From the legendary photographer, Elliot Landy, “This photo has become my most popular image of Bob taken in Woodstock, NY in 1968. In addition to its visual beauty, I feel it sub-consciously communicates the otherworldliness of his musical vision
Liverpool-based guitarist and songwriter Jack Taylor brings his genre-blending sound to life with Shades of Purple, a DIY funk-fusion single that embodies his evolution as an artist. Inspired by legends like Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, and Snarky Puppy, this track is a psychedelic exploration of Jack’s diverse influences in jazz, funk, and rock.
You may have heard our A Writers Paradise studio was struck by lightning during the horrible storms of the southeast earlier this year. We had to replace a lot of gear just a few months back, but no worries… we’re running at full speed and a better than ever sound. But, we definitely took at hit! So, from all of us, our musicians, crew, singers, writers, and more.. we thank YOU for making each year one worth celebratin
Singer-songwriter Vashti Bunyan today announces Lookaftering – Expanded Edition, a reissue of her legendary second album, out on February 7, 2025 via DiCristina Records in the U.S. Listen to the demo of “If I Were.”
While Ben Gallaher is a triple-threat singer, songwriter and guitarist, this exciting instrumental track showcases his virtuosic musicianship on acoustic guitar. Completely reinventing the popular holiday tune “Carol of the Bells” – written in 1914 by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych – “Carol of the Strings” was arranged, performed and produced solely by Gallaher.
In 1992, Craig Hopkins began a journey that culminated in this Revised Signed and Limited Edition of his award-winning biography, Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day by Day, Night After Night. At the beginning of this journey, he could not have guessed the adventures that lay ahead.
Rick Landers, Guitar International’s publisher has announced the release of his first children’s book in a series called, “The Adventures of Digit & Tess”, now available in print as a paperback, as well as an eBook. The series is about a young Canadian girl named, Tess Hopper, and her companion an AI-robotic cat, Digit. The two have a few challenges, but by the end of the book, and their first adventure to Niagara Falls, they become friends.
A good portable guitar stand balances portability (weight and size), stability, and durability. Two other factors on the list are flexibility (for use with different instruments) and aesthetics. Chinese brand Xvive has released a stand that excels in all these factors, the G1 Butterfly Guitar Stand. Let’s take a closer look at it.
I’m already tired of seeing the #NAMMSHOW sculpture photo, so I chose a different photo here (I hope you like it too). Despite the absences, NAMM 2024 was awesome. The numbers show 62,000 attendees, 33% more than in 2023, but still far from the record 115,000 attendees in 2020. The number of 2024 exhibitors also increased: 33% more than in 2023.
Legendary multi-gold and platinum album, Grammy winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter expands his acclaimed first-ever solo album, Speed of Heat, with a brand new Storytellers Edition exclusively available on all DSPs today via BMG/Renew Records.
