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Putting it Together
Posted on June 26, 2010Odds are, if you have a band, you have tried recording or have considered the possibility of mixing a song with multiple tracks. Whether you’re recording a jamming session with... -
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Johnny B. Goode
Posted on June 26, 2010The song Johnny B. Goode has proved to be the number one song in rock n’ roll history, with more than 25 covers by many iconic bands. Recorded by guitarist... -
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Tips to Buying a Guitar Online
Posted on June 26, 2010Choosing the guitar you want to buy can be an exciting and successful process. However, when time comes to purchase the instrument, many people drift away from online buying options... -
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Muddy Waters-Muddy as Can Be
Posted on June 26, 2010Muddy Waters Muddy as Can Be Born McKinley Morganfield on April 4th of 1913, Muddy Waters has since then contributed greatly to the Blues genre, and to the music world... -
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Lady Fantasy
Posted on June 5, 2010Hi All. I saw Camel in Cardiff about 1975, I was really taken with this song. They just released their ”snowgoose” album Well, I decided to do a “jam” to... -
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Brief Story of the Gibson Les Paul
Posted on May 23, 2009Brief Story of the Gibson Les Paul If you know a little about guitars, then it’s safe to say you are familiar with the Gibson Les Paul. To talk about... -
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Andes To Amazon
Posted on May 21, 2009Andes To Amazon A Musical Journey Andes To Amazon. I have always liked natural history documentaries And in particular Andes to Amazon. I loved the title music and the... -
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Two Days of Pure Blues starting May 6th
Posted on May 19, 20092009 Blues Music Awards will Follow the Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Memphis The 2009 Blues Music Awards are coming up on Thursday, May 7th following the Blues... -
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Awaiting the 43rd-Montreux Jazz Festival
Posted on May 19, 2009Awaiting the 43rd-Montreux Jazz Festival One of the best music shows in Europe, the Montreux Jazz Festival will be starting on July 3rd, extending through July 18th. Offering two... -
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Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held at
Posted on May 19, 2009Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held at Cleveland’s Public Hall on April 4th, 2009 The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame announced the... -
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Ritchie Blackmore-From Heavy Metal to Renaissance Music
Posted on April 26, 2009From Heavy Metal to Renaissance Music Ritchie Blackmore started off as a blues driven, heavy metal guitarist, known for his days in Deep Purple and Rainbow. Today, however, you... -
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Ian Gillan’s new Album ‘One Eye to Morocco’ to be released late March
Posted on April 5, 2009Deep Purple’s vocalist, Ian Gillan, has been working on his first solo album in over a decade. The record titled ‘One eye to Morocco’ is said to highlight the versatility... -
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Set to Tour with Kid Rock
Posted on March 18, 2009Lynyrd Skynyrd Set to Tour with Kid Rock, New Album for Release Late 09 The southern blues-rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will be joining Kid Rock for a second year of... -
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Guitar trivia
Posted on March 15, 2009v The first successfully produced electric guitar was a hollow Rickenbacker. Charlie Christian is claimed to be the very first electric guitarist of that, an all, time. ... -
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Jimi Hendrix Story
Posted on March 13, 2009Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942. Upon Hendrix’s debut in music, not only was the new genre of psychedelic guitar born but the music world was forever marked... -
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Black Sabbath’s Bestselling Album ‘Paranoid’ for re-Release in April
Posted on March 3, 2009Black Sabbath has been deemed to be one of the heaviest, darkest bands of all time. With more than 12 albums and a black metal dedicated line-up, the band... -
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Happy Birthday Rory Gallagher
Posted on March 2, 2009Rory Gallagher was born on March 2nd, 1948 in Ballyshannon, Ireland. The blues rock musician sold over 30 millions records in his lifetime, and was one of the first Irish... -
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How To Play Bass Guitar For Beginners
Posted on February 28, 2009Bass Guitar Video For Beginners If you are a beginning bass player, there are various things you can do to instruct yourself in the bass learning process. Besides studying some... -
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Chances of Led Zeppelin 2009 Tour Shattered
Posted on February 28, 2009Just days after publicly speaking of a Led Zeppelin Tour without Robert Plant, and even possibilities of a new band name; Manager Peter Mensch sent the world a heart chilling... -
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ZZ Top founder, Billy Gibbons, Collaborates on Russian Metal Band’s New Release
Posted on February 24, 2009The guitarist is to guest star in Pushking’s new album ‘Duets’, along with Deep Purple members Ian Gillan, Glen Hughes, Joe Lynn Turner, and many more. Russian metal-rock band Pushking... -
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Blues Bash at Clayton Center to star Johnny Winter and John Dee Holeman on March 14th
Posted on February 24, 2009The Clayton Center, located 15 miles from Raleigh in North Carolina, will be holding the 4th Annual Blues Bash on March 14th, at 8pm. The show will feature the performances... -
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February Blues Album Releases: -Johnny Winter, John Lee Hooker and Bobby Jones
Posted on February 24, 2009Bobby Jones’ new solo album Coming Back Hard, recorded by Delta Groove Productions, was released February 17th. The new recordings feature the artist’s soul filled vocals, and a glimpse... -
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Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
Posted on February 21, 2009Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held at Cleveland’s Public Hall on April 4th, 2009 The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame announced the 2009 Inductees... -
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Eric Clapton 2009 Confirmed Tour Dates
Posted on February 21, 2009The musician is performing in Japan, with Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, UK, and U.S.A to follow in his upcoming schedule. Three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, CBE and... -
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Deep Purple Confirms Tour Dates for 2009
Posted on February 17, 2009First date is set to be at Japan’s International Forum in Tokyo, on April 9th. Heavy metal’s pioneers Deep Purple have confirmed several dates for their 2009 performances. Beginning April... -
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Eagle Rock to Release Rory Gallagher, Paul Rodgers and Jeff Beck Live Performances in March ‘09
Posted on February 17, 2009Eagle Rock Entertainment has many releases scheduled for this year, some of which feature the works of music legends Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ian Gillan. Set for... -
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Free – History of a Band
Posted on February 15, 2009Hi All, This lesson is how to play guitar like Free , Its the ‘Alright now’ riffs. Before we start the video lesson of how to play ‘Alright Now’ here... -
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B.B. King to Play 4 Concerts in UK with John Mayall
Posted on February 14, 2009B.B. King to Play 4 Concerts in UK with John Mayall The late June ‘09 Tour will hit Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London. Despite having had announced retirement from international... -
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David Gilmour-Pink Floyd, Collaborations and Solo Works
Posted on February 9, 2009David Gilmour’s musical talent has been shining through ever since he began his career in music. From lead guitarist, to solo artist to producer, David Gilmour is an innate ambassador... -
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A Well Fired Cannon-Pachebel Variation
Posted on February 1, 2009Hi All, This is my variation of Pachebel’s Cannon. I call it ‘a well fired cannon’ I played it on my PRS Swamp Ash Special, on the bridge pickup &...