Monthly Archives: August 2002
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra – Jools Holland’s Big Band Rhythm...
If the term "big band," especially tied to a pop star, conjures the dreaded image of one of those zoot-suited groups with the word...
Epiphone Jorma Kaukonen Riviera Deluxe
Epiphone's Jorma Kaukonen signature model Riviera is a straight-up pleasure to look at. For starters, there's the beautiful maple top and striking gold...
Roy Buchanan – The Best of the Millennium Collection
I don't suppose there's a whole lot more that can be said about Mr. Buchanan. And some might argue that we really didn't...
John Scofield –
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The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones were the ultimate bad boys of rock - with leather jackets and arrests for peeing on a service station in England,...
Brian Setzer – ’68 Comeback Special – Ignition
Okay, I confess. Somehow this one slid in under the radar. Released in late summer, it features Setzer back in a trio...
Fender 1957 Shoreline Gold Strat
Surely, as guitar collectors/dealers/enthusiasts, VG readers have heard folkloric stories of early-1960's teenagers who, after buying cool guitars to jam with their friends in...
Stephen Bruton – Spirit World
A CD of personal or autobiographical songs can be tricky. The music can wind up meaning far more to its creator than it...
Gov’t Mule – The Deep End Vol. 1
Class acts: they still exist. Take Gov't Mule. This trio has always gone about business with the utmost class, treating both fans...
Leon Rhodes
Leon Rhodes 1932-2017
We are saddened to hear of the passing of guitar legend Leon Rhodes, one of the most-beloved players from the golden age...