Monthly Archives: December 2011
Buddy Guy
As he did on Guy’s Skin Deep, drummer/producer Tom Hambridge co-wrote all but one song, with Guy or Gary Nicholson; he penned the title...
Schaller Offers New Da Vinci Tuning Machines
Schaller’s new Da Vinci tuning machines use a redesigned worm gear the company says offers the precision normally associated with enclosed/greased machine heads, and...
Hot Club of Hulaville
When they hand out the Grammys for CD packaging, the Hot Club of Hulaville should have their acceptance speech ready. The deluxe edition comes...
Lace Intros Matt Pike Signature Pickups
Lace Music’s Matt Pike Model signature pickup set is designed to Pike’s specs. They can be split for single-coil tones and measure 15.8k in...
Ernie Hawkins
Ernie Hawkins is a genius of the acoustic guitar who has mastered the country-blues stylings in the vein of Reverend Gary Davis.
On Whinin’ Boy,...
Ron Dziubla
Lately, Dziubla (pronounced JOObluh) has become the saxophonist of choice for everyone from Ricky Martin to Duane Eddy – with sessions with Deke Dickerson,...
John McCutcheon
John McCutcheon is one of a small minority – an unabashed folk singer. On Passage, he performs 14 new original tunes that demonstrate his...
Johhny A Victimized in Burglary, Guitars Stolen
Boston-based musician Johnny A told VG that upon his return November 12 from a tour overseas, he discovered that three guitars had been stolen...
Various Artists
Richard Weize and his Bear Family Records are based in Germany, but few have done more to preserve American roots and other world music....
National Guitar Museum Exhibits Eight-Necked “Rock Ock”
The National Guitar Museum recently unveiled what it is calling “the world’s largest fully playable multi-necked stringed instrument” as part of its permanent collection.
Called...