Guitar News

Guitarist and Entertainer Thom Bresh joins Steve Krenz for Learn & Master Live Lessons Series

Guitarist and Entertainer Thom Bresh joins Steve Krenz for Learn & Master Live Lessons Series

Posted March 27, 2012 at 6:25 pm | No comments

Legacy Learning Systems, one of the world’s premier multimedia instructional course and technology companies, announced the Learn & Master Guitar Live artist in residence for April 10, 2012 (7pm CST) as guitarist and entertainer Thom Bresh, son of the great Merle Travis.

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Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson to Release ‘Thick As A Brick 2’

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson to Release ‘Thick As A Brick 2’

Posted March 27, 2012 at 7:38 am | No comments

Total Assault told us that following the recent announcement of a 19-date tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ‘Thick As A Brick,’ on April 2nd (April 3rd in North America) Ian Anderson will release a sequel to the original album.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Singer Songwriter News, Uncategorized

The All-American Rejects New Album Kids In the Street Out today

The All-American Rejects New Album Kids In the Street Out today

Posted March 26, 2012 at 2:01 pm | No comments

The All-American Rejects’ 4th studio album, Kids In The Street, is out today and available now on iTunes! The video for lead single, “Beekeeper’s Daughter” was directed by Issac Rentz (Blink-182, Cage The Elephant, Motion City Soundtrack), and includes a cameo from none other then Wayne Newton.

Posted in: Guitar News, Modern Rock, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized

The Les Paul Foundation and Julien’s Auctions Announce an Unprecedented Auction Event Celebrating the Legacy of Les Paul (GALLERY)

The Les Paul Foundation and Julien’s Auctions Announce an Unprecedented Auction Event Celebrating the Legacy of Les Paul (GALLERY)

Posted March 26, 2012 at 11:48 am | No comments

Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier entertainment and celebrity estate auction house and the Les Paul Foundation have partnered for an auction of extraordinary property and collection of guitars, equipment and musical artifacts from the legendary musician, engineer and inventor Les Paul. The auction event will take place on June 8-9, 2012 in honor of what would have been Paul’s 97th birthday. (June 9, 2012).

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Orianthi Joins The Fairchilds on Upcoming Single “High”

Orianthi Joins The Fairchilds on Upcoming Single “High”

Posted March 26, 2012 at 8:38 am | No comments

According to a SKH Music, Orianthi has collaborated with The Fairchilds front man Cyril Niccolai on the second single “High” from the band’s debut Our Revolution.

Posted in: Guitar News, Modern Rock, Rock News, Uncategorized

Ben Tyree’s New CD ThoughtformVariations to be Released June 2012

Ben Tyree’s New CD ThoughtformVariations to be Released June 2012

Posted March 26, 2012 at 8:08 am | One comment

On Thoughtform Variations, Tyree offers eight original pieces combining classical, jazz, pop and folk influences into a rich, harmonious individual sound. Above all, Tyree asserts his own unique voice on the instrument through his gorgeous compositions and dexterous playing.

Posted in: Classical, Guitar News, Instrumental News, Jazz, Jazz News, Uncategorized

Seth Walker Brings His New Blues-Infused Americana to New CD

Seth Walker Brings His New Blues-Infused Americana to New CD

Posted March 25, 2012 at 5:16 am | One comment

In the three years since his last album, Seth Walker moved to Nashville from Austin, wrote songs with friends new and old, and played many, many shows.

Posted in: Blues, Blues News, Guitar News, Singer Songwriter, Uncategorized

PRS SC 58 Wins MIPA for Best Electric Guitar 2011/2012

PRS SC 58 Wins MIPA for Best Electric Guitar 2011/2012

Posted March 23, 2012 at 7:55 am | One comment

PRS Guitars is proud to announce that the popular SC 58 model has received the Musikmesse International Press Award (mipa) for “Best Electric Guitar” 2011/2012.

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Brand New Sin Announce Tour Dates with Slash

Brand New Sin Announce Tour Dates with Slash

Posted March 23, 2012 at 6:52 am | No comments

Syracuse based veteran hard-rockers Brand New Sin have announced tour dates in support of their latest offering, United State, (Goomba Music). On some of the dates the band will perform as direct support for the legendary Slash.

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An Evening with Bruno Mars at the Playboy Mansion

An Evening with Bruno Mars at the Playboy Mansion

Posted March 22, 2012 at 5:04 pm | No comments

Atlanta Records publicity shop told us that, In celebration of their annual “Sex & Music” issue and Bruno Mars, the 10th man to grace the cover of Playboy, the iconic magazine hosted a celebration in classic Hollywood fashion at the famed PlayboyMansion Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

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