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2008-08-15T05:26:47-06:00[+/-]Pat Martino Interviewby Rick Landers. This past spring, jazz guitarist Pat Martino kept the crowd mesmerized at Blues Alley, a club that can be found in the heart of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. During the evening, Pat held the spotlight as he coursed his way through a steady stream of very cool jazz guitar. The day had been a busy one for Pat and his wife, Aya (Ayako Asahi), with Pat starting the day in conversation with a local D.C. radio host and an interview with Modern Guitars. Washington-based photographer Michael G. Stewart and I met with Pat and Aya Martino in their Georgetown hotel. Aya was busy on her laptop when Pat opened the door and greeted us with a smile. Across from a leather sofa sat two fine Gibson archtops that we would end up talking about. We would later learn that one belonged to Aya, who is also a fine guitarist who oftentimes shares the stage with Pat. The harmony on stage further deepens what is obviously a rich and rewarding... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004573.html [+/-]Greg Howe Interviewby Mark Rabuffo. Mention the name Greg Howe to an aficionado of contemporary electric guitar music and aural visions of smooth legato runs, wah-laden solos and funky, syncopated rhythms will run through his or her head. Greg has garnered a well-deserved reputation as a guitar virtuoso with one of the most recognizable voices in the instrumental electric guitar pantheon. Greg has been making records since 1988 after Mike Varney heard the Howe demo submitted for Varney’s Spotlight column in Guitar Player magazine. The album, Greg Howe, featured drummer Atma Anur and bass phenom Billy Sheehan, and marked the beginning of a long and fruitful solo career. Greg has also lent his guitar prowess to well-known pop superstars such as Michael Jackson, Enrique Iglesias, *NSYNC and Justin Timberlake. Howe’s most recent CD, Sound Proof, on Varney's Shrapnel/Tone Center label, features a new band and further cements his position as one of the electric guitar’s most unique voices. I spoke to Greg on July 6, 2008, about Sound Proof and a number of.... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004540.html [+/-]Steve Lukather Interviewby Matt Baamonde. Steve Lukather has been called "the best musician on the planet." Though most often associated with the Grammy-award-winning band Toto, Lukather's association with Toto is simply the tip of his massive career iceberg. Over the past 30 years he has amassed credits on over 1,000 albums in every genre as a session guitarist, arranger, singer and composer, and has worked with a spectrum of artists that ranges from Miles Davis to Chet Atkins. Simply put, Lukather's discography is mind blowing. Quincy Jones’ favorite guitarist, "Luke" has contributed to so many classic albums and tracks his name should be household fare. On June 5, 2008, Steve made it official, "The fact is, yes, I have left Toto. There is no more Toto. I just can't do it anymore and, at 50 years old, I wanted to start over and give it one last try on my own. Honestly, I have just had enough. This is not a break. It is over..." http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004523.html [+/-]Judy Collins Interviewby Rick Landers. Modern Guitars met with Judy Collins at the Willard International Hotel in Washington, D.C., the day of her show at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. As one would guess, the artist that prompted the writing of “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” has a captivating gaze and an elegance and intellect that have been nurtured by her life’s journey. Many of us know that Judy was among the early folk artists during the ‘60s who thrived on the rich camaraderie among musicians, poets and street artists in Greenwich Village. Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs and Jim McGuinn all roamed the local clubs to find their voices and hone their performances in that era where folkies and beatniks found their roots in traditionalism and strength in avant-garde expression. But, to Judy Collins, they were not only fellow artists, but friends. And today, the bond remains among those early folk revivalists who are now well known artists that the world has enjoyed and honored, over many decades... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004468.html RSS News From:Roland What's New
[+/-]The Brand-New RolandAtelier.comIf you’re an organ aficionado, you’ll want to pay a visit to our re-designed, re-vamped, and re-launched Roland Atelier website, RolandAtelier.com. Once there, you’ll find all the product information you could want, as well as lots of new treats for the eyes and ears. We’ve got expert tips and tricks for you, Atelier artist interviews, and much more. Stop by today!
