Like many Western musicians, the Indian rhythmic system known as Konokol has always been a bit of a mystery to me. I’ve heard the seemingly complex rhythmic-pattern language on many recordings, but as interesting as it sounds, the sometimes rapid-fire vocalizations (Takita, Taka Dimi, etc.) have always befuddled me.
The legendary Jeff Beck traces out the full spectrum of guitar on Jeff Beck Live! And if you’re a guitarist, this new album is a lesson plan on how guitar should be played.
Guitar Meditations is a collection of seven short pieces that were written in the “plectrum guitar” style, which is also called “flatpicking.” As author William Bay describes in the book’s introduction, the word Flatpicking is often associated with Country or Bluegrass music, but the solos in this book cover a wide range of musical styles, and are more related to the older use of the term, plectrum guitar.
Luthier John Page walks us through the end stages of building his 016 guitar.
Collection of photos by Bill Bronson from Lollapalooza 2010 in Chicago.
Collection of five reviews featuring albums by CCR, Randy Newman and more.
Review of Sharon Lawrence’s book Jimi Hendrix: The Intimate Story of a Betrayed Musical Legend.
By: Rick Landers During the mid-60s, the US music scene was overwhelmed with rock groups from England, to the point where the phrase “British invasion” entered the American lexicon. In response, one homegrown U.S. group emerged to fill the airwaves with a new and unique sound that became known as folk rock. The Byrds. The […]
Collection of pics by Bill Bronson Photography from the 2010 Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.
A look into the life and music of prolific guitarist, performer, composer and film scorer Trevor Rabin.
