JamTrackCentral.com has recently added two jam tracks with Paul Gilbert playing over them. They have even included tab for Gilbert's solos for the tracks. In addition to Gilbert's tracks, they will soon be adding some country backing tracks to their already excellent rock and blues backing tracks. … [Read more...]
No Secrets, Just Practice
Anthony Stauffer of StevieSnacks.com recently wrote an article titled No Secrets, Just Practice providing his thoughts about what it takes to get better, responding in part to my article The Secret to Becoming a Better Guitarist. In that article, I posited that there actually are no secrets; Anthony agrees, but says that there are shortcuts: My thoughts on this are similar … [Read more...]
Austin Peay State University Summer Guitar Workshop
Christopher Davis, who runs the Classical Guitar Blog and who is a graduate student at Austin Peay State University (APSU), let me know that APSU is hosting a Summer Guitar Workshop this summer from June 28-July 2. The workshop will offer classes in both classical and fingerstyle guitar styles. The faculty of the workshop will be: Stanley Yates, Director Stephen Aron, … [Read more...]
The Allman Brothers on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
The Allman Brothers recently performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. They played "Whipping Post" for the televised portion of the show. But, they also played a Web exclusive of "Black Hearted Woman", which is embedded below. I love the way Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks play together in this version of the band. … [Read more...]
James Page, Skiffle Hero?
This is an early video of Jimmy Page from 1957 where Page is playing skiffle music, which was popular in the UK in the 50s. I, for one, am glad that he got into blues music a little later! … [Read more...]