http://www.rolandatelier.com [+/-]The Roland Atelier Organ FestRoland is excited to announce the very first national Roland Atelier Organ Fest, to be held in Los Angeles in February 2009. If you’d like to compete, contact your Atelier dealer—local festivals will be held at dealer locations throughout the U.S. From there, you may advance to the regional competition. Regional winners win a free trip to the National Finals in L.A, paid for by Roland.
http://www.rolandus.com/go/organ_fest/ [+/-]See and Hear the C-30 Digital HarpsichordThe Roland Classic C-30, our new digital harpsichord, has to be seen and heard to be believed, and we’ve posted a collection of videos to help you do just that. As a special treat, we’re honored to present a series of Mini Concert clips featuring Maestro Hector Olivera on the C-30. You’ll find these on the C-30 web page, too. Enjoy!
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=938&page=video [+/-]Rico Loop and the RC-50 RSS News From:Upcoming: News
[+/-]Get Going with Upcoming this Summer [+/-]Thanks for the Suggestion Part 2 - Ability to upload a flyers & photos [+/-]Thanks for the Suggestion Part 1 - Email everyone watching/attending your eventIt's been a while since we blogged about anything new at Upcoming. But it's not for lack of stuff to talk about, we've just been a little busy tuning up our robots. We're always happy to hear from you, so this week I'm going to focus on some features we've recently added in response to the suggestions we get everyday on our Suggestion Board. I'd like to start with one of my personal favorites, which enables the event creator to send a note to everyone who is watching or attending the event.
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/news/archives/2008/04/07/thanks_f/ [+/-]A Year in Photos RSS News From:Jazz Police News wire
2008-08-20T14:00:11+01:00[+/-]John Pizzarelli at the Dakota With A Song in his Heart, August 21stIn early August, the Dakota Jazz Club was the scene of one of the most delightful surprises in recent jazz memory, the first-ever pairing of pianist Benny Green and guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli. It was... http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7860/115/ [+/-]The BMR4 Stops at Pops for Two WeekendsThe BMR4 (Bernhardt, Moynihan, Rodbard quartet), veterans of the Chicago music scene will perform at Pops for Champagne, 601 North State Street at Ohio in Chicago for two consecutive weekends: August 23rd, 24th, 29th... http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7859/116/ [+/-]Trio Da Paz, Joe Locke, Harry Allen and Maucha Adnet the music of Jobim, August 19-24 [+/-]Terell Stafford Quintet at the Village Vanguard, August 19-24Terell is one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player. He has his own voice on his instrument—a very personal sound.” –McCoy Tyner I first heard trumpeter Terell Stafford when... http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7572/117/ RSS News From:Modern Guitars Magazine - Press Release Archive
2008-07-22T12:37:28-06:00[+/-]Tom Verlaine's Warner Bros. Albums 'Dreamtime' and 'Words From The Front' Reissued on Collectors' ChoicePress release Source: conqueroo / Cary Baker Television was the anomaly among the New York bands who broke out of the CBGB scene of the late ‘70s. Musically adventurous and expansive in contrast to its minimalist scene mates, the band... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004542.html [+/-]Blues Traveler Signs to Verve Forecast and Readies New Album for August ReleasePress release Source: conqueroo / Cary Baker Blues TravelerAfter selling ten million records worldwide, six gold or platinum albums, and 2,000 shows in front of three million fans, Grammy Award-winning Blues Traveler ventured out of its creative comfort zone to... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004541.html [+/-]Gibson Guitar Introduces Six New Models in the Custom 'Inspired By' LinePress release Source: Gibson Guitar Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, announced several additions to the Gibson Custom line of Inspired By guitars that salute several major influences in music history. These models,... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004534.html [+/-]Jake La Botz to Release "Most Depressing Allbum Ever" and Preps 3rd Annual Tatoo Across America TourPress release Source: conqueroo / Cary Baker Sing This To Yourself and Other Suggestions for a Personal ApocalypseJake La Botz has fared well professionally this year, with a significant acting role as a “singing redneck mercenary” in Sylvester Stallone’s recent... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004526.html 
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