The fulfilment of a dream for Latin Grammy-winning classical guitarist Berta Rojas, “The Journey of Strings” weaves a fascinating tale of musical transformation. Presented across various formats—vinyl, streaming, videos, and book with innovative augmented reality
Lollapalooza has so many big name acts, sometimes the little guys get lost in the shuffle. Make sure not to ignore the smaller stages like the BMI stage and Google Play stage or the early hours of any of the stages or you’ll miss out on some of the best new artists. The organizers of Lollapalooza make sure they book top notch talent, so whenever you have a break between bigger acts, check out the side stages for bands like the following.
Fly-dates in the touring world are something of a status symbol. You’re finally trading in a cramped van for a cramped airplane — and it’s kind of a big deal. But, there’s a huge drawback: now you have to worry about transporting your gear without the use of a trailer.
The SKH Music Group told us that the Vehicle Production Group, a brand new American car company that designs, engineers, and distributes specialty vehicles, has altruistically gifted a brand new MV-1 to Leslie West.
The world of music entertainment tends to center on celebrities, those who have the musical or other talents that attract crowds and make them roar. Behind the scenes, there are scores of music industry people who “make things happen”
While checking out some of the newest PRS guitars and amps today, we had a chance to talk to Jack Higgenbotham, President, Paul Reed Smith Guitars. Last year, the big deal was the company’s new 80,000 square foot operations and office expansion. At this year’s Experience PRS show, the guitar company gave guests opportunities to […]
by Saiichi I have always been a Gibson electric man since 1974 except for a few years in the early ’90s when I got into Clapton model Strats. My first electric was a 1961 Junior and my trusty Les Paul has been my main guitar for a dozen years. I don’t go shopping for guitars […]
by Rick Landers ****** Cindy: Cashdollar Interview Rick Landers: Today we know that Woodstock, New York and the surrounding area used to be the neighborhood that belonged to some well-known musicians. I guess it always hasn’t been that way; but you either call it home or have called it home in the past. But you […]
“Bowling Green” John Cephas, who takes his stage name from Bowling Green, Virginia, where he was raised, embodies the soul and spirit of a little-known style of music called the Piedmont blues. Guitar International spoke with Cephas at the 69th National Folk Festival in Richmond, Virginia, on September 14, 2007, before he went on stage with master harmonica player Phil Wiggins, about his style of blues, his guitars and his life-long study and commitment to keeping the Piedmont blues alive. Read »
