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Until now, there were only two verified photographs of Johnson (1911-1938), who remains the most inspirational musician produced by the Mississippi Delta and the man Eric Clapton once anointed as "the most important blues musician who ever lived." This weekend a third, newly cleaned-up and authenticated image has been released by the Johnson estate showing him . . .
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IN THE BASSMENT
Music is a powerful communication tool--it causes us to laugh, cry, think and question. Bassist and five-time Grammy winner, Victor Wooten, asks us to approach music the same way we learn verbal language--by embracing mistakes and playing as often as possible. Give this a listen . . .
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Guitar Store Reality Show ~ What?!
This Strings Attached Preview Episode tracks the daily routines of an eclectic cast of characters, based at Bluesman Vintage Guitars in the Greater Nashville, TN area. Join us as we explore the creation, repair and sales of some of the finest instruments, for some of the biggest names in the industry. In this episode, the guys encounter a Billy Gibbons numbered Pearly Gates Les Paul, Custom Shop reissue that . . .
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How important is a bass intro? It's a matter of life and death. In those percious moments before the intro, the band is poised and ready to play, the audience awaits, and the tempo is a silent concept of time in space. For a split second before the intro begins, the bass stands at the edge of the universe, ready to set the cosmos in motion. Yes, it's that important!
Last time, we looked at . . .
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GREAT GEAR
You don't know Jack! But if his inventor has anything to say about it, you soon will. Jack is a smart Wi-Fi device that replaces your guitar cable with a studio-quality 24-bit connection. Unlike existing wireless devices, it doesn't use Bluetooth or radio technology, which are slow and cause a loss in fidelity, instead . . .
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ARTIST AWARENESS
John McLaughlin is a leading guitarist in jazz and jazz fusion. His style has been described as one of aggressive speed, technical precision, and harmonic sophistication. He is known for using exotic scales and unconventional time signatures and Indian music has had a profound influence on his style. He was influential in bringing jazz fusion to popularity by playing with Miles Davis on five of his studio albums, including Davis' first gold-certified Bitches Brew. Speaking of himself, McLaughlin has stated that the guitar is simply "part of his body," and he feels more comfortable when . . . |
