It's impossible to sum up anyone's life in a blog post especially a life as full as Mr. Edward Van Halen. While I was well aware of his seemingly limitless virtuosity, it wasn’t until he passed that I truly became aware of his creative and lasting innovations to the electric … [Read more...] about EVH: Innovator, Inventor, and Mad Scientist
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Joe Satriani Lesson | “Nineteen Eighty” Intro
Joe Satriani recently announced his 17th album, Shapeshifter, available April 10, 2020. As a welcomed teaser, Satriani has already shared the first single, "Nineteen Eighty." The intro to "Nineteen Eighty" is in pure Satriani fashion with ballsy overdrive, spacey phasers, and … [Read more...] about Joe Satriani Lesson | “Nineteen Eighty” Intro
The Future of Looping | Aeros Loop Studio
Of the many new gizmos and gadgets that we encountered at this year's Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, one that caught our attention was an impressive new loop station. The Aeros Loop Studio is, as the company Singular Sound describes it, a "6 track, stereo looper pedal … [Read more...] about The Future of Looping | Aeros Loop Studio
5 Modern Proggy Artists & Albums
The word "progressive" can be used to describe a wide range of bands and artists. From its early beginnings in rock music with bands like Yes, King Crimson, RUSH, and Genesis, to those who continued to carry the torch such as Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, and Haken, progressive … [Read more...] about 5 Modern Proggy Artists & Albums
Martin Miller and Paul Gilbert – Superstition
Martin Miller just released another killer "Live in Studio" session with his band and special guest Paul Gilbert. In this series, Miller and his band (and recently the inclusion of a special guest like Paul, Andy Timmons, or Josh Smith) record a live take of a cover or … [Read more...] about Martin Miller and Paul Gilbert – Superstition