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KEB' MO': MODERN BLUESMEISTER After making a name as a new-generation bluesman, then gone over to crossover success, KEB’ MO’ has made a career out of ignoring boundaries. In this exclusive interview, he reveals his approach to composing and playing, shows how a song can find its own tuning and speaks passionately of his continuing drive to explore “what the blues could be.” With audio. [MORE] |
DAVE ALVIN: THE KING OF CALIFORNIA In an exclusive conversation with fellow singer-songwriter CHRIS SMITHER, Alvin talks about where songs come from, how he shapes them, and what aspiring songwriters can do to sharpen their craft. Includes additional online-only content. [MORE] |
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PRIVATE LESSON: FRANK GAMBALE The jazz-fusion master shares his secrets on sweep picking with Sean McGowan. With audio. [MORE] |
WOODSHED: BIG SWING RHYTHM LESSON Tony Marcus teaches you how to fill out your rhythm sound with these bass line-driven chord changes. With audio. [MORE] |
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THE BASICS: LEARN TO PLAY BLUES TURNAROUNDS Ron Forbes-Roberts demonstrates how these simple twists on the classic turnaround will give your playing the irresistible swagger of the great blues masters. With audio. [MORE] |
NEW GEAR REVIEW: WALDEN G57OTB Micheal Millham checks out this handsome cedar-top that delivers three-dimensional tone and responsiveness at an attractive price. With audio. [MORE] |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING Guitar Lovers Descend on Montreal in July. Artisan Luthiers from Bryan Galloup to Ervin Somogyi will be showcasing their wares on July 6-8 at the first Montreal Guitar show, a veritable smorgasbord of lutherie that will take place in conjunction with the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal and the Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument Show. The three-day event will showcase flattops, classicals, archtops and Gypsy jazz guitars from some of the finest and most skilled luthiers on earth, and provide a rare opportunity to play and peruse these works of art in private studios. www.salondeguitaredemontreal.ca/accueil_en.aspx Correction: Luthier Jeff Traugott will not be showcasing his wares as reported in last month’s AG Notes. He is, however, serving on the Montreal Guitar Show advisory board. – Ed. |
ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE CURRENT ISSUE Teja Gerken peeks behind the hallowed walls of Martin’s legendary Nazareth, Pennsylvania, factory; Patrick Francis reviews Alhambra’s new and unique flattop; music for Roy Orbison’s “Crying.” COMING UP June: Scott Nygaard dips into flatpicking legend Tony Rice’s bag of tricks; songsmith M. Ward talks tunes and chops; review of the Bourgeois BG Jumbo; and music to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson.” July: Los Lobos chart the missing links between Bob Wills, Billy Gibbons, and Lino Chavez and walk the crossroads where Tex Mex and Huapango meet; David McGee sits down with the legendary Charlie Louvin; Andrew DuBrock reviews the beautiful Taylor GC-7; take a private lesson with Adrial Legg; Music to the Kinks' classic “Lola” and Davy Graham’s lovely “Anji.” FREE TRIAL ISSUE! |
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