In 1968, under a haze of publicity, The Beatles opened their collective door to all manner of musicians, writers, artists, film-makers, inventors, designers, freaks and more than a fair share of opportunist sharks.
Merle Haggard is gearing up for the road once again after a brief illness had him sidelined for several shows
When one thinks of Saudi Arabia, a strong and open music scene doesn’t normally come to mind, but as is the case with many cultural stereotypes, looks can be deceiving. One of the artists that is looking to shed light on the Saudi musical scene and heritage is guitarist, and current Vancouver resident, Faze, and his Faze Project is an exciting new instrumental record that features world-class playing and writing. Aside from his work as a performer and recording artist, Faze is also an experienced teacher who is spreading his wings into the realm of live workshops and internet guitar lessons. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for Faze, he’s definitely ready to make a splash on the international, instrumental-guitar scene.
Having known guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore from his days in Deep Purple and Rainbow, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from his newest CD Autumn Sky, which was recorded with his Renaissance influenced ensemble Blackmore’s Night, but I have to say that I really enjoyed the record.
Guitar International recently sat down with Michael Dolce to discuss his new album, the teaching side of his career and what guitars he’s playing these days.
As 2010 comes to an end, and Guitar International enters its second year on the web, we have decided to pay tribute to the guitarists that caught our attention this year by launching the 1st Annual Guitar International Awards.
Guitar International’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles for 2010
The legendary guitarist rocks the Tower Theater in Philadelphia
Instrumental Rock Guitar has had its share of guitar heroes over the years. Steve Vai, Yngvie Malmsteen, Johnny A and Gary Hoey, just to name a few, have all left their stamp on the genre, changing the course of music in the process. While players like this make instrumental rock sound easy to do, releasing an instrumental guitar album is probably one of the most difficult challenges that a guitarist can tackle during their careers.
The legendary Jeff Beck traces out the full spectrum of guitar on Jeff Beck Live! And if you’re a guitarist, this new album is a lesson plan on how guitar should be played.
