Scott Henderson: face first

News:
24-05-2008:
An oldie but goody. Scott Henderson with big hair!. This clip is live in Chile -94 Scott Henderson - guitar Gary Willis - bass Kirk Covington - drums Scott Kinsey - Keyboard

Tribal tech - Face first

News: firefox extension for sorting tables

News:
24-05-2008:
Wot no guitarz!!! TableTools sorts, filters or copies any HTML table. Two filtering modes supported: select filtering (each column has one drop down menu allowing you to select a certain value); search filtering (each column has one search box allowing you to sort tables on web pages... how cool is that!

Michelle Meldrum: donations accepted

News:
24-05-2008:
A fund has been set up for donations to the family of late Michelle Meldrum. Michelle passed away on May 21 as a result of a cystic growth on her brain that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her brain dead. This money will be used initially to help the family with expenses, and will then go towards an education fund for Michelle's son, Jake Thomas Norum (father is EUROPE guitarist John Norum).

Donations can be sent via PayPal to MichelleMeldrumFund@Gmail.com.

A private memorial service for Michelle will be held tonight (Saturday, May 24) in Laguna Beach, California.

At the time of her death, Michelle had just completed writing and recording MEeldrum's soon-to-be-released third album with drummer Gene Hoglan, along with the group's latest additions, Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). The surviving band members plan to release the CD later this year in tribute to their fallen band mate.

Joe Satriani: satchurator launch at london guitar show

News:
24-05-2008:
Kudos bravewords

On Saturday, June 14 at the London International Music Show at ExCeL London in London, England, Joe Satriani will appear on the Vox stand between 4.30 and 5.30 to launch the Satchurator. Joe will be all yours for 20 minutes to answer any questions or queries you might have about the Satchurator or all things Satriani. He’ll be available to sign autographs so bring along your favourite t-shirt or poster."



“The Satchurator is the most musical, most dynamic, multi-function distortion pedal I’ve ever played through” says Satriani. “This little red box is a monster tone generator. Following my specifications without compromise, and adding design innovations I never thought possible, the VOX team has delivered exactly what I need for the stage as well as the studio: a distortion pedal that responds to my touch, and produces a big, natural, harmonically rich tone compatible with any guitar/pedal/amp configuration.”

Paul Bielatowicz: neal morse sola scriptura and beyond dvd

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24-05-2008:
Kudos komodo rock.

Sola Scriptura And Beyond, The official trailer of the upcoming live DVD from Neal Morse: Sola Scriptura and Beyond.



The new double DVD is released via InsideOut on June 23rd. It will contain 2 full concerts from 2006 (Question Mark Tour) and 2007 (Sola Scriptura Tour) plus bonus material, totalling approximately six hours of footage. The tracklist is as follows: Disc 1: 'The Creation', 'The Good Don't Last/Open Wide The Flood Gates', 'The Door', 'The Conflict/The Conclusion', 'Question Mark Medley', 'Testimedley', 'We All Need Some Light', 'Wind At My Back'.

Disc 2: Behind The Scenes, 'Bridge Across Forever' (acoustic), Question Mark Live at Columbia Park, Berlin 2006 (full concert)



Paul Bielatowicz: http://www.instrumentalpublishing.com
Collin Leijenaar: http://www.collinleijenaar.com
Jessica Koomen: http://www.jessicakoomen.nl
Henk Doest: http://www.henkdoest.com
Wilco van Esschoten: http://www.wilcovanesschoten.com

News: guitar idol competition update V

News:
24-05-2008:
Just out of interest I had a look at the google search results for the two major combatants.

Search for: "Gustavo Guerra" "Guitar Idol" Found about: 25,700

Search for: "MattRach" "Guitar Idol" Found about: 14,200

OK, just watch the god awful eurovision song contest. There's still two hours to go. It's 22:00 UK time, Matt Rach is catching Gustavo Guerra, so it's mighty close. The scores on the doors were:

1 Gustavo Guerra 5215 http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/gustavo-guerra



2 MattRach 5124 http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/mattrach

Gary Hoey: only human free track download

News:
24-05-2008:
Gary Hoey has a free download track from the forthcoming album "Only Human" coming soon! Get your free download now!



Simply fill in your email address and zip code and click "Get the mp3," and we will email you a one-time download link.

Carloz Olivos: nu guitar idol freaker

News:
24-05-2008:
Carloz Olivos entered a track in the guitar idol competition which continues to be a source of heated debate. I guess this is how wars start?

http://alloutguitar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=720
http://alloutguitar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=731
http://alloutguitar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=716

Back to Carloz Olivos:



Carloz Olivos has entered another menagerie of computerzoid guitar sound techniques... so vote for Carloz: http://www.gtridol.com/carloz-olivos

News: guitar idol competition update IV

News:
24-05-2008:
OK, just popped out to see Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull movie, which I thoroughly enjoyed by the way. There's still six hours to go. When I got back at about, 18:00 UK time the scores on the doors were:

1 Gustavo Guerra 5136 http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/gustavo-guerra



2 MattRach 5044 http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/mattrach

Gustavo Guerra: last day assault on guitar idol

News:
24-05-2008:
Gustavo Guerra is proving that he has what it takes to be a true guitar idol. His popularity rating has given him TV coverage in his native Brazil, triggering an increase in votes for his guitar idol song:

www.gtridol.com/gustavo-guerra

Jornal Nacional SBT


Sunset 1030 by: Gustavo Guerra ( New take)


Band TV

Temur Kvitelashvili: georgian oveload

News:
24-05-2008:
More great guitar playing from Temur Kvitelashvili an outstanding player.


