The National GUITAR Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than 60 years, has received its annual “Lifetime Achievement” Award. Blackmore is the sixteenth recipient of the award.
Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand that has shaped the sound of generations, returns to the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, this week with a powerful statement of innovation, craftsmanship, and artist-driven purpose. For more than a century, Gibson has been among the most played and beloved brands worldwide
All Things Go Festival, known for its innovative approach to curation and community, has experienced remarkable growth since its 2014 inception, evolving into one of the most anticipated music events in the U.S. that showcases both established and emerging artist
The National GUITAR Museum announced that Alex Lifeson, one of the most revered rock guitarists of the past 50 years, will receive its annual “Lifetime Achievement” Award for 2024. Lifeson is the fifteenth recipient of the award.
Today, Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey have announced plans to present a global livestream titled, Live From Los Angeles on November 10 at 8PM Pacific. The worldwide demand for BEAT appearances has been deafening since the ensemble’s formation was announced
I’m already tired of seeing the #NAMMSHOW sculpture photo, so I chose a different photo here (I hope you like it too). Despite the absences, NAMM 2024 was awesome. The numbers show 62,000 attendees, 33% more than in 2023, but still far from the record 115,000 attendees in 2020. The number of 2024 exhibitors also increased: 33% more than in 2023.
NALOGr, the leading online auction platform specializing in iconic music memorabilia, invites fans, collectors, and music enthusiasts to participate in DEAD 2 —an extraordinary event featuring over 300 curated lots from The Grateful Dead. From Jerry Garcia to Bob Weir and beyond, this collection showcases exceptional memorabilia celebrating the band’s legendary legacy in music history.
PRS Guitars is reopening for factory tours in January 2024 for the first time since 2019. The PRS factory tour starts in Rough Cut with raw wood blanks and goes through every step of the electric guitar build process in Maryland. The tour also covers PRS SE Series inspection and the PRS amplifier department.
The Les Paul Foundation presented the “Early Days of Multi-Tracking” with presentations by Grammy winning record producer and sound engineer Steve Rosenthal and curator Perry Margouleff. Rosenthal spent time discussing the work on Les Paul’s collection of recordings at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center
In light of his passing, the iconic bluegrass guitarist ,Tony Rice, continues to make headlines. Paying homage to the Virginia-born guitar legend was flat-picking sensation Billy Strings. While playing Tony’s prized Martin D-28, he announced during his concert that Camp Springs Bluegrass Park would hold a two-day festival to honor Tony.
