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Marshall Crenshaw Subscription Release of Stranger and Stranger EP

Marshall Crenshaw Subscription Release of Stranger and Stranger EP

Posted May 15, 2013 at 10:34 am | No comments

Last fall, Marshall Crenshaw announced his launch of a subscription whereby his fans could receive a series of three 10-inch vinyl EPs, each of which would include a new A-side backed with a cover song and a remake of a song from his earlier career.

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Rockin’ the RED – Taylor Swift tour hits Washington, D.C. – PART 1

Rockin’ the RED – Taylor Swift tour hits Washington, D.C. – PART 1

Posted May 14, 2013 at 8:32 am | No comments

While the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. is home to the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and their rally cry to “Rock the Red”, it would be The RED Tour of multi-platinum superstar Taylor Swift doing the rocking on this evening, for the first of back to back sold out performances.

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Master Guitarist Christopher Parkening on Segovia, Guitars, God and Fly Fishing

Master Guitarist Christopher Parkening on Segovia, Guitars, God and Fly Fishing

Posted May 14, 2013 at 6:23 am | 2 comments

Celebrated as one of the finest of the world’s elite cohort of classical guitarists, Christopher is perhaps the closest heir to the Andres Segovia legacy. His world-wide reputation, as both a technical master who presents emotionally nuanced performances and a mentor for young classical musicians is professional benchmark for all to aspire.

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An Interview with Fabrizio Sotti: Jazz Guitarist, Producer, Songwriter

An Interview with Fabrizio Sotti: Jazz Guitarist, Producer, Songwriter

Posted May 13, 2013 at 3:28 am | One comment

New York-based jazz guitarist, Fabrizio Sotti, embodies these aspects of the new musician as well as anyone. From his work as a bebop and straightahead jazz guitarist, his career as a session musician

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Review: Rainbow Live in Munich 1977

Review: Rainbow Live in Munich 1977

Posted May 9, 2013 at 3:19 pm | No comments

In one of the most controversial exitings in rock and roll history was when guitarist Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple in 1975.
For fans of this time period, this was the worst possible news they could hear.

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George Lynch discusses his Documentary Shadowntrain: Under the Crooked Sky

Posted May 9, 2013 at 5:55 am | No comments

The journey begins as renowned guitarist, George Lynch, Vinnie Nicastro [drummer, artist and activist] and a musical band of politically engaged musicians climb into an old station wagon in the southwest desert to film a documentary

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Stephen Pearcy on his new book, Sex, Drugs Ratt & Roll: My Life in Rock – It’s just how we lived!

Stephen Pearcy on his new book, Sex, Drugs Ratt & Roll: My Life in Rock – It’s just how we lived!

Posted May 4, 2013 at 5:52 am | One comment

As the story goes, Ratt back in the 80’s helped pioneer Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Strip sound and scene. Architects of glam metal along side of Motley Crue, WASP, Dokken and Quiet Riot, Ratt created their own brand of sleazy melodic heavy metal best described as “Ratt & Roll”.

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Pat Metheny, Robben Ford, Scott Tennant to Teach and Perform at Montana’s Crown Guitar Workshop

Pat Metheny, Robben Ford, Scott Tennant to Teach and Perform at Montana’s Crown Guitar Workshop

Posted May 3, 2013 at 4:42 am | No comments

Jazz genius Pat Metheny, classical guitar-god Scott Tennant and session king Lee Ritenour are returning as Artist-in-Residences to the Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival in Bigfork, Montana, Aug. 25 to Sept 1.

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Fender® Custom Shop Unveils New Instruments for Spring

Fender® Custom Shop Unveils New Instruments for Spring

Posted May 2, 2013 at 12:20 pm | No comments

The Fender Custom Shop’s new spring instrument selection presents some of its most sophisticated and meticulously crafted product offerings to date, including four guitars and one bass.

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The Thirstbusters Nominated for Independent Music Awards

The Thirstbusters Nominated for Independent Music Awards

Posted April 30, 2013 at 4:08 pm | No comments

The Thirstbusters, the pop/rock band who has jumped on to the music scene with thousands of fans, critical acclaim and a debut for their new single “Bad Bad Girl” on the series “90210”.

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