Browsing Year 2012

Guitar Legend Robert Cray Appearing at the Louisville Science Center

Guitar Legend Robert Cray Appearing at the Louisville Science Center

Posted February 9, 2012 at 2:31 pm | No comments

Five-time Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Robert Cray will be making an appearance at the Louisville Science Center on Friday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. to view the new exhibit GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World, presented by AT&T, at the Science Center through April 22.

Posted in: Blues News, Guitar News

Country Legend Merle Haggard Back On the Road

Country Legend Merle Haggard Back On the Road

Posted February 9, 2012 at 2:29 pm | No comments

Merle Haggard is gearing up for the road once again after a brief illness had him sidelined for several shows

Posted in: Acoustic News, Classic Rock, Country News, guitar technique, Rock, Singer Songwriter

Debra Devi Talks About DEVI and The Language of The Blues

Debra Devi Talks About DEVI and The Language of The Blues

Posted February 7, 2012 at 1:01 pm | One comment

Rock musician Debra Devi is a force to be reckoned with and one who is building a solid reputation with her group, DEVI, and it’s highly regarded album, Get Free.

Posted in: Indie Rock Interviews, Interviews

Van Halen Launches ESPN.com Takeover

Van Halen Launches ESPN.com Takeover

Posted February 7, 2012 at 10:58 am | No comments

Total Assault publicity house tells us that in order to celebrate the release of A Different Kind of Truth on February 7th, Van Halen has teamed up with ESPN.com for some very special promotions.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Carole King to Reissue Four Classic Albums on Concord

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Carole King to Reissue Four Classic Albums on Concord

Posted February 7, 2012 at 10:57 am | No comments

Conqueroo recently announced that legendary songwriter, Carole King ,will release reissues of four classic albums — Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King (1980), Touch the Sky (1979), Welcome Home (1978), and Simple Things (1977) — on February 28 via her own Rockingale Records label and Concord Music Group. Each includes the original photography and album notes and, aside from Pearls, has never been previously released on CD in the United States.

Posted in: Folk News, Guitar News

Review: The Epiphone Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul Custom

Review: The Epiphone Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul Custom

Posted February 6, 2012 at 10:14 am | No comments

NAMM 2012, like most years, has failed to disappoint in unveiling new and exciting guitars and in my opinion Epiphone have produced this years must have guitar. It doesn’t help my cause that I am a huge Kiss fan but when you consider every aspect of it, the looks, its heritage and most importantly the way it sounds its right up there with the best of ’em.

Posted in: Gear Reviews, Reviews

Marie-Fatima Rudolf Trio: Songbird’s Prayer Review

Marie-Fatima Rudolf Trio: Songbird’s Prayer Review

Posted February 6, 2012 at 5:28 am | No comments

Overall, Songbird’s Prayer is a strong statement for the Montreal pianist. With such a heavy tradition of Montreal jazz pianists behind her, Rudolf steps up and stakes her claim as a name to watch for in coming years. Leaving the audience wanting more, this record is the perfect introduction to Rudolf’s musical world, and a welcomed addition to the modern jazz piano library.

Posted in: Jazz Reviews, Reviews

Daniel Levi Goans: Brother Stranger Review

Daniel Levi Goans: Brother Stranger Review

Posted February 4, 2012 at 6:20 am | No comments

After spending seven years on the road touring with the Nashville based band The War, singer and songwriter Daniel Levi Goans returned to his native North Carolina to begin writing and recording his first effort under his own name. A few years and albums later, the talented musician has been working hard on developing his craft, which is showcased on his latest release BrotherStranger. Using his surroundings as influence for this music and lyric writing, Goans “looks into the loneliest moments of (the) human experience” with

Posted in: Reviews

Kenny Olson To Release Debut Solo Album “Kenny Olson Cartel”

Kenny Olson To Release Debut Solo Album “Kenny Olson Cartel”

Posted February 3, 2012 at 5:05 pm | No comments

Multi-platinum guitarist Kenny Olson has announced the upcoming release of his long-awaited, debut solo album “Kenny Olson Cartel” on February 7th through Foxy Music/Firebird. While Olson may be best known as Kid Rock’s 11-year axeman and founding member of his Twisted Brown Trucker Band, music fans around the globe are soon going to know him by the music of his ground-breaking, genre-bending rock band, Kenny Olson Cartel.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News

PRS Guitars Makes A Splash At The 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona

PRS Guitars Makes A Splash At The 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona

Posted February 2, 2012 at 6:56 pm | No comments

Paul Reed Smith Guitars was on site at Daytona International Speedway for the historic 50thAnniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, providing world class entertainment and awarding several highly collectable instruments to race fans and race teams alike.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Music Industry Around the Globe