Tag Archives: Guitar

Upcoming 6 String Showdown 21 and Under Cavalcade Showcases Finest Young SoCal Blues Guitarists

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Ed Simon

Last year, the 6-String Showdown showcased many great up-and-coming blues guitarists from Southern California and even out of state. This year, the special 6 String Showdown 21 and Under Cavalcade on August 3 highlights nine young guitarists. With an age range that … Continue reading →

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Gary Tackett’s ‘Blue Eyed Sole’ Album Combines Gritty Blues, Country And Funk In An Irresistible Package

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Ed Simon

Gary Tackett ‘s Blue Eyed Sole is his just-released debut album. Although this is the first album under his own name, Gary has been on the music scene both locally and nationally for many years, playing guitar on Merle Haggard’s Blue … Continue reading →

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Eric McFadden Brings an Intimate Show to Genghis Cohen

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Ed Simon

Eric McFadden has gone his own way with his music for over three decades now, both as a solo performer and recording with and backing an amazing list of artists such as Keb Mo’, Joe Strummer (The Clash), Bill Kreutzmann … Continue reading →

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Upcoming SoCal Divas Of Blues Festival For Breast Cancer Awareness: Diana Rein Interview

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Ed Simon

The SoCal Divas of Blues Festival looks to be a great event for a great cause. Many of the top female blues artists, such as Diana Rein, Shy But Fly, Casey Hensley, Mercedes Moore, Give Me Back My Wig, Jade … Continue reading →

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Upcoming 6 String Showdown at the New Blues Festival Showcases Best Upcoming Blues Guitarists

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Ed Simon

For any fans of great blues and awesome local guitarists, the upcoming 6 String Showdown at the New Blues Festival will be the place to be. There will be several regional and semi-final shows, leading up to the finals at … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – monday, december 18, 2017

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Mike Watt

always have a camera in the boat! I just happened to be driving by guitar safari in my pedro town when I see this righteous cat eddie give my buddy dirk vandenberg an airline (made for “monkey ward” – maybe … Continue reading →

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Tak Matsumoto and Daniel Ho: “Electric Island, Acoustic Sea” Performances in LA!

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Billy Bennight

Tak Matsumoto and Daniel Ho, both GRAMMY Award winners, will be appearing at the GRAMMY Museum for an intimate Q&A and exclusive live performance this week. An Evening with Tak Matsumoto and Daniel Ho will take place at the Clive … Continue reading →

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Ray Goren, 16-Year-Old Guitar Phenom, Rocks at Genghis Cohen, Talks about Leon Russell and More

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Ed Simon

Ray Goren is not your typical 16-year-old high school student. Not many guitarists his age—or any age—have shared the stage with Leon Russell and opened in Monterey for B.B. King. He’s also played with Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Robbie Kreiger … Continue reading →

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Hot Tickets For The Holiday Weekend

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Guest Post

With the Fourth of July weekend almost upon us, here’s one of the hottest tickets in town that do not involve fireworks and standing out in the open, staring up at the sky. Personally, I would much rather stand in … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Malibu Guitar Fest: 4 Days Of Guitar Worship And Amazing Music!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Billy Bennight

The Malibu Guitar Festival is in its second year and boasts an impressive list of musical artists, mostly and obviously guitarists, who have been influentially known for their craft or have been GRAMMY nominees and award winners, and who have … Continue reading →

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