Monthly Archives: August 2013
Drew Zingg
Drew Zingg isn’t exactly a household name, but he should become one to all guitarists. Best known for stints with Steely Dan, Donald Fagen’s...
Christian Scott
If you’ve been waiting for the future of jazz to arrive, this may well be it. The young trumpeter is creating a beguiling blend...
The Victoria VIC 105
Victoria VIC 105
Price: $1,495
Contact: Victoria Amp Co.; phone (630) 820-6400; victoriaamp.com.
In the 1990s, Mark Baier put himself on the map making quality reproductions...
Sweet, Hoffs Prep “Under the Covers Vol. 3”
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs will release Under The Covers Vol. 3 on November 12. The continuation of their album series featuring songs by...
Cort Intros 20th Anniversary Earth Acoustics
Cort Guitars’ 20th Anniversary Earth-LE2 MD has a dreadnought body made of solid Madagascar rosewood back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top....
The Vox AC30C2X and AC15C1
Fully appointed in classic Vox dress, the famed British amp maker’s new AC30C2X and AC15C1 both sport enough of that beloved AC30 look to...
Rick Holmstrom
The late Cub Koda wrote that Rick Holmstrom’s “inventive ideas are topnotch,” comparing him to the great Earl Hooker. That was in reference to...
Darren Jay and the Delta Souls
Darren Jay may not be in Gregg Allman’s class as a singer, but he’s still effective. As a guitar player and arranger, though, he...
ValveTrain 205
Rick Gessner is a tweed amp enthusiast who has more than made a splash since entering the fray in 2005.
His versions of tweed-era Fender...
Chris O’Connell
Finally! At last! Considering that she made her recording debut in 1973 with Asleep at the Wheel’s maiden voyage, it’s amazing that it’s taken...