In this installment of Language of the Blues, Debra Devi breaks down the gritty origins of “axe” as slang for a guitar—tracing it from gangster slang to streetwise blues swagger, and spotlighting fierce players like Frank “Son” Seals who lived up to the name.
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‘Gary Moore Live – From Baloise Session,’ out May 23, is a powerful and intimate live album featuring the legendary guitarist at a remarkable stage of his career. Dive into the electrifying performance with the live video of “Since I Met You Baby” as a first taste.
GRAMMY®-winning artist Warren Haynes teams up with Gibson to release his first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul™ Standard. Featuring a classic ’60s Cherry finish, hum-free P-90 DC pickups, and a built-in 15 dB boost, this guitar blends vintage style with modern functionality, now available worldwide at the Gibson Garage and authorized dealers.
The amazingly talented and internationally acclaimed Sue Foley graced the Evanston Space stage!
Gibson has been shaping the sound of music since 1894, when Orville Gibson designed and built his earliest-known musical instrument in his workshop in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
It was an absolute honor to call Paul a good friend, and to work together on Johnny Winter’s legacy.
Check out the video for “The Farm,” premiering exclusively. ‘Strung Out On Thrills’ LP out February 2!
A world traveler, this was Wesli’s first stop in upstate New York, and he was genuinely moved by a response from fans that was over the top in celebratory exuberance.
The blues world lost another one of its disciples, Jesse Graves, whose real name was…
“Music is an infinite search, and blues is a lineage.” Interview with electric guitar master Peter Parcek!