Truth In Shredding

Philip Sayce: on SRV, Insane Tone & Life on Tour!

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Wed, 6 May 2026 08:30:51 GMT

https://www.philipsayce.com/tour

In this video, we sit down with Philip Sayce to talk all things tone, Stevie Ray Vaughan, life on tour, and the real secrets behind his sound.

We dive into how Philip approaches his guitar tone, the influence of SRV, what it’s like touring the UK, and how he’s writing and shaping new music along the way.

If you’re into blues, Strat tones, and the details that make a player feel like themselves, you’re going to love this one.

🎸 Check out Philip Sayce’s latest release Scorched Earth Volume 2 — out now:

https://www.philipsayce.com/music

Philip Sayce on SRV, Insane Tone and Life on Tour!

Brady Roseberry: First Place Winner "10 Under 20 Competition" 2026 Dallas International Guitar Show

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:34:47 GMT

(Filmed by Natasha in 1080 HD) The "10 Under 20" competition showcases 10 children under 20 years old who compete for money and prizes at the Dallas International Guitar show in Dallas Texas Filmed and recorded on May 3, 2026

Brady Roseberry - First Place Winner "10 Under 20 Competition" 2026 Dallas International Guitar Show

Noah Reyes: 3rd Place Winner "10 Under 20 Competition" 2026 Dallas International Guitar Show

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:34:09 GMT

Filmed by Natasha in 1080 HD) The "10 Under 20" competition showcases 10 children under 20 years old who compete for money and prizes at the Dallas International Guitar show in Dallas Texas Filmed and recorded on May 3, 2026

Noah Reyes - 3rd Place Winner "10 Under 20 Competition" 2026 Dallas International Guitar Show

Ally Venable: Dallas International Guitar Festival - Dallas, TX

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:31:52 GMT

Ally Venable - Guitar & Vocals, EJ Bedford - Bass & Vocals, Randy Wall - Keys, Isaac Pulido - Drums, Jorion Dawson - Saxophone, Jason Grant - Trumpet, and guest Wes Jeans - Guitar Filmed & recorded at the Dallas International Guitar Festival in Dallas, TX on May 3, 2026
https://allyvenableband.com/
00:00 Papa Was A Rolling Stone
08:28 Unbreakable
12:31 Brown Liquor
16:23 Steamroller Blues
27:08 Texas Louisiana with Wes Jeans
34:02 Stopper Back Papa
45:22 Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire
51:20 Tribute To SRV

Ally Venable FULL SET - 5/3/26 Dallas International Guitar Festival - Dallas, TX

George Marios

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:29:37 GMT

Hey everybody, I recently released the 3rd single from my upcoming record - It is a powerhouse of a song called "Crash Burn" and of course it comes with a crazy solo. Now, I haven't played this in a long long time, and I thought it would be cool to document the process of relearning this beast! The video is quite long but you could make the viewing experience easier if you take a shot each time I curse haha Enjoy watching me suffer haha"

Relearning my HARDEST Guitar solo in REAL TIME! #guitar

Chris Gardino: Mass Grave Memory - Strandberg Boden Original N2

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:28:46 GMT

Fishman artist Chris Gardino showcases the clarity and dynamic range of the Strandberg Boden Original N2. Loaded with custom Strandberg POWR:D pickups by Fishman Fluence, the guitar delivers everything from clean, articulate tones to rich, high-gain textures—switching seamlessly between Dynamic and Precision voicings.

Learn more about the Strandberg Boden Original N2 now!
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About Fishman:
We provide musicians with high-quality sound reproduction that empowers and inspires them to create the best music they’ve ever played!

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Strandberg Boden Original N2 Performance | Mass Grave Memory

Ariel Posen: Meridian (Live)

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:25:47 GMT

STREAM NEW ALBUM 'BANNATYNE' - https://arielposenstream.com/bannatyne
ORDER VINYL/CD - https://arielposen.merchtable.com
SEE US ON TOUR - https://www.arielposen.com/tour
SHEET MUSIC - https://www.arielposen.com/sheetmusic

Guitar/Vocals - Ariel Posen
Bass - Julian Bradford
Drums - Ivan Burke
Guitar - Murray Pulver
Keys - Keiran Placatka

Filmed by Patrick Jordan + Buio Assis
Engineered by Riley Hill at No Fun Club
Mixed by Cody Iwasiuk

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Website: http://www.arielposen.com

Ariel Posen - Meridian (Live)

Mattias IA Eklundh: talks about Prop his upcoming new tune

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:23:06 GMT

Mattias IA Eklundh Prop. New tune (and video) this Friday.

