Tyrone Wells Interview: It all Begins and Ends with a Song
Tyrone Wells’ fourth full-length album, Where We Meet, ushers in a new beginning for the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter.
Tyrone Wells’ fourth full-length album, Where We Meet, ushers in a new beginning for the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter.
Point in Time is the exciting and engaging debut recording of Puerto Rico based guitarist Gabriel Vicéns. While most players his age are either still in school or cutting their teeth in jam sessions and the woodshed, Vicéns has already completed a degree in Jazz Performance from the Puerto Rican Conservatory, where he studied with some of the biggest names in the genre, including Jon Faddis, Miguel Zenón and Kenny
Montreal based Godin Guitars is getting ready to show the international musical instrument community a number of exciting and versatile guitar models at Musikmesse from March 21st to 24th, 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany. Godin Guitars and all their newest gear will be located at Booth B10 in Hall 4.0.
The annual Musikmesse international trade fair takes place from March 21st to the 24th, 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany.
It was during my junior high school year that my mother gave me my first Wes Montgomery album. She didn’t know who Wes was, but she was able to redeem some S&H Green Stamps from the grocery store to get it for me. It had his picture on the front with a guitar, so she thought I’d be interested. The album was So Much Guitar, and being a Chet Atkins fan at the time, it seemed very strange to me musically. A couple of years later a best friend, drummer Steve Campbell, called me to join him at a local music store. He was excited for me to hear a recording that featured Wes playing “Caravan.” From that day forward, my musical direction shifted; I ran home to pull out my one album of Wes and give it another try.
For the release of their debut, full length album Omerta, Adrenaline Mob held a party at Hiro Ballroom on March 12th in the best city in the world New York! Family, friends, VIPs and diehard fans crammed the small venue for a live preview of Omerta in an intimate setting.
Duke Robillard has been a prominent figure in the American music scene since the 1960s. He has been nominated multiple times for Grammy awards and is truly a chameleon when it comes to his capabilities in many styles and myriad of musical interests. From traditional blues to mainstream jazz and swing, Robillard has solid footing and an authentic approach, which makes him a pleasure to hear. This new recording, entitled Wobble Walkin’ encompasses both bluesy jazz guitar and the music of Tin Pan Alley.
As part of an exclusive product integration, Martin Guitar and Strings will be the star of a new Broadway show, “Once”, the acclaimed musical based on the 2007 ACADEMY AWARD®-winning film of the same name.
The latest CD from Symphony X, Iconoclast, can only be definite as a manifesto – a commanding declaration of an inventive blend of Classic Rock, straightforward Heavy Metal and ambitious Prog.
The Interlochen College of Creative Arts has recently announced their 2012 Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop, July 26-28, 2012, hosted by Matthew Schroeder and a handful of other amazing guitarists.
