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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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Styx: The Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight Live

Styx: The Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight Live

Posted April 25, 2013 at 10:29 am | No comments

On November 9, 2010, Styx brought two of their most revered albums, 1977’s The Grand Illusion and 1978’sPieces Of Eight to the stage at the historic Orpheum Theater in Memphis, Tennessee. Eagle Rock Entertainment will release this concert,The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight Live, as a 2CD set on May 7, 2013.

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Blues Dictionary Author Debra Devi Brings Her Rock Band to Map Room

Blues Dictionary Author Debra Devi Brings Her Rock Band to Map Room

Posted April 23, 2013 at 12:25 pm | No comments

DEVI [“Davey”] is a ‘70s-drenched rock band from Jersey City, led by Debra Devi, “a supersonic fret-burner who writes hauntingly memorable songs” [JamBase. She’s a Fender artist, and the first female guitarist to record for Guitar World’s “Lick of the Day” iPhone app.

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Moniker Guitars Turns to Kickstarter to Launch Customizable Guitars

Moniker Guitars Turns to Kickstarter to Launch Customizable Guitars

Posted April 17, 2013 at 8:21 pm | No comments

In Summer of 2012, Austin-based Moniker Guitars initially started manufacturing their brand of quality, affordable and fully customizable electric guitars to the online marketplace.

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The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest) is Around the Corner – Part 1

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest) is Around the Corner – Part 1

Posted April 15, 2013 at 7:32 am | No comments

It’s that time of year again!! The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is right around the corner. As always, it is held the last weekend in April and the first weekend of May, running from April 26 to May 5.

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Rare Beatles Vox Guitar on Display in Ireland April 16 – May 8

Rare Beatles Vox Guitar on Display in Ireland April 16 – May 8

Posted April 12, 2013 at 1:24 pm | No comments

Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons in partnership with Julien’s Auctions has announced an exclusive exhibition featuring a very rare Beatles guitar played by both John Lennon and George Harrison.

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