Posted March 28, 2010 at 11:50 am | No comments
One of the up sides to a down economy is that people tend to seek out the best value for their dollar when looking to invest in a new instrument. In better times many of us wouldn’t think twice about dropping several thousand, or more, dollars on a factory-built, name brand, guitar, but when money becomes tight guitarists of all backgrounds, tastes and abilities tend to dig deeper with their background research before they make such an expensive purchase.
Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Industry Interviews, Interviews
Posted March 27, 2010 at 9:58 am | No comments
As the 2010 summer guitar camp season quickly approaches guitarists, both professional and non-professional alike, are gearing up to hit the road and spend a few days, or weeks, studying and jamming at countless workshops across the country. With so many camps and workshops to choose from it’s often hard to figure out which workshop will give students the best bang for the buck, and will be best geared towards their playing level, style and musical tastes.
Posted in: Classical, Classical Interviews, Interviews
Posted March 26, 2010 at 11:07 am | One comment
The music business has changed dramatically over the past few years. While music is still an international language, the world has become a smaller place, and unfortunately record sales have declined in scope as well. Though sales are down, the rapid pace of technological advancements and the rise of independent artists has caused a tremendous global demand for new music.
Posted in: Interviews, Rock, Rock Interviews
Posted March 26, 2010 at 10:23 am | No comments
The polished tenor, Johnny Maestro, who was the lead singer for the Crests, the Del-Satins and the Brooklyn Bridge passed way on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at home in Cape Coral, Florida.
Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News
Posted March 24, 2010 at 10:03 am | No comments
We met Electric Mary’s vocalist, Rusty Brown, after the show and later spoke with him about the group that’s hanging out in New York City playing gigs and recording a new album in New Jersey.
Posted in: Interviews, Rock, Rock Interviews
Posted March 23, 2010 at 10:25 am | No comments
This months lesson is based on using minor 11th, Maj 11, and minor 9 arpeggios.
Posted in: Guitar Lessons, Metal, shred guitar lessons
Posted March 22, 2010 at 8:46 am | 2 comments
Describing someone as an instrumental guitarist is about as ambiguous a label as one can give. The label is often given to any artist who performs, as either a soloist or within an ensemble, without the aid of a vocalist. Over the years the label has been given to jazz musicians, Joe Pass, finger-style players, Michael Hedges, classical musicians, Andrew York, shredders, Yngvie Malmsteen, country players, Chet Atkins and rockers such as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. While many of these great players excel within one genre or another, few have been able to move between multiple musical genres with the ease, and success, as Boston born guitarist Johnny A.
Posted in: Blues, Blues Interviews, Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Jazz Interviews, Rock Interviews
Posted March 19, 2010 at 12:21 pm | 3 comments
John McLaughlin has been a pillar of the jazz guitar community for over 30 years. He has played with many of the legendary musicians of our time. McLaughlin has explored his acoustic side as well as pioneering the fusion movement.
Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews
Posted March 19, 2010 at 12:03 pm | One comment
Since January 2006, I’ve had the privilege, and the big fun, of working with and photographing the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.
Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews
Posted March 17, 2010 at 4:34 pm | One comment
Bruce Kulick is a guy who likes to lay it on the line. Who puts his heart into his writing and playing and who isn’t afraid to take chances with his music. Ever since he stepped into the role of lead guitarist with the legendary band KISS, after founding member Ace Frehley left to pursue a solo career, Kulick has been wowing audiences with his technical proficiency and penchant for finding the right melodic riff for every occasion. After working with KISS during their “unmasked” period, Kulick left the band in 1996 and has been working on his solo projects and has taken over guitar duties for classic rock band Grand Funk Railroad ever since. With a new solo album, his third as a leader, and a full schedule of touring with Grand Funk on his schedule Kulick shows no signs of slowing down as he heads into his third decade in the spotlight as one of the genre’s top players.
Posted in: '80s Rock, Guitar Hero Interviews, Interviews, Rock Interviews
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