Interviews

Robert Cray Interview: A Life in Blues

Robert Cray Interview: A Life in Blues

Posted December 5, 2010 at 2:00 pm | 4 comments

The legendary bluesman looks back over his long career and talks about Muddy Waters, Clapton, SRV and others.

Posted in: Blues, Blues Interviews, Interviews

Vicki Genfan Talks About Slap-Tapping, Luna Guitars and Her Vicki Van

Vicki Genfan Talks About Slap-Tapping, Luna Guitars and Her Vicki Van

Posted December 4, 2010 at 3:00 pm | 2 comments

It doesn’t take much imagination to figure out why audiences quickly become fans of Vicki Genfan once the masterful guitarist hits the stage

Posted in: Fingerstyle, Fingerstyle Interviews, Interviews

Bryan Adams Interview: Bare Bones

Bryan Adams Interview: Bare Bones

Posted December 3, 2010 at 4:00 pm | 4 comments

The Canadian rock legend discusses his latest record Bare Bones, his soundtrack work and where he goes from here.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Interviews, Rock Interviews

Short Stop Interview with Peter Wolf on Fuchs Audio Technology and Branding

Short Stop Interview with Peter Wolf on Fuchs Audio Technology and Branding

Posted December 3, 2010 at 3:00 pm | 2 comments

We received word that Brandwolf, an Annapolis, Maryland, based firm owned by international marketing consultant, Peter Wolf, had entered into a partnership with the boutique amp company,

Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Interviews, Rock Interviews

Experience PRS 2010 Press Conference With Orianthi, Ricky Skaggs and More

Experience PRS 2010 Press Conference With Orianthi, Ricky Skaggs and More

Posted December 3, 2010 at 2:00 pm | One comment

The opening day of Experience PRS 2010 included a media session, where Paul Reed Smith made some gracious introductory remarks, followed up by Jack Higgenbotham, President, PRS Guitars and well-known author, Tom Wheeler, who also served as the master of ceremonies for the session.

Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Interviews, Rock Interviews

Eric Johnson Interview: Up Close and Personal

Eric Johnson Interview: Up Close and Personal

Posted December 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm | 10 comments

Guitarist, songwriter and singer Eric Johnson brings listeners Up Close to his stunning musicality when the Grammy winning artist releases his sixth studio album on December 7th 2010. The 15-track disc presents 14 new Johnson compositions plus his version of the Electric Flag song “Texas,” and features guest appearances by fellow master players Jimmie Vaughan and Sonny Landreth on guitar and vocals by Steve Miller and Johnny Lang.

Posted in: Guitar Hero Interviews, Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Modern Rock

Rob Halford Interview: It’s All About Being Fearless

Rob Halford Interview: It’s All About Being Fearless

Posted December 1, 2010 at 12:00 pm | 4 comments

As the singer of Judas Priest, Rob Halford’s blazing vocal style became a crucial ingredient to Heavy Metal’s most classic moments, while visually Rob’s aggressive styled stage costumes were globally embraced as the definitive metal look. There are plenty of reason why Rob is widely referred to as The Metal God, as few others have contributed more, or influenced so many, as Halford with his signature sound and imagery.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal, Metal Interviews

Geoff Tate Interview: Queensryche’s Empire

Geoff Tate Interview: Queensryche’s Empire

Posted December 1, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

Queensrÿche has released an expanded 20th Anniversary Edition of the band’s triple platinum-certified breakout album, Empire. The new 2 CD and digital packages both include the remastered album, featuring six hit singles, including the #1 smash “Silent Lucidity,” as well as 13 bonus tracks, among them 10 previously unreleased live performances recorded in 1990 at London’s Hammersmith Odeon.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Interviews, Rock Interviews

Alexi Laiho Interview: Children of Bodom

Alexi Laiho Interview: Children of Bodom

Posted November 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm | One comment

Alexi Laiho, founding member and frontman of extreme metal act Children of Bodom (CoB), is known for incredible six-string momentum and melodic speed along with stern vocal strength. Besides CoB and side project Sinergy, he has played with Impaled Nazarene, Kykähullut, and Thy Serpent. Japan’s premier guitar magazine, Young Guitar, voted him Guitarist of the Year in 2005.

Posted in: Guitar Hero Interviews, Interviews, Metal, Metal Interviews

Artist Profile: Rob Drabkin

Artist Profile: Rob Drabkin

Posted November 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm | 4 comments

Colorado singer-songwriter Rob Drabkin talks about Red Rocks, Martin Guitars and his musical background

Posted in: Interviews, Singer Songwriter, Singer Songwriter Interviews