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Monthly Archives: January, 2015

Book Review: The Riff Notes Series

The Riff Notes series of booklets by authors Phil Dixon and Christopher Jones and published by Hal Leonard are great for beginning guitarists yearning to learn more about electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and guitar strings. The collection of three small paperback booklets are easy to read with each being less than 25 pages.

Interview with Young Singer-Songwriter Jamey Geston on Ukes, Get Happy and Santa Barbara

Young 16 year old singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Southern California, Jamey Geston, describes her music as “indie, folksy beat and with a bit acoustic pop.” Jamey plays the guitar, ukulele, piano and bass). In her short career, Jamey has accomplished quite a bit as she has opened for the legendary Judy Collins, has been a featured artist in BackBeat Music Magazine TV Segment, and our sister site Guitar It Up for Girls, and has won so many songwriting and other awards that you can find on her site.

Larry’s Country Diner Serves up Some Heat this January with Performances by Deana Carter, Charlie McCoy and Mountain Faith

Press Release:  Few things soothe the soul in the bitter cold of winter quite like a warm home-cooked meal, a comfy chair in front...

GoGo Tuners Releases New Caliber Pedal Tuner

Press Release:  GoGo Tuners debuts their latest product, the GoGo Caliber Pedal Tuner.  The new tuner features upgrades such as a calibration mode and tighter tuning accuracy, but still has the durability and readability that GoGo tuners are known for.  As with all GoGo tuners, the Caliber Pedal Tuner is now available through dealers and distributors worldwide. 

PRS Guitars on their Archon Amp Family

In December of 2013, Paul Reed Smith unveiled a new 100 watt amplifier called the “Archon.” Initially designed and positioned to be a “high-gain” amplifier, the Archon’s aggressive overdriven tones and ample headroom with sparkling cleans immediately caught the attention of guitar wielding heavyweights including Dustie Waring (Between the Buried and Me), Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge and Tremonti), Emil Werstler (Chimaira), and Zach Myers (Shinedown). The amp debuted in a high-design, 100/50-watt package (via a half power switch). Later in 2014, 50/25-watt and 25/13-watt versions were added to the line.

Little Lapin to Release a New Single Titlted Remember The Highs

Press Release:  UK singer-songwriter Little Lapin has been making her mark on audiences all over the world, from New Zealand where she was based for five years, to New York where she recently performed the last leg of her acoustic tour.

Callaghan’s Birthday Show at Eddie Owen Presents

On a clear and chilly evening in quaint downtown Duluth, GA, still adorned with holiday lights, Callaghan celebrated her Birthday Bash at the famed Eddie Owen Presents @ Red Clay Music Foundry to a sold out theatre.

Interview with Pauline France; Guitarist and PR & Content Manager for Mad Sun Marketing

Guitarist and public relations professional in the music industry, Pauline France is a classically trained guitarist and started playing in her early teens. Born in Southern California, France spent a great deal of time in Mexico and studied guitar and music extensively. France ultimately changed her degree and graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in journalism/public relations.

Callaghan to Release Second Album ‘A History Of Now’ In April

Nashville based singer/songwriter Callaghan is set to release her second album, A History of Now, on April 7, 2015, via her own label, Green Town Music.  Featuring Callaghan’s trademark sound, which blurs the edges between pop, adult contemporary and Americana, the new record is the latest chapter of a success story based on hard work and a strong connection with a growing army of fans for the artist who moved to the U.S. from London in the summer of 2010.

Book Review: The Fender Archives by Tom Wheeler published by Hal Leonard

“A Scrapbook of Artifacts, Treasures, and Inside Information”

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