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Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame Awardee Skunk Baxter Releases New Storyteller’s’ Edition of Speed of Heat

Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame Awardee Skunk Baxter Releases New Storyteller’s’ Edition of Speed of Heat

Posted October 4, 2024 at 12:20 pm | No comments

Legendary multi-gold and platinum album, Grammy winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter expands his acclaimed first-ever solo album, Speed of Heat, with a brand new Storytellers Edition exclusively available on all DSPs today via BMG/Renew Records.

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The Quarantined Quartet Announce Release of Their Album, Strumming the Earth Oct. 25th!

The Quarantined Quartet Announce Release of Their Album, Strumming the Earth Oct. 25th!

Posted October 1, 2024 at 5:46 am | No comments

The Quarantined Quartet, a family guitar ensemble with over one million Instagram followers, captivated millions during the pandemic. They are now proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Strumming the Earth.

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Steve Vai, Michael Mesker and Rufus Publications Present Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Tai

Steve Vai, Michael Mesker and Rufus Publications Present Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Tai

Posted September 9, 2024 at 4:42 am | No comments

All of Steve Vai’s best-known guitars from studio, stage and screen, spanning his four decade-long career are featured beautifully in this work of art. The guitars seen in grainy 1980s music videos are explored in high resolution detail highlighting their peculiarities, blemishes, configurations and modifications.

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Classic Solo Efforts From Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee To Be Reissued

Classic Solo Efforts From Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee To Be Reissued

Posted July 19, 2024 at 10:34 pm | No comments

In an exciting announcement for Rush fans and rock enthusiasts alike, Anthem Records in Canada and Rhino Records will reissue the first-ever solo albums of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. Lifeson’s 1996 album Victor and Lee’s 2000 offering My Favourite Headache will be re-released on August 9, 2024

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The EBow in the new millennium: JOYO Infinite Sustainer JGE-01

The EBow in the new millennium: JOYO Infinite Sustainer JGE-01

Posted July 19, 2024 at 9:10 pm | No comments

The Joyo JGE-01 Infinite Sustain has garnered considerable attention among guitarists seeking to expand their sonic possibilities. This review will delve into its features, performance, and how it stacks up against competitors like the EBow Plus and the Sustainiac pickup. 

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ANALOGr Announces: “Dead 2”: An Auction of Rare Items from the Life and Career of The Grateful Dead

Posted May 20, 2024 at 5:12 am | No comments

NALOGr, the leading online auction platform specializing in iconic music memorabilia, invites fans, collectors, and music enthusiasts to participate in DEAD 2 —an extraordinary event featuring over 300 curated lots from The Grateful Dead. From Jerry Garcia to Bob Weir and beyond, this collection showcases exceptional memorabilia celebrating the band’s legendary legacy in music history.

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Recently Discovered Rare & Unknown Bob Dylan Handwritten Lyrics Penned By Dylan on the Auction Block June 5th!

Posted May 16, 2024 at 8:26 pm | No comments

Among the Lion Heart Autograph sale’s highlights are two unknown pages of unpublished lyrics written by Bob Dylan in New York in the early1980s. Considered one of the 20th Century’s most influential artists, Bob Dylan reshaped popular music to become the voice of his generation. His poetic lyricism has been appreciated by millions worldwide and acknowledged at the highest level when he was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature.

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Master Slide Guitarist Roy Rogers Talks About The Blues, Slide Guiitar and More!

Master Slide Guitarist Roy Rogers Talks About The Blues, Slide Guiitar and More!

Posted May 13, 2024 at 5:58 am | No comments

In the early 1980’s Roy Rogers spent several years touring with John Lee Hooker before going out on his own with The Delta Rhythm Kings in 1986. Since that time Roy has stayed busy, not only as a performer, songwriter, and recording and guest artist, but, also as a producer of recordings by John Lee Hooker and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Roy has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and three W.C. Handy Awards. He still tours the world with The Delta Rhythm Kings, alongside bandmates Steve Ehrmann [bass] and Billy Lee Lewis [drums].

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Positive Grid Spark Go Review: A Compact Powerhouse for Guitarists

Positive Grid Spark Go Review: A Compact Powerhouse for Guitarists

Posted April 17, 2024 at 4:48 pm | No comments

Spark Go works as an audio interface (1 In x 2 Out, 16-bit/44.1 kHz) when connected to a computer via USB. This feature allows users to record guitar performances directly into recording software with high-quality sound. It’s a practical tool for home recording setups, providing a straightforward way to capture musical ideas and create professional-quality recordings.

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Andy Timmons Presents “The Boy From Bechenham” – a Tribute to Peter Frampton

Andy Timmons Presents “The Boy From Bechenham” – a Tribute to Peter Frampton

Posted April 5, 2024 at 11:00 am | No comments

Timmons shares, “I grew up on ‘70s rock and was very fortunate that my brother John (8 years my elder) was buying all of Peter Frampton’s records from Humble Pie forward. Those LPs, particularly “Frampton” and of course the insanely great “Frampton Comes Alive” are a huge part of my musical foundation. Peter has a singular style and melodic sensibility that flows through his guitar playing, singing and songwriting.

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