Late last year, Matt Schofield inked a deal with Hal Leonard to record an instructional DVD to be released this summer. The title of the DVD is Blues Guitar Artistry, and it will be released on August 1. Schofield is a rising UK-based blues guitarist who melds electric blues with jazz sophistication. I love his approach to the blues, and I've been looking forward to this … [Read more...]
Guitar Center’s King of the Blues Grand Finals
Guitar Center's King of the Blues grand finals will be held this year on September 2 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. Kenny Wayne Shepherd will host the event with Derek Trucks and Honeyboy Edwards performing. … [Read more...]
Pete Huttlinger Interview by Guitar Edge
In addition to speaking with Jimmie Vaughan, Jason Shadrick also had the opportunity to talk to acoustic guitarist Pete Huttlinger as part of Guitar Edge's Crossroads 2010 coverage. Pete shows how to play the same tune in a country style as well as in a more funky, pop style. Pete really knows how to bring the groove in anything he plays. Watch how he does it: … [Read more...]
Jimmie Vaughan Interview by Guitar Edge
Jason Shadrick of Guitar Edge magazine recently interviewed Jimmie Vaughan just before his CD release party at Buddy Guy's Legends club. The interview covers Vaughan's decision to record in Austin, how he chose the material for his new album Plays Blues, Ballads and Favorites, and how he chose the other players on the album. Jason also recorded a video with Vaughan discussing … [Read more...]
ToneRite 3G
A few weeks ago, the Summer NAMM show was held in Nashville, and I had the chance to check out the new ToneRite 3G product. If you're not familiar with the ToneRite product, you can check out my previous review for more information. The new version offers the following improvements: new electronics and new Elastone feet. The new electronics offer finer control over the … [Read more...]