Browsing Year 2012

Brotherhood of the Guitar – Eilidh McKellar

Brotherhood of the Guitar – Eilidh McKellar

Posted July 16, 2012 at 11:03 am | No comments

Eilidh enjoyed music from a very young age, but it was the guitar which seemed to spark her interest in making music. This came as a surprise as no one in her family played an instrument.

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Brotherhood of the Guitar: Harrison Whitford

Brotherhood of the Guitar: Harrison Whitford

Posted July 16, 2012 at 10:49 am | No comments

Born not two decades ago, Harrison Russell Whitford has already experienced a multitude of events that one could only hope to in the span of a lifetime.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Poison – Talk Dirty to Me New Jersey…

Poison – Talk Dirty to Me New Jersey…

Posted July 16, 2012 at 10:23 am | One comment

Bret Michaels of Poison screamed to the ravenous crowd at the Newark Prudential Center on July 11th when they Def Leppard thundered into town.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock Reviews

Def Leppard – Rock of Ages!

Def Leppard – Rock of Ages!

Posted July 13, 2012 at 2:14 pm | 2 comments

Did you know if you looked up the word “Arena Rock” in the dictionary, there was photo of Def Leppard?

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Trixie Whitley on Creativity, Daniel Lanois and Making a Living as a Working Musician

Trixie Whitley on Creativity, Daniel Lanois and Making a Living as a Working Musician

Posted July 13, 2012 at 10:30 am | One comment

After she had been working and touring extensively with Daniel Lanois, Trixie Whitley is back on her own.

Posted in: Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

PRS Guitars Introduces P24 Limited Edition

PRS Guitars Introduces P24 Limited Edition

Posted July 12, 2012 at 11:23 am | One comment

The P24, PRS’s first 24-fret solidbody piezo-equipped guitar, gives musicians a new and unique tool to add to their lineup.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Product News, Uncategorized

Scorpions – Farewell to Kings

Scorpions – Farewell to Kings

Posted July 11, 2012 at 11:27 am | 5 comments

The Scorpions played PNC Arena on Friday night in New Jersey for what could possibly be the final leg of their Farewell Tour – The Final Sting. A bitter sweet evening if true!

Posted in: Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Chris Impellitteri of Animetal USA – The Melting of Heavy Metal and Anime

Posted July 11, 2012 at 11:09 am | 2 comments

The phrase “metal super group” was custom-made for the newly launched Animetal USA. Comprised of singer Mike Vescera (Obsession/Loudness) as Metal-Rider, bassist Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Dio) as Strombringer, guitarist Chris Impellitteri as Speed King, and drummer Jon Dette (Slayer/Testament) as Tank.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews, Uncategorized

Review: Smaro Gregoriadou – Reinventing the Guitar II

Review: Smaro Gregoriadou – Reinventing the Guitar II

Posted July 4, 2012 at 9:53 am | One comment

Greek guitar soloist and composer Smaro Gregoriadou has recently released her latest CD, Reinventing Guitar II, which is an ambitious follow up to her 2009 recording, Reinventing Guitar.

Posted in: Classical Reviews, Instrumental Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Oktober DevilWing Bass – Give yourself an image to die for!

Oktober DevilWing Bass – Give yourself an image to die for!

Posted July 2, 2012 at 5:17 pm | 2 comments

Are you looking for a bass that will give you a stage image that will turn heads while explode eardrums? Well look no further, the new Oktober DevilWing Bass should be on your evil little wish list.

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