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Grammy winning guitarist Earl Klugh #1 Debut – HandPicked

Grammy winning guitarist Earl Klugh #1 Debut – HandPicked

Posted August 7, 2013 at 10:31 am | No comments

On July 30, Earl Klugh released HandPicked, a soulful, sixteen-track solo/duet recording featuring special guest guitarists Vince Gill and Bill Frisell and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro.

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Dave Biller: More Than Just a Pedal Steel Player

Dave Biller: More Than Just a Pedal Steel Player

Posted May 18, 2013 at 4:51 am | No comments

Thankfully, the Internet and YouTube have made discovering new musicians all over the world easier than ever. Several fantastic guitar players in countries I’ve never been to have made their way onto my computer screen. One of these is the Texas-based Dave Biller.

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The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2013 (Jazz Fest) Launched Today – Part II

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2013 (Jazz Fest) Launched Today – Part II

Posted April 26, 2013 at 11:51 am | No comments

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival launched today and will run until May 5. I’ve covered Jazz Fest for years and the festival draws together top acts in jazz, blues, pop and rock that always electrify the spirit and the soul of New Orleans.

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The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest) is Around the Corner – Part 1

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest) is Around the Corner – Part 1

Posted April 15, 2013 at 7:32 am | No comments

It’s that time of year again!! The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is right around the corner. As always, it is held the last weekend in April and the first weekend of May, running from April 26 to May 5.

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Bassist Kyle Eastwood Channels His Earliest Jazz Influences on “The View From Here”

Bassist Kyle Eastwood Channels His Earliest Jazz Influences on “The View From Here”

Posted March 15, 2013 at 2:39 pm | No comments

It has been 15 years since bassist Kyle Eastwood burst onto the jazz scene with his 1998 debut, From There To Here. At that moment in his budding career, the press seemed more preoccupied with his paternal lineage (he’s the son of famed actor-director Clint Eastwood) than his music.

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Guitarist Chris Cooper 2013 CD Lines

Guitarist Chris Cooper 2013 CD Lines

Posted March 8, 2013 at 12:23 pm | No comments

Chris Cooper’s debut album, Lines, sits comfortably in that space between melodic subtlety and full-on shred. A mix of jazz, blues, and rock, and inspired by the likes of Eric Johnson and Robben Ford, Lines is an instrumental guitar album for discerning listeners.

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Hot Club of Cowtown’s Rendezvous in Rhythm Release Date May 28, 2013 (US)

Hot Club of Cowtown’s Rendezvous in Rhythm Release Date May 28, 2013 (US)

Posted February 27, 2013 at 7:30 am | No comments

Hot Club of Cowtown’s new Lloyd Maines-produced release, Rendezvous in Rhythm, out May 28, 2013 on Gold Strike Records, is an exuberant collection of Gypsy songs and American Songbook standards.

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Legendary Guitarist John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension to Play Bonnaroo 2013

Legendary Guitarist John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension to Play Bonnaroo 2013

Posted February 23, 2013 at 9:52 pm | No comments

The official 2013 Bonnaroo lineup has been announced, and PRS Artist John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension will be playing this year’s event.

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Guitarist Matt Warnock Joins University of Chester Staff

Guitarist Matt Warnock Joins University of Chester Staff

Posted February 21, 2013 at 2:22 am | No comments

A globally recognized jazz guitarist, and Guitar International Editor-in-Chief, who has taught and played throughout the US, UK, Canada and Brazil, has joined the University of Chester’s Performing Arts Department.

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Bassist-Composer Kyle Eastwood Channels His Earliest Jazz Influences on The View from Here – March 12, 2013

Bassist-Composer Kyle Eastwood Channels His Earliest Jazz Influences on The View from Here – March 12, 2013

Posted February 6, 2013 at 6:23 pm | No comments

According to DL Media, it has been 15 years since bassist Kyle Eastwood burst onto the jazz scene with his 1998 debut, From There To Here. At that moment in his budding career, the press seemed more preoccupied with his paternal lineage (he’s the son of famed actor-director Clint Eastwood) than his music.

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