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Crown Guitar Festival Brings a Zappa to Montana—and So Much More!

Crown Guitar Festival Brings a Zappa to Montana—and So Much More!

Posted October 27, 2014 at 11:10 am | One comment

The Crown Guitar Workshop & Festival draws guitar lovers from all over the world, and Dweezil Zappa treated them to some very special moments, sharing insights into his Dad’s legacy and noting “it’s gonna be a kind of jammy evening—hope you don’t mind!

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The Social Side of Thriving – And Surviving as a Guitar Player

The Social Side of Thriving – And Surviving as a Guitar Player

Posted September 30, 2014 at 9:58 am | 2 comments

We can find out a lot about what chords to play, which strings to pick and where to buy the best guitar. There are classes on theory, ear training, whammy-bar etiquette and how to be a rock star.

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Kinks Legend and R&R Hall of Famer Dave Davies to Release Rippin Up Time

Kinks Legend and R&R Hall of Famer Dave Davies to Release Rippin Up Time

Posted September 29, 2014 at 7:03 pm | One comment

The man who forever changed the sound of rock ‘n’ roll when he invented distortion, Kinks legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material called ‘Rippin’ Up Time’ on New York based Red River Entertainment.

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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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