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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

Peppino D’Agostino Interview: Beyond the Guitar

Peppino D’Agostino Interview: Beyond the Guitar

Posted February 1, 2012 at 4:10 am | 2 comments

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.

Posted in: Fingerstyle Interviews, Interviews

Rudolf Schenker Interview: Songs on Comeblack Are the Foam on the Cappicino

Rudolf Schenker Interview: Songs on Comeblack Are the Foam on the Cappicino

Posted January 30, 2012 at 9:01 am | No comments

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.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews

Guitar and Guitar Gear Protection

Guitar and Guitar Gear Protection

Posted January 30, 2012 at 8:44 am | One comment

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.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News

Charity Chapman: Gordon the Northern Review

Charity Chapman: Gordon the Northern Review

Posted January 30, 2012 at 3:28 am | No comments

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

Posted in: Singer Songwriter

International Guitar Night Concert Review: The Barns at Wolf Trap

International Guitar Night Concert Review: The Barns at Wolf Trap

Posted January 29, 2012 at 12:48 pm | No comments

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.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews

Haikaa Work of Art Album Review

Haikaa Work of Art Album Review

Posted January 29, 2012 at 8:19 am | No comments

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

Posted in: Singer Songwriter

Haywire: Film And Score Review

Haywire: Film And Score Review

Posted January 29, 2012 at 2:36 am | One comment

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.

Posted in: DVD Reviews, Reviews

Alex Feather Akimov Joins GuitarMasterClass.net

Alex Feather Akimov Joins GuitarMasterClass.net

Posted January 28, 2012 at 8:58 am | No comments

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.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News