Guitar Events

The Urban Music Legend called the Martin Catorce 14-String Guitar

The Urban Music Legend called the Martin Catorce 14-String Guitar

Posted February 10, 2013 at 10:02 am | No comments

If you Google the question “Is there a 14-string guitar?”, you are apt to get confused. Wiki.answers.com states emphatically, “there are no instruments that have 14 strings”.

Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Product News, Uncategorized

Guitar sculpture – the definition

Guitar sculpture – the definition

Posted February 3, 2013 at 4:36 pm | One comment

GraphicGuitars Sculptures are a collection of three-dimensional designs dedicated to the mystic of the guitar. Artist Paul Chase has been creating fine art paintings and prints of the guitar for 10 years.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Punk Rock Bowling Strikes May 24-27, 2013

Punk Rock Bowling Strikes May 24-27, 2013

Posted January 28, 2013 at 5:15 pm | No comments

Earshot Media tells us, “The 15th year of Punk Rock Bowling is upon us and man, oh man, is this going to be a good one!”

Posted in: '80s Rock, Guitar Events, Guitar News, Punk News, Uncategorized

Being Safe at Your Local Nightclubs

Being Safe at Your Local Nightclubs

Posted January 28, 2013 at 2:06 pm | No comments

And just this past week, a fire at the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil, ravaged the club that was reported to be filled to double its capacity and leaving 233 bodies in its wake.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Rock News, Uncategorized

The Who’s Pete Townshend Honored with the Les Paul Award at last night’s TEC Awards:

Posted January 26, 2013 at 9:20 pm | No comments

Highlighting the evening was the Les Paul Award presentation to renowned recording artist and composer The Who’s Pete Townshend. The Les Paul Award was presented by film producer and humorist Martin Lewis and Jeff Salmon, representing The Les Paul Foundation.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Punk News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister to Unveil Motorheadphones at CES

Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister to Unveil Motorheadphones at CES

Posted December 20, 2012 at 12:37 pm | No comments

Motorhead, the Grammy award winning rock band will unveil the overwhelmingly loud and fast style of rock-n-roll with the official U.S. launch of Motorheadphones at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Product News, Uncategorized

Guitar Mash:  Chad Smith, Mark Stewart and Tom Colicchio to Rock Out

Guitar Mash: Chad Smith, Mark Stewart and Tom Colicchio to Rock Out

Posted November 6, 2012 at 9:49 am | No comments

Guitar Mash, a multi-platform initiative to bring players of varying backgrounds together, shows the many sides of the ubiquitous instrument. By kicking off with a big, open jam, the star-studded project will get guitarists of all levels, ages, and backgrounds actively participating. From metal shredders to acoustic aficionados, from novices to pros, Guitar Mash aims to unite players online and off, including via Facebook and Twitter (@GuitarMashNYC).

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

The National Guitar Museum’s Traveling Road Show Lands in Richmond, Virginia (Oct 13 – Jan 4, 2013)

The National Guitar Museum’s Traveling Road Show Lands in Richmond, Virginia (Oct 13 – Jan 4, 2013)

Posted October 12, 2012 at 8:51 am | No comments

Last night, I made my way to the National Guitar Museum’s traveling exhibit newly stationed at The Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, and scheduled to be open to the public from Saturday, October 13 to January 1, 2013.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Music Industry Around the Globe, Uncategorized

PRS Guitars’ Sixth Annual Experience PRS Event:  New Models, A-List Artists, and Sports Cars

PRS Guitars’ Sixth Annual Experience PRS Event: New Models, A-List Artists, and Sports Cars

Posted September 28, 2012 at 8:37 am | 3 comments

Experience PRS 2012, the Maryland manufacturer’s sixth annual open house event, saw an impressive roster of A-list artists plus a few special guests, exciting new model releases, and record attendance.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Product News

PRS Guitars Works the Crowd at Experience PRS 2012

PRS Guitars Works the Crowd at Experience PRS 2012

Posted September 19, 2012 at 10:39 am | One comment

PRS Guitars hosted around 2,600 guests this past weekend at it’s annual trade show, Experience PRS 2012, that included, celebrity performers, dealers and international distributors, PRS fans and members of the media.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Product News, Uncategorized