Glorious guitar geek greetings to you on this day of acoustic celebration!

Acoustic Tuesday presented by http://tonysacousticchallenge.com

Prepare your eyes and ears for the customary dose of 5 guitar geek items that Acoustic Tuesday brings with it.

This week we'll pick up right where we left off and keep that Acoustic Tuesday train rolling.

Being that it is summer, it seems as though there are boatloads of new records coming out. One record, in particular, is being released by a songster and songstress previously featured on Acoustic Tuesday. Oh, and these two aren't only crafters of song... they happen to make gorgeous banjos as well.

On May 18, 2018, Jason and Pharis Romero will be releasing a brand new album featuring their delicious harmonies, outstanding arrangements, and wonderfully played tunes. I am super pumped for this album for two reasons: one, I just discovered these two in the last year, and two, I think the music they create together is brilliant. The way these two harmonize is addicting, and the way they support what they sing with their instruments is superlative.

Their new album (out May 18) is entitled Sweet Old Religion. I have heard the title track from it, and that alone has sufficiently fueled my desire for the entire thing. Currently, you can preorder the album in both CD and Vinyl format from their website. I would urge you to hop on this one, it will surely please any acoustic music lover.

http://www.pharisandjason.com/

http://www.pharisandjason.com/music

https://youtu.be/NSu9p85S4AY

https://amzn.to/2I2FauE

This product, for as simple as it seemingly is, will increase your enjoyment of music for... well... an entire lifetime. I'm not even kidding about that.

I ordered a set of Eargasm Earplugs on a whim and I was very pleased that I did so. I purchased these as a replacement for my "Mack's Hear Plugs" which were getting on in their years, and honestly, weren't very comfortable. I was impressed with the Eargasm earplugs in a big way. The packaging is clean and well thought out, the instructions are easy to follow, the comfort is off the charts, and they work so incredibly well.

These ear plugs filter the sound instead of muffling it. What this means to you as a music appreciator and player is that you can listen to music, rehearse, go to shows all while listening at a comfortable level. The benefit here is two-fold: one, you preserve your hearing and keep your ears healthy. Two, you can listen, play, and participate for longer because your ears don't fatigue.

I tried these out while playing drums (something I usually wear foam earplugs for) and I was amazed at the fact I was able to hear with clarity just at a reduced and comfortable volume.

I dare profess these as a necessity for any guitar geek participating in loud or even semi-loud rehearsals and even more so for the live concert attending guitar geek. Oh and another two things I love about these: They are pretty discrete in your ears (unlike the pictures on their website), and they have a convenient carrying case included which is perfect for storage and quick access.

https://eargasmearplugs.com/

https://youtu.be/uPmgxPGdvmc

https://amzn.to/2KJFVuD

This weeks artist is one that I have wanted to feature for quite a while, I just wanted to wait for the time to be right... and that time is now.

His playing is clear, concise, delicate, and packed full of emotion. I have never heard so