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James Nash

GP Presents the Waybacks feat. James Nash in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets!

By Jimmy Leslie published

Guitar Player welcomes the Americana maestros to the Bay Area’s legendary folk venue, the Freight & Salvage, next Friday, July 8.

Steve Vai (left, standing) and Nile Rodgers (seated) in the studio

Watch Nile Rodgers Tear it Up on Steve Vai's Ibanez JEM

By Jackson Maxwell published

Though the Chic legend's iconic Hitmaker Strat was nearby, Rodgers took Vai's own number-one axe for a spin during the sessions for the Halo 2 soundtrack, and sounded right at home.

Paul McCartney, Dave Gorhl and Bruce Springsteen

Watch Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl Trading Solos on a Beatles Classic

By Tom Poak published

Paul McCartney became Glastonbury's oldest headliner at the weekend and invited some special guests along to help celebrate, including… John Lennon?

Ken Scott albums

Producer Ken Scott Worked With The Beatles, Jeff Beck, Bowie and Mahavishnu Orchestra. But His Favorite Guitarist? He Didn’t Play For Any of Those…

By Scott Rowley published

Producer Ken Scott reveals “the best guitarist” he’s ever worked with and the secrets of the Mick Ronson sound in new podcast interview…

Gamma G50

Acoustic Amplification’s New Gamma Series G25 and G50 Combos Have Huge Bang for Your Buck

By Rod Brakes published

These all-analog 2-channel amps offer 4-voice versatility, a high-headroom True Blue speaker, Bluetooth connectivity and more.

Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck

Watch Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp’s Tantalizing “Venus in Furs” Visualizer

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Velvet Underground cover is the latest teaser from the stars' collaborative new album ’18.’

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Richie Foray performs "Walking in Memphis" from his album 'In the Country'

Buffalo Springfield and Poco Founder Richie Furay Shares Immaculate “Walking in Memphis” Performance Video

By Rod Brakes published

Video The country-rock pioneer drops another track from his highly anticipated new album ‘In the Country.’

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Woody Guthrie

Punk Goes Acoustic as Dropkick Murphys Gear Up to Release Collaborative Woody Guthrie Album ‘This Machine Still Kills Fascists’

By Rod Brakes published

Celtic rockers pay homage to the “original punk” with an unplugged recording featuring lyrics curated by daughter Nora Guthrie.

Kirk Fletcher

Watch Blues Master Kirk Fletcher’s "Afraid to Die, Too Scared to Live" Music Video

By Rod Brakes published

Video The guitarist drops soulful lead single from forthcoming album ‘Heartache by the Pound.’

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Surfer throwing horns

Watch this guitarist prove that black metal without distortion is really just... surf music?

By Tom Poak published

Guitar YouTuber Kevin Balke demonstrates what black metal could have been like if it had come from California, not Norway

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