Update: Congratulations to Peter M. for winning this contest! Thanks to all who entered. A few weeks ago, I reviewed a book titled The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated History of the Guitar that Changed Rock. The book includes a generous helping of artist profiles, Les Paul history, and great pictures, and I enjoyed it. The publisher, Voyageur Press, has kindly offered to … [Read more...]

Fender has announced a promotion to win tickets to Eric Clapton's sold out Crossroads festival on June 26. The grand-prize winner will receive a pair of tickets and a Fender T-Mobile myTouch 3G Limited Edition phone. A runner-up will win a pair of tickets to the festival. All you have to do to enter is fill out the form on the contest website. … [Read more...]

I'm happy to announce another contest here on Guitar Lifestyle! I have several copies of Steve Morse's latest CD Out Standing in Their Field to give away. In my opinion, this is one of Morse's best albums in a long time. Like Morse's previous albums, he melds various styles together to create an eclectic album of great guitar playing, as well as great bass playing by Dave … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Todd L. from New York for winning the Fret12 prize pack contest. He has won copies of Mark Tremonti's and Leslie West's instructional DVDs, produced by Fret12. Thanks to all who participated in this contest. I'll be announcing a new contest soon, so stay tuned! … [Read more...]

This is just a reminder that there are still a few more days to enter the Jeff Beck Performing This Week...Live at Ronnie Scott's Blu-Ray contest. I'll accept contest entries through Sunday, May 17, and I'll announce the winner on Monday, May 18. Good luck! … [Read more...]