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VH1 Classic Albums: Rush 2112 and Moving Pictures DVD Review

VH1 Classic Albums: Rush 2112 and Moving Pictures DVD Review

Posted November 8, 2010 at 11:00 am | One comment

Of all the rock bands out there, few deserve to be given the VH1 Classic Albums treatment more than Rush, with their 24 Gold and 14 Platinum records, universally acknowledged instrumental brilliance, and thousands of devoted fans worldwide. The fact that they are finally attaining this kind of popular recognition is surprising to many Rush fans, who for years have seen their idols panned by critics and ignored by the radio.

Posted in: Prog Rock, Prog Rock Reviews, Reviews

Collective Soul Shine Guitar Tab: Free Collective Soul Guitar Tabs

Collective Soul Shine Guitar Tab: Free Collective Soul Guitar Tabs

Posted November 8, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

Today’s free authentic tab of the day is “Shine” by Collective Soul.

Posted in: Guitar Tab

Dick Boak Interview: Living Martin Guitars

Dick Boak Interview: Living Martin Guitars

Posted November 7, 2010 at 11:00 am | 2 comments

As the Director of Martin Guitar Artist and Limited Editions, Boak collaborates with top celebrity guitarists to design and build some of the most unique and finest instruments made. An affable character who puts everyone at ease, his intellect runs deep and his creative juices smolder with a desire to shake up the status quo while at the same time honoring and protecting the finest aspects of the Martin tradition.

Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Industry Interviews, Interviews

Santana Smooth Guitar Tab: Free Santana Guitar Tabs

Santana Smooth Guitar Tab: Free Santana Guitar Tabs

Posted November 7, 2010 at 9:00 am | One comment

Today’s free authorized tab of the day is “Smooth” by Santana.

Posted in: Guitar Tab

C.F. Martin IV Interview: The Martin Legacy

C.F. Martin IV Interview: The Martin Legacy

Posted November 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm | 3 comments

The headstock of a Martin guitar proudly announces that it has been an American tradition since 1833. Seven generations after the small guitar company was established in New York, before migrating to the village of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, the Martin company’s mark is recognized around the world as a benchmark for instrument excellence.

Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Industry Interviews, Interviews

Paul Reed Smith Shop Tour

Paul Reed Smith Shop Tour

Posted November 6, 2010 at 12:00 pm | One comment

Tour of PRS’ Maryland plant, check out guitars being sanded, finished and wired.

Posted in: Guitars and Gear

Flavio Sala on the Current State of Classical Guitar

Flavio Sala on the Current State of Classical Guitar

Posted November 6, 2010 at 11:00 am | 2 comments

Flavio Sala doesn’t hold back, in his playing or with his words. The multi-talented guitarist, who weaves his music between the classical guitar and world-music genres,

Posted in: Classical, Classical Interviews, Interviews

Experience Hendrix Tour Review and Photo Gallery

Experience Hendrix Tour Review and Photo Gallery

Posted November 6, 2010 at 10:00 am | 7 comments

If you love Jimi Hendrix, the blues, and getting a chance to hear some of your favorite guitarists play all the Hendrix’s hits on one stage, do yourself a favor catch the Experience Hendrix Tour when it comes to your hometown.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Buddy Holly That’ll be the Day Guitar Tab: Free Buddy Holly Guitar Tabs

Buddy Holly That’ll be the Day Guitar Tab: Free Buddy Holly Guitar Tabs

Posted November 6, 2010 at 9:00 am | No comments

Today’s free authentic tab of the day is “That’ll be the Day” by Buddy Holly.

Posted in: Guitar Tab

Dick Boak Interview: Artist and Limited Editions

Dick Boak Interview: Artist and Limited Editions

Posted November 5, 2010 at 1:00 pm | No comments

Most Martin Guitar aficianados are familiar with Dick Boak, Director of Martin Guitar Artist and Limited Editions. Dick is the guy at Martin who works with top celebrity guitarists to design and build some of the most unique and finest instruments made.

Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Industry Interviews, Interviews