This weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame opened an exhibit in honor of Chet Atkins. The exhibit is titled Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player. As part of the exhibit, Tommy Emmanuel will be giving a special performance saluting Chet Atkins on August 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM CST. If you can't attend the event in person, the event will be streamed for free on the Country Music … [Read more...]
Johnny Winter – Roots
On September 27, Johnny Winter will release a new album titled Roots, which pays homage to the heroes that helped shape Winter's own guitar style. The new album will feature a number of special guests, including Sonny Landreth, Derek Trucks, Edgar Winter, Warren Haynes, Susan Tedeschi, Jimmy Vivino, John Popper, Vince Gill, John Medeski, and Paul Nelson. That's quite a … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson Up Close Tour Update
Harmony Central recently caught up with Eric Johnson while he's out on tour in support of his latest album Up Close. In the video, Johnson talks about some of the songs he's playing on this tour and some of his gear, including hints to an upcoming EJ signature Fuzz Face and Eminence speaker. The video also includes some excellent live footage. Check it out: (via the … [Read more...]
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Live: I’m With You In Theaters
Red Hot Chili Peppers will be releasing their upcoming album I'm With You on August 30. To promote the release, they are performing the entire album in sequence for the first and only time in an event that will be broadcast in select theaters across the world on August 30. Note that some theaters will get a delayed release of the concert. You can visit RHCPLiveHD.com to see if … [Read more...]
Rich Robinson – Through a Crooked Sun
The Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson will be releasing a new solo album on October 11, titled Through a Crooked Sun. You can listen to three tracks from the new album by "liking" Robinson's BandPage on Facebook. The three new tracks include "Gone Away," "Lost and Found," and "Hey Fear." … [Read more...]