John Medeski (keyboards), Chris Wood (bass) and Billy Martin (drums and other percussion) have reunited with guitarist John Scofield on MSMW Live: In Case The World Changes Its Mind. Their first collaboration was on Scofield’s album A Go Go and later on Out Louder, which was released in 2006. This recording is a live collection of twelve tracks featuring songs from those two previous efforts.
Did you fall for someone in a band too? Playing the guitar is a labor of love, but it’s an expensive labor of love. There are all sorts of accessories needed to keep playing at a top notch level. If you build a “survival pack” for your favorite guitarist, then they won’t have to run to the music store every time a string breaks or they forget a cable. Buying in bulk and searching for deals online can also help cut the costs of owning an instrument. Whether you are gifting a paramour or just a musician that needs a little help, a guitar “survival kit” makes a great gift.
In this mini-series of articles, we will take a deeper look at the acoustic guitar anatomy and all of its simplicity and wonder. Additionally, we will delve into some of the universal components of the acoustic guitar to gain a better appreciation. Regardless of your skill level and experience, anyone can appreciate the simplicity and complexity of the acoustic guitar. In this 5-part series, we will cover the acoustic guitar in all of its glory, including
I love testing distortion pedals just as a wine aficionado loves collecting and tasting wines. I feel that there is a place and song for every distortion pedal. I enjoy the simplicity of a good stomp box in a world of digital rack mounted clutter and complication. I don’t have the time nor want to read a one hundred page manual to figure out how to program a unit. I want to plug my guitar into a box, step on it, and be blown away. That is exactly what happened when I hit the gas on The PolySaturator by Pigtronix.
Boston jazz artist Gerry Beaudoin has distinguished himself in many ways the past several decades. He has been a mainstay in jazz clubs of Boston and New York City. Beaudoin is also well respected as a teacher, which is one of the most admirable parts of his career. He is making sure that a new generation of jazz guitarists understands the roots of where we are today. Explaining and demonstrating the form and complexity of playing through advanced chord changes is a true gift, and one that needs to be shared freely.
The “For Dummies” series has been around for as long as I can remember, and while I know a few people who got a lot out of their books in the information technology field, I never had any personal experience with them before I picked up guitar playing. Like a lot of people, I was slightly put off by the title, and even more so by the idea of toting the book around with the only-too-recognizable “For Dummies” on the cover, but out of curiosity and my liking for simplicity, I invested in Rock Guitar for Dummies.
Check out this video of Vince Neil and Bruce Kulick performing Brownsville Station’s “Smokin’ in the Boys Room,” The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You,” and Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” at the New York Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp!
Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will take his Great Southern Band to Sarasota, FL this November 12th and 13th to headline the Dan Toler ALS Support Benefit Festival. Being held at Herschberger Ranch in Sarasota, the benefit will raise funds for Toler’s ongoing battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), widely known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Pawn shops have long had negative associations as quick-money depots that sell items of little value. While any business can have a dark side, pawn shops don’t have to be disreputable. They can be a great place to find high-value items like women’s and men’s rings, antiques, and other items, and buyers can capitalize on deals that might not be found elsewhere. The fact of the matter is that times are tough for many people, and pawn shops can be a go-to source for those who might not have the funds to purchase new merchandise, such as the budding musician who is looking to purchase his/her first guitar. Here are some suggestions for getting the best deal possible when shopping for a guitar at a pawn shop.
With the construction out of the way and your home studio space soundproofed and ready to handle some music, you’re now ready for step two: The tools you’ll need for recording.
