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Legendary Guitarist Leslie West to Release Still Climbing in October 2013

Legendary Guitarist Leslie West to Release Still Climbing in October 2013

Posted August 13, 2013 at 10:35 pm | No comments

Leslie West, the legendary guitarist, vocalist and original founding member of Mountain, will release a new studio album”Still Climbing” on October 28th via Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group.

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Sammy Hagar Premieres Knockdown Dragout Rock Collaboration Album

Sammy Hagar Premieres Knockdown Dragout Rock Collaboration Album

Posted August 9, 2013 at 8:58 am | No comments

Last week, Sammy Hagar launched a series of premieres for “Knockdown Dragout” — the anthemic lead track from his highly-anticipated upcoming rock collaborations album, “Sammy Hagar and Friends” — with a high-octane performance onThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

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Orange Amplification Launch New Official Merchandise Webstore

Orange Amplification Launch New Official Merchandise Webstore

Posted August 8, 2013 at 9:10 am | No comments

Following on from last years revamp of the Orange Amplification website, the company is pleased to announce the launch of the new Official Orange Webstore where a whole range of Orange Amplification accessories and merchandise are offered for purchase.

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Keith Urban Unveils Track Listing for September 10th Release of Fuse CD

Posted August 8, 2013 at 8:44 am | One comment

Keith Urban’s much-anticipated seventh studio album FUSE, set for release on September 10th, is his first in nearly three years. It will contain thirteen brand new tracks including his newest Top 10 single “Little Bit Of Everything”

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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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T.J. Martell Foundation Announces Honorees for 38th Annual Honors Gala                                              New York Honors Gala

T.J. Martell Foundation Announces Honorees for 38th Annual Honors Gala New York Honors Gala

Posted August 5, 2013 at 7:31 am | No comments

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research has announced the honorees for its 38th Annual Honors Gala on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 which will be held at the legendary Cipriani in New York.

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RGT Launches Bass Guitar Performance Awards

RGT Launches Bass Guitar Performance Awards

Posted July 30, 2013 at 3:50 am | No comments

Known as the leader in guitar and bass exam qualifications around the world, over the years the Registry of Guitar Tutors has continued to expand it’s internationally recognized curriculum of exams and syllabi. One popular innovation, developed initially for the RGT rock guitar exams, was the option of taking a ‘Performance Award.’

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Alter Bridge Releases Fortress on October 8th 2013

Alter Bridge Releases Fortress on October 8th 2013

Posted July 28, 2013 at 4:10 am | No comments

It has been three years since Alter Bridge’s last studio album, ABIII, was released in the US, but it is clear their fans have been waiting for them to return. Now the rock juggernaut band comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitar, Mark Tremonti on guitar/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums return with their fourth album, Fortress slated for release on October 8th via EMI Label Services.

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2013 Interlochen Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop Schedule

2013 Interlochen Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop Schedule

Posted July 22, 2013 at 7:35 am | No comments

By: Staff There’s something special brewing, deep within the woods of Michigan.  For the second year, Interlochen Center for the Arts will be hosting a special Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop. This four day camp will include group classes, clinics on special topics, special guest performances, and of course numerous performance opportunities. Following up names like Laurence […]

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PRS Guitars Introduces New S2 Series A Fresh New Line-Up!

PRS Guitars Introduces New S2 Series A Fresh New Line-Up!

Posted July 9, 2013 at 3:06 pm | No comments

PRS Guitars’ new S2 Series instruments – the S2 Mira, S2 Starla, and S2 Custom 24 – offer the fit, feel, and attention to detail of PRS craftsmanship in a fresh, straightforward design.

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