Tag Archives: Guitar

2nd Annual Malibu Guitar Festival Presented by D’Angelico’s Guitars

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Billy Bennight

This weekend starts early in Malibu for music and “guitar” fans! This year’s 2nd Annual Malibu Guitar Festival, presented by D ‘Angelico Guitars will be 4 days of guitar playing mayhem and magic starting Thursday, April 29th and running through Sunday, May … Continue reading →

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Gary Hoey talks about guitars, music and Christmas at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Ed Simon

I caught up Friday with Gary Hoey before his show at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, part of his 19th Annual ‘Ho Ho Hoey’ Tour, where he combines his original tunes, covers of some dynamite rock, surf and … Continue reading →

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Brian May’s Red Special Is A Literary Tribute To The Two Most Influential Things In The Guitarist’s Life

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Ed Simon

Many musicians have a certain instrument they have become very attached to, for various reasons. Brian May, the brilliant guitarist of Queen, does too, and his guitar is named the Red Special. In a new book, “Brian May’s Red Special,” … Continue reading →

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Johnny Echols of ‘Love Revisited’ Talks About Himself and His Music From the ’60s Until Now

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Ed Simon

Johnny Echols knew from a young age that he loved music. When he was young, his parents, along with his childhood friend Arthur Lee’s parents, moved to Los Angeles where both kid’s parents were teachers. Shortly after that, a neighbor … Continue reading →

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‘Jimi: All Is By My Side’ Brings Hendrix to Life at a Pivotal Moment

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Ed Simon

For many of those who knew something of Jimi Hendrix’s ascent to rock stardom, it seemed that he burst on the scene at Monterey Pop Festival, coming over from England where he was starting to gain fame and went from … Continue reading →

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Offbeat LA: The Fender Guitar Factory Tour in Corona… A Twang Heard ‘Round the World

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

One of the many things we have to be proud of in Southern California are the sheer number of original creations that have come out of our land of continuous sunshine and blue skies. The hula hoop, the jacuzzi, and … Continue reading →

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