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2009-11-08T09:00:18-06:00

I've been super busy with work and family stuff, so I haven't had as much time to update the site with reviews, etc, as I'd like. However, a lot of great new music has been released recently, so I wanted...

Upcoming OHM Live Dates

2009-11-06T06:12:53-06:00

OHM (Chris Poland - guitar, Robby Pagliari - bass, Kofi Baker - drums) are currently working on their next record, and have announced the following upcoming live dates: 11/07/2009 (8:00 PM) Alva’s Showroom 1417 W. Eighth Street San Pedro, California...

New Mike Stern Interview at Innerviews

2009-11-06T05:56:46-06:00

Anil Prasad has a posted an in-depth interview with Mike Stern on Innerviews.org. Great stuff. Innerviews: Mike Stern - Diverse Shadings

Win a copy of the new Gerald Gradwohl Trio album!

2009-11-05T05:56:30-06:00

The Guitar Channel is giving away one copy of Austrian fusion guitarist Gerald Gradwohl's great new trio CD Sally Beth Roe. This disc features Jojo Lackner on bass, Farid Al-Shami on drums, and some of the rawest guitar-driven fusion I've...

Carl Verheyen Interview at Guitar International

2009-11-05T05:38:15-06:00

Matt Warnock has a great interview up with Carl Verheyen over at Guitar International. Verheyen discusses his latest album, Trading 8s. Carl Verheyen Talks Trading 8s

New Charlie Hunter album to be released in January

2009-10-31T09:26:52-05:00

Charlie Hunter's new studio album Gentlemen, I Neglected To Inform You You Will Not Be Getting Paid will be released January 12, 2010 on his Spire Artist Media label. Joining Hunter on this release will be Eric Kalb (drums), Curtis...

Mike Stern Video Interview

2009-10-31T09:14:56-05:00

A cool new interview with Mike Stern from the folks at Under Your Skin. Thanks John!

Wayne Krantz to play 2009 Jazz Utsav Fest in India

2009-10-26T20:33:46-05:00

Wayne Krantz will be playing the 2009 Jazz Utsav festival in India with Anthony Jackson, Cliff Almond and David Binney. Dates and locations below. Nov 20th Bangalore: Ambedekar Auditorium Nov 21st Mumbai: Priadarshini Park Nov 22nd Delhi: FICCY Auditorium

Jake Cinninger Interview at Guitar International

2009-10-26T20:05:47-05:00

Check out Matt Warnock's great interview with Umphrey's McGee guitarist Jake Cinninger at Guitar International. The main topic of discussion - OHMPhrey; Cinninger's recent side project that combines the mighty forces of Umphrey's McGee and OHM. Jake Cinninger: OHMphrey, Umphrey’s...

Henderson Berlin Chambers Trio Live Review

2009-10-23T05:58:06-05:00

Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin, and Dennis Chambers recently completed a string of dates in Asia. The Guitar Column has a great review up of this fusion super-trio's 10/21 gig in Singapore. Thanks to my pal JP over at Strat-O-Blogster for...

Steve Morse Band Live Review

2009-10-21T05:45:31-05:00

Rich Wielgosz has posted a review on his blog of the Steve Morse Band's 10/19 show at Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo, NY. Concert Review: The Steve Morse Band - Serving Humanity Since 1966

New Gary Husband project to include Holdsworth, McLaughlin, Herring, and others

2009-10-17T13:56:21-05:00

Gary Husband has begun recording a new fusion album that will include Allan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring, Robin Trower, Jerry Goodman, Jimmy Johnson, and others. Here's Husband's announcement from his MySpace page: ---------- NEWS - 15/10/09 SESSIONS FOR THE...

Steve Morse Band - Out Standing In Their Field

2009-10-14T06:06:55-05:00

PRESS RELEASE For a musician as talented as guitar maestro Steve Morse, there are no boundaries between genres; there is only his unique sound. On November 17, The Steve Morse Band will release a new studio album Out Standing In...

Carl Verheyen West Coast Tour Dates

2009-10-13T05:45:23-05:00

Carl Verheyen will be playing the following west coast shows and clinics in support of his new album Trading 8's. 11/13/09 Seattle, WA The Woodshed - 8:00pm show 11/14/09 Harbor, WA San Juan Island Community Theater - 7:30pm show 11/15/09...

Eric Johnson sits in with Oz Noy

2009-10-12T17:13:16-05:00

The What's That Dude Play? blog has a short-but-sweet review of one of Oz Noy's recent shows in Austin, TX, which featured Eric Johnson sitting in with the band. The post includes pics from the show, as well as streaming...

Wayne Krantz Trio Performance from upcoming Keith Carlock DVD

2009-10-10T07:20:43-05:00

Here's clip of Wayne Krantz (guitar), Tim Lefebvre (bass), and Keith Carlock (drums) performing the song "Rock" from Carlock's upcoming instructional DVD The Big Picture. The DVD includes a 4-song clinic/performance segment with Krantz's trio (!). The Big Picture will...

Allan Holdsworth live review at All About Jazz

2009-10-08T06:18:39-05:00

John Kelman has written a great review for All About Jazz of Allan Holdsworth's September 28 show in Gatineau, Canada. AAJ Review - Allan Holdsworth Trio: Gatineau, Canada

Greg Howe to play two shows in Russia

2009-10-08T06:03:29-05:00

Greg Howe will be playing the following shows in Russia with Eddie Jobson, Ric Fierabracci, and Marco Minnemann. These gigs will come hot-on-the-heels of the U-Z dates that Howe will be playing in Poland in early November. Not sure if...