Peppino D’Agostino has to be one of the most remarkable solo acoustic guitar players on the scene today. He has been working hard to make a name for himself since the 1980’s when he decided to embark on a career as a guitarist, composer and arranger, and moved to San Francisco from his native Italy.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 40 years since the formation of the Scorpions, back when Rudolf and his brother Michael drove their rickety red VW bus from one small pub to another, from one back yard to another in their home state of Lower-Saxony to rock out. Fast forward to 2010 when the band announced to the world that it would be retiring…but not before releasing a new CD, Sting in the Tail and undertake a Farewell World Tour that will take them 3 years and circle the globe….a few times.
As a musician, you want to protect your guitar, whether you play as a hobby or support yourself by touring year-round. All instruments are valuable and cherished possessions, no matter if they were surprise finds at a pawn shop or custom-made for you.
Though you may not know her by name, you have probably heard her music at some point, especially if you are a fan of the X-Factor, in both the US and the UK. As well as having her music featured on the popular TV music contest, Charity Chapman has also been featured on such global hit shows as Oprah Winfrey as her songs have reached out of the screen to touch lives the world over. With a
The Barns at Wolf Trap was abuzz with excitement as guitar lovers of all ages entered the rustic hall. As the sold out crowd settled into their seats and many a debate could be heard as good natured points were argued as to the virtues of their favorite player and what they would be in store for as the evening would progress. As the house lights dimmed and the spotlights came up, all in attendance knew they were about to partake in an aural buffet with four masters serving up multiple musical courses intended to most certainly send them all home full.
Hailing from Brazil, the US and Japan, it is understandable that pop singer and songwriter Haikaa understands diversity, both from a human and musical standpoint. Her multi-cultural upbringing has allowed her to develop a strong understanding of the diverse nature of the modern world, as well as brought myriad influences into her songwriting and performance. This unique personal and musical
Being a huge fan of action flick heroes Jason Statham, Jean Claude Van Damme, and Jet Li, I can’t say how excited I am that Director Steven Soderbergh has made this remarkable motion picture showcasing and built around a real life female action heroine who does all her own fighting and stunts.
Alex is a session musician – guitarist, composer and producer from Los Angeles, USA with a rich experience both from studios and touring. Born in 1986, he was just an 11 year boy when he started playing his first chords on his mother’s old guitar, inspired by his first idols – The Beatles.
Someone has to represent the new guard of young blues guitarists, and since 1995, Kenny Wayne Shepherd has been carrying the flag with a reckless abandon. All five of his studio albums have topped the Billboard Blues chart, the most recent being 2011’s How I Go, which was the first to feature Kenny himself on vocals along with his usual vocalist Noah Hunt.
The Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards® were announced this morning, Tuesday, January 24th. A wonderful surprise this year came in the nominations for Best Original Score, with legendary film composer, and winner of five previous Academy Awards®, John Williams, receiving two nomination nods this year for his two, motion picture collaborations with Director Steven Spielberg.
