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Steve Lukather and Joe Bonamassa - "Further on up the Road"

2009-11-20T16:57:55-06:00

More footage of Steve Lukather and Joe Bonamassa at Guitar Center's King Of The Blues competition. Great stuff!

Two videos of Eric Johnson sitting in with Oz Noy

2009-11-17T20:48:41-06:00

Here are a couple of videos of Eric Johnson sitting in with the Oz Noy Trio in Austin (with Anton Fig on drums, and Roscoe Beck on bass). Schizophrenic - October 2009 Cissy Strut - June 2009

More Rodrigo y Gabriela with Al DiMeola

2009-11-16T17:38:21-06:00

Cool interview with Rodrigo y Gabriela where they discuss how Al DiMeola has influenced them, followed by the full version of "Mediterranean Sundance" from their performance together in Paris.

And the winner is...

2009-11-16T15:02:47-06:00

Wayne Bryce has won a copy of the new Gerald Gradwohl Trio album Sally Beth Roe! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest. Congratulations Wayne!

Steve Lukather jams with Joe Bonamassa - King Of The Blues Competition

2009-11-15T05:11:27-06:00

Here's Steve Lukather jamming with Joe Bonamassa at Guitar Center's King Of The Blues competition in Hollywood this past Thursday. Check out Joe rocking the Albert Lee model Music Man! He's a little hard to hear in this clip though.

Review: Oz Noy - Schizophrenic

2009-11-14T08:08:35-06:00

Oz Noy is at the cutting-edge of modern jazz-funk guitar. An in-demand session player, Noy can often be found plying his wares in clubs such as New York's 55 Bar, or The Bitter End. His unique compositions and playing style...

Video: Al DiMeola sits in with Rodrigo y Gabriela

2009-11-14T05:40:05-06:00

Al DiMeola jammming with Rodrigo y Gabriela at Casino de Paris, 11/12/09. Awesome!

Upcoming Allan Holdsworth Trio Dates

2009-11-10T16:55:17-06:00

Allan Holdsworth will be playing the following US shows this December. These gigs will feature Chad Wackerman on drums, and Jimmy Johnson on bass. December 5, 2009 - San Diego, CA Athenaeum School of the Arts http://www.ljathenaeum.org December 10, 2009...

OHM - Live at Alva's 11/7/09

2009-11-10T06:05:54-06:00

"Peanut Buddah" from OHM's 11/7/09 show at Alva's in San Pedro, CA.

Current Listening

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...