On Monday 4th March, world-renowned Australian “fingerstyle” acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, and Britain’s Martin Taylor, MBE, will release their highly anticipated collaboration album “The Colonel & The Governor”on Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings.
The Nominations for the 85th Academy Awards® were read and announced by Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone in Beverly Hills, California, Thursday morning, January 10, which included the much anticipated nominations for Best Original Song and Best Original Film Score.
Eagle Rock Entertainment, the world’s leader in visual music, will add to that reputation when it releases Grammy Award-winning multi-genre guitarist Lee Ritenour’s debut Blu-Ray, Overtime on June 19.
On Thoughtform Variations, Tyree offers eight original pieces combining classical, jazz, pop and folk influences into a rich, harmonious individual sound. Above all, Tyree asserts his own unique voice on the instrument through his gorgeous compositions and dexterous playing.
Kent Armstrong has long been considered one of the premiere magnetic pickup designers and builders. His custom-made and specially-designed pickups are known for their rich sound, leveled response and unique low noise factor.
Australian guitarist Joe Matera has had an exciting year so far in 2011, which has already seen multiple releases from the tasteful guitar player. According to a press release, he appeared on UK metal legends Atomkraft’s new release, Cold Sweat, to which he contributed a ripping solo to their aggressive cover of Thin Lizzy’s “Cold Sweat,” and has also released a solo instrumental single, entitled “Face Off.” Both releases showcase his energetic, yet melodic six-string action and have brought his music to a larger international audience.
