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Joey Smokes

Joey Smokes is a hardworking alternative rock artist from Arcadia, CA. Since picking up a guitar at a young age, Joey has written dozens of songs as he’s worked to hone his alt-metal tinged contemporary rock sound. He’s made some inroads online, winning fans and views on YouTube, Facebook and other social media outlets with his first official release “I’m Not… Read More

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Seven Story Fall

Led by charismatic singer/guitarist Hunter Kennedy, Seven Story Fall are a pop punk outfit from Wayne, MI. The band have live shows and festivals regionally, recorded and released three digital EPs, and garnered press coverage in the likes of AP Magazine, Detroit Free Press, New Music Shelf, and Wayne Memorial Newspaper. Although the band’s lineup has changed numerous times throughout the years since being… Read More

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GSTV Artist Showcase Encore: “Damn Near Devine”

 

Guitar Ship TV’s “Artist Showcase” competition has been a big success, with thousands of talented Indie bands from around the world submitting videos for our consideration. Starting this month, Guitar Shop TV will reprise bands from our “Artist Showcase” competition that we believe a are well-worth an encore performance on our global stage!

 

Damnear Divine is a young band with big ambitions and a sound that’s one part pop punk, one part alt-rock and one part… Read More

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The Dirty Clergy

Formed in 2009, the Dirty Clergy are a rock and roll band from Winfield, Alabama. Known for their distinct, edgy sound that’s a hybrid of grunge, garage rock, and punk, the band draw on influences that include Oasis, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and the Ramones. For a band that started out as a folk duo, the Dirty Clergy have a pretty rocking sound. You can get a good sense of the band’s stripped down vibe and style when you watch this video for “Shake.”

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What Happens in Vegas: Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Finds a Home

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, the popular traveling band camp that provides amateur and aspiring musicians the opportunity to jam with famous rock stars has found a permanent home, in where else – Las Vegas.

 

Founded back in 1997, Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has typically been held six times a year  in different cities including New York, Philadelphia and London. However starting… Read More

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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

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