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Jeff Pilson Interview
May 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Having grown up up in the 80s it is no shock that bands like Dokken feature on any guitarist’s area of study. We were lucky enough to catch up with current Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson here is what he had to say : When did you start making music and what attracted you to bass guitar ? A: I started playing at 12 years old (although I started playing cello a year earlier). Some guys heard me singing on the playground so they asked if I’d buy a bass and be in their band- I did it. Who were your influences growing... [Read the full story]
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Micro Spider Release
April 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Line 6 have announced that Micro Spider, the traveling guitarist’s best friend, and a potent addition to the best-selling Spider III family of modeling amplifiers, has begun shipping and is now available worldwide. Micro Spider boasts intuitive functionality, total versatility and sensational tone. Featuring an assortment of brilliant amp models, Smart Control FX interface (including reverb, chorus, tremolo and more) [Read the full story] Read More →
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Def Leppard Album & Tour
April 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Mercury Records are delighted to announce the imminent release of the new Def Leppard album, “Songs From the Sparkle Lounge”. Britain’s greatest arena rock band are also set to play a series of headline shows and select festivals across Europe in summer of 2008 – as part of a 2008 World Tour. [Read the full story] Read More →
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Acoustic Guitar Bible
March 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The Acoustic Guitar Bible by Eric Roche is a one-stop resource for all levels of playing ability and the most comprehensive book of its kind. Drawing on years of playing, recording, and performing around the world, Eric Roche offers in these pages a full programme of guitar instruction, covering basic music theory, reading tablature, effective practise plans, advanced issues like alternate tunings, harmonics, guitar percussion, arranging for solo performance and much more. [Read the full story] Read More →
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Micro Spider Release
Line 6 have announced that Micro Spider, the traveling guitarist’s best friend, and a potent addition to the best-selling Spider III family of modeling amplifiers, has begun... [Read more]
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Cara Dillon Release Announced
Having taken an 18 month career break due to the birth of her twin sons in November 2006, Irish folk singer Cara Dillon returns with major plans for 2008 and beyond. Autumn 2008... [Read more]
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Music Reviews & News
When I was 7 my parents gave me an acoustic guitar. I think my mother secretly hoped I would turn into one of those teenage boys who plays at parties and... [Read more]
Following abundant critical praise for their 2007 ‘Hide From the Cold’ EP the Jane Bradfords release their self titled debut album through Northern... [Read more]
The bittersweet, cascading harmonies of The Good Years sets the tone for Karine Polwart’s new album This Earthly Spell - and it’s been a good year... [Read more]
Ben Glover from Glenarm in County Antrim traveled to Nashville last summer to record his debut album ‘The Week the Clocks Changed’ Ben who... [Read more]