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Legendary Rock Icons Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS Named Presenters for the T.J. Martell Foundation

Legendary Rock Icons Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS Named Presenters for the T.J. Martell Foundation

Posted September 14, 2014 at 10:12 pm | No comments

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer, and AIDS Research announced legendary rock icons Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS will present longtime manager and business partner, Doc McGhee with the Music Industry Achievement Award

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PRS Guitars Adds All-Mahogany Acoustics to SE Angelus Line Up

PRS Guitars Adds All-Mahogany Acoustics to SE Angelus Line Up

Posted September 9, 2014 at 1:57 pm | No comments

The PRS Guitars SE A10E is the first all-mahogany guitar in the SE Angelus line up. The all-mahogany body construction of this guitar provides a controlled attack and strong fundamental, delivering a warm, woody tone with a focused, punchy midrange.

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PRS Guitarist Jakko Jakszyk of King Crimson on Tour This Fall (Interview)

PRS Guitarist Jakko Jakszyk of King Crimson on Tour This Fall (Interview)

Posted September 5, 2014 at 11:58 am | No comments

Legendary band King Crimson is coming to the U.S. this fall for a multi-city tour. The new King Crimson lineup features founder Robert Fripp reuniting with bassman Tony Levin, drummer-percussionists Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), and Bill Rieflin (PEM, Nine Inch Nails), woodwind legend Mel Collins, and PRS guitarist and Crimson’s lead vocalist Jakko Jakszyk.

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Eric Clapton Releases The Breeze – An Appreciation of JJ Cale

Eric Clapton Releases The Breeze – An Appreciation of JJ Cale

Posted August 21, 2014 at 12:44 pm | No comments

Eric Clapton has often stated that JJ Cale is one of the single most important figures in rock history, a sentiment echoed by many of his fellow musicians. Cale’s influence on Clapton was profound, and his influence on many more of today’s artists cannot be overstated.

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American Stratocaster Guitar Contest by the Brotherhood of the Guitar

American Stratocaster Guitar Contest by the Brotherhood of the Guitar

Posted August 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm | No comments

The Brotherhood of the Guitar just announced the Brotherhood of the Guitar (BOH) American Stratocaster Guitar Contest that will select a winner to receive a new guitar and more.

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The Brotherhood of the Guitar Looking for a New Generation of Guitar Heroes

The Brotherhood of the Guitar Looking for a New Generation of Guitar Heroes

Posted August 11, 2014 at 5:28 pm | No comments

The Brotherhood of the Guitar, a brainchild of rock photographer, Robert Knight, backed by Fender Guitars, Guitar Center and Ernie Ball is gaining traction and beginning to launch into it’s own guitar movement.

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Mr. Big Return with The Stories We Could Tell Studio Album

Mr. Big Return with The Stories We Could Tell Studio Album

Posted August 11, 2014 at 1:30 pm | No comments

Hard rock’s original supergroup, Mr. Big, are back with a vengeance with their new album …The Stories We Could Tell. The band’s eighth studio album is slated for release on September 23rd via Frontiers Music SRL.

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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – The Original Punks Ignite the Festival of Ballooning Stage!

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – The Original Punks Ignite the Festival of Ballooning Stage!

Posted August 5, 2014 at 2:27 am | No comments

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts soared into the 2014 Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at Solberg Airport in New Jersey, on Sunday – July, 26th.

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Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival August 24-31 Featuring Top Artists

Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival August 24-31 Featuring Top Artists

Posted August 1, 2014 at 8:29 pm | One comment

For the first time, a blazing female lead guitarist—blues star Ana Popovic—will join the exclusive ranks of Artists-In-Residence (AIRs) in northwestern Montana, at this summer’s week-long Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival.

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U.K.’s Lindo Guitars Releases a New Effects Pedals

U.K.’s Lindo Guitars Releases a New Effects Pedals

Posted July 29, 2014 at 12:30 pm | One comment

Lindo Guitars have introduced their new line-up of guitar effects pedals for players looking for distortion, overdrive and delay effects. Their pedals are built in the U.K.

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