World Guitarist is a Web site dedicated to providing classical guitar news and information. The site includes information about upcoming classical guitar events from around the world. There are also links to classical guitar artists, societies, luthiers, suppliers, and publishers. If you play or enjoy classical guitar, then I'd recommend visiting WorldGuitarist.com. … [Read more...]
John Petrucci
John Petrucci is the guitar player for Dream Theater and has been at the forefront of progressive rock guitar since the early 90s. He also recently recorded a solo album named Suspended Animation, available from Amazon.com or his Web site. I found out that he also recorded several albums with the prog-rock supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment. I only recently became a fan of … [Read more...]
Joe Satriani Podcasting
Joe Satriani is podcasting! Over 13 podcasts, he will be discussing the background for each song on his new album Super Colossal. Also included will be song clips for each song, and a video featuring original artwork from Joe. He'll be creating a new podcast every few days up until the album is released on March 14. Satriani's Webcast from his private concert at NAMM will be … [Read more...]
David Gilmour Album To Be Released on March 7
David Gilmour is set to release a new studio album on March 7, 2006. The album is titled On an Island, and will be his first studio album since Pink Floyd's The Division Bell, which was released in 1994. Fender.com has a nice write-up about Gilmour's new album. In addition to playing guitar on the album, Gilmour makes his recorded debut playing the saxophone. He'll be touring … [Read more...]
Eric Clapton To Appear on New Robert Randolph Album
Robert Randolph and the Family Band have recorded a new album that is due out in May, 2006. According to the online Eric Clapton fan site Where's Eric, Clapton will play on the song "Jesus is Just Alright," a cover of the Doobie Brothers' classic. Dave Matthews will also appear on the album playing on the song "Love is the Only Way." … [Read more...]