I'm reluctantly linking to this Music Radar interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd. I'm reluctant not because of the material--it's a pretty interesting interview with Shepherd talking about his upcoming album How I Go and his gear--but because Music Radar split the article over 6 pages to increase page views in addition to displaying a pop-up ad. If you're interested in hearing … [Read more...]
Robben Ford’s Guitar Dojo
Robben Ford has announced Robben Ford's Guitar Dojo, which is a collection of instructional videos featuring Ford and Don Mock. In addition to the instructional videos, the site will feature soundcheck videos, streaming music, and a journal from Ford while he's on the road. The videos are about $4.99-5.99 per lesson. They just opened the virtual doors yesterday, so I imagine … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Up Close Tour
Eric Johnson has recently started a summer tour in support of his latest album Up Close. Here's a video from the rehearsals for the tour: The tour runs from July 7 through August 20: Jul-07 Tempe, AZ Jul-08 Tucson, AZ Jul-09 San Diego, CA Jul-10 Agoura Hills, CA Jul-12 Sacramento, CA Jul-13 Redondo Beach, CA Jul-14 Santa Ana, CA Jul-15 Livermore, CA Jul-16 … [Read more...]
Godin Guitars Factory Tour
These are a couple more nice videos by Premier Guitar of the acoustic and electric guitar factories of Godin Guitars. I really enjoy watching videos about how guitars are made. It seems each manufacturer has their own unique take on things, and Godin is no different. Godin Guitars Acoustic Guitar Factory Tour: Godin Guitars Electric Guitar Factory Tour: … [Read more...]
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Rig Rundown
Premier Guitar's Jason Shadrick recently visited with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at the House of Blues in Chicago to talk guitars, pedals, and amps. Grace and guitarists Scott Tournet and Benny Yurco give Jason a tour of each of their rigs: As a side note, I've had the pleasure of seeing the band live a number of times now, and each time has been better than the … [Read more...]