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by Rick Landers. When Badfinger’s first record was released rumors ran amok that the Beatles were the artists behind the songs and that the Fab Four had playfully renamed themselves to see if the album would do well without the … Continue reading →

by Rick Landers. During his performance at the Inter-American Series of Concerts, Lectures and Films in Washington, D.C., in October 2008, Scottish guitarist Martin Taylor kept the show rolling with solo jazz guitar tunes that were technically complex, yet stylishly … Continue reading →

by Brian D. Holland. It’s easily understood that inspiration drives the music of JJ Grey & MOFRO, as influence radiates from it in an interesting and colorful manner. Though much of it is surrounded in a raw yet contemporary swamp … Continue reading →

by Rick Landers. Although Tony McManus clearly has a reputation as a leading Celtic guitarist, the ancient roots of the music itself are somewhat nebulous. Strains can be found originating in Ireland and Scotland, as well as other unexpected places … Continue reading →

by Rick Landers. Mali-born guitarist Vieux Farka Touré’s musical inclinations come naturally. His father, Ali Farka Touré (1939 – 2006), was an internationally acclaimed musician who weaved together the complex rhythms and traditional style of Malian music with American blues, … Continue reading →

by Michael Shea. Chuck Loeb grew up in Nyack, NY, a suburb of New York City and at the age of 11, decided music was what he wanted to do with his life. After teaching himself guitar and playing in … Continue reading →

by Rick Landers. When we saw that famed guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady of Hot Tuna were headed to the Birchmere, Alexandria, Virginia, we knew it wasn’t an opportunity to miss. Rarely does Modern Guitars get a chance … Continue reading →

by Rick Landers. On May 3, 2009, fingerstyle guitarist Pete Huttlinger and the lovely LeAnn Rimes shared the stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., as part of the 2009 Kennedy Center Spring Gala … Continue reading →

by Brian D. Holland. Though some rock fans might still be in the dark about this, and they’ve certainly got to be an isolated and diminutive bunch, The Answer is the hard-rocking foursome out of County Down, Ireland. The group … Continue reading →

by Rick Landers. During the 1970s, Martin Barre’s gritty guitar work helped propel Jethro Tull up the charts with now classic tracks such as “Aqualung,” “Bungle in the Jungle,” “Cross-Eyed Mary,” and “Locomotive Breath.” While his riffs on “Aqualung” echoed … Continue reading →