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Big Al Anderson – After Hours
This is the first solo album by the former lead guitarist for NRBQ in almost a decade, and he uses it to cover lots...
Dave Biller & Jazz Pharaohs – LeRoy’s Swing & Old Man Time
The connection between these two albums is one Dave Biller, a multi-talented Austin guitar man who plays it all - Hot Club swing to...
The Fender Telecaster
Simplicity. You can sum up the success of Fender's venerable Telecaster model with one word. A cross-cultural phenomenon right down to its name -...
Ralph Heibutzki – Unfinished Business: The Life and Times of Danny G
If it's true that an artist suffers for his music, then some guitar players suffer more than others.
We can never know exactly...
Sam Bush and David Grisman – King of My World
If you see Sam Bush perform live, the first thing you'll notice is what a wonderful time he has on stage. Few performers...
November 2006
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TOM PETTY & MIKE CAMPBELL
Guitars at Heart for 30 Years
Through 30 years and 50 million records, their guitar-inspired music has never pandered to fans,...
B.C. Rich Eagle Supreme, Bich 10 Supreme
From the Mockingbird to the Bich and the Eagle, since the 1970s, B.C. Rich guitars have been seducing players (and fans!) with their over-the-top...
G&L S-500 Deluxe
The people at G&L Guitars consider themselves more than simply guitar builders. Rather, they are the caretakers of Leo Fender's legacy. Built...
Eric Bibb, Rory Block, & Maria Muldaur – Sisters and Brothers
I like this one for a couple of reasons. The first is it's a perfect example of some vets getting together and just...
Chris Duarte – Romp
Chris Duarte is a unique voice in a batch of blues-rock guitarists who hail from down Texas way. His playing, while rooted in...