Tag Archives: Backstage
Great Venues: Rosa’s Lounge – Chicago

According to its website “Rosa’s Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges, family owned and operated by an Italian immigrant who came to Chicago in 1978 after meeting Junior Wells in Milan. Tony Mangiullo found the true spirit of the blues at legendary South Side lounges like Theresa’s, and he opened Rosa’s (1984) as a tribute to those cradles of blues tradition, and named it after his mother, Rosa, who had followed him here to help.”
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Great Venues: BB King Blues Club – Memphis

Guitar Shop TV travels to Memphis Tennessee for some great soul food and hot blues by the smokin’ house band at the original B.B. King’s Blues Club on fabled Beale Street. Legendary blues guitarist B.B. King was born Riley B. King, and got his start in Memphis in 1948, where he worked as a singer and DJ at… Read More
Exclusive Interview: Grand Ole Opry Musical Director Steve Gibson
2804 Opryland Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
(615) 871-6779
The musical director of the Grand Ole Opry, Steve Gibson, talks with Guitar Shop TV about how he came on board at the Opry, and what he did to shake things up in an institution that he felt had become a bit complacent.

One of the first moves Gibson made to upgrade… Read More
Promotional Clip: Artist Showcase Contest – ReverbNation

Guitar Shop TV‘s “Artist Showcase” Competition is an exciting new opportunity for talented Indie bands and solo artists to be discovered by our worldwide audience, gain exposure, and dramatically increase their fanbase. Up and coming guitarists and their bands register on GSTV’s website, send us links to video performances of their hottest original works, and compete among the world’s most exciting Indie artists.







