Guitars
Fender Play is easy. According to samples of their marketing material, it’s the easiest way to learn guitar. How does it work?…
If Taylor’s smallest guitars were real human babies, the Big Baby Taylor would be the one that probably got the most milk…
Many of today’s guitar players picked up their instrument because they were influenced not only by great songs but also by the…
The Yamaha FG830 has gained a reputation for being one of the best guitars for beginners. It’s reasonably priced, has a good…
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.
Inside the barely documented 1970 Syracuse gig where Derek & The Dominos, Duane Allman and a young Elton John turned a half-full war memorial into a once-in-a-lifetime guitar summit.
The 2016 Country Music Association Awards (CMAs) sparked controversy when Beyoncé performed “Daddy Lessons” with…
Before Chet Atkins or rock heroes, a quiet Virginia matriarch turned the acoustic guitar into a lead instrument. Here is how “Mother” Maybelle rewired country music.
Many guitar players on their way to becoming pro look for the best acoustic guitar…
Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize win in 2016 had just about everyone talking. He gained one…





























