Monthly Archives: June 2011
Les Copeland
A new wrinkle on the proverbial “overnight sensation after 20 years on the road,” Les Copeland’s “debut” comes after eight albums released on his...
Radial Engineering Intros TankDriver
Radial Engineering’s TankDriver 500-series module enables the user to input the spring reverb in a guitar amplifier to an API rackmount recording system. Features...
The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Brian Setzer has, more than once, found a musical niche that allows him to play great guitar, use his vocal talents to their fullest,...
Martin Announces Trademark of Headstock
C.F. Martin & Co. has announced the trademark of the distinctive headstock configuration it has been using on its guitars for more than 161...
Thin Lizzy Sets Fall Tour Dates
Thin Lizzy will tour North America as the opening act for Judas Priest on its farewell tour. Comprised of a lineup featuring guitarist Scott...
Black Sabbath
Released in the fall of 1970, Black Sabbath’s Paranoid was the shot heard ’round the world. As Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler ref lects, it’s...
Jackson Browne
Part documentary, part performance (then-current and archival), this reissue of the 1999 portrait of the singer/songwriter reveals his sense of humor, commitment to social...
Eric Johnson Slates Summer Tour
Eric Johnson will soon launch a summer tour in support of his latest album, Up Close.
Johnson will tour the U.S, from July 7 through August...
The Sandro Albert Quartet
Played well, guitars and f lutes make an excellent combination. Such is the case in Sandro Albert’s quartet.
Albert is a gifted guitarist whose soloing...
John Mellencamp
Box sets are too often an excuse to release material that wasn’t deemed good enough in the first place, or they’re a means to...