Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold Talks Helplessness Blues. :: When Fleet Foxes released their self-titled debut album in 2008, they caught the music industry and themselves by surprise. The brooding, introspective folk album struck a chord with audiences and propelled the band to a level of stardom for which they weren’t completely prepared.
20 Essential Facts About The Gibson J-180. :: Beauty is, of course, in the eye of the beholder. But many believe the J-180 to be the most gorgeous Gibson acoustic guitars you can buy.
This Day in Music Spotlight: The Bloody Murder of a Radio Mogul. :: Special thanks to ThisDayinMuisc.com . On this day in 1966, rock promoter and pop radio visionary Reg Calvert took his final steps when he entered Major Oliver Smedley’s home. Embroiled in a radio turf war with Smedley, Calvert was gunned down to death by his rival
Tips for Buying a Guitar. :: Some people like to play musical instrument, and the most popular among the instruments is guitar. Mostly people can play guitar whether it is acoustic or electric. There is several type of guitar such as classical guitar, flamenco guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, 12 strings guitar, and semi acoustic guitar. Therefore when you are just [...]
Beatle Paul McCartney to Work with Gorillaz?. :: Paul McCartney has hinted that he wants to collaborate with Gorillaz. It may be a massive surprise to some, but Damon Albarn’s Gorillaz collective have recruited Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack and Lou Reed on previous releases. The live band's most-recent lineup also includes half of The Clash, in Mick Jones and Paul Simonon.
Rusty Paul: The Les Paul Interview Part III. :: By: Rick Landers In the third and final segment of our three-part interview with Les Paul’s son, Rusty Paul, Rusty delves into how he plans on perpetuating Les Paul’s legacy, the early days of Fender, competition between the guitar makers, Joe Satriani, and the magic that inherently came along with Les wherever he went. ****** Rick: I was talking to a mutual friend, George Dassinger, who mentioned you got a couple of phone calls recently from a couple of guys who invited you to their concerts. You want to talk about those guys a little bit
Learn the Basic to Play Acoustic Guitar. :: Music can give a lot of good effects for the people. Music can give the people relaxation and amusement. Music can also be used to train the creativity of the people. Another great thing from music is that the people can gain money from it by becoming professional musicians. Well, if you are dreaming about [...]
Kelly Hayes Interview: From Cold to Allele and More. :: By: Angela Villand Allele (pronounced Uh leel) is Wally Wood (vocals), Mason Romaine (guitar), Giancarlo Autenzio (drums), Tim Tobin (bass), and Kelly Hayes (guitar). All of these musicians, formerly known only to each other as “local boys” that once played in various bands around the Jacksonville, Florida area, comprise a group of incredibly sharp, talented musicians that deliver a clear message that rock n roll is not a joke, nor is it dead. After their first CD, Point of Origin , there were tours, followed by Wally’s departure, then a regrouping of the lineup with Wally’s return and Lane’s departure.
