Monthly Archives: July 2015
Music Journalist/Photographer Steve Caraway Passes
On July 12, music journalist and photographer Steve Caraway died of natural causes in his home in Sparks, Nevada; he was 67.
In a career...
Providence Anadime Chorus ADC-4
Providence Anadime Chorus ADC-4
Price: $249 (list)
Contact: www.providence-ltd.com
The chorus pedal holds the distinction of once having been extremely popular, becoming dated and undesirable, then enjoying...
Metal Pedals JH-3
Metal Pedals JH-3
Price: $235 (list)
Contact: www.metalpedals.com
Like a Swiss Army knife, the multifunction Metal Pedals JH-3 Johnny Hiland has more options than you’d expect...
Otis Taylor
Anyone familiar with Otis Taylor’s work won’t be surprised by the hypnotic nature of his new record, featuring vocal numbers and instrumental interludes that...
Lazy J 20
The Lazy J 20
Price: $2,700 (reviewed)
Contact: www.lazyjprojects.com
After moving to England and leaving behind the vintage Fender Deluxe he modified as a gigging amp, Jesse...
Muddy Waters & Friends, J.B. Hutto & His Hawks
If you never saw Muddy Waters in person, please don’t use the Soundstage DVD as a barometer. In fact, don’t buy it. In spite...
Lee Ritenour
Lee Ritenour's career accomplishments are the stuff of greatness. With thousands of classic recording sessions and more than 40 albums bearing his own name,...
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard
Whatever’s changed in the 32 years since their duet album Pancho & Lefty, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard continue to share vast musical common...
Visual Sound’s H20 V3 Liquid Chorus & Echo and VS-XO Premium Dual Overdrive
Visual Sound’s H20 V3 Liquid Chorus & Echo and VS-XO Premium Dual Overdrive
Price: H20 V3 $199 (list); VS-XO $199 (list)
Contact: www.visualsound.net
Since bursting on the...
James Burton, Albert Lee,Amos Garrett, David Wilcox
Recorded live in 2013, this album is exactly what you’d think given the players: an onslaught of guitar playing that would make even the...