Reviews

Mambo Sons: Heavy Days Review

Mambo Sons: Heavy Days Review

Posted December 12, 2010 at 4:03 pm | One comment

Heavy Days is a killin’, in your face rock record from power trio Mambo Sons. Described by Rock and Roll Report Magazine as “the best straight out rock and roll record of the year,” the album lives up to the hype as it delivers two discs full of powerful guitar riffs, catchy lyrics and enough groove to satisfy even the most seasoned rock fan.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Reviews, Rock Reviews

Larry McCray Live at Buddy Guy’s: Photo Gallery

Larry McCray Live at Buddy Guy’s: Photo Gallery

Posted December 11, 2010 at 12:00 pm | One comment

Photo gallery of the blues master’s recent show in Chicago at the famed Buddy Guy Blues Club

Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Arpeggios For the Evolving Guitarist and Fretboard Mastery Book Review

Arpeggios For the Evolving Guitarist and Fretboard Mastery Book Review

Posted December 10, 2010 at 10:00 am | No comments

The University of Southern California’s guitar program has long been recognized as one of the top destinations for up and coming guitarists who are looking for a formal, university education.

Posted in: Book Reviews, Guitar Lessons, Reviews

Dukes of September Live: Photo Gallery

Dukes of September Live: Photo Gallery

Posted December 9, 2010 at 12:00 pm | One comment

Photo Gallery of a recent Dukes of September concert featuring Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald and Donald Fagen

Posted in: Classic Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Petar Jankovic String Quartet: DVD Review

Petar Jankovic String Quartet: DVD Review

Posted December 9, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

Serbian classical guitarist Petar Jankovic is one of the finest soloists on the scene today, and he posse’s a unique, artistic, and a highly expressive style. Recently Jankovic has broken new ground and pushed the limits for the classical guitar even further with his announcement of the Petar Jankovic Ensemble, which is a string quartet led by guitar.

Posted in: Classical, Classical Reviews, Reviews

The Heavy Live in Chicago: Photo Gallery

The Heavy Live in Chicago: Photo Gallery

Posted December 8, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

U.K. band The Heavy recently performed at the Double Door in Chicago and photographer Bill Bronson was on the scene to capture some great shots from the show. Here are some of our favorite pics from that night.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Modern Rock, Reviews

Gary Husband: Dirty & Beautiful Volume 1 Review

Gary Husband: Dirty & Beautiful Volume 1 Review

Posted December 7, 2010 at 1:00 pm | 2 comments

Drummer and keyboardist Gary Husband has long been a fixture in the Jazz-Rock arena. He is currently touring as additional drummer and keyboard player with John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension. He has appeared as sideman with such luminaries as Jeff Beck, Allan Holdsworth, Gary Moore and Andy Summers.

Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews

Review of the GUZZ S3 Guitar Pick

Review of the GUZZ S3 Guitar Pick

Posted December 7, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

It is not often that a refinement to a guitar accessory can be labeled as true innovation. Guitar picks have always differed in their material, shape and thickness.

Posted in: Gear Reviews, Guitars and Gear, Reviews

Ranjit Barot: Bada Boom Review

Ranjit Barot: Bada Boom Review

Posted December 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm | One comment

Drummer Ranjit Barot is the son of a legendary classical Indian dancer. He has spent the past several years appearing as a sideman, producing other artists and writing award winning film scores. His prowess as a composer is highly regarded in World and Fusion music circles.

Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews

John Scofield – New Morning: The Paris Concert DVD Review

John Scofield – New Morning: The Paris Concert DVD Review

Posted December 6, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

Musical chameleon John Scofield is presented here in a live concert setting. New Morning: The Paris Concert was recorded April 23, 2010 in Paris, France.

Posted in: DVD Reviews, Jazz, Reviews