Tag Archives: New York City
Shop Spotlight: 30th Street Guitars – New York
30th Street Guitars, NYC: As one veteran New York studio guitarist put it: “This is really the only guitar shop in Manhattan for the working guitarist. Every place else is aimed at the wealthy, the kids, or the wealthy kids.” Be that as it may, 30th Street Guitars certainly runs a professional operation, and their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.
In addition to their truly impressive collection of vintage 1950′s and 60′s Read More
GSTV Featured Artist: Rick Derringer LIVE at Beekman Beer Garden
Guitar Shop TV was backstage to catch lead Guitar icon Rick Derringer perform with Johnny and Edgar Winter at the Beekman Beer Garden and Beach Club in New York this month, and believe us, this guy still rocks! What an incredible player! Rick is a true guitar icon with a key role in rock history!
Check the following from the Rick Derringer website: “Young guitar great, vocalist and entertainer Rick Derringer was just 17 when his band The McCoysTM recorded the No.1 hit “Hang On… Read More
GSTV Featured Artist: Johnny Winter LIVE at Beekman Beer Garden, NYC – “Johnny B Goode”
Guitar Shop TV caught up with guitar icon Johnny Winter at the Beekman Beer Garden in New York for a cool live version of the rock classic “Johnny B Goode”
Check the following from Johnny’s Official Biography:
“Johnny Winter has been a guitar hero without equal. Signing to Columbia records in 1969 called largest solo artist deal of it’s time, Johnny immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues a prime combination for… Read More
The Rise and Fall of the Clash: New Film Explores the Untimely Demise of Punk’s Most Meaningful Band
While it may have been the Sexpistols who garnered the headlines, it was the Clash that had the sophistication and sense of musical adventurism to take punk rock to the next level. During their initial five year run the London outfit expanded the raw, gritty, adrenalin fueled sounds of punk to include elements of funk, soul, reggae, and even rap.
After rising through the ranks of the ‘70s London punk scene, the Clash decamped to New York City in… Read More
GSTV Featured Artist: Ana Popovic LIVE in Germany
Ana Popovic is one of the most fiery blues-rock female guitarist out there today. With her SRV-influenced rhythm sound, killer chops on both lead and slide guitar and a sultry voice, she’s become a fixture of the electric blues scene, playing major blues/jazz/rock festivals all over the world. Here she demonstrates her guitar prowess with a smoking solo.
Popovic’s father, a popular guitarist/bassist in their home town of Belgrade, Serbia, introduced her to the blues through his extensive record collection and nightly jam sessions with his… Read More
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