Monthly Archives: February 2005
Sonic Machine Factory 15 Watter
With tube amp gurus like Mark Sampson and Rick Hamel piloting the crew, we had a sneakin' hunch that the Sonic Machine Factory's 15...
Eric Clapton
In many ways, 2004 marks a return to the crossroads for Eric Clapton. With his latest disc, Me And Mr. Johnson, the guitarist...
Rick Derringer
For all of his decades of experience as a guitarist, producer, and singer, Rick Derringer recently took his avocation in yet other musical directions.
Among...
The Bangles
The Bangles are back! After a 10-year separation, the band that rose to prominence in the 1980s with such hits as "Manic Monday"...
Parsons-White String Bender
On September 20, 1983, Jimmy Page re-emerged into the public eye after the death of John Bonham and the breakup of Led Zeppelin with...
Crowsong – Western
Crowsong's first album was very atmospheric, with all sorts of guitar sounds flying about. This one has a more definite band feel, with...
Anson Funderburgh and The Rockets – Which Way Is Texas?
Anson Funderburgh is one of the few - if not only - blues guitarists I've ever seen get an ovation for a chorus solo....
Norman Blake – Old Ties, The Singer Songwriter Collection
Rounder's Heritage series specializes in new anthologies of previously released work - the musical equivalent of old wine in new bottles.
Norman Blake's Old Ties...
Mark Selby – More Storms Comin’
Mark Selby is best known as a songwriter. He's written songs covered by the likes of the Dixie Chicks and Kenny Wayne...
Gerald Weber – Advanced Tube Guitar Amplifier
Gerald Weber is back with his third video on the inner workings of tube amps. It should be noted at the outset...