04.23.10
ELECTRIC TRAX AVAILABLE
divider Jeff's long awaited first instructional book entitled Electric Trax is now available only through Red House! With 150 examples, the drumming of Jeff Campitelli (Joe Satriani), and Jeff's inimitable playing style, this book offers a unique approach for beginner through intermediate electric guitarists. Get a copy (or five) today!

04.16.10
TRACKING NEW SONGS
divider Jeff has begun tracking the first song for his upcoming solo instrumental release. Check out the video with clips of the guitar tracking progress for the track entitled (adj.)(n.)

03.08.10
RSD DEPARTURE
divider Jeff has left RubberSideDown to explore other avenues. He has had a great time playing with Paul, Kevin, and Mike and wish them the best. Over the past three years Jeff has dedicated a lot of time, effort, and love to this project resulting in an album, many shows big and small, and some of the best friends he's ever had. Jeff appreciates the opportunity and looks forward to the future.

02.04.10
RIOT ACT RESURRECTION
divider Pearl Jam tribute Riot Act has been resurrected to perform at San Francisco's Red Devil lounge for a show benefitting Haiti. This band features Ryan Lendt (Ryan Lendt and the Leavers) on vocals, Vince Lay (GoKart Mozart) on guitar, Dominic Henri (Tyler Jakes and the Bootleggers), Jeff Kalmbach (RubberSideDown) on guitar, and Andrew Griffin (Felsen) on drums. This will be the first proper performance of this band and an event not to be missed.

01.14.10
NAMM SHOW
divider Jeff will be joining the rest of the music industry to roam the halls of the Anaheim Convention Center aimlessly for the 2010 NAMM Show. Please feel free to go to the Contact tab if you would like to meet with Jeff there.

12.30.09
ELECTRIC TRAX MIXING COMPLETE
divider Jeff has completed mixing 155 audio tracks for his book Electric Trax with engineer Brian Chamberlin at Red House Studios. The book is based around simplified versions of Jeff's signature rock riffs which are expertly accompanied by drummer Jeff Campitelli (Joe Satriani). The book is in final editing and due out any minute..

12.23.09
STUNG DEPARTURE
divider Jeff has parted ways with Stung. In a year as guitarist for the Police tribute band, Jeff has taken his approximation of Andy Summers all over the San Francisco area, L.A. and abroad to the Dominican Republic. All parties involved are still friends and he wishes Brooks and the band the best of luck.

12.02.09
RSD ON CBS NEWS
divider During a trip to perform an opening slot for Bo Bice in San Bernadino, RubberSideDown's rental car had a blow out on the I-5. When the band asked for reimbursement, the rental agency gave them the runaround. In stepped Sue Kwon and CBS news:
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11.25.09
RubberSideDown PLAYS THE FILMORE
divider At the last minute RubberSideDown got the call to play the opening slot for The Joe Perry Project. Always prepared for a challenge, the band played one of its finest sets to date. RSD thanks Joe Perry and the Fillmore for treating them so well.