Tag Archives: Guitar

Tinariwen Aman Iman: Water is Life video, festivals and tour dates

TinariwenSomething tells me that I'm not the only one who wants to follow Tinariwen into the Sahara desert after watching and listening to them play their mesmerizing and tranquil music. It's almost as if some spell comes over me and suddenly my current life doesn't matter any more and I want to explore their world with them. I don't think I've ever had that feeling with a band before ... Continue reading

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Jay Leach is Cleared For Takeoff

After years of session work in Los Angeles, Guitar Books with Mel Bay, and now with the new release of his 7th album (with notable guests such as Kirk Whalum, Alex Acuna, Abe Laboriel, and Chester Thompson), Jay Leach is … Continue reading

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International recording artist Patrick Yandall's New York City Blues

International recording artist/guitarist Patrick Yandall has released his eighth album titled New York Blues. The recording is a departure from what listeners have heard over the years from the versatile guitar wizard. Yandall has taken his music in a more … Continue reading

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Patrick Yandall releases New York Blues

I had a feeling this was going to happen. Patrick Yandall has decided to play the blues after releasing a series of outstanding jazz releases. New York Blues is a welcome change for the guitarist and as I would expect, … Continue reading

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Guitarist Jay Soto set to release Stay Awhile

A grand finalist in the nation's most respected guitar competition, Guitar Center's "Guitarmageddon," Jay Soto proved his talent immediately by winning the local, district and regional rounds and then made his way to the finals held at Eric Clapton's Crossroads … Continue reading

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Brian May living on Mars - The Sky at Night Anniversary Show

Late last night I was flipping through the channels and decided to check out The Sky at Night's 50th Anniversary show with Sir Patrick Moore. It was funny to see Dr. Brian May being interviewed on Mars in the year … Continue reading

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Vernon Neilly performs at Musicians Institute Hollywood

Recently, contemporary jazz award winning, Billboard Top 10 charting artist/producer Vernon Neilly took some time out to perform at a Los Angeles area school. Vernon who is a stickler for education and supporting music in public school programs, is always … Continue reading

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Richard Zeier releases Phenomenation

Richard Zeier's Phenomenation is a cleanly produced, mostly instrumental album that incorporates sounds from rock, classical, new age, and electronica. The album is well composed and Zeier's guitar work is superb. Each of the thirteen tracks explores emotional locations that … Continue reading

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Eric Kamen Releases Second Instrumental Album Eric 2.0

From the heart of the Big Apple Eric Kamen delivers his multicultural instrumental music to the world. Nearly a year and a half has passed since the incredible Native Unit made its mark upon our consciousness and now Eric 2.0 … Continue reading

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Quel che resta di me: My New Album

Alex Bagagli & the Mojo Workin' Band The new album is now completely free and dowloadable from his blog http://www.openmusicfactory.com/jamrooms/bands/123/ at the "Music" section. This album is dedicated to all the people who don't fit "the editorial standards" of what … Continue reading

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