Category Archives: guitar

Scorpions – Comeblack available for streaming

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Scorpions’ Comeblack is streaming in its entirety at AOL Music.  The album is half re-recordings and half covers.  Is it just me or has Klaus Meine’s voice not changed AT ALL in 30 years?!?!?  Man these songs bring back memories… … Continue reading →

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OSI – Fire Make Thunder (2012, Metal Blade)

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

OSI – Fire Make Thunder is scheduled for release March 27th on Metal Blade Records Office of Strategic Influence (OSI) is Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) and Kevin Moore (ex Dream Theater, Chroma Key).  They are joined here by returning session … Continue reading →

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Now Playing: 2012 pt. 2

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

OK so far so good in 2012… Anneke Van Giersbergen – Everything Is Changing (PIAS, 2012) I was smitten with Anneke the very first time I heard her in the Dutch ‘trip rock’ band The Gathering.  She sings with incredible … Continue reading →

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Now Playing: 2012 pt. 1

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Every year I promise myself I’ll be better at keeping track of my listening habits.  Why should 2012 be any different?  Well here we go… Uri Caine Trio – Siren (Winter & Winter, 2011) I’ve been a fan of Uri’s … Continue reading →

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Alice In Chains Fantasy Football Charity Auction

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

The Alice in Chains & Friends Fantasy Football League launched its 3rd annual charity auction on eBay Friday. The ten-day long auction includes collectible items donated by league participants such as custom-made black denim pants, jacket, and studded belt worn … Continue reading →

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Razl – Microscopic (2011, Martian Sheep)

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

WARNING!  Highly Infectious Guitar and Beyond Ridden Groove-A Thon! So reads the back of Microscopic by Spain’s Razl (AKA Raul Huelves).  I’m not one to argue with such a definitive statement, when you pop this sucker into your CD player … Continue reading →

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Mike Keneally Band pre-order or pre-heat?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

The new Mike Keneally Band live album bakin’ at the potato is available for pre-heating at Moosemart NOW for only twenty-five bucks!  Check out the cool retro cover art, Jazzy AND Snazzy eh?  I haven’t heard it yet, but the … Continue reading →

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Free Song from Chris Thile and Michael Daves

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

From Black Metal covers of 80s hits to amazing Bluegrass…yeah I’m eclectic like that: Sign up for a free download here Album out May 10th

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Ben Allison – Action-Refraction (Palmetto, 2011)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

What IS Jazz?  This is one of those questions that inevitably comes up whenever you get a few Jazz fans together.  No one ever asks ‘What is Rock?’ or ‘What is Folk?’  I mean I guess they do, but it … Continue reading →

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Bryan Beller – Wednesday Night Live (2011, Onion Boy)

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Have you ever watched Antiques Roadshow on PBS, it’s ok I won’t tell anyone I’m just using it to illustrate a point.  They appraise items that people find in their garages or attics based on the current market and demand … Continue reading →

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