Andrew DalySocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Andrew Daly With a helping hand from Greta Van Fleet's Sam Kiszka, Hannah Wicklund has her eyes on the prize By Andrew Daly published 18 July 24 Armed with a pink Tom Anderson Raven – and, on occasion, Kiszka's Gibson Murphy Lab SG – Wicklund is back with an album the blues-rocker says is her most authentic to date Slowly emerging from a hiatus, Sarah Longfield's ever-impressive playing is “more chill now” By Andrew Daly published 9 May 24 Having recently served as an instructor at Vai Academy 7.0, the genre-blending, Strandberg-wielding innovator is set to take her playing in an entirely new direction “The best solos have soul, feeling and chops. Players concerned with only playing fast are missing the point...”: With heavy themes and cameos from Alex Skolnick and Vernon Reid, Jane Getter's new album features her most inspired playing to date By Andrew Daly published 5 April 24 Channeling a multitude of influences, Getter has delivered a spunky record that transcends genre and easy categorization MOST READ1“A bombshell guitar that can front any band”: Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic 2“I was inspired by one of my favorite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert”: Matteo Mancuso pays homage to one of his heroes with new track, Paul Position 3“A vintage-sounding, modern-featured roaring head inspired by the legendary 1967/1968 Plexi Super Lead 100”: Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 4“All these pieces of wood gradually become in harmony with each other over years of playing”: David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-185“Thank you for rescuing me from oblivion and giving me the courage and enthusiasm to express myself without fear or limit”: Tributes pour in for “champion of the blues” John Mayall
With a helping hand from Greta Van Fleet's Sam Kiszka, Hannah Wicklund has her eyes on the prize By Andrew Daly published 18 July 24 Armed with a pink Tom Anderson Raven – and, on occasion, Kiszka's Gibson Murphy Lab SG – Wicklund is back with an album the blues-rocker says is her most authentic to date
Slowly emerging from a hiatus, Sarah Longfield's ever-impressive playing is “more chill now” By Andrew Daly published 9 May 24 Having recently served as an instructor at Vai Academy 7.0, the genre-blending, Strandberg-wielding innovator is set to take her playing in an entirely new direction
“The best solos have soul, feeling and chops. Players concerned with only playing fast are missing the point...”: With heavy themes and cameos from Alex Skolnick and Vernon Reid, Jane Getter's new album features her most inspired playing to date By Andrew Daly published 5 April 24 Channeling a multitude of influences, Getter has delivered a spunky record that transcends genre and easy categorization