36 Playing in the Band A rising generation of bands defines a new acoustic cutting edge. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
Words and music to "Brian Wilson,"
by Barenaked Ladies p. 42
Acoustic funk lesson with Rod Cook
of the Laura Love band p. 46
54 Time in a Bottle A 25th-anniversary tribute to
Jim Croce. By Jason Zasky
Words and music to "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song" p. 57
64 Sowing the Seeds How David Tanenbaum works with top composers to vitalize and diversify the classical guitar repertoire. By Scott Cmiel
Jumpstreet Happenings The Lilith Fair, Cordelia's Dad, Woody Guthrie revisited,
and more.
Reviews Hit List records and videos, kids' CDs, and thumbpicking
videos from Thom Bresh and Buster B. Jones.
A.G. Letter John La Barbera chases down exotic instruments in Brazil.
Shoptalk
Got a
Date? How to identify and appraise a guitar.
By Teja Gerken
GEARBOX Equipment picks from this issue's featured artists, new gear, a visit to Ithaca Stringed Instruments, and a review of
Gibson's Songwriter guitar.
Private Lessons For Beginners: Great Classical Exercises.
By Gary Joyner
Exercises by Guiliani, Carulli, and Purcell p. 96
Study Tips: Developing Sight-Reading. By Charles Chapman
Backup Styles: Bluegrass Rhythm. By Jim Wood
Music to "Lonesome Road Blues" p. 106
Music to "All the Good Times Are Past and Gone" p. 108
DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions, plus a reader tip.
Great Acoustics 1708 Voboam. By Francois Charle.
Cover: Laura Love (left) with bandmates Barbara Lamb, Chris Leighton, and Rod Cook. Photo by Jay Blakesberg.