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“They said I couldn’t follow ‘American Pie.’ I heard two years of this crap.” Don McLean on proving his critics wrong
By Joe Matera Published
He was told he’d be a one-hit wonder, but the tunesmith is going strong — and still holding the keys to his empire

“The Guitar Is an Endless Exploration”: Acoustic Legend Peter Rowan Looks Back on a Lifetime in Music
By Jimmy Leslie Last updated
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’

Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 1
By Jimmy Leslie Last updated
Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”

Jam-Jazz Cat Scott Metzger Steps Out With New Album ‘Too Close To Reason’ Armed With a Vintage Martin
By Jimmy Leslie Published
This intimate solo debut highlights the unique charms of a 1955 Martin 000-18.

Martin SC-13E Special Burst Review
By Jimmy Leslie Last updated
With its well-balanced tone this acoustic-electric sounds as sweet as it looks.

From Satan to Jesus, Skip James Played Through Shadow and Light on These Five Essential Tracks
By Jim Beaugez Published
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.

How To Protect Your Guitar from the Cold
By Jimmy Leslie Last updated
Here are some remedies and recommendations for taking care of your acoustic when winter hits.
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