CMT is reporting that Brad Paisley is writing a book titled The Diary of a Player about the guitarists who helped inspire him to become a musician himself. Rolling Stone contributing editor David Wild is helping write the book, which is scheduled to be released in May 2011. … [Read more...]
Warren Haynes Interview with Relix
Relix.com recently interviewed Warren Haynes about the upcoming Warren Haynes Band album that he recorded right after recording Gov't Mule's By a Thread. The album will be primarily soul music, which was the first musical style Haynes fell in love with: This is a record I’ve waited my whole life to make because soul music was my first love. Before I ever heard rock and roll … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Live From Austin, TX 1984
Guitar Lifestyle reader Darren M. has come through again with news about another upcoming Eric Johnson release. This release is called Live from Austin, TX 84 and, according to Amazon, will be released on November 22. The Amazon link indicates that it is a CD version, but speculation on the EJ forums is that it may be a CD/DVD combo. I'll be happy with just the CD, but I hope … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa Collection – Tab Book
Cherry Lane Music has recently released a song book featuring a collection of Joe Bonamassa songs spanning several of his most popular albums, including songs from You and Me, Sloe Gin, and the Ballad of John Henry. This collection has one of favorite Bonamassa songs, "Bridge to Better Days" from his album You and Me. This collection is the third tab book of Bonamassa songs. … [Read more...]
Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session on DVD
The 1983 In Session recording of Stevie Ray Vaughan playing with Albert King will finally be released on DVD on November 9. The set list featured mostly Albert King's music with the notable exception of King playing with SRV on SRV's "Pride and Joy". I've had the CD version of this recording since it first came out about 10 years ago, and I'm really looking forward to … [Read more...]