A little less than a year ago, I wrote about a product called ToneRite. I've now been able to spend several months reviewing the device to see how it works. In short, ToneRite simulates the effects of playing a stringed instrument to help mature the sound of the instrument. It's actually pretty ingenious how it works. It essentially just sends continuous vibrations to the … [Read more...]
The Man Behind the Beard
Alex Becker recently posted an interview with Billy Gibbons on the Gibson Lifestyle site. The interview covers several topics, including his musical beginnings, his first guitar, ZZ Top and Pearly Gates: ZZ Top owned an old Packard, a car from the ’30s. It served us well, but it was really, really old. One of our girlfriends decided to head to California to try out for a part … [Read more...]
Jeff Beck Contest Almost Over
This is just a reminder that there are still a few more days to enter the Jeff Beck Performing This Week...Live at Ronnie Scott's Blu-Ray contest. I'll accept contest entries through Sunday, May 17, and I'll announce the winner on Monday, May 18. Good luck! … [Read more...]
Back Door Slam – Coming Up For Air
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam will be releasing their new album Coming Up For Air on June 16. Knowles worked with Peter Frampton on the new album, so it'll be interesting to hear how Frampton influenced Knowles. I still regularly listen to Roll Away, and I'm looking forward to hearing how the new band sounds on the new album. If you recall, Knowles and former bandmembers … [Read more...]
Jeff Beck Contest
There's been a pretty good response to the Jeff Beck contest I posted last week. However, you can still enter and have a pretty good chance at winning a Jeff Beck Blu-Ray. To whet your appetite, here's a clip from the video featuring Beck playing "Big Block": … [Read more...]