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Music Rising and OHYAY Announce The Ultimate Fan Giveaway Promotion

Music Rising and OHYAY Announce The Ultimate Fan Giveaway Promotion

Posted February 9, 2022 at 8:46 pm | No comments

Music Rising, the charitable organization co-founded by U2’s The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, along with ohyay, an immersive virtual event platform, have announced an exclusive promotion for Music Rising fans. The giveaway will offer fans a chance to win a rare, limited edition Music Rising Epiphone electric guitar signed by U2’s The Edge.

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Ann Wilson Set To Release New Album Fierce Bliss on April 29th!

Ann Wilson Set To Release New Album Fierce Bliss on April 29th!

Posted February 8, 2022 at 5:31 pm | No comments

There is a calm, serene spirituality about Ann Wilson in 2022 which instantly draws you to her. She feels like a warm, wise someone who has seen enough bullshit to know how to avoid it calmly, and someone who is at peace with whatever she needs to be at peace with. Perhaps that is why the soul (and, indeed title) of her latest album, Fierce Bliss

Posted in: '80s Rock, Classic Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Singer Songwriter News

Three Award Winning DC Area Songwriters on Diversionary Tactics Facebook Podcast Feb 5th!

Three Award Winning DC Area Songwriters on Diversionary Tactics Facebook Podcast Feb 5th!

Posted February 4, 2022 at 8:41 pm | No comments

Guitar International’s publisher and award winning songwriter, Rick Landers, will perform with Jeff Smith and Dave “Kawika” Fiely on Saturday, February 5, 2002, on Facebook Live’s Diversionary Tactics Show. The three award winning songwriters decided to join forcers for an evening of original songs, with each of them offering up their unique styles.

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Tom Principato 50 Year Anniversary Release “It’s Tele Time!” CD Tribute to Roy Buchanan & Danny Gatton

Tom Principato 50 Year Anniversary Release “It’s Tele Time!” CD Tribute to Roy Buchanan & Danny Gatton

Posted February 4, 2022 at 10:36 am | No comments

I have never thought of myself in the same category as Roy and Danny–these guys were my heroes, and through them I heard the playing of some of my other heroes like Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Roy Nichols, Charlie Christian and James Burton.

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The String Revolution Pays Tribute to Randy Rhoads on Crazy Train Featuring Steve Stevens

The String Revolution Pays Tribute to Randy Rhoads on Crazy Train Featuring Steve Stevens

Posted January 29, 2022 at 7:45 am | No comments

“Listening to The String Revolution’s version of Crazy Train puts a Huge Smile on my face! Janet Robin was one of Randy’s Students back in the day. To see and hear my brother’s influence is bittersweet.  He would have loved this. Thanks, Janet and the band for keeping his flame burning bright!  Nailed it!” – Kathy Rhoads Dargenzio (Sister to Randy  Rhoads)

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Guitarist Steve Vai Releases His New Studio Album Inviolate Today! LP on March 18th…

Guitarist Steve Vai Releases His New Studio Album Inviolate Today! LP on March 18th…

Posted January 28, 2022 at 11:39 am | No comments

Today, Steve Vai and Favored Nations / Mascot Label Group have released his new studio album titled Inviolate.  The LP will follow on March 18. The album’s mesmeric opener, “Teeth of the Hydra,” is a sinuous, Latin-fusion-tinged composition

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President, Rock & Roy Entertainment, Lisa Roy Passes Away

President, Rock & Roy Entertainment, Lisa Roy Passes Away

Posted January 20, 2022 at 6:34 am | No comments

For years, Lisa Roy, and business associate Robert Clyne co-directed the technical public relations initiatives for the annual GRAMMY® Awards, in addition to year-round representation for the Producers & Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy. During her career, she also contributed to management of Billy Bob Thornton’s music projects, served as president of Three Fingers Records and wrote for several music industry publications.

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Things You Didn’t Know About Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ 

Things You Didn’t Know About Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ 

Posted January 19, 2022 at 10:56 am | No comments

As a guitarist of 25 years, I spent my youth unintentionally listening to my parents playing Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon. This surely had an effect on me.At the time, I hated it! Bells ringing in my ears! Oh, how it changed the course of my life in years to come.A truly unique album. Huge string-bending solos and that iconic Gilmour Stratocaster tone.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Prog Rock Reviews, Reviews, Rock News, Rock Reviews

Fender Custom Shop Honors “Chicago” Legend Terry Kath with Limited Edition Telecaster

Fender Custom Shop Honors “Chicago” Legend Terry Kath with Limited Edition Telecaster

Posted January 11, 2022 at 10:46 am | No comments

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the global launch of the Limited Edition Terry Kath Telecaster®, honoring the legendary “Chicago” guitar player’s legacy with a collectible, limited run guitar created by the esteemed Fender Custom Shop.

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The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of   “Lifetime Achievement” Award to Al Di Meola

The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of  “Lifetime Achievement” Award to Al Di Meola

Posted January 6, 2022 at 5:57 pm | No comments

Di Meola’s extraordinary guitar musicianship covers four decades of music, spanning styles from jazz fusion and rock to world music and pop. “Al’s playing astounded those of us who heard his first recordings with Return To Forever—when he was only 19 years old,” according to HP Newquist, the Executive Director of The National GUITAR Museum.

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