Joe Bonamassa and team have released an official music video for the track "Dislocated Boy" off his latest album Driving Towards the Daylight: In other Bonamassa news, they have released a CD/MP3 double album from his recent run at the Beacon Theater featuring guest spots by Paul Rodgers, John Hiatt, and Beth Hart. I have the DVD that was released from these shows, and … [Read more...]
Dave Mustaine: Nazi America?
The LA Times is reporting that Dave Mustaine had some rather interesting things to say about the recent domestic terrorist incidents here in the USA. This might be proof that doing drugs causes long-term damage. This is just a friendly reminder that, regardless of which side of the aisle you find yourself, you probably shouldn't take political advice from a heavy metal singer. … [Read more...]
Fender Cabronita Telecaster
When John Mayer released his album Battle Studies, he played a televised album release show at the Beacon Theatre in New York. On the track "Perfectly Lonely", Mayer played a Telecaster that I had never seen before. I later found out that it was a Fender Custom Shop La Cabronita Especial. At the time, no regular production model of the guitar was available. Fender heard the … [Read more...]
Michael Landau Group from 2010
I really dig this video of the Michael Landau Group in Prague in 2010. I believe the title of the track is "Worried Life Blues": I love the tone he gets out of his Strat. … [Read more...]
Summer NAMM 2012: Grace Potter Signature Gibson Flying V
I wasn't able to attend Summer NAMM this year, but I've been keeping an eye out for interesting new gear. Gibson introduced its Grace Potter signature Flying V at the show: In the image of the classic second wave of '60s Flying Vs, the Grace Potter Signature Flying V from Gibson USA is crafted in solid Grade-A mahogany, a rich, resonant tonewood that has been responsible for … [Read more...]