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Ratt at the House of Blues in Anaheim CA

Ratt at the House of Blues in Anaheim CA

Posted January 31, 2014 at 3:12 pm | No comments

Ratt invaded the House of Blues in Anaheim CA on Thursday January 23rd, during the NAMM convention.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock Reviews

PRS Guitars Private Stock Craftsmen Create One-of-a-Kind Masterpieces

PRS Guitars Private Stock Craftsmen Create One-of-a-Kind Masterpieces

Posted January 30, 2014 at 3:27 pm | No comments

The PRS Private Stock department is one of the largest custom guitar shops in the USA. With examples in the Smithsonian, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and in leading instrument collections world-wide, the Private Stock department of PRS is a place where customers and dealers can turn instrument dreams into reality.

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

Tommy Cecil and Bill Mays Double Punch with Side by Side and Sondheim Duos

Tommy Cecil and Bill Mays Double Punch with Side by Side and Sondheim Duos

Posted January 30, 2014 at 6:02 am | No comments

Tommy Cecil is one of the most in demand bassists in the D.C and Mid Atlantic area. He relocated to Washington, D.C. , leaving his native Baltimore, MD in 1976

Posted in: Jazz Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Stryper Frontman Michael Sweet Releases I’m not Your Suicide CD and Autobiography in 2014

Stryper Frontman Michael Sweet Releases I’m not Your Suicide CD and Autobiography in 2014

Posted January 28, 2014 at 1:18 pm | No comments

Michael Sweet, frontman for the multi-platinum rock band Stryper, will release a new full-length solo album, I’m Not Your Suicide, and his first autobiography, Honestly: My Life and Stryper Revealed, on May 6, 2014, via BIG3 Records.

Posted in: Guitar News, Punk News, Uncategorized

IAMCU Launch Without the Beatles Album in Support of Education and UNICEF

IAMCU Launch Without the Beatles Album in Support of Education and UNICEF

Posted January 28, 2014 at 5:51 am | No comments

It is with great pride that we announce the official release of the album ‘Without The Beatles’ by the International Association of Music Colleges and Universities (IAMCU) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles’ classic album ‘With The Beatles’.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized

Interview: The Classical Guitar of Judicael Perroy

Interview: The Classical Guitar of Judicael Perroy

Posted January 27, 2014 at 5:55 am | 2 comments

French classical guitarist, Judicael Perroy, blends fine technique with nuanced performances around the world that audiences have found both compelling and exciting. His international reputation as a gifted musician and brilliant performer continues to grow.

Posted in: Classical Interviews, Interviews, Uncategorized

Gipsy Kings Savor Flamenco

Gipsy Kings Savor Flamenco

Posted January 26, 2014 at 7:03 pm | One comment

After 25 years of playing together and steady touring, Gipsy Kings offers up Savor Flamenco. The group remains one of the top in their genre and includes: Nicholas Reyes [lead vocals and guitar], Tonnino Baliardo [lead guitar), Paul Reyes [guitar], Andre Reyes [guitar and vocals], Paco Baliardo [guitar] and Diego Baliardo [guitar].

Posted in: Classical Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

PRS Guitars Adds Six New Color Options for 2014

PRS Guitars Adds Six New Color Options for 2014

Posted January 25, 2014 at 7:13 am | No comments

Paul Reed Smith Guitars, a leading manufacturer of high-quality instruments that has been serving guitar enthusiasts for nearly three decades, is adding six new translucent maple top colors to its US-made Core electric guitar and bass line: Aquableux, Blood Orange, Faded Whale Blue, Obsidian, Violet, and the color name that raises the most eyebrows – Leprechaun Tooth.

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

Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins PRS Acoustic Signature Artist Family

Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins PRS Acoustic Signature Artist Family

Posted January 24, 2014 at 10:29 am | No comments

PRS Guitars is pleased to announce the new Private Stock Alex Lifeson Thinline acoustic guitar, new for NAMM 2014.

Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar News, Industry News, Product News, Singer Songwriter News, Uncategorized

Gretsch ® Introduces 2014 Rancher™ Acoustic Models

Gretsch ® Introduces 2014 Rancher™ Acoustic Models

Posted January 23, 2014 at 6:31 pm | No comments

Gretsch Rancher acoustics are back and better than ever for 2014 with five new-and-improved models suitable for acoustic players of all tastes.

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