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Bret Michaels Live on Fox and Friends Review

Bret Michaels Live on Fox and Friends Review

Posted July 28, 2013 at 7:12 am | One comment

Bret Michaels and his band rolled into NYC on Friday July 26th to pay tribute to the Men and Woman of the Military and 9/11 First Responders by playing live on the Fox and Friend’s Summer Concert Series.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews

Jared James Nichols Interview – My Favorite Two Words Are Blues-Power!

Jared James Nichols Interview – My Favorite Two Words Are Blues-Power!

Posted July 28, 2013 at 4:37 am | One comment

By: Rob Cavuoto Jared James Nichols, the 22 year old emerging singer, songwriter and performer released his first studio EP, Old Glory & the Wild Revival on July 23rd. Born in East Troy, Wisconsin and raised near Waukesha (hometown of Les Paul), Jared was influenced by the classic playing of Son House, Freddy King, Stevie […]

Posted in: Blues Interviews, Interviews

Alter Bridge Releases Fortress on October 8th 2013

Alter Bridge Releases Fortress on October 8th 2013

Posted July 28, 2013 at 4:10 am | No comments

It has been three years since Alter Bridge’s last studio album, ABIII, was released in the US, but it is clear their fans have been waiting for them to return. Now the rock juggernaut band comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitar, Mark Tremonti on guitar/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums return with their fourth album, Fortress slated for release on October 8th via EMI Label Services.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News

Joseph Alexander Interview – Modern Day Guitarist

Joseph Alexander Interview – Modern Day Guitarist

Posted July 22, 2013 at 9:47 am | No comments

Life as a modern guitarist means wearing many hats and moving between different aspects of a career often within a single day, or even afternoon. UK based guitarist Joseph Alexander is just such a musician, an educator, performer and best-selling author, Alexander is quickly becoming a go-to name in guitar education and publication as he continues to push out his high-quality and high-selling ebooks, print books and shortly, his first interactive App.

Posted in: Industry Interviews, Interviews

2013 Interlochen Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop Schedule

2013 Interlochen Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop Schedule

Posted July 22, 2013 at 7:35 am | No comments

By: Staff There’s something special brewing, deep within the woods of Michigan.  For the second year, Interlochen Center for the Arts will be hosting a special Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop. This four day camp will include group classes, clinics on special topics, special guest performances, and of course numerous performance opportunities. Following up names like Laurence […]

Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar News

Mysterious Boundaries the Hauntingly Beautiful New Album by Tony McManus

Mysterious Boundaries the Hauntingly Beautiful New Album by Tony McManus

Posted July 19, 2013 at 12:23 pm | No comments

On Mysterious Boundaries, Celtic guitarist, Tony McManus, collects a gathering of melodic impressions that quietly move us, sometimes hauntingly. At once technically masterful, emotionally nuanced and evocative, the Scottish-born guitarist’s new album will please his fans and attract a wider audience to his fine playing. And with a surname that’s rooted in the word “great”, Tony lives up to his Irish heritage.

Posted in: Country, Instrumental Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Dave Rude Interview – The Key

Dave Rude Interview – The Key

Posted July 15, 2013 at 3:48 am | No comments

Dave Rude, guitarist for Tesla. delivers the goods with his latest hard rock offering The Key. This 10 song, riff laden extravaganza, captures the true spirit and essence of American Rock & Roll music and showcases both Dave’s solid guitar playing skills, and unique songwriting ability.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews

Jake Pitts and Jinxx of Black Veil Brides Interview

Jake Pitts and Jinxx of Black Veil Brides Interview

Posted July 10, 2013 at 11:55 am | 2 comments

On one of the hottest summer days in NJ, the Vans Warped Tour rolled into PNC Arena on July 7th. If you’ve never been to a Warped Tour think sweaty sticky ass kicking music. Where hungry bands give their all to perform for their fans.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews

PRS Guitars Introduces New S2 Series A Fresh New Line-Up!

PRS Guitars Introduces New S2 Series A Fresh New Line-Up!

Posted July 9, 2013 at 3:06 pm | No comments

PRS Guitars’ new S2 Series instruments – the S2 Mira, S2 Starla, and S2 Custom 24 – offer the fit, feel, and attention to detail of PRS craftsmanship in a fresh, straightforward design.

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

Brad Whitford Interview – We Thought We Owed It To Our Fans

Brad Whitford Interview – We Thought We Owed It To Our Fans

Posted July 8, 2013 at 8:21 am | One comment

Aerosmith are truly one of the great rock acts of all time and this incredible concert film, Rock for the Rising Sun, brings together tracks from across their storied career.

Posted in: Guitar Hero Interviews, Interviews, Rock Interviews