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Diana Krall's Highly Anticipated New Album "Turn Up the Quiet" Due Out on Verve Records May 5th
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The multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer Diana Krall’s highly anticipated new album Turn Up the Quiet will be released on May 5th by Verve Records. You only need to hear a few bars of Diana Krall’s new album “Turn Up The Quiet” to sense the joy the artist took in making this recording. The […]
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Acclaimed Jazz Fusion Drummer/Composer Bob Holz Returns With Visions & Friends
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Bob Holz, popular drummer, composer and band leader has returned with his second MVD Records release, Visions and Friends, a further continuation of the contemporary jazz/funk fusion he spearheaded with 2015’s acclaimed A Vision Forward album. The new album includes contributions from music legend Larry Coryell on guitar; iconic horn master Randy Brecker, and bassist […]
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BAE 1073 MP Preamp the Key to Capturing Great Guitar Sounds for Pete Thorn
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North Hollywood, Calif. – February 8, 2017 – Pete Thorn records his guitar in his home studio quite a lot. Part of that’s do to his new line of work. While he first developed a reputation as a crack session and touring guitarist working with artists like Courtney Love, Chris Cornell, and Melissa Ethridge, Thorn […]
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Taylor 100 Series 2017 114ce Rosewood Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Taylor’s 100 Series Rosewood 114ce makes a great guitar-playing experience accessible to everyone with these real wood instruments. 2017 models have layered rosewood backs and sides, as well as new architecture for even more volume and dynamics. For people taking the first or next step in their musical journey, these instruments promise to accelerate players’ […]
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Mackie 2404-VLZ3 Premium 24-Channel FX Mixer with USB
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24-channel 4-bus mixer with proven VLZ3 low-noise, high-headroom design 20 studio-grade XDR2™ mic preamps Dual 32-bit RMFX+™ processors featuring 24 “Gig Ready”, useable reverbs, choruses, and tap delay for live applications Integrated 4×2 24-bit USB interface 3-band active EQ with carefully selected frequency ranges for maximum flexibility The 24-channel Mackie 2404-VLZ3 combines VLZ3 low-noise, high-headroom […]
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Gibson USA SG Standard T 2017 Electric Guitar, Heritage Cherry
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Raising the Standards When the double-cutaway SG was unveiled as the (temporary) replacement for the original single-cutaway Les Paul in 1961 it quickly proved itself far more than just a stand-in. An overnight success, this innovative guitar quickly became a favorite with rock, blues, and jazz players and more. The flagship of the SG range, […]
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Ancara Releases -"Garden Of Chains", drops
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Finnish Alternative Hard Rock Band ANCARA will release it’s fourth studio album ”Garden Of Chains” via Concorde Music Company internationally on March 3rd 2017. On November 2015 AncarA played the highest (unofficially) ever played electrical rock show on Mount Everest at 4600 metres. There was also created a documentary film ”Rockin High” of that trip […]
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aaron fink, drops
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Celebrated touring and studio guitarist, Aaron Fink (formerly of Breaking Benjamin), sails into previously uncharted waters with his new solo album GALAXIES due for release on January 20, 2017 via Woodhenge Records. The record blends melodic rock with musical left turns, bold guitar solos and contemplative lyrics. As well as taking charge as a producer, […]
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Tracklisting: CD1: Sole Survivor; Time Again; Face On The Bridge; My Own Time; Holy War; An Extraordinary Life; Days Like These; Open Your Eyes. CD2: Only Time Will Tell*; Don’t Cry*; Heroine*; The Smile Has Left Your Eyes*; Wildest Dreams*; Heat Of The Moment*. *Performed with the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra DVD // BLU RAY: Sole […]
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Taylor Guitars - Premium 800 Deluxe Series
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Today Taylor Guitars joins the entry-level guitar market as it launches its innovative new Academy Series, providing the highest quality experience for beginner players. Additionally, the company has unveiled its new small-scale GS Mini Bass, which will round out the best-selling GS Mini Series, and the new 800 Deluxe Series, which touts premium features that […]