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Hendrix, Fogarty, Lennox, Johnny A. and Home of the Blues

Hendrix, Fogarty, Lennox, Johnny A. and Home of the Blues

Posted October 29, 2010 at 11:00 am | One comment

Take Five: Session IV casts a net over five DVDs that were on my book shelf, waiting around for me to give them another look. Take Five reviews offer you a quick glimpse at some of the stuff we’ve got hanging around the shop here. Session IV focuses on five DVDs

Posted in: Classic Rock, DVD Reviews, Reviews

Lollapalooza 2010 Photo Gallery 7

Lollapalooza 2010 Photo Gallery 7

Posted October 28, 2010 at 1:00 pm | One comment

Collection of photos from Lollapalooza taken by photographer Bill Bronson.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Modern Rock, Reviews

The Song Remains the Same 2007 Reissue Review

The Song Remains the Same 2007 Reissue Review

Posted October 28, 2010 at 10:10 am | 2 comments

Tuesday, November 20, 2007, marked the release date of The Song Remains the Same 2-disc DVD package from Warner Home Video, an upgraded and updated version of the 1976 Led Zeppelin movie centered on Zeppelin concerts which took place at Madison Square Garden on July 27, 28 and 29, 1973.

Posted in: Classic Rock, DVD Reviews, Reviews

Lollapalooza 2010 Photo Gallery 6

Lollapalooza 2010 Photo Gallery 6

Posted October 27, 2010 at 3:00 pm | 2 comments

Collection of pics by Bill Bronson from Lollapalooza 2010.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Modern Rock, Reviews

Abshire and Wingo: Detour Ahead Review

Abshire and Wingo: Detour Ahead Review

Posted October 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm | One comment

Guitarists Steve Abshire and Paul Wingo join forces here to pay tribute to two departed friends. Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel were members of “The Great Guitars” with Charlie and Joe Byrd. They also made their individual marks as legendary players over brilliant and lengthy careers. Abshire and Wingo honor their contributions to the genre with Detour Ahead, a compelling collection of jazz standards.

Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews

Hybrid Picking for Guitar Review

Hybrid Picking for Guitar Review

Posted October 27, 2010 at 12:00 pm | 2 comments

With his self-published instructional book Hybrid Picking for Guitar, jazz guitarist and hybrid picking guru Gustavo Assis-Brasil lays out a full curriculum for developing this technique that is applicable to both beginning and advanced hybrid pickers. A fine player with numerous recording credits, Assis-Brasil is the director of the Jazz and Contemporary Music department of the Cambridge School of Weston, and is a Berklee College of Music grad.

Posted in: Book Reviews, Reviews

George Lynch Interview: A Conversation with Furious George

George Lynch Interview: A Conversation with Furious George

Posted October 27, 2010 at 10:00 am | 6 comments

George Lynch has inserted himself into the annals of rock history with a career spanning over 30 years. Largely recognized for his Grammy nominated work with hard rock-metal group Dokken, George has also embarked on other collaborative and solo works to broaden his range of playing and creativity including Lynch Mob and Souls of We.

Posted in: Guitar Hero Interviews, Interviews, Metal, Metal Interviews

Lollapalooza 2010 Photo Gallery 5

Lollapalooza 2010 Photo Gallery 5

Posted October 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm | No comments

Photo shots by Bill Bronson from Lollapalooza 2010 in Chicago.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Modern Rock, Reviews

Auto Correct Method for Practicing Guitar

Auto Correct Method for Practicing Guitar

Posted October 26, 2010 at 12:00 pm | One comment

Having trouble practicing and building technique, Auto Correct might be the solution for you.

Posted in: Beginning Lessons, Guitar Lessons

Lollapalooza 2010 Photo Gallery 4

Lollapalooza 2010 Photo Gallery 4

Posted October 25, 2010 at 3:00 pm | No comments

Collection of photos by Bill Bronson from Lollapalooza 2010 in Chicago.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Modern Rock, Reviews