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PRS Guitars Summer 2013 Free Strings for a Year and Thank You Package!

PRS Guitars Summer 2013 Free Strings for a Year and Thank You Package!

Posted May 31, 2013 at 12:17 pm | No comments

PRS Guitars is pleased to announce the PRS Summer 2013 Thank You Package and Experience Sweepstakes. This summer program recognizes customers who purchase PRS products and gives fans the opportunity to win a trip for two to attend the 7th annual Experience PRS open house event this fall.

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Rockin’ the RED with Taylor Swift in D.C. – Part II Photo Gallery

Rockin’ the RED with Taylor Swift in D.C. – Part II Photo Gallery

Posted May 20, 2013 at 12:15 pm | No comments

Without a doubt, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is a world-wide musical phenomenon with over 42 million Facebook fans watching her every move as she lays down hit after hit and sells out stadiums night after night.

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Dave Biller: More Than Just a Pedal Steel Player

Dave Biller: More Than Just a Pedal Steel Player

Posted May 18, 2013 at 4:51 am | No comments

Thankfully, the Internet and YouTube have made discovering new musicians all over the world easier than ever. Several fantastic guitar players in countries I’ve never been to have made their way onto my computer screen. One of these is the Texas-based Dave Biller.

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Paul McCartney Comes to Yoko Ono’s Defense in Interview

Paul McCartney Comes to Yoko Ono’s Defense in Interview

Posted May 15, 2013 at 5:22 pm | No comments

Avid Beatles fans have been blaming Yoko Ono for the break-up of the Beatles for over 40 years. In a surprise gesture, Paul McCartney has come to her defense

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Marshall Crenshaw Subscription Release of Stranger and Stranger EP

Marshall Crenshaw Subscription Release of Stranger and Stranger EP

Posted May 15, 2013 at 10:34 am | No comments

Last fall, Marshall Crenshaw announced his launch of a subscription whereby his fans could receive a series of three 10-inch vinyl EPs, each of which would include a new A-side backed with a cover song and a remake of a song from his earlier career.

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Rockin’ the RED – Taylor Swift tour hits Washington, D.C. – PART 1

Rockin’ the RED – Taylor Swift tour hits Washington, D.C. – PART 1

Posted May 14, 2013 at 8:32 am | No comments

While the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. is home to the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and their rally cry to “Rock the Red”, it would be The RED Tour of multi-platinum superstar Taylor Swift doing the rocking on this evening, for the first of back to back sold out performances.

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Pat Metheny, Robben Ford, Scott Tennant to Teach and Perform at Montana’s Crown Guitar Workshop

Pat Metheny, Robben Ford, Scott Tennant to Teach and Perform at Montana’s Crown Guitar Workshop

Posted May 3, 2013 at 4:42 am | No comments

Jazz genius Pat Metheny, classical guitar-god Scott Tennant and session king Lee Ritenour are returning as Artist-in-Residences to the Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival in Bigfork, Montana, Aug. 25 to Sept 1.

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Fender® Custom Shop Unveils New Instruments for Spring

Fender® Custom Shop Unveils New Instruments for Spring

Posted May 2, 2013 at 12:20 pm | No comments

The Fender Custom Shop’s new spring instrument selection presents some of its most sophisticated and meticulously crafted product offerings to date, including four guitars and one bass.

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The Thirstbusters Nominated for Independent Music Awards

The Thirstbusters Nominated for Independent Music Awards

Posted April 30, 2013 at 4:08 pm | No comments

The Thirstbusters, the pop/rock band who has jumped on to the music scene with thousands of fans, critical acclaim and a debut for their new single “Bad Bad Girl” on the series “90210”.

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The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2013 (Jazz Fest) Launched Today – Part II

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2013 (Jazz Fest) Launched Today – Part II

Posted April 26, 2013 at 11:51 am | No comments

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival launched today and will run until May 5. I’ve covered Jazz Fest for years and the festival draws together top acts in jazz, blues, pop and rock that always electrify the spirit and the soul of New Orleans.

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