After a long temporary breather, Guitar International magazine is returning to offer our fellow music and guitar enthusiasts with news and information about acoustic and electric guitars. We will, however, broaden our coverage to include more emphasis on vintage guitars, buying and selling guitars, music careers, unique guitars, music industry challenges, innovations and personalities.
There’s a lot of information and misinformation to be found on-line about Yamaha FG guitars when seeking out their history. And it’s often a frustrating journey trying to get authoritative specifics about any particular FG model.
By: Debra Devi This was the year Montana’s nonprofit Crown Guitar Festival & Workshop truly delivered on the promise it has had since it was a gleam in founder David Feffer’s eyes, as cross-genre collaborations between the world’s greatest guitar players materialized in dramatic fashion. Impromptu musical moments that could happen “only at the Crown” […]
This year, the T.J. Martell Foundation proudly celebrates its 40th year with the creation of The Clive Davis Research Fellowship Award. The permanent grant bearing the five-time Grammy-winner’s name will be awarded annually to a scientist or medical professional undertaking substantial early-stage work aimed at finding a cure for Leukemia, Cancer or AIDS at one of T.J. Martell Foundation’s funded institutions.
September 19, 1985 was a historic day for all of us who work in the music business. That was the day that three musicians Frank Zappa, John Denver and Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider, were called to testify at a Senate hearing instigated by the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), who wanted to introduce a parental warning system that would label all albums containing “offensive material.”
Comprised of musical instruments including drums and guitars, career memorabilia from the Beatles era and Ringo’s solo career including his All-Starr Band, fine antiques, custom-made eclectic furnishings, fine art and personal items, this auction will be a unique and historic event.
The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research has announced Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Pat Monahan as the National Spokesperson of the Foundation’s 40th Anniversary. Monahan is best known as the lead vocalist for the band Train.
PonoMusic, the High-Resolution music company founded by Neil Young, presents a revolutionary breakthrough to music sales.
This week Cleveland will host Les Paul – The Tour with free local entertainment each day, an exclusive look inside the world of Les Paul and the opportunity to interact with the state-of-the-art technology produced aboard the mobile touring vehicle for all to enjoy. The tour and experience is free as is all of the local entertainment and bands scheduled to perform. It’s all part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Les Paul.
Forty-two years after Frank Zappa sang about “moving to Montana soon,” his son Dweezil has found a creative home at Crown Guitar Workshop & Festival in Bigfork, which takes place this year from August 30 to September 6.
