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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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 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.
Remembering the Queen of Folk Music: New biography spotlights singer, guitarist, actor, and activist Odetta
From the July/August 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Greg Cahill Odetta: A Life in Music and Protest By Ian Zack (Beacon Press) “Unfor... Read More...
Album Review: James Taylor Takes a Nostalgic Turn with ‘American Standard’
From the July/August 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Greg Cahill In turbulent times, the mellow tones of James Taylor are a ... Read More...
‘Small Town Talk’ Explores the Lives of Woodstock’s Famous Inhabitants
It was the Laurel Canyon of the Catskills. 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.
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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.
Book Review: A Definitive Look at the Life of Blues Legend Robert Johnson
From the September/October 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY GREG CAHILL He was cursed, but not by the devil—rather, it was his first b... Read More...
