This is an interesting three-part video interview by Harmony Central with guitarist Andy Timmons in which he talks about his upcoming album Andy Timmons Plays Sgt. Pepper, as well as his guitars, amps, effects, and how the Beatles have influenced him over the years: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Andy Timmons Plays Sgt. Pepper will be released on October 25, 2011. … [Read more...]
Leslie West and Joe Bonamassa
Leslie West will be releasing a new solo album next month titled Unusual Suspects. The album features a host of guest artists including Slash, Zakk Wylde, Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather, and Joe Bonamassa. Below is a video of West and Bonamassa trading licks in the studio on the blues classic "Third Degree": … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa Featured in iGuitar
Joe Bonamassa is the cover artist for the latest issue of the online guitar magazine iGuitar. Below is a video of Bonamassa jamming with his interviewer from iGuitar, Michael Casswell. This video features some really nice playing from Bonamassa. Check it out: … [Read more...]
Oz Noy – Twisted Blues Volume 1
One of my favorite modern jazz/funk/blues/fusion/etc. guitarists, Oz Noy, is going to be releasing a new album titled Twisted Blues Volume 1 on November 21. The album was recorded in Austin and New York. The Austin sessions featured Eric Johnson on guitar, Chris Layton on drums, Roscoe Beck on bass, and Reese Wynans on the organ. The New York sessions featured Vinnie Colaiuta … [Read more...]
Les Paul Memorial Unveiled in Waukesha, WI
This past weekend, the Les Paul Foundation unveiled a new monument in honor of Les Paul in Les Paul's hometown of Waukesha, WI: The monument includes 500 square feet of granite and features an image of a 1952 Les Paul guitar along with a biography and a listing of the major awards that Paul has won. We have family in the area, so I'm looking forward to checking out this … [Read more...]