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Gwenifer Goes “Cattywomp”
Fierce fingerstyle! Hailing from Wales, former punk-rock drummer Gwenifer Raymond’s fingerstyle playing is inspired by greats like John Fahey and Mississippi John Hurt. Her latest, “Last Night I Heard the…
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Bloom
Grammy-winning sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell deliver an album that continues their trajectory into rural soundcapes and bluesy, heartfelt authenticity. Produced and composed by the duo with guitarist/songwriter Tyler Bryant,…
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Check This Action: George Bowen
Luthier George Bowen passed away August 19 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 69. In March of 2023, a tribute concert billed as the George Bowen Master Guitar Summit…
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Jerry Douglas
Dobro master Jerry Douglas’ first solo album in seven years, The Set mixes old and new compositions painting gorgeous rural landscapes with his amazing band. Cello and violin mingle with…
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Frampton, Foreigner Join HoF
Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Alexis Korner, and John Mayall became classmates during the 39th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held October 19 in Cleveland. Frampton, who is battling the degenerative muscle disease inclusion body myositis, was inducted by The Who vocalist Roger Daltrey. Frampton performed “Baby (Somethin’s Happening)” before Keith Urban came out…
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Blooming, In Progress
Released in January of 2025, Larkin Poe’s Bloom has Rebecca and Megan Lovell weaving powerful philosophies into strong songwriting and visceral musicianship. Bold lap-steel lines merge with phat Strat tones, so it goes without saying VG was on the scene to check it out. Rebecca, your husband, guitarist/singer/songwriter Tyler Bryant, worked with you and Megan,…
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Force of Nature
Mark Farner etched his name in rock history as the primary lead vocalist/songwriter and guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, which enjoyed a phenomenal run from 1969 through ’76, when fans flocked to hear their earthy, R&B-drizzled hard rock. In the decades since, Farner has participated in a few reunions, but mostly focused on his solo…
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1940- 2024
The rock world was saddened to learn of bassist Phil Lesh’s death on October 25, at age 84. Perhaps the definitive jam-band bassist, he was a founding member of the Grateful Dead and pioneer of rock-bass improvisation. Born March 15, 1940, Lesh played violin and trumpet as a child, and later became a serious student…
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The Fractal VP4
Famous for amp and cabinet models made to replace an amp for direct recording or plugging right into a PA, Fractal Audio has also developed an array of highly regarded effects. But its new VP4 is a significant departure that is designed to work with a player’s favorite guitar amp – not replace it. Boasting…