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Asia Focus: Tokyo Guitar Shops
Check this cool video of the guitar shops in the Ochanomizu area of Tokyo. Music by Garry Schultz
Collector’s Corner: The Gibson Trini Lopez – Dave Grohl & Foo Fighters Perform
In Gibson Guitar history there is a select group that was/is accomplished enough to have Gibson put their name on a signature model guitar. Les Paul is of course the default pick in this group, but others such as Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow, and Trini Lopez are also members of this elite group. Yes, one of the chosen ones was Trini Lopez, the actor from the 60′s cult war film The Dirty Dozen and a music performer of whom Peter, Paul and Mary once retorted, “Our next album is… Read More
Gear Profile: 65 Amps – Cheryl Crow Guitarist Peter Stroud
Guitar Shop TV sits down with Cheryl Crow Guitarist Peter Stroud and Sam Wolh to discuss and demo 65 Amps, the very cool amplifier company from North Hollywood, California.
65 Amps is a unique company, dedicated to quality amplification and the recapture of the great electric guitar sounds generated from an earlier era in rock history. Each decade holds a defining characteristic, and today everyone is captivated with reviving these vintage items and feelings. 65amps aims to bring back the sound of rock… Read More
Feud
Led by a duo of South African brothers, English rockers Feud have been bringing their own heavy but soulful hybrid or grunge and alternative rock to audiences around the UK since 2005. With Eddie Vedder sound-alike Ian Harper out front the band have crafted a distinct sound that draws on diverse influences that include
Midnight Mirage
Los Angeles pop-rockers Midnight Mirage have a sweeping, radio-friendly sound that would seem to put them in the same category as mega-successful act like the Maroon 5. Originally from New Jersey, the five-piece outfit now operates out of North Hollywood. Midnight Mirage’s sound is characterized by catchy pop songs with clean vocals and hooky choruses, underpinned by heavy rock guitars. Here’s a hot clip of the band strutting their live chops as they perform their original number “Whatever You Want.”
Suburban Syndicate
Detroit has a long history of producing talented acts, ranging all the way back to the heyday of the Motown sound through to the White Stripes. Rock-rap outfit Suburban Syndicate is one of the Motor City’s latest musical offerings. The diverse seven-piece group is fronted by a trio of rappers and has a musical section that blends funky hip-hop beats with… Read More
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