Posted February 8, 2021 at 2:42 pm | No comments
Brought up on The Beatles, they’ve always been my ground zero for music, the gold standard in songwriting, innovation and beautifully crafted guitar parts. Still inspired by them, I decided to release an EP of their songs called, Calvin Travers Plays The Beatles.
Posted in: Guitar News, Instrumental News, Uncategorized
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.
Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar News, Indie Pop Rock News, Instrumental News, Uncategorized
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.
Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar News, Guitars and Guitarists, Instrumental News, Uncategorized
Posted March 25, 2020 at 5:55 am | No comments
For two decades, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani has traveled the world, playing to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. SATRIANI’s studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide to date and of his many solo albums
Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Instrumental News, Rock News, Uncategorized
Posted March 20, 2020 at 1:25 pm | No comments
Like most musicians, acclaimed guitarist Johnny A. had to postpone his upcoming “Just Me…and My Guitars” April tour dates, due to the Covid-19 situation. Instead of falling into despair, he decided to hop on Facebook and start treating friends and fans to live sessions.
Posted in: Guitar News, Instrumental News, Uncategorized
Posted February 27, 2020 at 8:57 am | No comments
California -based supergroup The Third Mind’s debut is out now on Yep Roc Records. Billboard premiered the video for “The Dolphins,” the only track on the album with vocals by Dave Alvin.
Posted in: Guitar News, Instrumental News, Prog Rock News, Rock News, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized
Posted February 23, 2020 at 8:05 am | No comments
Dimitar Ivanov’s album, Solo Ten, includes themes from eight original compositions by the composer- and International acclaimed bassist Avishai Cohen including two of his arrangements of traditional pieces.
Posted in: Guitar News, Instrumental News, Uncategorized
Posted February 19, 2020 at 1:42 pm | No comments
After 20 years of cultivating a reputation as one of New York’s most versatile, deft, and groundbreaking guitarists, Ben Tyree has made another daring move: stepping out as a singer-songwriter. Tyree is most known for his instrumental sci-fi/jazz/funk trio, BT3
Posted in: Guitar News, Instrumental News, Jazz News, Uncategorized
Posted February 4, 2020 at 5:04 am | No comments
Is it really fifty years ago that Bruce Cockburn’s first album came out? Indeed it is. His eponymous titled album, which included “Going to the Country” and “Musical Friends,” was released on April 7, 1970. Coincidently, it was also the first album released by True North records.
Posted in: Folk News, Guitar News, Instrumental News, Rock News, Singer Songwriter News, Uncategorized
Posted February 4, 2020 at 3:56 am | No comments
Exciting news coming from House of Blues and guitar legend Carlos Santana today as they announce the continuation of Santana’s residency, An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live. The residency, which is in its eighth successful year at the House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, will continue into fall 2020.
Posted in: Guitar News, Instrumental News, Rock News