Pillipp Tenbirken: AVRALIZE - cyanide

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:17:14 GMT

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AVRALIZE's playthrough for 'cyanide', taken from their brand new album liminal, out now!
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AVRALIZE - cyanide (GUITAR PLAYTHROUGH)

Tom Englund: Evergrey - Leaving The Emptiness

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:11:43 GMT

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EVERGREY - Leaving The Emptiness (Official Video) | Napalm Records

Aizakk Riel Clores: JAYA - Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig | Guitar Instrumental Cover

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:09:36 GMT

Back with another OPM cover!!!

JAYA - Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig | Guitar Instrumental Cover
Using the Fermata ST-1H-S

Other Gear Used:
Blackstar ID:X 100
Fender Studio Pro 8

JAYA - Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig | Guitar Instrumental Cover

Akira Takasaki: Loudness - Crazy Nights - The Monsters of Rock Cruise

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:01:59 GMT

Loudness - Crazy Nights, 4-14-2026, at the Pool Stage on The Monsters of Rock Cruise

Tarn Softwhip, AI: This AI Drummer Has 817K Followers. This NEEDS to Stop.

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:01:04 GMT

An AI influencer account with 817,000 followers ripped Tarn Softwhip's drum cover, swapped her out with an AI-generated person, and uploaded it as their own content. The person in the video doesn't exist. The playing is real, but it's stolen.

This AI Drummer Has 817K Followers. This NEEDS to Stop.

Yvette Young: hang out with me while I play 'glimmer' on acoustic

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:54:42 GMT

Sit with me in my living room as I play an acoustic rendition of ‘glimmer’ on my yamaha TAG3C. Phone audio/video and live looping 🫶🏻 should I play it this way my east coast tour dates?

guitar: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/E0ZV9n

Covet/LITE/Hikes 2026
east coast dates
6/3 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom
6/4 New York, NY Le Poisson Rouge
6/5 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall
6/6 Ardmore, PA Ardmore Music Hall
6/7 Washington, DC The Atlantis
6/9 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
6/10 Columbus, OH Skully’s
6/11 Lansing, MI Grewal Hall
6/12Toronto, ON Lee's Palace
6/13 Montreal, QC Foufounes

hang out with me while I play 'glimmer' on acoustic

Makoto Oda: Sixty Second Zenkai - Bad Cat Amps

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:42:56 GMT

Edited solo

I'm entering the Bad Cat Amps “Sixty Second Zenkai” campaign! *The black cat at the beginning is my family's angel X... @badcatampsjapan @ikeshibu_tokyo Instagram... @badcatampsjapan @ikeshibu_tokyo Equipment I use (updated regularly) The first Japanese artist to be officially recognized by Adversaryguitars Discography • MKOD (2019/10 Instrumental Ranking #1 Japan, Russia) • RAGE • HEAVEN • RAMPAGE feat. MASAKI (2021/3 Instrumental Ranking #1 Japan) Soundhouse x Tunecore Otodama Grand Prix Special Award Winning Work • LOKI feat. BSK (2021/4 Instrumental Ranking #1) • Ice Emperor (2021/12 Instrumental Ranking #1) • Rairouga (iTunes Store • Instrumental Top Songs • Japan • #1 • July 17, 2022) Gear. Guitar AdversaryGuitars　

Bad Cat Amps “Sixty Second Zenkai”エントリーさて頂きます！

Guitar Magazine Contest 2025 "Delicious Days" (Creative Category / Makoto Oda)

Blues Saraceno: Truth About His Legendary Plaid Guitar

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:40:57 GMT

Blues Saraceno Reveals the Truth About His Legendary Plaid Guitar | Shred UNICORN?

Christian Muenzner, Justin Hombach, Joey Tafolla: The Unknown Shredder History Of Shred

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:40:03 GMT

The Unknown Shredder History Of Shred

Clint Strong, Allan Holdsworth, Eric Keyes: This is how legends play guitar

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:29:02 GMT

#allanholdsworth #bebop #jazzguitar
I thought it would be time to post this video of Clint
opening for Allan Holdsworth. This was a dream I had in mind
because besides Allan and Clint are my 2 favorite guitarists
on the planet I was good friends with both so I was pretty sure
I could pull it off. Clint didn’t want to do it at first because well

what guitarist would want to “open for Allan Holdsworth” it’s an
intimidating task no matter who you are. I explained to Clint
that I had played Allan some recordings of Clint and he liked
It. Allan also liked to have openers that had a completely different style and Clint being
Bebop I just knew it would work and it did.

