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Frank DiBussolo’s “Average White Cats”

Frank DiBussolo’s “Average White Cats”

Posted April 30, 2010 at 12:46 pm | No comments

Frank DiBussolo is an experienced player and educator. His guitar work has been featured with bands the likes of Buddy Rich, Art Blakey and Dizzy Gillespie.

Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews

Lenny White’s “Anomaly”

Lenny White’s “Anomaly”

Posted April 30, 2010 at 11:51 am | No comments

Drummer Lenny White has been one of the top jazz/rock drummers for many years. He was a member of Return To Forever, in the 1970’s.

Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews

Music from the Crooked Road

Music from the Crooked Road

Posted April 26, 2010 at 6:48 pm | No comments

The mountain music of Virginia was featured in the ensemble show, Music from the Crooked Road that recently toured the U.S.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Country, Reviews

Garaj Mahal “More Mr. Nice Guy” Review

Garaj Mahal “More Mr. Nice Guy” Review

Posted April 21, 2010 at 2:29 pm | No comments

The jazz fusion masters of Garaj Mahal are at it again with a superb new CD, No More Mr. Nice Guy, that swooped in almost under the radar a mere 18 months after the release of their 2008 CD wOOt.

Posted in: Jam Band, Jam Band Reviews, Reviews

CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUES FESTIVAL: BLUES FOR A CAUSE: A look back to preview what’s coming!!

CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUES FESTIVAL: BLUES FOR A CAUSE: A look back to preview what’s coming!!

Posted April 13, 2010 at 10:48 am | No comments

In May 2009 I had the privilege of attending and photographing Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Blues for the first time and I was knocked out!

Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Slash Album Review

Slash Album Review

Posted April 9, 2010 at 2:36 pm | 2 comments

Without viewing my article published seven months ago as a shameless plug here, I’d like to mention that when I wrote “Supergroups – Vultures, Chicks, and Other Picks,” I was certain that Slash was about to do something big, even though I knew nothing of his plans.

Posted in: Reviews, Rock, Rock Reviews

Fender’s Guitar Clinic features Gary Hoey

Fender’s Guitar Clinic features Gary Hoey

Posted April 9, 2010 at 10:46 am | No comments

We were invited to meet with writer, producer and guitar player, Gary Hoey at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center in Wheaton, Maryland on April 7, 2010. 

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock

With Apologies to The Hollies Lead Singer, Allan Clarke

With Apologies to The Hollies Lead Singer, Allan Clarke

Posted April 5, 2010 at 3:52 pm | 7 comments

While in my early twenties, I attended college in Coventry, England, and served as a Staff Assistant to the American Studies Department.

Posted in: GI News, Guitar News

“One November Night” by Johnny A.

“One November Night” by Johnny A.

Posted April 5, 2010 at 12:50 pm | No comments

Johnny A. was the exemplary sideman in the late ’90s when he decided to become a solo artist.

Posted in: Blues, DVD Reviews, Reviews

Stevie Salas Interview: Guitars, Amps, Mick Jagger and The Smithsonian Museum

Stevie Salas Interview: Guitars, Amps, Mick Jagger and The Smithsonian Museum

Posted March 26, 2010 at 11:07 am | One comment

The music business has changed dramatically over the past few years. While music is still an international language, the world has become a smaller place, and unfortunately record sales have declined in scope as well. Though sales are down, the rapid pace of technological advancements and the rise of independent artists has caused a tremendous global demand for new music.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock, Rock Interviews