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It’s All About The Music When Les Paul – The Tour Arrives in Cleveland Celebrating The City Which Coined the Phrase “Rock N’ Roll”

It’s All About The Music When Les Paul – The Tour Arrives in Cleveland Celebrating The City Which Coined the Phrase “Rock N’ Roll”

Posted August 11, 2015 at 12:45 pm | No comments

This week Cleveland will host Les Paul – The Tour with free local entertainment each day, an exclusive look inside the world of Les Paul and the opportunity to interact with the state-of-the-art technology produced aboard the mobile touring vehicle for all to enjoy. The tour and experience is free as is all of the local entertainment and bands scheduled to perform. It’s all part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Les Paul.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Uncategorized

Fantasia Mexicana by Rodolfo Perez – Review

Fantasia Mexicana by Rodolfo Perez – Review

Posted August 11, 2015 at 7:41 am | No comments

Fantasia Mexicana, the latest release by Guitarist Rodolfo Perez Berrelleza, is an historical journey through the music of Mexico and the guitar.

Posted in: Classical, Classical Reviews, Reviews

Berta Rojas Classical Guitarist Extraordinaire – Awakens Depths of Passion with History of Tango CD

Berta Rojas Classical Guitarist Extraordinaire – Awakens Depths of Passion with History of Tango CD

Posted August 9, 2015 at 10:48 pm | No comments

In the male-dominated world of prominent classical guitarists, Paraguay’s Berta Rojas, a two-time Latin Grammy nominee, doesn’t stand out just because she’s a woman. Critics have praised her flawless technique, heart-touching musical artistry and dynamic sensibility.

Posted in: Classical, Guitar News, Instrumental News

Guitarist Pete Evick Talks About the Art of Staying Positive!

Guitarist Pete Evick Talks About the Art of Staying Positive!

Posted August 7, 2015 at 5:28 am | No comments

Pete Evick has been Bret Michael’s guitarist for over 10 years, a friendship that has clearly been built on mutual respect and admiration; together they have jet set across the globe playing for fans.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

Guitar Lesson: Solo Phrasing

Guitar Lesson: Solo Phrasing

Posted August 5, 2015 at 7:34 pm | No comments

Phrasing is probably the most important thing to understand when it comes to soloing. Without it, your music will probably just sound like a complete mess of notes.

Posted in: Instruction News

The Biggest Gospel Music Festival – 47th Brumley Gospel Sing Begins Tomorrow

The Biggest Gospel Music Festival – 47th Brumley Gospel Sing Begins Tomorrow

Posted August 4, 2015 at 2:29 pm | No comments

The 47th Annual Brumley Gospel Sing remains one of the industry’s most recognized and highly anticipated Gospel Music festivals in the world and beginning tomorrow the Brumley Music family will host the 47th installment of the annual event. This marks the tenth year the Brumley Gospel Sing takes place in Lebanon, Missouri.

Posted in: Bluegrass News, Country News, Folk News, Guitar News

Al Basile Creates New Roots Music Masterpiece with B’s Expression, Due September 18 on Sweetspot Records

Al Basile Creates New Roots Music Masterpiece with B’s Expression, Due September 18 on Sweetspot Records

Posted August 3, 2015 at 5:40 pm | No comments

Singer/songwriter/cornetist Al Basile announces a September 18 release date for B’s Expression, the new CD from the, “Bard of the Blues,” distributed nationally by City Hall Records.

Posted in: Folk News, Guitar News, Indie Pop Rock News, Uncategorized

Montana’s Crown Guitar Workshop Raises Game with Dweezil Zappa and LA Guitar Quartet Intensives

Montana’s Crown Guitar Workshop Raises Game with Dweezil Zappa and LA Guitar Quartet Intensives

Posted August 3, 2015 at 3:18 pm | No comments

Forty-two years after Frank Zappa sang about “moving to Montana soon,” his son Dweezil has found a creative home at Crown Guitar Workshop & Festival in Bigfork, which takes place this year from August 30 to September 6.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News

Cynosure Guitars Cynosure Guitars Invited to Bloodstock Open-Air Festival Aug. 6-9

Cynosure Guitars Cynosure Guitars Invited to Bloodstock Open-Air Festival Aug. 6-9

Posted August 3, 2015 at 2:01 am | One comment

Bloodstock Open-Air Festival (BOA) was inaugurated in 2001, by renowned fantasy artist, Paul Raymond Gregory and run by the Gregory Family, respectively.

Posted in: Guitar News, Luthier News, Product News, Uncategorized

Folk Singer Bryan Cahall Debuts with A Gate City Songbag

Folk Singer Bryan Cahall Debuts with A Gate City Songbag

Posted August 1, 2015 at 5:45 am | No comments

Along the quiet paths of the American folk music scene is a tall dark haired singer-songwriter named Brian Cahall who travels around the country with his acoustic guitar, harmonica and a satchel carrying his worldly goods.

Posted in: Folk, Folk News, Guitar News, Singer Songwriter News