Monthly Archives: August 2012
Recording King Adds Two Banjos to Madison Line
Recording King has added two models to its Madison line of banjos. The RK-R36 has a mahogany resonator and neck, Mastertone-style bell brass cast tone...
Eric Bibb
Eric Bibb’s last few studio efforts have proven he can deliver the goods when it comes to folk, blues, and soul music. And with...
A Small Part of the ’60s
Every musician I’ve spoken to who was around to witness or participate in the birth of rock and roll, from Carl Perkins to J.J....
Joe Bonamassa
From the opening notes of “Slow Train” to the echo of the last note of “Prisoner,” modern blues guitarslinger Joe Bonamassa’s Dust Bowl is...
Xotic to Offer SP Compressor
The Xotic SP Compressor uses same operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) technology as in the Ross Compressor. It can render a variety of compressor tones and...
Lava Cable Intros Grab N’ Go Pedalboard
Lava Cable’s Grab N’ Go pedalboard is built from ABS to handle the rigors of stage use. Each piece is secured to form-fitting base...
Vintage Adds VR100W to Reissued Line
Vintage has added the VR100W to its ReIssued line of electric guitars. It has a poplar body, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with 24.75" scale...
Vai Taking Ultra Guitar on Tour
Along with his stalwart Ibanez Jem axes, Steve Vai will be playing his Ultra guitar during an upcoming world tour. Created for Vai as a...
Brian Wright
Off kilter, warped, but addictive, Brian Wright’s music grabs your attention. He describes it as, “...situated somewhere between Woody Guthrie and The Velvet Underground.”...
Eagle Rock Preps “The Who Live in Texas ’75” DVD
Eagle Rock Entertainment has set an October 9 release date for The Who Live In Texas ’75 on DVD. Filmed in Houston, the concert happened early in...