Just Chuck
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I’m Chuck. I am retired as of December 31, 2023. I like playing guitar, listening to music, recording music, reading books and comic books, portrait and toy photography, writing and playing Pokemon Go. I don’t miss work at all.
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Sturgeon Country – My Virtual Country Band
If you’ve read any of my posts from this year, you know that I make music. I make music as myself – Chuck Sturgeon Music – and I make music as a virtual country band – Sturgeon Country. What’s the … Continue reading
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2026 Kids Who Rock Camps
I just spent the last two weeks working with kids, 9-17 years old, teaching and creating music. I am a Board Member of the Kids Who Rock nonprofit organization and also a Camp Leader and Music Instructor. I teach Bass … Continue reading
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Tagged band, bands, books, camp, kids who rock, KidsWhoRock, Music, retirement, retirement ain't easy, reviews, rock, summer camp, writing
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Kids Who Rock Announcement
After volunteering as a music instructor for two years, I am excited to announce that I have taken a Board position with the Kids Who Rock nonprofit organization. As the Director of Grants and Fundraisers, I will be focused on Grant … Continue reading
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Tagged bass, camp, donation, drums, grants, guitar, instructional, kids, KidsWhoRock, Music, rock, teaching
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2026 KISS Vinyl Tag
A bit late this year but here is my 2026 KISS Vinyl Tag submission. 10 questions or requests that required me to pull from my KISS vinyl collection to meet the request.
New Guitar Product – Liquid Stands Guitar Stool
I finally broke down and replaced a shower chair with a honest to goodness guitar stool. I bought a Liquid Stands guitar stool and put it together and tried it out.
Music Video for new release “Double A-R-P”
My country band, Sturgeon Country, has released another song today along with a music video to accompany it. Go check us out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, etc. We appreciate your support.
I Bought a Guitar From Temu. Is it junk? Is it playable? Do I really need another guitar?
I took a chance and bought a guitar off of Temu, the Chinese site that sells stuff for dirt cheap prices. Is it junk? Is it playable? Do I really need another guitar? I went through the spinning of wheels … Continue reading
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Tagged #chibson, #guitarmusic, #guitarplayer, #playguitar, #retirementainteasy, #temu, #temuguitar, guitar, Music, retirement, retirement ain't easy
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New Music Video for “Uncle John’s Catfish Pond”
My country band, Sturgeon Country, has released a music video for our current released single “Uncle John’s Catfish Pond“. The song is about family and childhood memories. Enjoy. Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Amazon $99 Guitar Kit Build
I recently bought a guitar build kit from Amazon. It cost me $99.99 and was in the body style of a Telecaster. I figured for $99 I couldn’t fail. So I built it. It is the STRICH DIY Electric Guitar … Continue reading
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Retirement Ain't Easy 