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PRS Guitars Adds All-Mahogany Acoustics to SE Angelus Line Up

PRS Guitars Adds All-Mahogany Acoustics to SE Angelus Line Up

Posted September 9, 2014 at 1:57 pm | No comments

The PRS Guitars SE A10E is the first all-mahogany guitar in the SE Angelus line up. The all-mahogany body construction of this guitar provides a controlled attack and strong fundamental, delivering a warm, woody tone with a focused, punchy midrange.

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PRS Guitarist Jakko Jakszyk of King Crimson on Tour This Fall (Interview)

PRS Guitarist Jakko Jakszyk of King Crimson on Tour This Fall (Interview)

Posted September 5, 2014 at 11:58 am | No comments

Legendary band King Crimson is coming to the U.S. this fall for a multi-city tour. The new King Crimson lineup features founder Robert Fripp reuniting with bassman Tony Levin, drummer-percussionists Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), and Bill Rieflin (PEM, Nine Inch Nails), woodwind legend Mel Collins, and PRS guitarist and Crimson’s lead vocalist Jakko Jakszyk.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Product News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Russian Classical Guitarist Dmitry Nilov Inspires with Magical Style

Russian Classical Guitarist Dmitry Nilov Inspires with Magical Style

Posted September 2, 2014 at 10:52 am | One comment

Dmitry, who has been compared to Andre’ Segovia and John Williams, has developed his classical guitar technique to where it transcends process and lands in a place of intuitive style and melodic nuance.

Posted in: Classical, Classical Interviews, Uncategorized

Five Finger Death Punch – Heroes Helping Heroes!

Posted September 1, 2014 at 4:47 am | No comments

Five Finger Death Punch have a huge following in the military and the group has been paying it forward by helping our heroes suffering with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD].

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

Jeff LaBar Interview – One For The Road

Posted August 31, 2014 at 10:58 am | No comments

By: Robert Cavuoto Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar will be releasing his first solo, entitled One For The Road on August 26th. It not only showcases his classic rock roots but his singing and songwriting. After decades of threatening to put out a solo CD, the time was right with Cinderella on temporary hiatus. With the […]

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews

Deep Purple Smokes the Mayo Center

Deep Purple Smokes the Mayo Center

Posted August 28, 2014 at 4:47 am | No comments

After an extensive tour of Europe and Asia earlier in 2014, Deep Purple is currently touring North America in support of their 19th studio CD, Now What!?. On one of their last shows on this US trek, the band stopped by the Mayo Center in Morristown NJ on August 24, 2014. Deep Purple are the forefathers of heavy metal and wrote the book on steel belted screams and driving soulful riffs.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews

Jefferson Airplane Crown of Creation Review

Jefferson Airplane Crown of Creation Review

Posted August 28, 2014 at 3:28 am | No comments

As one of the most famous bands of the late ‘60s, Jefferson Airplane garnered large audiences with their breakthrough album Surrealistic Pillow featuring hits like ‘Somebody to Love’ and ‘White Rabbit.’ Unless you are a big Airplane fan, it is likely you know little about their 4th studio album Crown of Creation. That’s why I am reviewing the album for you here today, to draw attention to an amazing piece of work by 6 talented musicians.

Posted in: Reviews, Rock Reviews

Eric Clapton Releases The Breeze – An Appreciation of JJ Cale

Eric Clapton Releases The Breeze – An Appreciation of JJ Cale

Posted August 21, 2014 at 12:44 pm | No comments

Eric Clapton has often stated that JJ Cale is one of the single most important figures in rock history, a sentiment echoed by many of his fellow musicians. Cale’s influence on Clapton was profound, and his influence on many more of today’s artists cannot be overstated.

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Satchel – Sex, Drugs, and All Things Steel Panther!

Posted August 15, 2014 at 5:26 am | No comments

High on their latest CD release, All You Can Eat, Steel Panther continue their musical attack on the United States this fall by opening for the masters of metal, Judas Priest.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews, Uncategorized

Brotherhood of the Guitar Artist – Jacob Morris

Brotherhood of the Guitar Artist – Jacob Morris

Posted August 11, 2014 at 5:37 pm | No comments

Jacob Morris is a young Christchurch, New Zealand, based songwriter, singer and self-taught
 guitarist whose music is a mixture of blues, roots, folk, pop and rock.

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