Last night I was lucky enough to meet one of my all-time guitar influences; Paul Masvidal, of the legendary band Cynic. I was humbled by his humbleness, and after a brief conversation about celestial & spiritual matters (such is the nature of Cynic's music!) he invited us to the after show party! It was also great to hang out with two thoroughly nice blokes with good humour; new Cynic band members Max Phelps and Brandon Giffin who played Cynic's complex & challenging music effortlessly... What a night!