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Peter Rowan
“The Guitar Is an Endless Exploration”: Acoustic Legend Peter Rowan Looks Back on a Lifetime in Music The Americana treasure connects bluegrass luminaries from Bill Monroe, Jerry Garcia and Tony Rice to Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle, both of whom join him on his new album, ‘Calling You From My Mountain’
Scott Metzger holds his 1955 Martin 000-18 acoustic guitar
Jam-Jazz Cat Scott Metzger Steps Out With New Album ‘Too Close To Reason’ Armed With a Vintage Martin This intimate solo debut highlights the unique charms of a 1955 Martin 000-18.
Jimmy Leslie performing with Spirit Hustler
Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 1 Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”

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Martin SC-13E Special Burst Review

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 11 April 22

With its well-balanced tone this acoustic-electric sounds as sweet as it looks.

Skip James, 1967

From Satan to Jesus, Skip James Played Through Shadow and Light on These Five Essential Tracks

By Jim Beaugez published 31 March 22

Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson may have sung about having a hellhound on his trail, but Skip James sounded like the one on the run.

Matt Tuck plays the guitar as they speed across Lyngsfjord in a speedboat during Jagermeister's Ice Cold Gig, which became the world's first air, sea and land gig on March 11, 2016 in Lyngsfjord, Norway.

How To Protect Your Guitar from the Cold

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 15 February 22

Here are some remedies and recommendations for taking care of your acoustic when winter hits.

Paul Simon and Dick Cavett on 'The Dick Cavett Show' April 9, 1969.

Watch Paul Simon Demonstrate How to Write a Number One Hit Record

By Rod Brakes published 13 October 21

Video The legendary singer-songwriter deconstructs “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

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US musician Keb' Mo' poses in the press room with the award for Best Americana Album for "Oklahoma" during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles.

Master Fingerpicker Keb’ Mo’ Reveals the Craft Behind ‘Oklahoma’

By Jimmy Leslie published 25 August 21

Video Last year’s winner of the Grammy Award for Best Americana Album talks guitars.

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