Monthly Archives: November 2001
Lloyd Jones – Trouble Monkey
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The first lesson to learn from this CD is that looks can be deceiving. Jones' picture...
Greg Rzab
On a warm summer's night fifteen years ago, I met Greg Rzab for the first time. I sat on his backporch steps and...
Steve Zook – Transporter
Longtime VG readers will recognize Steve Zook's name. He's been advertising for years. I've acquired some nice jazz boxes from him in...
Rickenbacker’s Bakelite Spanish Vs. Fender’s Esquire
Even if Rickenbacher's 1935 Bakelite Spanish model wasn't the first solidbody electric, it would still be important in the evolution of modern guitars as...
Rickenbacker’s Bakelite Spanish Vs. Fender’s Esquire
Even if Rickenbacher's 1935 Bakelite Spanish model wasn't the first solidbody electric, it would still be important in the evolution of modern guitars as...
Bramhall – Jellycream
Doyle Bramhall II has a pretty good pedigree. His dad played and hung out with the Vaughan brothers in Texas. Doyle II...
Hadden Sayers Band – Swingin’ From The Fabulous Satellite
If tasteful, solid, rock is your thing, this band is for you. Storming out of Texas and led by guitarist Hadden Sayers, they...
The Surf Box – Cowabunga!
Here it is, the history of surf music on four hot CDs that no self-respecting rocker could live without. Starting with 1960s sides...
TonePros System II
If you have a Les Paul or any guitar with a separate tune-o-matic-style bridge and stop tailpiece, you've probably discovered that the simple act...
Don Rigsby – Empty Old Mailbox
From Jerry Douglas' opening dobro licks to the last ensemble G chord, Empty Old Mailbox is a nearly perfect bluegrass album. Nearly perfect...