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Carmen Vandenberg of the band Bones poses for a portrait at The Hudson in Los Angeles, California in June 5, 2018.

“I Spent So Much Time Trying Not to Be Seen as a Female Guitarist”: Carmen Vandenberg Talks Identity, Role Models and the Rollercoaster Life of a Musician

By Rod Brakes published

GP speaks to the Jeff Beck and Bones UK guitarist as she prepares to be honored at this year’s She Rocks Awards.

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm performs on stage at The SSE Hydro on November 24, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.

“That Act of Defiance Became My Superpower“: Host of 2022’s She Rocks Awards Lzzy Hale Talks Finding Her Voice as a Female Artist

By Rod Brakes published

The frontwoman of Grammy-winning hard rockers Halestorm looks forward to spreading the love again at this year’s prestigious awards.

Samantha Fish

Watch Samantha Fish Up Close Performing “Gone for Good” on a Gibson Firebird

By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published

Video Cop some moves from the blues-shredding firebrand in this classic 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast episode.

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Bonnie Raitt performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, on August 6th, 1977

Learn to Play Slide Like Bonnie Raitt

By Jeff Jacobson published

An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing.

Emily Kokal performs with Warpaint in San Francisco, 2017

“I Like to Feel the Least Amount of Resistance When it Comes to Writing Music”: Emily Kokal Talks Songwriting and Early Inspirations

By Rod Brakes published

Video Cop some handy tips from the Warpaint maestro and watch the band’s new “Champion” music video.

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Annie Clark, 2021

“The Ear and the Heart are King”: St. Vincent Talks Style and Inspiration

By Guitar Player Staff published

One of alt-rocks greatest guitarists has reshaped the instrument in form and function.

Joanne Shaw Taylor, 2020

“I’m from Britain and Grew Up Worshipping the Texas Guys”: Joanne Shaw Taylor Talks Recording with Joe Bonamassa

By Joe Bosso published

The British blues phenom digs up rare and forgotten gems from the classic era on her latest release, ‘The Blues Album.’

Sue Foley

“Your Tone is Your Voice”: Sue Foley Returns with Ballsy Texas Blues Album

By Nikki O'Neil published

The Canadian guitarist brings swagger, sweetness and bite to the bold and unfiltered ‘Pinky’s Blues.’

Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, 2010

5 Reasons Beverly “Guitar” Watkins Remains a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published

A dedicated blues artist she cut her debut solo record at the age of 60.

Deborah Coleman

Award-Winning Blues Guitarist Deborah Coleman Was a Rock ‘n’ Roll Powerhouse

By Sue Foley published

Remembering the late, great blues virtuoso in this archive interview.

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