Visiting New York for the first time (from Australia) in a couple of weeks. Will be travelling solo, and am looking for hotel and food recommendations. [more inside]
posted by une_heure_pleine on Nov 7, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for recommendations of modern indie rock artists that aren't afraid to shred & solo - on the electric guitar, not a Casiotone. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Oct 27, 2009 - 41 answers

I'm heading off to Paris for four days, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous that I'll forget something important. I've never been to Paris, and I haven't been to Europe for fifteen years. I'll be staying by myself in a hotel in Arondissement 7. I'm wondering if you can help me out with any last-minute tips or things I'm likely to have forgotten. [more inside]
posted by cider on Oct 9, 2009 - 25 answers

I've failed to find a long-ago post (or - dread thought - it COULD have been a comment!) featuring an astounding young German guitar player performing an extraordinary solo of a classical nature - with dazzling finger technique. [more inside]
posted by Jody Tresidder on Sep 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Best way to get a solo Yankees ticket for tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by docgonzo on May 23, 2009 - 4 answers

I just graduated from law school on Sunday. I want to open my own law firm and practice criminal law after I pass the Oregon bar. But how can I get up to speed fast enough that I don't give my new clients poor legal services? [more inside]
posted by Happydaz on May 21, 2009 - 16 answers

My 10 year old has been playing saxophone for a little while now, and she wants to start playing solos. How does one learn to play solos on the sax? What are the first steps?
posted by GernBlandston on May 6, 2009 - 17 answers

How can I convince my parents that it's not dangerous for 20-year-old women to travel overseas to at least a handful of locations, given common sense? [more inside]
posted by kldickson on Mar 13, 2009 - 85 answers

I, a female-type person, have been inspired by this FPP to hit the road again, but is it safe for me, a female-type person, to go alone? [more inside]
posted by footnote on Dec 29, 2008 - 21 answers

Looking for tips for my upcoming Minneapolis - New York roadtrip. Specifically, where should I sleep, and are there cool things along the way I should check out? I'll be by myself and this will be in December. [more inside]
posted by lunasol on Nov 19, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm going to New Zealand- tell me everything!! [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Nov 9, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me plan a solo vacation! I had been planning a vacation with friends at the end of October, but they're now considering a destination I'm not so hot on. I still want to travel, so what would be a good alternate trip? So much more inside. [more inside]
posted by sbutler on Sep 30, 2008 - 7 answers

I have been teaching myself guitar over the past few years and I still don't understand how to structure and play a guitar solo. Let's say I am playing a simple blues progression (I-IV-V) ...I have taught myself the blues scale... but when do I play what note? And do I need to move the scale up/down the neck in time with the progression. I want to be able to noodle an original solo... not just copy something already recorded.
posted by punkfloyd on Sep 10, 2008 - 18 answers

Help me do something cool with a borrowed pro HD video camera. Many constraints, detailed inside. [more inside]
posted by angry.polymath on Jun 17, 2008 - 2 answers

Looking for personal retreat/solo vacation ideas, combining meditation, fitness, and relaxation. Could also use some tips on how to plan such a vacay. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Jun 13, 2008 - 5 answers

Advice about traveling alone in Morocco and Madrid, or about solo travel more generally? [more inside]
posted by farishta on Jun 8, 2008 - 13 answers

My wife will be in Phoenix/Scottsdale for a few days for work. She'd like to do some hiking. Are there any hiking trails (easy to moderate, 1-3 miles) that are picturesque, peaceful and safe for a woman hiking alone?
posted by greenchile on Feb 13, 2008 - 11 answers

Is it acceptable practice for a dentist not to have an assistant? [more inside]
posted by who squared on Nov 18, 2007 - 13 answers

Will AT&T Wireless sell me a SIM card without a phone if I walk into their store? [more inside]
posted by cmonkey on Nov 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Halloween filter: How do I make a cost-effective Han Solo replica gun? [more inside]
posted by the ghost of Ken Lay on Sep 24, 2007 - 8 answers

What should I do/pack to prepare for my first solo roadtrip? [more inside]
posted by purplefiber on Jul 21, 2007 - 22 answers

What's the best resource for a rhythm guitar player to learn how to shred, in as little time as possible? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Jul 7, 2007 - 10 answers

I would like to go on a solo backpacking trip for the first time and I need some advice. [more inside]
posted by special-k on Apr 15, 2007 - 23 answers

Guitar playing (and guitar listening for those who dont play) What are some good songs to entertain on the guitar that do not require singing that are comperable to 'Little Martha' by the Allman Brothers? [more inside]
posted by comatose on Feb 20, 2007 - 19 answers

[New-Classical-Music Filter] What are your favorite pieces from the last few decades (or have you written anything) for solo trumpet, trombone, bass tbn, or tuba? Seeking scores and/or recordings to study (online availability would be a huge plus). Small-chamber works, other than brass quintet, would be great too. Asking because I haven't written for brass insts. except in orchestra/large-ensemble contexts, and I want to explore solo/chamber writing for them. Yes, I'll also get what I can from newmusicjukebox. Thanks!
posted by allterrainbrain on Nov 30, 2006 - 6 answers

Of SciFi con behavior and solo female travelling... [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Aug 31, 2006 - 37 answers

Which band(s) have released a (probably recent) DVD with a long drumming duet on it? [more inside]
posted by dr. fresh on Jul 10, 2006 - 17 answers

MMORPG Filter: Is there anyone who can give me advice on a good build to Solo in City of Heroes? I have a 17th level Super Strenth/ Invounrable Tanker named Brigs who has a respec. I need to make him a good solo'er (Work and family make me too unreliable to team with, sadly), adn I don't want to waste my one free respec. Any suggestions from past tankers?
posted by TrueVox on Mar 7, 2006 - 11 answers

What was the first band to employ dual-guitar harmonized "solos"? What are some good bands who have employed it?
posted by kenko on Nov 6, 2005 - 39 answers

What songs, pieces of music or audio tracks contain the best drum solos ... ever
posted by ajbattrick on May 26, 2005 - 51 answers