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Take 5 Reviews: John Denver, ZZ Top and Brad Paisley

Take 5 Reviews: John Denver, ZZ Top and Brad Paisley

Posted November 5, 2010 at 12:00 pm | One comment

Reviews of five new albums, books and DVDs by John Denver, Brad Paisley, ZZ Top and Hal Leonard Publishing

Posted in: Reviews, Take Five Reviews

David “Rock” Feinstein Interview: Looking to be Identifiable

David “Rock” Feinstein Interview: Looking to be Identifiable

Posted November 5, 2010 at 11:00 am | 3 comments

David “Rock” Feinstein, former member of Ronnie Dio & The Prophets, The Electric Elves, Elf, and the leader of the legendary NYC band The Rods, is about to unleash an all-new solo effort, Bitten By The Beast.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal, Metal Interviews

Croatian Shred: Insights From Damir Simic Shime

Croatian Shred: Insights From Damir Simic Shime

Posted November 5, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

Last year in Guitar World magazine, ubershredder Yngwie Malmsteen recalled his journey to America, a country he called “truly the land of opportunity.” He came off the plane with a guitar, an extra pair of pants, and a dream, and since his breakthrough, many other European guitarists came over hoping to follow in his footsteps.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal, Shred Interviews

Bob Marley No Woman No Cry Guitar Tab: Free Bob Marley Guitar Tabs

Bob Marley No Woman No Cry Guitar Tab: Free Bob Marley Guitar Tabs

Posted November 5, 2010 at 9:00 am | One comment

Today’s free authentic tab of the day is “No Woman No Cry” by Bob Marley.

Posted in: Guitar Tab

Innovator Mike Parillo Talks About his P-Whammy

Innovator Mike Parillo Talks About his P-Whammy

Posted November 4, 2010 at 3:20 pm | One comment

Sometimes the best notions are those that come in the night and are based on the mind’s process of incubation, that arrive seemingly spontaneously, but in a rush of problem-solving insight.

Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Industry Interviews, Interviews

Blink 182 Dammit Guitar Tab: Free Blink 182 Guitar Tabs

Blink 182 Dammit Guitar Tab: Free Blink 182 Guitar Tabs

Posted November 4, 2010 at 9:00 am | No comments

Today’s free Tab of the Day is Blink 182’s “Dammit”

Posted in: Guitar Tab

Dweezil Zappa: The Zappa Plays Zappa Interview

Dweezil Zappa: The Zappa Plays Zappa Interview

Posted November 3, 2010 at 3:00 pm | One comment

Dweezil Zappa has been rather busy over the past couple of years. Both out of choice and out of need he decided to analyze and study pretty close to everything pertaining to the music of his late father, Frank Zappa, the legendary musician, composer, arranger, producer, film director, political activist, and bandleader.

Posted in: Interviews, Jazz, Rock Interviews

Martin Guitar Masterpieces Book Review

Martin Guitar Masterpieces Book Review

Posted November 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm | One comment

Since 1833 the Martin Guitar Company has pursued excellence in craftsmanship and mindfulness to tone. Few of their guitars, however, have captured the imagination of guitarists like Martin’s artist models, limited editions, and custom guitars.

Posted in: Book Reviews, Guitars and Gear, Reviews

The Beatles Here Comes the Sun Guitar Tab: Free Beatles Guitar Tabs

The Beatles Here Comes the Sun Guitar Tab: Free Beatles Guitar Tabs

Posted November 3, 2010 at 9:00 am | One comment

Today’s free tab of the day is the Beatles classic hit “Here Comes the Sun”

Posted in: Guitar Tab

A Conversation with Jazz Guitarist Adam Smale

A Conversation with Jazz Guitarist Adam Smale

Posted November 2, 2010 at 3:00 pm | One comment

The story of how I met jazz-guitarist Adam Smale is a funny one, at least from our perspective it is. Growing up a few miles apart, though a decade apart in age,

Posted in: Interviews, Jazz Interviews