Exclusive Video: Tommy Emmanuel Performs “Hope Street”
We recently had acoustic guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel drop by the Acoustic Nation studio.In addition to an exclusive interview and lesson, he also treated us to an intimate performance of his track,...
View ArticleVideo Finds: "The Final Countdown" Performed on Kazookeylele
We’re pretty serious about reporting on serious musicianship.But even we couldn’t resist the downright ballsy silliness of this video. Yes, we admit it…we couldn’t look away!It’s Stuart Crouts...
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LessonFace with Steve Stine: Understanding the CAGED System — Absolute...
Steve Stine, highly sought-after guitar educator, teaches live online group and private classes at Lessonface.com. His popular course, "the Players Series," kicks off September 6, 2014. Head here for...
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October 2014 Guitar World: Stevie Ray Vaughan's 30 Greatest Guitar Moments,...
The all-new October 2014 issue of Guitar World is available now!In the new issue, we celebrate blues giants Stevie Ray Vaughan with an in-depth examination of his 30 greatest recordings — from “Texas...
View ArticleSteve Howe Talks Vintage and Line 6 Guitars and New Yes Album, 'Heaven & Earth'
This is an excerpt from the October 2014 issue of Guitar World. For the rest of this story, plus our Stevie Ray Vaughan 60th-birthday blast features, the 60th anniversary of the Fender Strat, lessons,...
View ArticleLimp Bizkit Premiere “Endless Slaughter” Music Video
A few weeks ago, Limp Bizkit released a new song, “Endless Slaughter,” for free download via their website. Now they've released an official music video for the track. Check it out below and let us...
View ArticleAvenged Sevenfold Premiere Original First-Cut "Unholy Confessions" Music Video
Avenged Sevenfold’s reissue of their second album, Waking The Fallen: Resurrected, is available now via Hopeless Records. In honor of the re-release, the band has shared the original first-cut music...
View ArticleAcoustic Autumn: Ten Tours You Should See in 2014
Noooo! It can't be! Summer is just about over.But here's something to help ease you into autumn. It's ten great live acoustic tours that will be sure to warm your musical heart as the leaves change...
View ArticleALS Ice Bucket Challenge Videos: Guitarists and Rockers Get Moist for Charity
What if there were one place where you could tune in to see ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos by your favorite rockers, guitarists and music-biz hangers-on?Dream no more!Because there are new Ice Bucket...
View ArticleBrian Farmer, Warren Haynes' Longtime Guitar Tech, Dead at 53
Warren Haynes’ longtime and beloved guitar tech, Brian Farmer, died Sunday, August 24, at his home near Nashville. Farmer died peacefully in his sleep. He was 53."He was a close friend, a devoted...
View ArticleWill Dailey Releases 'National Throat'
Boston’s Will Dailey is thrilled to announce the release of National Throat, available today worldwide via WheelKick Records. National Throat is a career defining release for Will Dailey. Inspired by a...
View ArticleVideo Finds: Eric Johnson’s “Tribute to Jerry Reed”
Alright, you’re about to get schooled by Eric Johnson (again). While it’s typical to see Johnson deliver his signature smooth and soaring electric lead playing, here we see him with an acoustic in...
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‘One For The Road’: Cinderella Guitarist Jeff LaBar Delivers First Solo Album
For several years, Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar had always promised to make good on his quest to record a solo album. After years of waiting, the time has finally arrived. LaBar’s new album, One for...
View ArticleChecklist: A Basic Recording Set Up for a Singer/Songwriter
If you’re wondering what it would take to start recording your songs, you've come to the right place. First things first, you'll need a computer with a decent soundcard. Then start saving up now for...
View ArticleBeatBuddy, "First Guitar Pedal Drum Machine"— Demo Video
Below, check out a demo (and informational) video about the BeatBuddy — "the first guitar pedal drum machine."From the company:BeatBuddy was invented out of frustration at not being able to find a drum...
View ArticleJohnny Winter and Billy Gibbons Premiere New Song, "Where Can You Be"— Listen
Earlier today, wsj.com premiered a new Johnny Winter song, "Where Can You Be," which also happens to feature ZZ Top axman (and fellow Texan) Billy Gibbons.The song is from the late Winter's new album,...
View ArticleStevie Ray Vaughan's Top Five Studio Guest Appearances
For someone who spent a mere seven years in the spotlight, Stevie Ray Vaughan left behind an impressive amount of recorded material.He released four studio albums, a double live album and a Vaughan...
View ArticleBad Seed Rising Premiere “King Kong” Lyric Video
Maryland-based teenage rock band Bad Seed Rising released their debut EP, Charm City, earlier this year on iTunes via Roadrunner Records.Today, the group has teamed up with Guitar World and Revolver to...
View ArticleGeorge Lynch Demos ESP Guitars ESP E-II ST-2 — Video
The blokes at ESP Guitars have posted a demo video for the company's new E-II ST-2 model, which was reviewed by Guitar World's Paul Riario in our September 2014 issue.Best of all, the video features...
View ArticleSongcraft: Singer-Songwriter David Poe Discusses His New Album, 'God & The Girl'
Credited by Rolling Stone as having given "the singer-songwriter genre a much-needed jolt,” composer/singer-songwriter David Poe has issued numerous literate, melodic, major-label collections as a solo...
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