Browsing Year 2012

Paul Thorn’s New album, What the Hell is Going On? Ships May 8

Paul Thorn’s New album, What the Hell is Going On? Ships May 8

Posted May 7, 2012 at 4:31 am | No comments

Paul Thorn will celebrate his new album What the Hell Is Goin’ On? (Perpetual Obscurity/Thirty Tigers, May 8) with a live webcast on StageIt.com (performance portal at http://bit.ly/IGYBI8) on Tuesday, May 8 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News, Singer Songwriter News, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized

Paradise City in Charm City – Slash Solo Tour Opens in Baltimore

Paradise City in Charm City – Slash Solo Tour Opens in Baltimore

Posted May 6, 2012 at 4:49 am | 3 comments

Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary guitarist Slash kicked off his solo US tour at Ram’s Head Live! in Baltimore, Maryland on May 3, 2012.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews

40 Guitar Techniques Solo Released: A Truly Unique Guitar Solo

40 Guitar Techniques Solo Released: A Truly Unique Guitar Solo

Posted May 3, 2012 at 6:16 pm | No comments

How many guitar techniques are out there? That is the question we asked ourselves. But then it struck us that the question isn’t really relevant – it’s like asking “how many words exist in the world”. What counts is how you use your vocabulary – so that you can form strong and relevant sentences.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News

Lee Ritenour Debut Blu-Ray Overtime due June 19 from Eagle Rock Entertainment

Lee Ritenour Debut Blu-Ray Overtime due June 19 from Eagle Rock Entertainment

Posted May 2, 2012 at 3:39 pm | No comments

Eagle Rock Entertainment, the world’s leader in visual music, will add to that reputation when it releases Grammy Award-winning multi-genre guitarist Lee Ritenour’s debut Blu-Ray, Overtime on June 19.

Posted in: Guitar News, Instrumental News, Jam Band News, Jazz News, Uncategorized

Chris Isaak Beyond the Sun Live! on PBS

Chris Isaak Beyond the Sun Live! on PBS

Posted May 2, 2012 at 3:04 pm | One comment

This new PBS special showcases Chris Isaak in a personal tribute to the glory days of the legendary producer Sam Phillips and his Sun Studio in Memphis

Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Singer Songwriter News, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized

Joe Bonamassa Debuts Hit Single on Facebook and Gives Away Free Download From “Driving Towards The Daylight”

Joe Bonamassa Debuts Hit Single on Facebook and Gives Away Free Download From “Driving Towards The Daylight”

Posted May 1, 2012 at 3:50 pm | No comments

Today, internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa will release his first single and the official music video from his brand new solo album Driving Towards The Daylight (J&R Adventures) – his “lucky” 13th album – out May 22.

Posted in: Blues News, Guitar News, Rock News, Singer Songwriter News, Uncategorized

Trevor Rabin Releasing Jacaranda May 8, 2012

Trevor Rabin Releasing Jacaranda May 8, 2012

Posted May 1, 2012 at 12:21 pm | No comments

Trevor Rabin’s publicist, Costa Communications, graciously informed me in an Official Press Release today, April 30, 2012, that the legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger, and esteemed award winning film composer, is releasing his greatly anticipated, new instrumental solo album, “Jacaranda”, May 8th, 2012 on Varese Sarabande Records/Varese Vintage Records.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News

Have Guitar – Will Travel

Have Guitar – Will Travel

Posted May 1, 2012 at 9:16 am | No comments

Fly-dates in the touring world are something of a status symbol. You’re finally trading in a cramped van for a cramped airplane — and it’s kind of a big deal. But, there’s a huge drawback: now you have to worry about transporting your gear without the use of a trailer.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Other News and Information, Product News

Walter Trout Talks Ellington, Bluesbreakers, Beatles and the Blues

Walter Trout Talks Ellington, Bluesbreakers, Beatles and the Blues

Posted April 30, 2012 at 4:56 pm | 3 comments

To many, Walter Trout is a contemporary guitar legend and his guitar prowess, prolific recordings and non-stop tour schedule provide more than ample evidence to support the claim.

Posted in: Blues Interviews, Guitar Hero Interviews, Interviews, Legends Interviews

Lita Ford On New Album: Living Like A Runaway

Lita Ford On New Album: Living Like A Runaway

Posted April 30, 2012 at 9:56 am | No comments

Legendary female metal icon Lita Ford, who is best known for her work with The Runaways and her solo career, featuring hit singles “Kiss Me Deadly” and the Billboard charting duet “Close My Eyes Forever” with Ozzy Osbourne, is ready to make a return to the throne as the queen of metal.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News