Tag: features
James Mastro
As one of the guitarists in Ian Hunter’s Rant Band for the past 17 years, James Mastro is responsible for providing some of the...
The Story of Silver Street Guitars
In the late 1970s, trends combined to spawn several new guitar companies in the Chicago area motivated by a desire to “build a better...
The Real Story of Martin’s 14-Fret Orchestra Models
Martin Orchestra Model (OM) guitars made prior to World War II are some of the finest ever made for fingerpicking. That’s rather ironic, considering...
Watkins Scout
Watkins amps never landed big stars, or at least didn’t hold on to the endorsements of guitarists once they became big stars. Various Beatles...
The City of Guitars
On your way to Paris for a romantic getaway? Wanting to see the sights in the City of Light? Then take this advice; forget...
Samantha Fish
In 2012, Samantha Fish’s Runaway was named Best Artist Debut at the Blues Music Awards. Known for her energetic blues-rock concerts, she released two...
Elliot Easton
The Cars transcended the new-wave movement of the late ’70s by creating a never-duplicated sound. The band’s self-titled debut album is a masterpiece; almost...
Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani’s new album, What Happens Next, is a terrific back-to-basics effort with Satch in a trio format. Enlisting Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer...