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Electro-Harmonix Gets Chatty with the New Talking Pedal

Electro-Harmonix Gets Chatty with the New Talking Pedal

Posted September 12, 2012 at 5:26 am | No comments

Riding the coattails of EHX’s revolutionary wah pedal, the Crying Tone, the brand new Talking Pedal brings vocal expression to the guitar player (no tubes required.)

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Review: RUSH Clockwork Angels One of This Year’s Strongest Releases

Review: RUSH Clockwork Angels One of This Year’s Strongest Releases

Posted September 11, 2012 at 12:57 pm | No comments

Rush is one of the world’s most easily recognized and infamous progressive rock bands to ever dominate the world. Their music is instantly recognizable amongst their undying and ever growing fanbase, between Alex Lifeson’s intricate guitar riffs, Geddy Lee’s powerful vocals, the masterful percussion work by Neil Peart, and their overall futuristic sound.

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The Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival in Bigfork, Montana (Videos & Gallery)

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival in Bigfork, Montana (Videos & Gallery)

Posted September 11, 2012 at 11:54 am | One comment

The nightly concerts at the Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival in Bigfork Montana, Aug. 24 – Sep 1, 2012, were sold-out knockouts, featuring some of the finest guitarists in the world in every genre.

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Review: Bachman & Turner: Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC

Review: Bachman & Turner: Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC

Posted September 11, 2012 at 11:43 am | No comments

Bachman and Turner are back with a new release, Bachman & Turner: Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC, that will only reinforce their rock legacy, as one of the best blue collar rock bands around.

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When I Left Home: My Story By Buddy Guy & David Ritz

When I Left Home: My Story By Buddy Guy & David Ritz

Posted September 11, 2012 at 9:32 am | One comment

Eric Clapton has often praised legendary blues maestro Buddy Guy as the greatest guitar player alive. Now some seventy six years young, the influential Guy is still wowing audiences, releasing stellar new records and playing hundreds of live dates a year setting the stage afire with his testifying, soulful vocals, incendiary six string wizardry, and tornadic live performances.

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More Than a Rock and Wrestling Connection with Rich Ward of FOZZY

More Than a Rock and Wrestling Connection with Rich Ward of FOZZY

Posted September 8, 2012 at 8:37 am | No comments

Rich Ward is the lead guitarist and creative force behind the band Stuck Mojo, as well as a being a former member of the metal “supergroup” Adrenaline Mob.

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Dennis Koster Plays 1951 Barbero at Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival

Dennis Koster Plays 1951 Barbero at Crown of the Continent Guitar Festival

Posted September 7, 2012 at 11:45 am | No comments

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival kicks off every morning at 8 a.m., with a massive family-style breakfast in the Main Lodge on the banks of Flathead Lake.

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Fur Peace Ranch “On the Road” Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

Fur Peace Ranch “On the Road” Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

Posted September 7, 2012 at 9:40 am | No comments

It was in California that the Fur Peace Ranch first presented its “On The Road” workshops. It’s a concept that has proved successful and we enjoy spending a few weeks during the Winter in warm and beautiful surroundings bringing the spirit of Fur Peace and our award-winning classes to “On The Road” destinations.

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Review: Triumph – Live at the Sweden Rock Festival DVD/CD

Review: Triumph – Live at the Sweden Rock Festival DVD/CD

Posted September 6, 2012 at 12:49 pm | One comment

For many years, longtime fans of Triumph have been willing to “Lay It On the Line” for a chance to have the full original lineup come back together after their 20 year hiatus, and bring their signature Magic Power back to the stage.

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Review: Ozzy Ozbourne – Speak of the Devil DVD

Review: Ozzy Ozbourne – Speak of the Devil DVD

Posted September 6, 2012 at 10:47 am | No comments

Ozzy Osbourne is world renowned for his unique and powerhouse vocals, his powerful and sinister sounding music, and the long arsenal of incredibly talented and well known for his choice of amazing guitarists.

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