If a picture is worth a thousand words?..then I just wrote a novel with these! I mean, it really doesn?t get much better than that ? rockin? Mama Kin with Mr Steven Tyler. Or doing Paradise City with Chester Bennington and Slash. Or doing Surrender with Robin Zander. Or even jamming the Sex Pistols classic, EMI?.WITH two of The Sex Pistols! The Camp Freddy shows have been off the hook and we still have three more to do this month. I?m like a proverbial pig?.wallowing in shit!!! Hhahaha!! Here I am back on the Modern Guitars tip, with an all new blog ? just for you guys. I have also included a nice little video recap of the first Roxy show that we did with Camp Freddy, as well as a clip of Whole Lotta Love from the recent MAP Awards ceremony…
Organizers of the upcoming London Guitar Show (June 12-15) have announced that electric guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen will perform on Saturday, June 14. The concert is free for visitors of the London Guitar Show, which is part of the London International Music Show. Malmsteen will also sign autographs at the Marshall amp stand at 3:30 p.m. on June 12 and 13 and at 2:30 on the 14th. He joins a stellar lineup of performers that includes Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Phil Hilborne, Billy Sheehan, Guthrie Goven, Ritchie Kotzen and Jamie Humphries. More »
Press release Source: Gibson Guitar Limited Edition Gibson Victorian F-style MandolinGibson Original, known for manufacturing the world’s best mandolins, banjos and dobros, announced the introduction of the Limited Edition Gibson Victorian F-style Mandolin with only 15 available in the world….
As much as we love big music venues and big name artists, we have a special affection for the smaller music events that take place around the world like the Beaufort Music Festival 2008 (May 9-10, 2008) that offer musicians on local music circuits a chance to perform their work for discriminating music lovers in smaller towns. The seaside resort town of Beaufort, North Carolina, is probably best known as the hometown of the notorious pirate of the 1700s, Edward “Blackbeard” Teach. But, for the locals, Beaufort has gained considerable regional acclaim for its annual music festival that has been staged each year along the waterfront since 1988. More »
Freshly Painted Blues is the second recording of this fine ensemble comprised of members of the faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Spearheaded by John Baboian the group provides an enjoyable 68 minutes of music. The guitarists involved are Baboian, Larry Baione, Garrison Fewell, John Marasco and John Wilkins. They are joined by Jerry Seeco (trumpet, fluegelhorn, flute and alto flute) and Rich Greenblatt (vibes). The rhythm section consists of Ron Mahdi (acoustic bass) and John Hazilla (drums)…
Back Door Slam released Roll Away about a year ago. That said, the problem with new rock music, especially material reminiscent of a classic ’70s sound, is that it?s lucky to get any recognition at all these days. Though this one almost slipped by me, a friend and colleague informed me of it about a month ago, and I must say, I?m truly grateful to have been alerted to it. Labeling rock music as ?classic,? or ?70s? in style, can give people the wrong impression at times, because those definitions are often synonymous with old-fashioned, or even passé. The thing is, classic rock has become a genre of its own over the past few years, and much of the music put into that category is as innovative and contemporary as ’70s rock music was and still is. Moreover, although it possesses the energy aspect of classic rock, it?s always extremely melodic, an attribute that?s often lacking in today?s rock. Most of all, the musicianship really kicks ass, with guitar playing that?s abundant in addictive licks, interesting chord arrangements, and soaring lead solos…
Press release Source: FMIC Elvis Costello Signature JazzmasterFender announces a new Elvis Costello Signature Jazzmaster guitar, honoring one of the most recognized Jazzmaster players in music history. The iconic electric guitar, produced in Fender?s manufacturing headquarter in Corona, Calif. is…
Press release Source: Luna Guitars Luna Neo Your Space Electric GuitarIn Luna Guitars? tradition of encouraging players to express their own uniqueness, the first of its kind “Your Space” guitar, an addition to the company?s Neo series, enables owners to…
Press release Source: LIMS The RD Crusaders (2006 lineup)One of the best ?super groups? the world has ever seen takes to the stage on Sunday 15th June at The London International Music Show. Express and OK! proprietor Richard Desmond and…
Press release Source: LIMS Festival organizers have announced the lineup for the 29th annual Detroit International Jazz Festival, Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1, at Hart Plaza on the Detroit River waterfront. Billed as A Love Supreme: The Philly/Detroit…