Charlie Musselwhite Finds Inspiration by Going Home on ‘Mississippi Son’
The mood on Charlie Musselwhite's Mississippi Son is laid-back, as the guitarist delivers fingerpicked country blues on both acoustic and electric guitars.
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15 Acoustic Guitar Pros Share Tips on Tone
“What is good tone? That’s a very good question, but difficult to answer succinctly,” says songwriter and record producer John Leventhal, known for his work with Rosanne Cash, William Bell, and other top artists. “It’s heartfelt and musical. It’s generally…
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Great Acoustics: Hank Williams’ Other Martin Guitar
This Martin D-18 had a homecoming in 2009, but not before helping launch a country legend.
George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass (Deluxe 50th Anniversary Edition)’ is a Solid Remix Plus Acoustic Demos
This remastered, super deluxe 50th anniversary edition of George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" tamps down Phil Spector’s dense, reverb-heavy wall of sound.
5-Minute Lesson: Practice & Warm-Up Tips from Visionary Jazz Guitarist Julian Lage
In this 5-Minute lesson, guitarist Julian Lage explains the benefits of practicing quietly on the acoustic guitar.
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New Joseph Spence Collection Is Full of Unreleased Folk Guitar Treasures
"Encore: Unheard Recordings of Bahamian Guitar and Singing" is the latest archival release of music by Joseph Spence—the late Bahamian folk guitarist.
Jesse Colin Young’s ‘Highway Troubadour’ Reimagines His Songs for Solo Acoustic Guitar
Stripped-down classics were recorded with no overdubs.
Remembering the Queen of Folk Music: New biography spotlights singer, guitarist, actor, and activist Odetta
Ian Zack’s ‘Odetta: A Life in Music and Protest’ is an authoritative biography of this cultural icon.
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Album Review: James Taylor Takes a Nostalgic Turn with ‘American Standard’
In turbulent times, the mellow tones of James Taylor are a soothing balm. On American Standard, the popular singer, songwriter, and guitarist teams up with ace jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli to explore the Great American Songbook, including the rich repertoire…
‘Small Town Talk’ Explores the Lives of Woodstock’s Famous Inhabitants
In 1969, the forested artist community of Woodstock, in upstate New York, contributed its name to a nearby music festival that many regard as the apex of the 1960s counterculture.
7 Essential Books for Fans of Delta Blues
If you're a fan of Delta blues, get your mojo working with these 7 essential Delta books.
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Album Review: Hot Club of Cowtown’s ‘Wild Kingdom’ Goes Beyond Django, Wills
To say Hot Club of Cowtown—guitarist Whit Smith, fiddler and vocalist Elana James, and upright bassist Jake Erwin—explores the past on their new album, Wild Kingdom (Gold Strike) is an understatement: one of the CD’s 11 originals, “Caveman,” imagines a prehistoric character who becomes famous for his cave paintings.
Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Jonathan Butler
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler performs music often classified as R&B, jazz fusion, or worship.
François Vola’s ‘Back to Bluegrass’ is a Testament to the French Guitarist’s Love for the Genre
If it seems that the French Riviera is too far from the hollers of the Smoky Mountains to be authentic, think again
Book Review: A Definitive Look at the Life of Blues Legend Robert Johnson
Bruce Conforth and Gale Dean Wardlow's 'Up Jumped the Devil: The Real Life of Robert Johnson'
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Album Review: Tommy Emmanuel & John Knowles Deliver ‘Heart Songs’
Acoustic guitar aces Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles have teamed up on "Heart Songs" to put fans in a mellow mood on this collection of 14 sentimental fingerstyle instrumentals.
Mimi Fox’s ‘This Bird Still Flies’ is a Quietly Adventurous Acoustic Outing
The seasoned jazz guitarist largely foregoes flash here for stunning lyrical solos that often exude a sense of quietude
Playlist Album Review: Steve James, ‘Blues and Folk Songs, Vol. 1’
An engaging primer on solo acoustic blues, featuring a collection of blues, rags, and ballads.
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Great Acoustics: Greg Brandt’s “Bubbles” Guitar
Maybe it’s the glint in his eye, but you get the impression that luthier Greg Brandt has a whimsical soul. And one look at his guitar “Bubbles” confirms it.
Guitar Talk: Tom Brosseau on His ‘North Dakota Impressions’
Fresh from releasing North Dakota Impressions, the last album in an ambitious trilogy, Tom Brosseau stopped by the Acoustic Guitar studios to talk about the regional, literary, and design influences behind this project. Watch a recent AG Session with Brosseau here.
Gear Review: Elliott Elite and Integrity Capos Are Elegant In Their Simplicity
Screw operation is among the oldest approaches to capo design. The primary advantage of this capo type is its precision, which allows the tension to be set exactly the right amount, generally resulting in excellent tuning stability.
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Guitar Talk: Classical Guitarist Jason Vieaux on Playing More Musically [VIDEO]
“A lot of experimentation mixed with, hopefully, a good teacher that plays well can be a path to finding your tone or sound,” says the Grammy-winning guitarist.
Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Tall Heights
Tim Harrington and Paul Wright share captivating vocal harmonies and lush original songs as Tall Heights.
Video Review: Seagull’s Coastline Momentum Offers an Affordable Workhorse of a Dreadnought
This slope-shouldered dreadnought sports Adirondack spruce bracing, a compound-curve top that increases structural integrity, an Indian rosewood fingerboard, a compensated TUSQ saddle, a custom-polished finish, a double-function truss rod, and a set-neck system that resists warping and changes due to climate.
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Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Dan Stuart & Thomas Heyman
Two veterans of the paisley underground, recent friends, Dan Stuart (of Green on Red and Danny & Dusty) and Thomas Heyman (of the Chuck Prophet Band) dropped by the AG Sessions studio to share acoustic renditions of Heyman's "Keep the River on the Right" and Stuart's "The Greatest," a tribute to heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali.