This weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame opened an exhibit in honor of Chet Atkins. The exhibit is titled Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player. As part of the exhibit, Tommy Emmanuel will be giving a special performance saluting Chet Atkins on August 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM CST. If you can't attend the event in person, the event will be streamed for free on the Country Music … [Read more...]
Review: Fulltone Supa-Trem
Editor's note: This review is written by my friend Jim, a self-professed guitar- and pedal-junkie based out of Nashville, TN. Check out Jim's blog for more reviews like this one. The Fulltone Supa-Trem brings back memories of old tube amps with vibrant tremolo sounds. This pedal is true bypass with a LED status and speed indicator. It also has two large knobs for Rate and … [Read more...]
Leo Fender
Keith Richards talking about Leo Fender shortly after Fender had passed away in 1992: "He gave us the weapons," Mr. Richards said to the crowd of 950 about the man who invented the Fender electric guitar. Mr. Richards's parting shot to the crowd was what he called the "guitar players' prayer": "Caress it. Don't squeeze it." Leo Fender was born on August 10, 1909. He … [Read more...]
Johnny Winter – Roots
On September 27, Johnny Winter will release a new album titled Roots, which pays homage to the heroes that helped shape Winter's own guitar style. The new album will feature a number of special guests, including Sonny Landreth, Derek Trucks, Edgar Winter, Warren Haynes, Susan Tedeschi, Jimmy Vivino, John Popper, Vince Gill, John Medeski, and Paul Nelson. That's quite a … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Up Close Tour Update
Harmony Central recently caught up with Eric Johnson while he's out on tour in support of his latest album Up Close. In the video, Johnson talks about some of the songs he's playing on this tour and some of his gear, including hints to an upcoming EJ signature Fuzz Face and Eminence speaker. The video also includes some excellent live footage. Check it out: (via the … [Read more...]