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Lindsey Buckingham Announces First Solo Album in a Decade

Lindsey Buckingham Announces First Solo Album in a Decade

Posted June 8, 2021 at 12:48 pm | No comments

Today, Lindsey Buckingham has announced his forthcoming self-titled LP due out September 17, 2021 on Reprise, alongside the first single, “I Don’t Mind.” Lindsey Buckingham is his first solo release since 2011’s Seeds We Sow and follows his departure from Fleetwood Mac.

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Crosby Stills Nash and Young – Déjà Vu All Over Again 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Crosby Stills Nash and Young – Déjà Vu All Over Again 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Posted March 17, 2021 at 11:21 am | No comments

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Déjà Vu was the most-anticipated new album in America in 1970. More than 50 years later, it’s one of the most famous albums in rock history with legendary songs, including “Carry On” and “Teach Your Children,” that still resonate today.

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In Memoriam: Hilton Valentine

In Memoriam: Hilton Valentine

Posted February 6, 2021 at 8:00 am | No comments

Hilton Valentine, The Animals’ original guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, died on January 29, 2021 at his Connecticut home.  He was 77 years old.Born on May 21, 1943, near Newcastle, England, Hilton first picked up a guitar after being caught up in the skiffle craze that was spearheaded by Lonnie Donegan, whose cover of “Rock Island Line” became a Top 10 hit in both England and America. 

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Review: Neal Morse’s Sola Gratia: Progressive Rock

Review: Neal Morse’s Sola Gratia: Progressive Rock

Posted January 25, 2021 at 4:30 pm | No comments

The world situation with COVID-19 has made the concert scene disappear, allowing many musicians to focus on the studio and invest their time in composing and recording material. On the other hand, Neal Morse is a musically restless artist

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Gibson: Emerges As Music Industry Leader Leans Into the Innovative Future

Gibson: Emerges As Music Industry Leader Leans Into the Innovative Future

Posted January 22, 2021 at 4:12 pm | No comments

For the past 127 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating, inspiring, supporting and shaping sound. Gibson has emerged as the legitimate industry leader by leveraging its’ iconic past and leaning into the innovative future. Gibson is played by the best and brightest artists, across generations and genres and is widely considered as the most relevant, most played

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Max Decharne Shines on 2020 Releases “New Shade of Black” & “Sixteen Coaches Long”

Max Decharne Shines on 2020 Releases “New Shade of Black” & “Sixteen Coaches Long”

Posted December 10, 2020 at 1:13 pm | No comments

One cool album released in early 2020, New Shade of Black gifts fans with some initial cuts of several songs released on records by The Flaming Stars. The songs were captured after Max noodled around developing them, so we get early glimpses of his style and lyricism.

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Blue Melody “Streamed” Performance Featuring Jillian Matundan Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020!

Blue Melody “Streamed” Performance Featuring Jillian Matundan Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020!

Posted September 24, 2020 at 2:51 pm | No comments

Guitar International magazine is pl eased to announce the live-streaming of the second Blue Melody Outdoor Sessions’ show in Reston, Virginia, featuring multi-instrumentalist, Jillian Matundan, who was the recipient of two 2019 Songwriters’ Association of Washington (S.A.W.) awards.

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David Broza Release New Guitar Instrumental Album En Casa Limon on August 27, 2020

David Broza Release New Guitar Instrumental Album En Casa Limon on August 27, 2020

Posted July 30, 2020 at 12:28 pm | No comments

A longtime fan of the Spanish guitar, David Broza has incorporated many styles of flamenco, jazz, classical into his performance repertoire.  Over the years, fans and friends have repeatedly requested a guitar instrumental album.  “After 43 years as a singer-songwriter, composing music without lyrics was a challenging task,” shares Broza.

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Dion Releases 4th Single “I Got Nothin'”Featuring Van Morrison & Joe Louis Walker

Dion Releases 4th Single “I Got Nothin'”Featuring Van Morrison & Joe Louis Walker

Posted May 18, 2020 at 8:33 am | No comments

Legendary singer-songwriter, Dion has a new album, Blues With Friends, featuring 13 tracks with special guests including Billy Gibbons, Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Beck, Paul Simon, Joe Bonamassa, Van Morrison, Brian Setzer, Sonny Landreth, Joe Louis Walker, Samantha Fish, Stevie Van Zandt and many more

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Israel’s Singer-Songwriter David Broza Releases “Tears for Barcelona”

Israel’s Singer-Songwriter David Broza Releases “Tears for Barcelona”

Posted May 4, 2020 at 2:11 pm | No comments

From his whirlwind fingerpicking to flamenco percussion and rhythms to a signature rock and roll sound, David Broza’s charismatic and energetic performances have delighted audiences throughout the world.

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