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Monthly Archives: August, 2016

Joanna Connor begins a new chapter with Six String Stories

Joanna Connor’s meteoric rise to Internet fame is now the stuff of legend: in 2014, a fan uploaded a video of Connor performing “Walkin’ Blues” in front of a Chicago audience, and seemingly overnight the clip generated millions of views. Despite the sudden wave of recognition, however, Connor, is no newcomer or overnight sensation. Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, she’s been playing clubs since she was a teenager. She moved to Chicago in 1984, began sitting in with blues legends such as James Cotton, Buddy Guy, and Junior Wells, launched her own group and released her debut album, Believe It, in 1989, and began touring the world, crossing Europe 32 times from 1990 to 1999, and releasing a series of live and studio recordings. 

Martin Guitar Joins the Rainforest Alliance #FollowTheFrog Campaign to Raise Awareness of Forest Sustainability

Martin Guitar has just announced that it is teaming up with the Rainforest Alliance on the#FollowTheFrog campaign to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable wood sourcing. The campaign will use Martin’s social media platforms, Martin Ambassador James Valentine of Maroon 5, and public events to drive attention to Martin’s longstanding commitment to the environment and its collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance.

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