I called Dan Mojica at Dan’s Silver Leaf in Denton, secured the
date and we did it. It was sold out and another great memory is
I was helping my friend master Japanese chef Keiichi Nagano
open “Keiichi” in Denton and he cooked for them and Clint, I
Allan, Jimmy and Chad were the first guest at the private table
of our new restaurant. Allan ate everything in sight and even drank the broth of the clam soup
it was so good. I wish I would have taped the dinner party. It was fun as hell and so many stories came up.

I can’t believe this was 19 years ago in 2006 and Keiichi has been open for 20 years now.
Where does the time go?

Enjoy and share.

Cheers

-Eric Keyes
www.erickeyes.com

This is how legends play guitar (Clint Strong and Allan Holdsworth)

Everyone Knows My Drinking (Original song by Eric Keyes featuring guitar soloist Allan Holdsworth)

Not Of This World (original song by Eric Keyes)

Mike Milan Dedic: Arena - neo classical single

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:27:33 GMT

Very special thanks to Mr. Barry Lubotta for being a significant part of my musical journey! :)
Available now on: https://open.spotify.com/album/3p1QDTdogr5z2sw0rSlBSh
drums - Chriss Lee Diedrich
keyboards - Nick Monaco
All guitars; bass - Me
Recordings - Josh Pearson
Mixing - Michael Jack

Arena - Mike Milan Dedic

Chris Biesterfeldt, Jimmy Johnson, Chris Clark, Chris Wabich: Biking In Taiwan

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:24:38 GMT

Biking In Taiwan is a composition by Chris Biesterfeldt

Performed by and featuring:
Jimmy Johnson - bass
Chris Clark - keyboards
Chris Wabich - drums
Chris Biesterfeldt - guitar

Arranged by Chris Biesterfeldt with help from Jimmy Johnson, Chris Clark and Chris Wabich

Other credits:
Chris Wabich - drum recording engineering, drum mixing, drum video production, mix consultant,
video editing consultant
Jimmy Johnson - bass recording engineering, bass video production
Chris Clark - keyboard sounds and concepts, keyboard recording engineering
Chris Biesterfeldt - keyboard and guitar recording engineering, keyboard and guitar video
production, video editing, mixing and mastering.

If you want to support us you can buy the track here: https://chrisbiesterfeldt.bandcamp.com/track/biking-in-taiwan

Biking In Taiwan with Jimmy Johnson, Chris Clark and Chris Wabich

Steve Jeffrey: Soldier Without Faith - incredible version

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:21:53 GMT

This is a very interesting solo from the maestro. It’s almost Holdsworth esque with lots of space and a lot more legato than my version.

Everyone's Favourite Malmsteen Solo? Soldier Without Faith!!

Marshall Harrison: Eric Johnson’s “Cliffs of Dover” with ECONOMY and SWYBRID

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:19:33 GMT

How to SHRED Eric Johnson’s “Cliffs of Dover” with ECONOMY and SWYBRID Picking!

Per Nilsson: The Swedish Shredder of DOOM

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:11:49 GMT

In this interview, I sit down with Swedish guitar virtuoso Per Nilsson to talk about founding Scar Symmetry, filling in with Meshuggah, and how he incorporates his vast jazz fusion vocabulary into some of the heaviest improvised music you've ever heard.
Follow Per on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scarguitar

Per Nilsson: The Swedish Shredder of DOOM

Jack Gardiner: SECRET STORIES Of Every Album

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:03:29 GMT

In this talk at Rockway Studios, the amazing guitar hero ‪@JackGardiner‬ revealed every story behind his albums and I've shared my side on each artwork. From the love of Japan to our entire creative process. Follow my work on social media
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0:00 Intro
2:13 The Making of "Skybluepink"
8:38 Why Album Artwork Matters for Musicians
10:11 Behind the Scenes of "Escapades"
15:37 Deep Dive into "Shredemption"
21:20 The Story Behind "Guardian Spirits"
26:01 Hidden Details & Easter Eggs
28:31 Sneak Peek: Crafting the New 2025 Album
30:00 Musical & Visual References
34:55 Initial Concepts & Using AI in the Process
46:49 Developing the "KINTSUGI" Concept
1:04:09 Designing the Kintsugi Calligraphy
1:07:29 Final Thoughts & Conclusion

Clinic https://www.truthinshredding.com/2026/05/jack-gardiner-guitar-masterclass-at.html

#jackgardiner #fusionguitar #owane
Jack Gardiner SECRET STORIES Of Every Album

François Chanvallon: Novelists - Mourning Of The Dawn (Guitar Solo Cover)

noreply@blogger.com (Laurie Monk) — Sun, 3 May 2026 16:01:35 GMT

Novelists - Mourning Of The Dawn (Guitar Solo Cover)