for bringing over a true piece of history! 🎶
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09/10/2026

Ben Childs came in with an emergency electronics issue on his Orangewood acoustic before heading out on a small tour with The Killbilles in Georgia. We got him fixed up with a new output jack and now he’s good to go! Catch Ben with The Killbilles at DragonCon in Atlanta this week starting Thursday! 🎸
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09/10/2026

Jon Holzman came in with his PRS Tremonti for a pickup swap and upgrade to DiMarzio pickups. This guitar sounds killer! A pickup swap can be a great way to get the sound you’ve been chasing. Catch Jon with his band Replica at Double Roads in Jupiter! 🎸
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09/10/2026

Tom Luciano brought in his Luther Dickinson ES-335 for a much needed setup, along with a great Fender Tele for a setup as well. Two beautiful guitars! Great meeting and working with you, Tom! 🎸
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09/02/2026

Good friend and uber talented singer songwriter guitar player Jason Montero’s new release check it out!

I've been sharing Old Man With Wings more widely, and I'm grateful for the response it's been getting. One of the first curators I sent it to liked the music, but ultimately passed because he didn't relate to the lyrics. Then I got a share and a review from Roadie Music that ended with “Isso é para poucos…” Something like, “this is for a few.” I dug that. There is something about the power and magic of art that depends as much on the person receiving it as the person making it. It's been interesting to see where this song connects.

A couple of thoughtful articles, some playlist shares, and some very kind words about the track. Thanks to everyone who's taken the time to listen, write about, share or add it to a playlist.

ARTICLES

Roadie Music
https://roadie-music.com/inspirado-em-gabriel-garcia-marquez-jason-montero-lanca-old-man-with-wings/

Expansión Radial
https://www.expansionradial.mx/jason-montero-old-man-with-wings-indie-rock/

PLAYLISTS

Joey Collins on Spotify
https://www.submithub.com/playlist/1xIXmUt7RJ4C0LJqDsjwGd

Line-In Spatial Records on Spotify
https://www.submithub.com/playlist/67eB4kj5uA798omjcY9Ga1

La Caverna on Spotify
https://www.submithub.com/playlist/6xpSbrkxyvbZKGcXaQk4ns