Posted December 22, 2009 at 4:08 pm | No comments
The Rolling Stones have been electrifying audiences with their live shows and numerous recordings since their debut in the early ’60s. The Stones are known for their crafty songwriting which draws from a wide variety of influences such as American blues, country, and folk music, giving them a truly original and recognizable sound. Not to mention the signature guitar riffs and styles of Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, which have inspired generations of guitarists, and will continue to inspire new players long into the future.
Posted in: Classic Rock, Instructional Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted December 16, 2009 at 3:21 pm | One comment
The long awaited, highly anticipated and well overdue follow up to Lynch Mob’s debut album Wicked Sensation is finally here, and Smoke and Mirrors is by far the bands best work to date. Lynch Mob has released several marginally successful albums since putting out their debut record back in 1990, but this is the first time since then that guitar virtuoso George Lynch and vocalist Oni Logan have released an album together. The outcome is pure magic.
Posted in: '80s Rock, Reviews, Rock Reviews
Posted December 16, 2009 at 3:11 pm | No comments
Eagle Vision recently released“Double Down Live” by ZZ Top, a dual DVD set featuring two hard rockin’ shows, from 1980 and 2008.
Posted in: Classic Rock, Reviews, Rock Reviews
Posted December 7, 2009 at 9:12 am | No comments
Terruno, the latest recording by Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas is fresh, exciting, and truly an amazing recording. It contains some lesser known guitar music and transcriptions by South American composers Vincent Lindsey Clark, Quique Sinesi, and Egberto Gismonti.
Posted in: Classical, Classical Reviews, Reviews
Posted November 21, 2009 at 10:39 pm | One comment
By A Thread, the latest studio release from Gov’t Mule, is a straightforward audio testimonial that classic hard rock is alive and well in the 21st century. And unique only to bands of this fine quality, Warren Haynes and gang prove once again that they’re able to adjust and evolve in a positive way with each CD. Barring the more than plentiful live material circulated over the years, the reggae infused “Mighty High” as well, the studio albums that come out every two to three years or more are what it’s really all about, and they get better all the time.
Posted in: Classic Rock, Jam Band Reviews, Reviews, Rock Reviews
Posted November 19, 2009 at 10:53 am | One comment
There is an old writing adage that there are only two plots in the world: “a man takes a journey” and “a stranger comes to town.” Stewart Copeland’s new autobiography, “Strange Things Happen”, falls solidly in the first category.
Posted in: Classic Rock, Music Industry Book Reviews, Reviews
Posted November 13, 2009 at 8:44 am | No comments
Viaje en Espana, the latest recording by classical guitarist Martha Masters, is more than just another Spanish guitar album. Even after one listen, it is apparent that the sounds of Spain, and the repertoire made famous by Segovia, are in direct relation to the music on this recording. Even though most of the music in this collection was never performed by Segovia, it was all written and dedicated to him, allowing fans to experience the “other” Segovia repertoire for the first time.
Posted in: Classical, Classical Reviews, Reviews
Posted November 9, 2009 at 7:57 am | No comments
Bill Frisell ranks in the top tier of guitarists from his generation, alongside such luminaries as John Scofield and Pat Metheny. His recorded output is arguably as eclectic as any living artist. Previous projects have ranged from trio records with jazz greats Dave Holland and Elvin Jones, contemporary collaborations with producers Hal Wilner and Lee Townsend, as well as a collection of Americana and folk-tinged albums for the Nonesuch record label.
Posted in: DVD Reviews, Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews
Posted November 7, 2009 at 8:34 am | No comments
Les Paul was a giant in the music industry long before rock and roll was even a glimmer in the eye of record company executives or a restless youth culture.
Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews
Posted October 29, 2009 at 11:12 am | No comments
Eight of the ten tracks on Robben Ford’s fourth and most recent Concord Records release, “Soul On 10”, were recorded last April at The Independent in San Francisco’s Alamo Square.
Posted in: Blues Reviews, Jazz, Reviews
