Browsing Year 2012

Grammy Winners Yes to Present a Triple-Header Concert Tour in 2013

Grammy Winners Yes to Present a Triple-Header Concert Tour in 2013

Posted December 10, 2012 at 9:46 am | One comment

In a career first, iconic and Grammy-winning rock band YES will perform three of their classic albums in their entirety, all in one concert, on a special tour in 2013: 1971’s The Yes Album, 1972’s Close to the Edge and 1977’s Going for the One.

Posted in: Guitar News, Prog Rock News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar Book Review

Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar Book Review

Posted December 8, 2012 at 5:35 am | No comments

Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar is the latest book release by Boston based guitarist, and Associate Professor at Berklee, John Stein. Containing 10 classic jazz standards arranged for solo guitar, this book uses detailed analysis and descriptions of each tune to go beyond simply presenting these charts to the reader to learn on their own. It is the analysis and accompanying CD, alongside the creative arrangements themselves, that makes this learning package a welcome addition to any guitarist’s practice room.

Posted in: Book Reviews, Reviews

Review: Twisted Sister Powers Through on A Twisted Xmas: Live in Las Vegas

Review: Twisted Sister Powers Through on A Twisted Xmas: Live in Las Vegas

Posted December 6, 2012 at 10:52 pm | 3 comments

Are you a hair metal fan who’s tired of the traditional holiday tunes, and is looking for a more, well, twisted christmas music experience? Well, then look no further than Twisted Sister’s new release, A Twisted X-Mas: Live In Las Vegas.

Posted in: '80s Rock, DVD Reviews, Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Interview With Guitar Duo Les Freres Meduses

Interview With Guitar Duo Les Freres Meduses

Posted December 5, 2012 at 1:30 pm | No comments

Les Frères Méduses (The Jellyfish Brothers) is perhaps one of the most imaginative and exciting classical guitar duo’s performing today. Featuring guitarists Randall Avers and Benoît Albert, both who are equally accomplished as solo performers in their own right; this duo offers a breath of fresh air to the classical guitar world. And when these two different personalities come together, it is evident that they have achieved a very high artistic level and are able to deliver an expressive, polished, and captivating performance.

Posted in: Classical Interviews, Interviews

Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Star of Jupiter Has Universal Appeal

Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Star of Jupiter Has Universal Appeal

Posted December 5, 2012 at 1:26 pm | No comments

Philadelphia native, Kurt Rosenwinkel, has been a strong voice in modern Jazz for several years now. A solid standards player, he is also a prolific composer. Kurt is also a past winner of The National Endowment for the Arts Composer’s Award.

Posted in: Jazz Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Review: Reckless Love Self Titled Album Brings Back ’80s Rock

Review: Reckless Love Self Titled Album Brings Back ’80s Rock

Posted December 5, 2012 at 11:28 am | No comments

I was beginning to lose hope, but Reckless Love are bound and determined to renew the world’s craving for hair metal once again.

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Motley Crue: Saints of Los Angeles Tab Book Review

Posted December 5, 2012 at 8:29 am | No comments

Following the release of their now classic debut album, Too Fast For Love, back in 1981, Motley Crue quickly rose in both worldwide popularity and rock and roll fame.

Posted in: Instructional Book Reviews, Music Industry Book Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Zoom Offers Revolutionary Stompbox-Style Multi-Effects Pedals

Zoom Offers Revolutionary Stompbox-Style Multi-Effects Pedals

Posted December 4, 2012 at 12:16 pm | No comments

The most advanced model to date in Zoom’s impressive line of pedals, the MS-100BT MultiStomp Guitar Pedal with Bluetooth combines the power and flexibility of a multi-effects pedal and amp modeler with Bluetooth technology in a single stompbox design for only $149.99.

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Henry Paul of The Outlaws – It’s About Pride

Posted December 4, 2012 at 12:05 pm | No comments

For The Outlaws, it’s always been about the music. During the last 40 years, the Southern Rock legends have celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies, and survived legal nightmares, yet still remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

Rick Springfield Boasts Muscled Rock on For The End of the World

Rick Springfield Boasts Muscled Rock on For The End of the World

Posted December 4, 2012 at 8:09 am | No comments

Best known for the chart topping and award-winning “Jessie’s Girl”, power pop rocker Rick Springfield has returned to 2012 with a new album filled with dynamite, radio-ready tunes boasting some heavily musculed classic rock-influences.

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