Americana band JD & The Straight Shot just released their all-acoustic album, The Great Divide, filled with unforgettable hooks, soaring melodies and powerful stories performed by friends whose joy shines through in every sparkling … Read more
Bostonian Peter Ward is a major player in the talented New England blues scene, back now with a follow-up to his 2017 Blues on My Shoulders. Like that one, this … Read more
In the top echelons of rock, very few guitar pickers have attained the renown and respect that Jorma Kaukonen has. Voted 54th greatest guitarist by Rolling Stone Magazine, the master … Read more
What began as a lark is now serious business for college friends Paul Gregg and Teddy Scott, as lineup instability, constant reinvention and perilous travel experiences since its formation in … Read more
Chances are very good that you’ve heard Rick Vito’s signature guitar playing before. Accolades from his peers are quite astounding, whether it be John Mayall, Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Steve … Read more
Photos by Carl Scheffel/MSG Photos** and Heidi Lenze* At one point during the hometown performance, guitarist Paul Stanley introduced a song with, “Here’s one from 1983,” and I turned to … Read more
Murali Coryell follows up his 2016 Mr. Senator, with another album of the place he now calls home, Austin, TX. This time he eschews the political and digs deeper into Tex-Mex … Read more
One of the most in-demand horn sections for both recording sessions and tours, The Texas Horns back some of the biggest names in the roots music world, but The Horns have … Read more
By Iain Patience When Nashville-based roots musician Mike Farris picked up a Grammy in 2015 for his album, Shine For All The People, few were surprised save for Farris … Read more
If ever there was a true guitar-geek album, this must be it. For many a Tele may mean television, telephone or the likes, for a guitar geek it can have … Read more
