As Loud as They Come: Don Morison and the Wild Story of Donmo Guitars
In a humble backyard abode in South Australia, musician Don Morison has created an industry that has become the talk of the music world – Donmo Guitars. His guitars, with names like Rustbucket and Galvo, are as unique as they come, as loud as they come and in big demand.
The Art of Life, Inspired by the Late Devon Clifford of You Say Party! We Say Die!
I met Devon Clifford in September last year. We'd been introduced in passing before, when I was interviewing lead singer Becky Ninkovic for a few stories about their indie-rock/pop/dance band You Say Party! We Say Die! at various shows around … Read more →
A Musical Mystery Tour of Italy
A musically themed tour of Italy where a family doctor rediscovers his “dead” cousin, attempts to find out if his heirloom violin is a priceless Rocca, and takes in an opera at the world famous La Scala in Milan.
Carlos Santana: Grace, Dignity and Unconditional Love
Carlos Santana is one of the few guitarists whose sound is instantly identifiable, even after just a single note. From Tijuana to San Francisco, from playing guitar in venues with dirt floors to some of the finest stages in the world, Santana has lived a life of extremes that have drawn him down a deep spiritual path, helping him to balance the dark and light.
“Reel” Memories
Music has a way of anchoring us to certain places, certain times. And then the memories wash through us and we are back where we started, yet further ahead.
Love Letter to My Guitar (and a Wave to Jimmy Page)
…the guitar is such an addictive and magical instrument, even a bad one has her charms, if you know what I mean. If you don’t…well, you don’t. Once you play a good one, you are forever hooked. In fact, at least 70% of my male friends pluck away on the guitar. What is that all about? Why so many? First, of course, they started to play guitar to get sex…
Old Girl, New Tricks — International Guitar Month Feature
After 16 years of owning a guitar, a terrified gal drags herself to a very scary music lesson.
Little Kids Rock: International Guitar Month Feature
Little Kids Rock believes that learning to play a musical instrument can transform kids’ lives, and inspire the creativity and confidence that are critical to success, not only in school but in life. This year, Little Kids Rock will reach more than 50,000 kids with free musical instruments and instruction.
16 Important Guitarists You Might Not Know: International Guitar Month Feature
As part of International Guitar Month, writer Rob Jones celebrates the guitar by highlighting influential and innovative players through out the decades. You might not have heard of some of them…but you should.
Jeff Beck – Who Else! International Guitar Month Feature
For International Guitar Month, we would be terribly remiss if we overlooked the master — Jeff Beck.
