• NAMM Show 2019 Special Report
    Drums & Equipment Reviews, Feature Stories, NAMM 2019 FS, Reviews

    Winter NAMM 2019: Drums

    Alesis Fresh off the success of the WIHO Award-winning Strike Pro Drum Kit (reviewed here), Alesis is back with a fantastic option for acoustic drummers ...
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  • Artist Spotlight, Band & Musician FS, Feature Stories

    New Artist Spotlight: Tramaine Watkins

    We first learned of Welsh guitarist, Tramaine Watkins, through his record producer, the incredibly talented Alex Argento. And sure enough, Tramaine was worth listening to. ...
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  • Artist Spotlight, Band & Musician FS, Feature Stories

    New Artist Spotlight - Space Elevator

    Space Elevator are a rock band from England with a classic ‘80s, American, pop rock vibe. They’ve been winning rave reviews for their music and ...
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  • Band & Musician FS, Feature Stories

    Gus G, Vinnie Moore, and Richie Kotzen together on West Coast Tour. Insane!!!

    Concert Report: Gus G, Vinnie Moore, and Richie Kotzen were all on fire last night in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona at BLK Live.  Each ...
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  • Feature Stories, Guitar Player FS

    Pete Thorn: In His Own Words

    We’re breaking form for this one. Typically, this is where you’d read a detailed intro about our subject. A bit of background. A bit of ...
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  • Feature Stories, Guitar Player FS

    Pete on Pete Thorn II: A Track-by-Track Breakdown

    “Combining superior technical skills with an ear for gorgeous tone and the gift of superb songwriting, Pete Thorn II sets the bar astonishingly high for ...
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  • Feature Stories, Guitar Player FS

    Nita Strauss: In the Eye of the Storm

    Passion, joy, and great love for the guitar vie for attention every time Nita Strauss takes the stage. At first glance she looms larger-than-life, then ...
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  • Bass Player FS, Feature Stories

    John “JD” DeServio: Jersey Strong and Proud of It

    New Jersey musician John "JD" DeServio, is well known as the bass player for Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, but this Berklee grad’s road to ...
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  • Photo Illustration by Scott Kahn
    Band & Musician FS, Feature Stories, Singers & Songwriter FS

    Tony Lewis: Once Again Stepping Up to the Plate

    You can’t talk about pop rock from the ‘80s without referencing The Outfield’s multi-platinum hit, “Your Love,” penned by a British group that was actually ...
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  • Feature Stories, Recording NR

    Blue Cat Audio Releases Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.0

    Paris, France, 2018/06/18: Blue Cat Audio ( http://www.bluecataudio.com ) has released Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer 3.1, a new version of its multiband processing plug-in with ...
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