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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

Arpeggio Lesson – “As Many as Possible”

Arpeggio Lesson – “As Many as Possible”

Posted March 23, 2010 at 10:25 am | No comments

This months lesson is based on using minor 11th, Maj 11, and minor 9 arpeggios.

Posted in: Guitar Lessons, Metal, shred guitar lessons

“To The One” by John McLaughlin and The 4th Dimension

“To The One” by John McLaughlin and The 4th Dimension

Posted March 19, 2010 at 12:21 pm | 3 comments

John McLaughlin has been a pillar of the jazz guitar community for over 30 years.  He has played with many of the legendary musicians of our time.  McLaughlin has explored his acoustic side as well as pioneering the fusion movement.

Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews

The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Photo Gallery

The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Photo Gallery

Posted March 19, 2010 at 12:03 pm | One comment

Since January 2006, I’ve had the privilege, and the big fun, of working with and photographing the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.

Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Andy Summers Interview: Guitars, The Police and Mudra Hand Gestures

Andy Summers Interview: Guitars, The Police and Mudra Hand Gestures

Posted March 15, 2010 at 11:57 am | 5 comments

It is a daunting and perhaps completely irrelevant task, in the context of a guitar magazine, to attempt to write an introduction to an interview with Andy Summers.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar Hero Interviews, Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Jazz Interviews, Rock Interviews