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Jason Isbell on the Redemptive Power of Vintage Gear, Sweet Tones and Finding What Works for the Song By Jim Beaugez On 'Reunions,' Jason Isbell shows that his fretboard skills deserve as much recognition as his peerless songwriting.
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Watch Mike Bloomfield and The Electric Flag Perform at the Monterey Pop Festival By Damian Fanelli This amazing clip of "Drinkin' Wine" was filmed at the group's very first performance.
Five Essential Peter Green Live Solos By Buck Curran Hear some of the late, perennially underrated blues-rock pioneer's most astounding guitar moments.
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Chester Kamen on Live Aid, Impressing Madonna and Falling in Love with the Ugliest Amp in the World By Jonathan Horsley Kamen talks session life and explains how he does things a little differently with Chester Kamen and the Loves.
