Monthly Archives: March, 2014

South By Southwest is the most anticipated music and entertainment festivals, conference and conventions in the United States. It is where many bands always want to play and where some of the greatest bands first made their names. For 2014, the line-up of bands includes many that have guitarists that are girls. What better way for Guitar Girl Magazine to celebrate than with a list of some of the best guitar girl performers at SXSW!

Press Release:  Over the past ten years on the road, touring sound engineer Sean Quackenbush has worked with such hard-touring bands as O.A.R. and Robert Randolph, along with host of other groups. One of the biggest benefits of that experience has been the opportunity to use all the major brands of in-ear monitors. This has led him to the conclusion that for sound quality, comfort, and reliability, his clear preference is for Sensaphonics in-ear monitors (IEMs).

Less than a year and a half ago, I reviewed an Antigone Rising concert at a folk festival in downtown St. Petersburg.  What I said back then about this veteran New York-based female foursome offering a sound that has a modern country feel without the twang still holds true.

Jane Getter has been referred to as the "first lady of fusion rock" and Guitar Player Magazine said she is "the fieriest fretboarding female...

The SXSW Music Festival, one of the largest, most influential, and most anticipated music events of the year, is ready for 2014! At SXSW 2013, over 25,000 music industry professionals and musicians attended six nights of music performed by over 2,000 acts representing 55 countries at over 100 venues in downtown Austin, Texas.

The SXSW® Music and Media Conference aims to educate and inspire musicians and those who work with them. Whether you're a grizzled music biz vet or a wide-eyed newbie, you'll find great discussions and unique opportunities to meet people who can help advance your ambitions. The 2014 dates for the Music Conference are March 11 - 15.

The SXSW Trade Show is the heart of the converging industries experienced at SXSW. The four-day show celebrates the organizations that define the ever-evolving relationship between media, technology, creators and consumers. View the 2014 Exhibitors

2014 marks the fifth annual Music Gear Expo, a show that runs the gamut from well-known luthiers to indie amp builders, from analog instruments to tablet-based apps. With the additions of the Gear Expo Store, the Gear Expo Lounge and the new and popular App Annex, the Expo has become a destination for musicians, buyers, gear and tech aficionados. Exhibitors can market, promote, and connect while having the opportunity to sell to a broad audience.

In just a few short days, what is touted as the world’s leading music industry event, South by Southwest (SXSW) Music and Media Conference, will open its doors at the Austin Convention Center from March 11 through March 16.