Looking for the perfect setlist to play at your next bar gig? We’ve got it ready for you! Playing a successful acoustic set at a pub involves adding the right kind of songs to your setlist that not only reflect your musicianship but also give the crowd something to connect to – and we’ve rounded …
When choosing a new amp, often the biggest factor to consider is your budget. If you are on a budget, you may be worried about the quality of the amp you can afford. While it could seem to be a pretty daunting task to find something that’s both “good” and “cheap”, once you start to …
So you are on the market for some new violin strings? Perhaps you have just purchased your first violin and you are wondering what type of strings would be best for your instrument. Or perhaps you have been playing the violin for a long time and simply would like to make a change from your …
For any guitarist that plays an electric guitar, guitar amps are essential. Whether it’s for practicing, recording, or playing shows, you’re going to need a guitar amp at some point. They come in all ranges of prices, sizes, and features, and today we’re going to look at some of the most affordable prices available for …
It’s been rightly said that music expresses that which cannot be said, and this is even truer when it comes to love songs. Whether you’re in the throes of young love or have been married for 25 years, dedicating a love song to the man in your life is sure to set his heart aflutter. …
Jeff Beck is certainly one of the most respected names in rock guitar. His playing is so unique and experimental that, to this day, no one has even come close to sounding like him. For England in the 1960s, Beck’s high pitched riffs were simply something of another era, a more futuristic one. He’s a …
Known as one of the purest, most Rock & Roll bands of the ’70s, KISS, while controversial with critics, is often hailed as one of the most influential bands of the genre. Founded in 1973, the face-painted foursome remains at the top of American Rock to this day, shocking fans with adrenaline-infused spectacles and a …
A spearhead of fusion rock, Eric Johnson rose to fame in the late 80s, giving the world a never before seen concoction of Rock, Blues, Jazz, Soul, and even the ever so slight sprinkle of Country. Having been born into a musically inclined family, Johnson ventured into the world of guitars at the young age …
A guitarist that needs no introduction, Jimi Hendrix and his prolific career revolutionized Rock and Roll with an electric and soulful sound, one that for many, dethroned Eric Clapton as the “god” of the electric guitar. Undoubtedly influenced by the blues, Hendrix paid homage to his heroes and referential figures, Muddy Waters, B.B King, Robert …
A critical figure in the early days of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett co-founded the band and was its first real frontman, main songwriter, and lead guitar player. He’s credited for introducing his bandmates to his trademarked psychedelic tones and essence as well as a futuristic notion of guitar effects. Following his …