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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 An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing.
Jimmy Page in 1970
Watch Jimmy Page’s Epic 1970 Solo Acoustic Television Performance This vintage BBC clip shows the guitar legend playing the same Gibson model he used to record Led Zeppelin’s debut album.
Santa Cruz Guitar Company's Happy Traum Signature Model HT/13
Santa Cruz Guitar’s Happy Traum Signature Model HT/13 is a Fingerpicker's Dream Machine The folk veteran’s guitar “goes far beyond wood, strings, frets and bracing.”

Latest folk guitar

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Listen To the New Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Single “It Don’t Bother Me”

By Rod Brakes published 4 November 21

This reworking of guitar hero Bert Jansch’s 1965 British folk classic is the final teaser from their new album ‘Raise the Roof.’

Bert Jansch performing

Watch British Guitar Legend Bert Jansch Perform the Folk Classic “Blackwaterside”

By Rod Brakes published 3 November 21

Video Remembering the man who inspired Jimmy Page, Paul Simon, Johnny Marr and countless other guitar heroes.

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Paul SIMON and George HARRISON; with Paul Simon, performing on Saturday Night Live in 1976

Is Paul Simon One of the Most Underrated Guitar Players Ever?

By Rod Brakes published 29 September 21

Video Watch this live TV performance of Davey Graham’s “Anji” and decide for yourself.

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Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell’s 1969 Major Concert Debut at Carnegie Hall Released for First Time

By Rod Brakes published 27 August 21

Video Part of the forthcoming 'Archives, Vol. 2' LP and CD sets this landmark performance will also appear as a standalone vinyl release.

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