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Gipsy Kings Savor Flamenco

Gipsy Kings Savor Flamenco

Posted January 26, 2014 at 7:03 pm | One comment

After 25 years of playing together and steady touring, Gipsy Kings offers up Savor Flamenco. The group remains one of the top in their genre and includes: Nicholas Reyes [lead vocals and guitar], Tonnino Baliardo [lead guitar), Paul Reyes [guitar], Andre Reyes [guitar and vocals], Paco Baliardo [guitar] and Diego Baliardo [guitar].

Posted in: Classical Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized

Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins PRS Acoustic Signature Artist Family

Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins PRS Acoustic Signature Artist Family

Posted January 24, 2014 at 10:29 am | No comments

PRS Guitars is pleased to announce the new Private Stock Alex Lifeson Thinline acoustic guitar, new for NAMM 2014.

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

Gretsch ® Introduces 2014 Rancher™ Acoustic Models

Gretsch ® Introduces 2014 Rancher™ Acoustic Models

Posted January 23, 2014 at 6:31 pm | No comments

Gretsch Rancher acoustics are back and better than ever for 2014 with five new-and-improved models suitable for acoustic players of all tastes.

Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Product News, Uncategorized

PRS Guitarist Orianthi Offers Musicians the Chance to Join Her on Stage

PRS Guitarist Orianthi Offers Musicians the Chance to Join Her on Stage

Posted January 22, 2014 at 10:00 am | No comments

Orianthi is inviting all musicians to submit a video of their best live performance for the chance to join her onstage in Los Angeles.

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Josh Rand of Stone Sour – I Want to Share My Roller Coaster Ride of A Life

Posted January 17, 2014 at 7:09 pm | One comment

Fret 12 has recently released a new instructional DVDs; The Sound and the Story Series, featuring Josh Rand of Stone Sour. It features over 90 minutes of lessons taught by Josh and offers a never-before-seen look inside the dramatic life story of Stone Sour’s guitarist.

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National GUITAR Museum Honors Vic Flick with Lifetime Achievement Award

National GUITAR Museum Honors Vic Flick with Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted January 6, 2014 at 3:29 pm | No comments

The National GUITAR Museum announced that Vic Flick, the guitarist who played on hundreds of London sessions — and is best know for playing the guitar on the James Bond theme – will receive its “Lifetime Achievement” Award for 2013.

Posted in: Guitar Events, Guitar News, Industry News, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized

Review: The Sound and The Story Series with Josh Rand and Jim Root

Review: The Sound and The Story Series with Josh Rand and Jim Root

Posted January 6, 2014 at 3:09 pm | No comments

Fret 12 has just released two new instructional DVDs; The Sound and the Story Series featuring Josh Rand of Stone Sour and Jim Root of Slipknot/Stone Sour.

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Jake E. Lee – Feeling Alive Again With Red Dragon Cartel

Jake E. Lee – Feeling Alive Again With Red Dragon Cartel

Posted January 1, 2014 at 5:09 pm | No comments

Jake E. Lee is best known for his work in Badlands and as guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne on Bark at the Moon and The Ultimate Sin.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

Guitar Virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio Believes in Intermezzo

Posted December 24, 2013 at 1:14 pm | 5 comments

Guitar master Michael Angelo Batio is rereleasing his long awaited solo album after years of touring and performing clinics. Intermezzo features all new original music and is filled with MAB’s signature virtuoso guitar playing of mixed meters, great melodies, superb arrangements, and world class production.

Posted in: Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Metal Interviews, Uncategorized

Michael Sweet of Stryper – No More Hell to Pay is everything fans wanted to hear!

Michael Sweet of Stryper – No More Hell to Pay is everything fans wanted to hear!

Posted December 19, 2013 at 11:06 am | No comments

Stryper have shown that they are still a force to be reckoned with in the hard rock/heavy metal world with their 8th and heaviest release to date, No More Hell To Pay.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized