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2008-07-02T11:17:19-06:00[+/-]Steve Lukather Interviewby Matt Baamonde. Steve Lukather has been called "the best musician on the planet." Though most often associated with the Grammy-award-winning band Toto, Lukather's association with Toto is simply the tip of his massive career iceberg. Over the past 30 years he has amassed credits on over 1,000 albums in every genre as a session guitarist, arranger, singer and composer, and has worked with a spectrum of artists that ranges from Miles Davis to Chet Atkins. Simply put, Lukather's discography is mind blowing. Quincy Jones’ favorite guitarist, "Luke" has contributed to so many classic albums and tracks his name should be household fare. On June 5, 2008, Steve made it official, "The fact is, yes, I have left Toto. There is no more Toto. I just can't do it anymore and, at 50 years old, I wanted to start over and give it one last try on my own. Honestly, I have just had enough. This is not a break. It is over..." http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004523.html [+/-]Judy Collins Interviewby Rick Landers. Modern Guitars met with Judy Collins at the Willard International Hotel in Washington, D.C., the day of her show at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. As one would guess, the artist that prompted the writing of “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” has a captivating gaze and an elegance and intellect that have been nurtured by her life’s journey. Many of us know that Judy was among the early folk artists during the ‘60s who thrived on the rich camaraderie among musicians, poets and street artists in Greenwich Village. Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs and Jim McGuinn all roamed the local clubs to find their voices and hone their performances in that era where folkies and beatniks found their roots in traditionalism and strength in avant-garde expression. But, to Judy Collins, they were not only fellow artists, but friends. And today, the bond remains among those early folk revivalists who are now well known artists that the world has enjoyed and honored, over many decades... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004468.html [+/-]Kurt Neumann (BoDeans) Interviewby Skip Daly. Line-up changes, manager difficulties – you name it, the BoDeans have dealt with it. Of course, they have also done extraordinary things, including supporting U2 on the Joshua Tree tour, and scoring a breakthrough mainstream hit with the ubiquitous “Closer To Free” in the mid 1990s. In the process, they managed to largely define quality American roots rock in the eyes of many a music fan. It was sometime around 1990 when my cousin first turned me on to this great little band from Milwaukee. I was at his house when he said, “Check this out. I think you’ll like this band,” then played the BoDeans’ first album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams (1986, Slash/Warner Records; reissued 1990, Reprise/WEA). By the time “Still The Night” came on, I was hooked. The track called “Angels” clinched it... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004420.html [+/-]Sam Andrew Interviewby Mary Shaver and Michael G. Stewart. Late last year, Big Brother and the Holding Company performed at the campus of Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland. D.C. Photographer Michael G. Stewart and I met guitarist Sam Andrew, who talked about the group, Janis Joplin, the band's history and about Sam's latest ventures. Imagine being a guitarist in one of the most successful rock blues bands of the '70s with your days filled with limos, women, drugs and the other temptations that go along with rockdom. Some hard hitting performers didn't make it through the '70s. Most, though, managed to steer clear of the cliffs and by sheer luck not only did they survive, they now find themselves thriving on the music that continues to energize each new generation... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004409.html RSS News From:Roland What's New
[+/-]Roland Wins Three Awards at Summer NAMM 2008Roland, BOSS, and Edirol recently debuted 11 new products at the 2008 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, TN. Three products took home “Best Of” awards; the SL-20 Slicer and R-09HR .WAV/MP3 Recorder both won “Best in Show,” and the RMP-12 Rhythm Coach won “Trendsetter Product.” Also introduced were the DD-7 Digital Delay, UA-25EX 24Bit/96kHz Audio Capture, TDW-20 Expansion Board for TD-20, TD-12SV V-Stage Series V-Drums, JUNO-Stage Synthesizer, GW-8 Workstation, and RG-1 Digital Mini-Grand Piano.
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productlist.aspx?ParentId=72 [+/-]On the Road with Eugene “Man-Man” RobertsOut on a world tour with Kanye West, keyboardist and programmer Eugene Roberts relies on Roland and BOSS gear to create a larger-than-life sound and stage show. Keep up with Man-Man and the tour on his live blog!
http://www.rolandus.com/go/on_the_road_with/ [+/-]BOSS Tone Radio: The Secret Life of a Guitar TechEdition 13 of BOSS Tone Radio features a discussion with veteran guitar technician Mark Newman. His 28-year career resume reads like a who's who of rock and roll, maintaining guitar rigs on tour for acts such as ZZ Top, Ozzy Osbourne, Soundgarden, Prince, and many more. During a short break from his current gig with the Smashing Pumpkins, Mark talked with Tone Radio host Paul Hanson about life on the road as a guitar tech for the stars.
http://www.bossus.com/experience/podcasts/#e13 [+/-]Worship Connection Gets a New LookRoland's Worship Connection online newsletter—the info source for church musicians—has recently received an exciting image makeover. Stop by our Community section to check out Worship Connection's new look and get the latest on using music technology in the worship arts.
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[+/-]Get Going with Upcoming this Summer [+/-]Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire! [+/-]Thanks for the Suggestion Part 2 - Ability to upload a flyers & photos [+/-]Thanks for the Suggestion Part 1 - Email everyone watching/attending your eventIt's been a while since we blogged about anything new at Upcoming. But it's not for lack of stuff to talk about, we've just been a little busy tuning up our robots. We're always happy to hear from you, so this week I'm going to focus on some features we've recently added in response to the suggestions we get everyday on our Suggestion Board. I'd like to start with one of my personal favorites, which enables the event creator to send a note to everyone who is watching or attending the event.
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2008-07-04T14:00:20+01:00[+/-]Art Tatum Live? Send in the Clones!It has been said, only half in jest, that one of the hallmarks of improvised music in general, and jazz in particular, is that it is “never played the same way once.” The melody might remain... http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7789/79/ [+/-]Not Just Another ColtraneSons and daughters of legends, be they titans of jazz like John Coltrane or world leaders like Jimmy Carter, face an uphill battle in forging their own identities. Many take the path of least resistance, finding... http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7787/115/ [+/-]Just Down the Road: The Iowa City Jazz Festival, July 4-6Nostalgia might have prompted my first trip to my hometown jazz festival in Iowa City, but the quality of the music and organization bring me back. Within a day’s drive of the Twin Cities (about... http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7751/79/ [+/-]Shells and Bones... and Amazing TonesWith more than a dozen national touring artists appearing at the Dakota Jazz Club this month, along with the Return to Forever reunion tour and the annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival, we risk an overdose of... http://www.jazzpolice.com/content/view/7786/115/ RSS News From:Modern Guitars Magazine - Press Release Archive
2008-06-30T16:44:45-06:00[+/-]Guitarist Stanley Jordan to Appear in the Music Center at Strathmore July 25Press release Source: Strathmore Stanley JordanStrathmore presents groundbreaking guitarist Stanley Jordan on Friday, July 25, 2008 at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. Tickets are $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, call... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004519.html [+/-]Definitive Jan & Dean Singles Compilation Coming August 26Press release Source: conqueroo / Cary Baker Jan & Dean: The Complete Liberty Singles"Jan & Dean rode the surf wave to the top of the charts in the early to mid-‘60s, and even introduced the sub-genre of hot-rod rock. Yet... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004508.html [+/-]New Compilation, 'The Very Best Of Little Richard', Coming July 29Press release Source: conqueroo / Cary Baker The Very Best Of "Little Richard"When Little Richard recorded “Tutti Frutti” in 1955 at Cosimo’s Studio in New Orleans with A&R man Bumps Blackwell, rock ’n’ roll was taken to a thrilling new... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004507.html [+/-]Gibson Guitar Rocks the House at Summer NAMM 2008Press release Source: Gibson Guitar Gibson Custom artist Johnny A. performed at the Gibson Summer Jam held at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee as part of Summer NAMM this weekend. Johnny's style of playing often recalls the late great Danny... http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004499.html 
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