When country music artist Vince Gill was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007, one only had to look back on a few of his accomplishments to recognize his impact on the musical style.
For many in the Washington, D.C. area, Rebecca Berlin, seems to have appeared on the singer-songwriter scene from out of nowhere. But, her journey has taken a few twists and turns, and a long hiatus along the way. She released a studio album a decade ago, focused on the world of music syncing, and was on the move performing her original songs; all systems “go”. Life had its challenges that needed tending to and her artistic ambitions were held in abeyance until recently.
Dave Kline, four strings, plucking and a blistering bow; electrified. These are the ingredients that Kline brings to the stage and into the studio. Pull in some more world-class musicians and they stir a cauldron of some of the best music you’ll ever hear.
Guitar International’s feature article at “The Good Life” is an exclusive interview with the legendary John Coltrane Quartet pianist, McCoy Tyner, who now has his “Guitars” album out for your listening pleasure.
Having won the “Best Pop Song in North America” award for his song, “Against My Will,” at the 2020 Intercontinental Music Awards, Sean Bertram has worked tenaciously to study music at Canada’s Humber College, as well as learn enough in the studio to gain the confidence to produce his next album.
By: Rick Landers PART ONE HERE! The legendary singer-songwriter, Jesse Colin Young and I had a couple of conversations about his life in music, as well as his life and experiences throughout the years, including first hearing his signature song, “Get Together.” Our conversation shift to many transformational times in his life, including, helping found […]
Prolific singer-songwriter, Jesse Colin Young, and his contributions to music are forever woven into the fabric of the American Dream, where the fundamental elements of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are rooted in song gifts bestowed by him to all of us.
Shenandoah Run is the brainchild of Bob Melissinos who founded the group decades ago. Over the years members of the group have come and gone, and come back again. Today, the group includes: Bob who plays guitar; Jill Nelson (mandolin), John Werntz (bass); Joe Dickey (banjo), Leslie Smile Hoyle (violin), Jim Johnson (guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo), Ben Hamblin (guitar), and Renee Moyer (percussion).
Many, like award-winning author, J.R. Potter, take on more artistic hobbies or career ambitions, as it’s their nature to create art, sometimes seemingly from whole cloth. Jamie and his life and musical duet partner in the Crooked Angels, Amy, are well-known in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC area for their well-crafted songs and other well-chosen music of others that prompt audience’s to hum along and smile.
Guitar International caught up with Them Guns’ front man, Navarone Garibaldi, to talk about the group’s music, guitars, snakes and a plane. Although, brought up with the aura of celebrity, “Nav” has paid his dues playing dives, sitting alone grinding through the challenges of crafting melodies and lyrics that grip and crank up an audience’s need to rock and roll.
