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Ben Gallaher Reinvents the Popular Holiday Tune “Carol of the Bells” (1914)

Ben Gallaher Reinvents the Popular Holiday Tune “Carol of the Bells” (1914)

Posted November 16, 2024 at 8:13 am | No comments

While Ben Gallaher is a triple-threat singer, songwriter and guitarist, this exciting instrumental track showcases his virtuosic musicianship on acoustic guitar. Completely reinventing the popular holiday tune “Carol of the Bells” – written in 1914 by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych – “Carol of the Strings” was arranged, performed and produced solely by Gallaher.

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The Quarantined Quartet Announce Release of Their Album, Strumming the Earth Oct. 25th!

The Quarantined Quartet Announce Release of Their Album, Strumming the Earth Oct. 25th!

Posted October 1, 2024 at 5:46 am | No comments

The Quarantined Quartet, a family guitar ensemble with over one million Instagram followers, captivated millions during the pandemic. They are now proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Strumming the Earth.

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Steve Vai 4DR Studios Presents Version Two of APP Tied to “Zeus In Chains’

Steve Vai 4DR Studios Presents Version Two of APP Tied to “Zeus In Chains’

Posted September 26, 2024 at 6:46 pm | No comments

Steve Vai and 4DR Studios have updated the App listening closely to the global audience and their individual user experiences. Their aiming being to make the interface as easy as it possibly could be to navigate. They have also broadened the time the user can record for addressing the limitations of ten seconds.

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Steve Vai, Michael Mesker and Rufus Publications Present Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Tai

Steve Vai, Michael Mesker and Rufus Publications Present Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Tai

Posted September 9, 2024 at 4:42 am | No comments

All of Steve Vai’s best-known guitars from studio, stage and screen, spanning his four decade-long career are featured beautifully in this work of art. The guitars seen in grainy 1980s music videos are explored in high resolution detail highlighting their peculiarities, blemishes, configurations and modifications.

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The Masterful Muriel Anderson Releases Her Newest Album Sailing Dreams!

The Masterful Muriel Anderson Releases Her Newest Album Sailing Dreams!

Posted April 1, 2024 at 1:04 am | No comments

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”

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Brian Tarquin & His Heavy Friends to Release “Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” January 19th

Brian Tarquin & His Heavy Friends to Release “Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” January 19th

Posted February 6, 2024 at 2:28 pm | No comments

Brian Tarquin has won 3 Emmy’s for “Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series” and has been nominated for an Emmy 6 times. In 2022 & 2023 the Josie Music Awards nominated Tarquin for “Musician of the Year (Guitar)” and “Music Producer of the Year.”

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The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of “Lifetime Achievement” Award to Tommy Emmanuel

The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of “Lifetime Achievement” Award to Tommy Emmanuel

Posted December 18, 2023 at 8:49 am | No comments

The National GUITAR Museum announced that Tommy Emmanuel, one of the most revered guitarists to ever pick up the instrument, will receive its annual “Lifetime Achievement” Award for 2023. Emmanuel is the fourteenth recipient of the award. 

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Filip Dinev’s New Album “Romann” of Balkan Influenced Music Set to Be Released January 19th.

Filip Dinev’s New Album “Romann” of Balkan Influenced Music Set to Be Released January 19th.

Posted December 7, 2023 at 10:38 am | No comments

Known for his compelling blend of Balkan, pop, classical music, and sprinkling of blues, Macedonian-born guitarist/composer Filip Dinev’s musical magic has been admired at celebrated international concerts in Paris, Budapest, Tallinn, and Hamburg, among many others. 

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Superstar Joe Bonamassa Returns To His Roots With New Studio Album Blues Deluxe, Vol. 2!

Superstar Joe Bonamassa Returns To His Roots With New Studio Album Blues Deluxe, Vol. 2!

Posted September 6, 2023 at 7:55 pm | No comments

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.

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Guitar Review – Gretsch Limited Edition G5622T Electromatic® 140th Anniversary model

Guitar Review – Gretsch Limited Edition G5622T Electromatic® 140th Anniversary model

Posted May 30, 2023 at 2:08 pm | No comments

Today’s guitar review is of the Limited Edition G5622T-140 Electromatic®, a mid-range guitar that should be a welcome addition to any guitar player’s gathering of stage ready guitars. The guitar draws design features, functional electronic and hardware components, and inspiration from such masterful Gretsch guitars as those cool Country Gentleman and White Falcon instruments, that we’ve seen in the hands of George Harrison, Gene Vincent, Brian Setzer,  Michael Nesmith, Neil Young and many more legendary play

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