May 2003, No. 125

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Acoustic Pop's New Stars
Ryan Adams: Alt-Country Heartthrob. By Drew Pearce
Words and music to Ryan Adams' "Desire"
Read the story online.
J
ohn Mayer: Acoustic Arena Rocker. By Mike Thomas
I
ndia.Arie: Fantastic Voyage. By Paul Zollo
J
ack Johnson: Riding the Wave. By Andrew DuBrock
T
ift Merritt: Coming Up Roses. By Melanie Haiken

Reviving a Classic
The harp guitar makes a comeback. By Michael Simmons

Rising Son
Classical guitarist Gyan Riley expands the repertoire. By Stephen Dick
Music to "Happychap"

 

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET Fingerstyle guitarist Peter Huttlinger, Kenny and Amanda Smith's new bluegrass, a tribute to Woody Guthrie, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS Reverend Gary Davis—style instructional videos and Hit List CDs.

HERE'S HOW Little Boxes: How to write a chord chart. By Carol McComb

A.G. LETTER Ethno-jazz guitarist Tim Sparks reports from the Acoustic Fan Fair in Nagoya, Japan.

STAGE AND STUDIO Loop Dreams: Create new sounds with digital loopers. By Gary Joyner

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads with live links to advertiser websites.

GEARBOX Inexpensive Hohner and Blueridge dreadnoughts reviewed, a visit with Larrivée Guitars, and new gear.

Q&A Answers to your questions about Contreras guitars, licks versus riffs, and more.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Left-Hand Muting. By David Hamburger
Music to "I Know You Rider"

Fingerstyle Techniques: Finger Freedom. By Teja Gerken
Music to "Special Assignment"

GREAT ACOUSTICS 1967 Epiphone Excellente. By George Gruhn

Cover: Ryan Adams at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco. Photo by Jay Blakesberg.


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