Joe Bonamassa is set to release his new album, Sloe Gin, on August 21st. Like his previous album, You & Me, Bonamassa has teamed up with producer Kevin Shirley for Sloe Gin. Tom Watson at ModernGuitars.com recently reviewed the album: ...Sloe Gin isn't a summer album. It has the makings of a year-round classic that could set a new standard for recorded blues, rock, … [Read more...]
Reunited
Van Halen and David Lee Roth have officially announced their reunion tour that will begin in September. However, it won't be a true reunion of the original band, as Michael Anthony has been replaced by Eddie's son Wolfgang on bass. The tour dates currently announced are: Thu 09.27 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Bobcats Arena Sat 09.29 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Mon … [Read more...]
Charlie Hunter – Mistico
On July 31st, 7- and 8-string guitarist Charlie Hunter released his latest album, Mistico. Like many of his former albums, on Mistico Charlie blends jazz, rock and funk to create a unique sound. Playing with Charlie on this album are Erik Deutsch on piano, Fender Rhodes, and CasioTone, and Simon Lott on drums. I had a chance to see Charlie Hunter play live several years ago, … [Read more...]
On the Jimmy Reed Highway
Jimmie Vaughan has recently collaborated with Omar Kent Dykes to record a new CD titled On the Jimmy Reed Highway, which is a tribute to Jimmy Reed that will be released on August 21, 2007. The CD also features Kim Wilson, Lou Ann Barton, James Cotton, Delbert McClinton, and Gary Clark Jr. Omar's Web site states: Ain't nobody can do Jimmy Reed like Jimmy Reed could. But … [Read more...]
Scott McKeon
ModernGuitars.com has recently interviewed a young blues guitarist named Scott McKeon, a 20-year old guitarist from Wimborne, a small English town. The influence of Stevie Ray can be heard in Scott's playing, but he definitely modernizes it with influences from other styles of music, as well. McKeon has recently recorded and released a CD titled Can't Take No More. I love to … [Read more...]