Singer Songwriter

An Evening with Bruno Mars at the Playboy Mansion

An Evening with Bruno Mars at the Playboy Mansion

Posted March 22, 2012 at 5:04 pm | No comments

Atlanta Records publicity shop told us that, In celebration of their annual “Sex & Music” issue and Bruno Mars, the 10th man to grace the cover of Playboy, the iconic magazine hosted a celebration in classic Hollywood fashion at the famed PlayboyMansion Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Singer Songwriter, Uncategorized

Country Legend Merle Haggard Back On the Road

Country Legend Merle Haggard Back On the Road

Posted February 9, 2012 at 2:29 pm | No comments

Merle Haggard is gearing up for the road once again after a brief illness had him sidelined for several shows

Posted in: Acoustic News, Classic Rock, Country News, guitar technique, Rock, Singer Songwriter

Charity Chapman: Gordon the Northern Review

Charity Chapman: Gordon the Northern Review

Posted January 30, 2012 at 3:28 am | No comments

Though you may not know her by name, you have probably heard her music at some point, especially if you are a fan of the X-Factor, in both the US and the UK. As well as having her music featured on the popular TV music contest, Charity Chapman has also been featured on such global hit shows as Oprah Winfrey as her songs have reached out of the screen to touch lives the world over. With a

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Haikaa Work of Art Album Review

Haikaa Work of Art Album Review

Posted January 29, 2012 at 8:19 am | No comments

Hailing from Brazil, the US and Japan, it is understandable that pop singer and songwriter Haikaa understands diversity, both from a human and musical standpoint. Her multi-cultural upbringing has allowed her to develop a strong understanding of the diverse nature of the modern world, as well as brought myriad influences into her songwriting and performance. This unique personal and musical

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Thomas Dolby Announces Time Capsule Tour

Thomas Dolby Announces Time Capsule Tour

Posted January 11, 2012 at 7:01 am | No comments

In the wake of his critically acclaimed album A Map of the Floating City, and the groundbreaking FloatingCity.com transmedia game he co-designed, Thomas Dolby will embark on a 26-date North American tour this March, with a rather unusual vehicle in tow.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Singer Songwriter, Singer Songwriter News

Cathy Richardson Live in Concert

Cathy Richardson Live in Concert

Posted January 24, 2011 at 10:00 am | One comment

Cathy Richardson, with guest Anne Harris, played an intimate set Friday night at the venerable Skokie Theater, a great venue to see this very personal set.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Singer Songwriter

Artist Profile: Rob Drabkin

Artist Profile: Rob Drabkin

Posted November 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm | 4 comments

Colorado singer-songwriter Rob Drabkin talks about Red Rocks, Martin Guitars and his musical background

Posted in: Interviews, Singer Songwriter, Singer Songwriter Interviews

Matt Coffman and Claudia Peralta: Growing Through Creativity

Matt Coffman and Claudia Peralta: Growing Through Creativity

Posted November 8, 2010 at 11:00 am | 3 comments

An accomplished guitarist, teacher and recording artist, Matt Coffman brings his unique approach to the instrument to the world through his website, String Love Guitar. The site offers readers many in-depth articles on developing one’s ability on the guitar, as well as ways to improve one’s practicing and mental relationship to the instrument.

Posted in: Interviews, Singer Songwriter, Singer Songwriter Interviews

Exaptation of the Guitar

Exaptation of the Guitar

Posted September 17, 2010 at 10:53 am | 2 comments

In all the years I studied evolutionary biology in school, there was one word I can hardly believe I didn’t learn.

Posted in: Op-Ed, Reviews, Singer Songwriter

An Ode To The Chapman Stick

An Ode To The Chapman Stick

Posted August 26, 2010 at 7:08 am | 7 comments

It’s called the Chapman Stick, and it was one of the most radical developments in music from the second half of the Twentieth Century (the first half goes to the electric guitar).

Posted in: Gear Reviews, Op-Ed, Reviews, Singer Songwriter