Following a dream-like performance by Amadou Kouyate who performed on kora and djembe, some of his original compositions, along with traditional 13th century West African music, the masterful guitarist, Yasmin Williams, opened to a packed house at the legendary Birchmere Music Hall.
Nola Blue Records announces a Valentine’s Day single from Benny Turner & Maria Muldaur. Brook Benton and Dinah Washington’s 1960 release of “Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)” was a pop and R&B hit,
From the legendary photographer, Elliot Landy, “This photo has become my most popular image of Bob taken in Woodstock, NY in 1968. In addition to its visual beauty, I feel it sub-consciously communicates the otherworldliness of his musical vision
Among the Lion Heart Autograph sale’s highlights are two unknown pages of unpublished lyrics written by Bob Dylan in New York in the early1980s. Considered one of the 20th Century’s most influential artists, Bob Dylan reshaped popular music to become the voice of his generation. His poetic lyricism has been appreciated by millions worldwide and acknowledged at the highest level when he was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature.
One of New York’s top photographers and blues enthusiasts, Joseph A. Rosen, is developing his latest work of photographs. Joe has covered some of the most iconic artists of our time, including: Les Paul, James Brown, Muddy Waters and many many more. He’s also made it to the New Orlean’s JazzFest for over a decade, catching both intimate and significant moments of blues and jazz masters. Today, he announces his new book and crowdsourcing initiative to help preserve his vast array of music photographs.
Muriel Anderson’s Sailing Dreams, based on Muriel’s sailing adventures with her partner Bryan Allen, they sailed from Long Island to Maine’s Penobscot Bay, documenting their travels in song, video and photography. But wait – there’s also in a board game based on her journey! (board game separate!). Named by Guitar Player magazine as one of the “50 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” in July 2021 and last month as one of “The Top 10 Female Guitarists of all Time”
For the tenth album to bear his name, guitarist, bandleader, and educator, Oz Noy, opted for the most demanding possible context: An absolutely unvarnished concert recording, capturing his trio with virtuosi Jimmy Haslip (bass) and Dennis Chambers (drums) without the benefit of overdubs or post-production sweetening.
Twenty years since the release of his best-selling album ‘Blues Deluxe,’ which celebrated what the US government had declared “the year of the blues” with a mix of originals and reinterpretations of classic songs, superstar Joe Bonamassa is taking stock of how far he and the genre have come with Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, out October 6th via J&R Adventures.
The Gruene OG-30 is very similar to an orchestra style Martin with a sound that matches and craftsmanship that’s on par. The Gruene has more bling in the form of natural abalone snowflakes, up and down the fretboard and two that accentuate the bridge. The Gruene name up top at the headstock is also real abalone, no fake stuff here…
Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Today, Gibson is proud to announce the third artist model made in collaboration with multi-talented guitarist, singer, songwriter, and five-time GRAMMY-Award winner, Keb’ Mo’.
