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Bowie's Basslines - An Interview with bass player, Carmine Rojas.  - from Bowie to Bonamassa
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Bowie's Basslines - An Interview with bass player, Carmine Rojas. - from Bowie to Bonamassa

Bowie's Basslines - An Interview With Carmine Rojas. Carmine Rojas played bass for David Bowie through the defining 'Let's Dance' period and his basslines are now a big part of Rock history. He then went on to work with Rod Stewart, Julian Lennon and in recent years, Joe Bonamassa. Carmine shows us the inspitation behind his iconic bass line on 'China Girl'.
26:082 years ago
Dweezil Zappa and Eddie Van Halen's famous 'Rasta' guitar
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Dweezil Zappa and Eddie Van Halen's famous 'Rasta' guitar

The guitar world is in mourning right now with the death yesterday of Eddie Van Halen, one of the greatest of all time. Eddie was a true innovator and not only changed the way the guitar was played but how they were designed and built. A while back, Dweezil Zappa dropped by the AGN studio with Eddie Van Halen's famous 'Rasta' guitar. Gibson's Mark Agnesi and self-confessed Eddie Van Halen freak, Michael Lemmo were on hand to check it out, touch it, feel it and plug it in.
13:392 years ago
Joe Bonamassa Trades In His PERSONALLY OWNED Guitars To Norman's Rare Guitars
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Joe Bonamassa Trades In His PERSONALLY OWNED Guitars To Norman's Rare Guitars

Joe Bonamassa stopped by Norman's Rare Guitars yesterday to trade in some of his personally own guitars to Norman. Be sure to call Norm and see if they are still available at (818) 344-8300!
07:162 years ago
Guy King - Devil's Toy - featuring Joe Bonamassa
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Guy King - Devil's Toy - featuring Joe Bonamassa

here it is...the full music video for "Devil's Toy"
04:232 years ago

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Russ Hewitt feat. Marty Friedman:  VIVIR LIBRE
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Russ Hewitt feat. Marty Friedman: VIVIR LIBRE

Spanish Guitarist Russ Hewitt has done it again with another collaborative effort with another high-profile guitar virtuoso... Russ has been putting out a string of singles with such recording artists as; Jazz Blues Legend Larry Carlton (Steely Dan, The Crusaders), Rock Funk Groovester Nuno Bettencourt from the band Extreme and now Legendary Shrapnel Records' / Megadeth Guitarist Marty Friedman. If you are in the mood for a heavy Latin groove, look no further... IN RUSS'S OWN WORDS: SONG I set off initially to write a heavy groove Latin song that would translate well live. I used the Tres guitar I got from Cuba to harmonize with the guitar throughout the song, including the main riff and chorus. Due to the key this song is written in (C#m), I was able to come up with a unique chord progression for the solo section utilizing the open E string. After the chord progression was written, I instantly thought that it would be something Marty Friedman would write and that he would be perfect for the song. I am fortunate enough to be endorsed by the same guitar cable company as Marty (Analysis Plus Cables) and reached out to the owner Mark Markel to make an introduction. Within 7 days of the introduction, Marty had sent up his parts. Marty's playing made me really step up my game, including adding harmonies to my solo for the first time. MARTY FRIEDMAN Marty Friedman is one of the rare guitarists that have their own distinct sound and style. All it takes is a couple of notes played before I can recognize that it's him or someone trying to sound like him. A bonafide guitar hero, Marty is considered one of the best Rock/Heavy Metal guitarists in the world, and his solo for Tornado of Souls is cited as an all-time great. Marty's use of Middle Eastern and other exotic scales influenced me to explore those as well, which can be heard in many of my songs. Known mainly for his electric guitar playing, Marty plays an acoustic guitar full of his trademark phrasing and harmonies. VIDEO I initially was not going to have a video for this song, just a static photo of the single cover. At the last minute, I reached out to a childhood friend, Todd Sims. Todd is a film and TV director with over 300 project credits to his name. As the owner of Fusionflix Entertainment, he was kind enough to work on this for me after six days of filming on location. All five of my Telly awards are from soundtrack work I've done for some of Todd's projects (Parent Compass TV series/webisodes, the DVD companion to the New York Best Seller The Harbinger Decoded by Jonathan Cahn, and the feature film Thirst: Mission Liberia.)
05:4122 months ago
RUSS HEWITT feat. NUNO BETTENCOURT 'Chasing Horizons'
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RUSS HEWITT feat. NUNO BETTENCOURT 'Chasing Horizons'

RUSS HEWITT feat. NUNO BETTENCOURT 'Chasing Horizons'
05:202 years ago
Russ Hewitt & Irving Symphony Orchestra,  "Palma de Mallorca"
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Russ Hewitt & Irving Symphony Orchestra, "Palma de Mallorca"

Nylon string master, Russ Hewitt fuses Latin, Spanish, Flamenco, World, Cuban and Brazilian together to create a contemporary, exciting, original blend of acoustic cool....This is going to make you wanna go out and buy a Godin nylon string right now....! Music Director - Hector Guzman String arrangement - Ric Flauding Lead guitar - Russ Hewitt Drums & Bongos - Efren Guzman Mejia Violin (electric) - Stephen Page Dumbek - Makan Kamel Bass - Jeff Plant Percussion & Triangle - AJ 'Rock' Flores Video Edit - Melissa Arnold at www.texasredproductions.com Audio edit - Bob Parr A special thank you to: Shari Markel, Mark Markel & Phillip Pemberton at Analysis Plus Cables (Black Oval); Vinni Smith at V-Picks Guitar Picks (Lite medium gauge); David Sestito at DLS Effects (RotoSIM); Nick-Kelly Gutierrez at BBF Custom Pedalboards, Paul Shedden & James Lebihan at Mission Engineering, Inc.; Brian Neunaber & Brian Bray at Neunaber Audio Effects (Immerse pedal); Peter Janis & Jim Rhodes at Radial Engineering Ltd. (ToneBone PZ-Pre) and Primacoustic (Broadway Panel); Robert Godin, Fred Di Santo & Simon Godin at Godin Guitars (OFFICIAL) (Grand Concert Duet); Bill Wenzloff at Morley/Ebtech (Volume Pedal & HumX); John Clark at Voodoo Lab (Power Pedal 2 Plus); D'Addario and Co. (T2 strings); TC Electronic (Flashback); Electro-Harmonix (Black Finger)
04:303 years ago
John Hahn - Heaven's Fury (Official Music Video) from John's latest album, "Undiscovered World".
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John Hahn - Heaven's Fury (Official Music Video) from John's latest album, "Undiscovered World".

"Heaven's Fury" is one of the heavier/darker tracks from "Undiscovered World". Huge THANKS to David Motisko Photography for his phenomenal job capturing the moment in stills, video and drone footage!! Over these many years through my musical journey - playing, touring (estimated over 1600 shows), writing and recording, I have had the pleasure of meeting and making friends with so many people and have shared a lifetime of incredible memories! Guitar is my passion, and this new release is a snapshot of where I am at this point in time as a player and writer. It is my hope that as my style evolves, current friends and fans will enjoy the material as well as introducing a new audience to my music. I feel as though I have captured my best writing and playing in this release. Please spread the word…for many, my music is still an “Undiscovered World”.
06:303 years ago

Tim Pierce

THIS Is What I LEARNED from Mateus Asato
Tim Pierce

THIS Is What I LEARNED from Mateus Asato

I learned Something NEW from Mateus Asato! I was able to blend some of his phrases into my own playing vocabulary:) ?If you haven't had a chance to check out the Masterclass recently, it is now over 1700 videos (more than 140 hours!) and there is a 14-Day free trial for you to see if it's right for you.
06:3422 months ago
How I USE This Little MONSTER Guitar
Tim Pierce

How I USE This Little MONSTER Guitar

This little guitar gets a huge sound! I think I found the PERFECT way to use it..... Traveler Guitar Giveaway https://kingsumo.com/g/pxmjdv/tim-pie... Traveler Guitar From Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta... ?If you haven't had a chance to check out the Masterclass recently, it is now over 1500 videos (more than 120 hours!) and there is a 14-Day free trial for you to see if it's right for you.
08:2123 months ago
The 3 Modes MOST Guitarists Use MOST Of The Time
Tim Pierce

The 3 Modes MOST Guitarists Use MOST Of The Time

The 3 Modes MOST Guitarists Use MOST Of The Time
25:502 years ago
Tube Amps Have a BIG Problem. This Device SOLVES It.
Tim Pierce

Tube Amps Have a BIG Problem. This Device SOLVES It.

"Your favorite amplifier usually sounds best when it is opened up, but these days that means it's usually too loud for using at home and even on stage. Amp attenuators are great but they rarely sound as good as they claim. A friend of mine has made what I think is the best amp attenuator of all time. The Fryette PS-100 Power Station miraculously re-creates the sound of your amp at its loud sweet spot... at any volume, including whisper quiet. I never take fees, I'm getting no compensation for this video, I just think it's a great leap forward, and everybody should know about it." Tim P.
11:002 years ago

Joe Bonamassa

John Lere: "Adventures In Chicken Pickin'"

"Hot Wired"By Brent Brent Mason.
John Lere: "Adventures In Chicken Pickin'"
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"Hot Wired"By Brent Brent Mason.

Who Is John Lere? John W. Lere Jr. was born with a guitar in his hands. Not really, but it's a romantic thought and seems very fitting if you're familiar with him. Whether banging on different toys with a pencil or plucking around on various beginner guitars as a child, John Lere has been making music his entire life. He began traditional study on the guitar at the age of 9, taking weekly lessons from Art Gomez at Vesley Music in Las Vegas, NV, learning the fundamentals and written language of music. John started giving his own lessons to neighborhood kids or friends at school and loved everything about the guitar. As a freshman in High School he joined the Stage Band and was introduced to jazz music. The piece of music given to him to play for his audition was 'Birdland' by Weather Report. All of the sudden an obsession with this different type of music took over and John went on to play in many different High School Jazz Ensembles around Las Vegas, constantly learning and improving. He was accepted to the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies and Performing Arts after his sophomore year and the study of jazz music went into overdrive! This new learning environment was a dream come true to any kid that wanted to play, practice and study music all day and that is exactly what John did. LVA Jazz band director Alan Lawson, introduced John to legendary & local guitar instructor Hap Smith(RIP Hap. You will be forever missed) and was taught a deeper lesson in discipline and music theory. John continued regular study With Hap Smith during his junior and senior years, and began teaching part time(mostly to kids and beginners) at local music shop Pat's Desert Music. With College just around the corner, John set his sights on a school on the other side of the country. Being Alumni of Berkeley School of Music in Boston, Hap helped John prepare an audition piece and gave a very gracious letter of recommendation. After much consideration however, the decision was made to stay in Las Vegas For College and he accepted a scholarship from The University Of Nevada Las Vegas. Over the next few years John studied with jazz great Joe Lano, focusing on chord inversions, chord solos, different picking techniques and smoking cigarettes. John Played in many different bands, many different styles and genres, toured around the country many times, teaching along the way where ever possible. He has worked for Carnival Cruise Lines and traveled to Mexico and Canada, but never really feeling satisfied with what he was doing. That would soon change! Even though John had listened to and been a big fan of country music throughout his whole life, when he heard the music of The Hellecasters he became totally intrigued by the many different sounds, that in the right hands, the Telecaster could produce, and so began the journey towards Tele-mastery. All of the sudden that fire and enjoyment of playing the guitar was back! A desire to teach was also resurrected and a feeling of responsibility to give back to anybody aspiring to learn the guitar. John Lere has dedicated his life to music and of all the many different instruments in the world, the one that chose him was the Guitar. He has acquired an extremely large amount of knowledge and skill and he continues to strive for new things on the guitar as well as in Life. Fortunately, it is all available for purchase for a great low price! LOL Welcome to Adventures in Chicken Pickin’ Guitar Players, aspiring Chicken Pickers, professional musicians and everyone else who love things guitar related, this is the place for you! Be part of an online community of guitar players, teachers, collectors, luthiers, and other enthusiasts. If you’re interested in learning how to play guitar or want to improve upon what you already know, Sign up for the Academy of Chicken Pickin’ and we will plan out a structured course of study that’s designed solely for you with the aim at getting you to the level of playing you wish to be. Or just hang out and chat with others about your favorite players and bands. Stay tuned for more adventures and cool stuff to be added very soon. Thank you! John Lere
01:332 years ago
John Lere; Chicken Pickin Lesson: Timing & playing with a metronome.
John Lere: "Adventures In Chicken Pickin'"

John Lere; Chicken Pickin Lesson: Timing & playing with a metronome.

John W. Lere Jr. was born with a guitar in his hands. Not really, but it's a romantic thought and seems very fitting if you're familiar with him. Whether banging on different toys with a pencil or plucking around on various beginner guitars as a child, John Lere has been making music his entire life. He began traditional study on the guitar at the age of 9, taking weekly lessons from Art Gomez at Vesley Music in Las Vegas, NV, learning the fundamentals and written language of music. John started giving his own lessons to neighborhood kids or friends at school and loved everything about the guitar. As a freshman in High School he joined the Stage Band and was introduced to jazz music. The piece of music given to him to play for his audition was 'Birdland' by Weather Report. All of the sudden an obsession with this different type of music took over and John went on to play in many different High School Jazz Ensembles around Las Vegas, constantly learning and improving. He was accepted to the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies and Performing Arts after his sophomore year and the study of jazz music went into overdrive! This new learning environment was a dream come true to any kid that wanted to play, practice and study music all day and that is exactly what John did. LVA Jazz band director Alan Lawson, introduced John to legendary & local guitar instructor Hap Smith(RIP Hap. You will be forever missed) and was taught a deeper lesson in discipline and music theory. John continued regular study With Hap Smith during his junior and senior years, and began teaching part time(mostly to kids and beginners) at local music shop Pat's Desert Music. With College just around the corner, John set his sights on a school on the other side of the country. Being Alumni of Berkeley School of Music in Boston, Hap helped John prepare an audition piece and gave a very gracious letter of recommendation. After much consideration however, the decision was made to stay in Las Vegas For College and he accepted a scholarship from The University Of Nevada Las Vegas. Over the next few years John studied with jazz great Joe Lano, focusing on chord inversions, chord solos, different picking techniques and smoking cigarettes. John Played in many different bands, many different styles and genres, toured around the country many times, teaching along the way where ever possible. He was lead guitar for the late, great Elvis Presley Tribute Artist, Trent Carlini, headlining showrooms up and down the Las Vegas Strip. He has worked for Carnival Cruise Lines and traveled to Mexico and Canada, but never really feeling satisfied with what he was doing. That would soon change! Even though John had listened to and been a big fan of country music throughout his whole life, when he heard the music of The Hellecasters he became totally intrigued by the many different sounds, that in the right hands, the Telecaster could produce, and so began the journey towards Tele-mastery. All of the sudden that fire and enjoyment of playing the guitar was back! A desire to teach was also resurrected and a feeling of responsibility to give back to anybody aspiring to learn the guitar. John Lere has dedicated his life to music and of all the many different instruments in the world, the one that chose him was the Guitar. He has acquired an extremely large amount of knowledge and skill and he continues to strive for new things on the guitar as well as in Life. Fortunately, it is all available for purchase for a great low price! LOL
05:563 years ago
John Lere: Brent Mason lick.
John Lere: "Adventures In Chicken Pickin'"

John Lere: Brent Mason lick.

Another great Brent Mason lick from our favorite Chicken Picker, the ADVENTUROUS the AMAZING John Lere.
03:303 years ago
Chicken Pickin Lesson: Picking
John Lere: "Adventures In Chicken Pickin'"

Chicken Pickin Lesson: Picking

Another great tip from our favorite Chicken Picker, the great Austin, Tx based, John Lere....!
03:583 years ago