Guitars
Which model will be crowned the best acoustic guitar under $300 in ? We have to admit the competition’s pretty tough, with…
I write almost all my songs on an acoustic guitar, even if they turn into rock songs, hard rock songs, metal songs,…
The CD-140SCE dreadnought is part of Fender’s new Classic Design Series of acoustic guitars. It’s an electro-acoustic that’s been fitted with an…
As you become a more advanced guitar player, you’ll surely begin to look for the best high-end acoustic guitar. You’re now on…
Revisiting the doomed New Year’s run of 1952-53: the driver, the hotel stop, the rumored last words, and what’s fact vs legend.
Led Zeppelin’s final US show happened at Oakland’s Day On The Green in 1977 with Judas Priest and Rick Derringer. Here’s why it still matters.
Remembering Mark Volman of The Turtles and Flo & Eddie: the hits, the Zappa years, the rights battles, and the hard truths about legacy.
Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss sang “Seven Spanish Angels” in Washington, D.C. with Willie watching. Here’s why his reaction mattered.
Barry Stock mistook a heart attack for heartburn mid-set. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what every gigging musician should learn.
If you are looking for the best acoustic guitar under $1000, you’re in the right…
In 1972, Jethro Tull ditched “songs” for a single 43-minute suite. Here’s how Thick as a Brick spoofed prog, hit No. 1, and endured.
In early 1978, Van Halen jumped from LA clubs to a world tour almost overnight. Here’s how their first Aragon Ballroom set lit the fuse on arena rock.
From Tin Pan Alley grind to “Sweet Caroline”: the gamble, the myth, the stadium chant, and what Diamond’s story teaches musicians.
Tom Waits argues songs should stay wild. Here’s what his “raw” philosophy means for writing, recording, and listening today.





























