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A PRS First: Introducing the Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Small Batch Run

A PRS First: Introducing the Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Small Batch Run

Posted June 19, 2014 at 9:49 am | No comments

The PRS Guitars 2014 Custom 24 Semi-Hollow small batch run is the first of its kind. Building on the company’s flagship and most popular model, the Custom 24, the 2014 Custom 24 Semi-Hollow adds a semi-hollow body with an f-hole for the first time in PRS’s nearly thirty year history.

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Eric Johnson – Europe Live Offers Universal Appreciation

Eric Johnson – Europe Live Offers Universal Appreciation

Posted June 16, 2014 at 12:09 pm | No comments

Guitar extraordinaire, Eric Johnson, will be releasing a collection of 14 live tracks recorded in Europe, simply entitled, Europe Live, on June 24th. Along with his collection of his classic songs, Eric incorporated two new tracks for his fans, “Intro”, a song that opens the set, and an encore rock and roll jam inspired by boating and water skiing called, “Evinrude Fever”.

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Brad Gillis of Night Ranger – High Road is about Big Fat, Heavy Licks!

Brad Gillis of Night Ranger – High Road is about Big Fat, Heavy Licks!

Posted June 13, 2014 at 5:31 am | 2 comments

Back in the ‘80s you couldn’t turn on the radio or MTV without hearing Night Ranger’s hits; “Sister Christian” or “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me”. Songs that helped them go straight to the top of the charts and headlining arenas by their second album.

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Grammy Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Announces New CD Different Shade of Blue

Grammy Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Announces New CD Different Shade of Blue

Posted June 10, 2014 at 10:00 pm | No comments

Grammy-nominated blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa has today announced that his brand new solo album “Different Shades Of Blue” will be released on Monday September 22nd (Mascot / Provogue).

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The 7th annual Red Hook Jazz Festival Kicks Off June 8th

The 7th annual Red Hook Jazz Festival Kicks Off June 8th

Posted June 6, 2014 at 8:00 am | One comment

As part of its continuing grassroots tradition, the Red Hook Jazz Festival (RHJF) is a 100% volunteer-run event that receives no major corporate sponsorship beyond in-kind donations from local businesses, nor any major grants this year.

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California Breed – All About Love in NYC at the Gramercy Theater!

California Breed – All About Love in NYC at the Gramercy Theater!

Posted June 5, 2014 at 9:29 am | No comments

California Breed is an explosive new trio that includes Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame on bass, Jason Bonham of Black Country Communion and the son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham on drums and a stellar newcomer, Andrew Watts, on guitar.

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Gibson Brands Unveil Gibson Custom’s Tribute to Southern Rock 1959 Les Paul

Gibson Brands Unveil Gibson Custom’s Tribute to Southern Rock 1959 Les Paul

Posted June 4, 2014 at 9:50 am | One comment

Gibson Custom, a division of Gibson Brands, is excited to announce the industry’s first tribute to a genre of music with the launch of the Southern Rock Tribute Program and the corresponding guitar, the Southern Rock Tribute 1959 Les Paul. The Southern Rock Tribute Program celebrates the cultural importance of the musical genre and the Les Paul’s significance in Southern Rock’s lineage.

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Marshall Crenshaw Releases Red Wine EP

Marshall Crenshaw Releases Red Wine EP

Posted June 3, 2014 at 11:23 am | No comments

Legendary rocker, Marshall Crenshaw, releases his new EP entitled Red Wine, as part of his limited edition subscription based EP series available only on 10” vinyl and digital download.

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Alice Cooper – Alcohol and Drugs Kept Me From Making More Hit Records!

Alice Cooper – Alcohol and Drugs Kept Me From Making More Hit Records!

Posted June 2, 2014 at 12:18 pm | 2 comments

Super Duper Alice Cooper is a story of a young man named Vincent Furnier, who had a longing for rock ‘n’ roll stardom and wanting to push the limits of excess on stage and off.

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Review – Guitar in the ’80s Tablature Book from Hal Leonard

Review – Guitar in the ’80s Tablature Book from Hal Leonard

Posted June 2, 2014 at 11:17 am | One comment

Representing an impressive collection of artists and anthems from throughout this same decade is the newly released, Guitar in the ’80s, tablature book from Hal Leonard.

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