Temur Kvitelashvili - Kartuli (1998)


Temur Kvitelasvili - Jan Aya (2007)


and some more laid back style

Temur Kvitelashvili - Besame Mucho (1998)


Temur Kvitelashvili - Do You Love Me? (2004)

News: guitar idol competition update III

News:
24-05-2008:
I post this now because I want to check the scores at the close of play, 23:59:59 24th May 2008:
1 Gustavo Guerra 4932 http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/gustavo-guerra



2 MattRach 4814 http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/mattrach

Yngwie Malmsteen: guitar world interview

News:
24-05-2008:
A really great interview from guitar world, with Yngwie Malmsteen. Watch it before it's gone...

Yngwie guitar lesson

Kevin Glasgow: know known unknown

News:
24-05-2008:
Kevin Glasgow, the stunning six string bassist from Scotland - busting out his chops at the Glastonbury festival Jazz Lounge.


Kevin Glasgo Bass solo - Kams Palace live at Glasto 05


plus Kevin Glasgow with guest sax player James - this band are hot - this was their debut appearence together - see http://www.myspace.com/kamspalace for more - Kevin Glasgow (bass) Alex Hutchings (guitar) and Matt Jones (drums)

Kams Palace Live at Glasto 05 - Kevin Glasgow bass solo

Ron Thal: miking for the album

News:
24-05-2008:
Ron Thal goes through the pains of trying to record guitar sounds for his new album. In this clip he describes the difficulty of creating a great guitar sound in a room that is too big.

Paul gilbert: national guitar workshop interview

News:
24-05-2008:
National guitar workshop interview Paul Gilbert. Here's an excerpt:



Paul says:

Yeah, my very first teacher when I was 6 was a big influence, because it was so boring that I quit guitar. When I was about 11 I had a much better teacher who was methodical but at the same time he did two things that were really great. The first was he showed me the basic musical tools like chords, scales and being able to learn those using diagrams. The other thing was he was very insistent on learning repertoire. Every week he would have a new song to work on and it was the next step since I had been playing be ear before then. To me that remains such an important and fun part of being a musician and it is rare that you come across someone who is an advanced musician and doesn’t know a lot of tunes.

Read the full interview

Michelle Meldrum: tributes pour in

News:
24-05-2008:
Michelle Meldrum, highly talented and will be missed greatly. Heartfelt condolences to her three year old son, family and friends.



Reality Check TV has put together a video tribute to late MELDRUM/PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum to help celebrate her life and remember her as she lived — shredding on her guitar.

"Reality Check TV wishes to express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Michelle Meldrum," Reality Check says in a statement. "We too were her friends, and we miss her dearly. She was a tremendously underrated talent, and an awesome woman who also happened to be a fan of ours."

Metal Underground posted these tributes:

Black Label Society lead singer/ guitarist Zakk Wylde has posted the following message regarding the recent death of Meldrum leader Michelle Meldrum:

"I cannot believe this. Michelle was like a sister to me and all of the Black Label camp. I remember the first show that Meldrum played with us. The whole band was so great, but Michelle was the guitarist, so we talked shop all the time. She was loving and you could always talk to her about any problems you have, so caring.

God has a guitar-ripping angel in his house now.

God bless you, Michelle. You will be missed and thought of every time I set foot onstage."

Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan has also commented on Michelle's passing:

"I'm in Australia as I write this, doing those clinics, and they're going well. But, I'm not here to talk about that. These are the blackest days of my life...

"I just lost my sister and best friend, Michelle. I can't believe this complete agony. I am lost and broken-hearted. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you, Michelle. Your friendship has meant the world to me, since we were teenagers. I can't believe you're gone. I would switch places with you in one second if I could. For you, for Jake, for your Mom and Bob, who are my family, too.

"I am so fortunate to have had you in my life, especially these last couple of years, when we got to re-connect and kick ass together. Your strength through copious adversity has been such an inspiration to me, you'll never know.

"And now you're gone...

"I can't believe that you're not gonna be there when I get home. I just can't believe that. You've been my rock, my confidant, my warrior-sister. Having you in my life has brought me such joy, and I know you know that.

"But you're gone...why? WHY?

"I've had so many conversations in my head and out loud with you these past few days, willing you to get better, pleading with the powers-that-be for a miracle that was not to be. You are now, and forever will be, right be my side. But I wish I could hear your voice again. I wish you would make me laugh again, like you were always amazing at doing. I wish you would just talk back to me for real. Even just one more time.

"I love you with all my heart, and I will miss you like no other. This world is a darker place for your passing. My heart is with you and your family. My family.

"Peace be with you, my wonderful friend.

Love,
Gene "

Joe Satriani: chickenfoot, is this real?!

News:
24-05-2008:
Is this real? It's been posted but it seems unlikely with Joe Satriani being part way through a large European tour. Read and make of it what you will...

Sammy Hagar to hit studio with guitar hero Joe Satriani and ex-Van Halen bassist

13 hours ago

TORONTO — Sammy Hagar has a new supergroup that includes a virtuoso guitarist and a fellow Van Halen alumnus, but fans eager to see the so-called Red Rocker sing alongside the six-string hero he's most famously associated with shouldn't hold their breath.

It seems a peace settlement in the war of wills between Hagar and Eddie Van Halen could be years away, if it arrives at all.

"I love Eddie, but we don't love each other," Hagar said during an interview Thursday.

"I heard that he got cleaned up again. Hopefully he stays that way and doesn't die, because before we both die we have to be friends again.

"But like I said, people have to be level-headed and have to be healthy before you can settle a feud."

Eddie Van Halen's battles with drug and alcohol addiction are legend, marring past shows with Hagar and delaying the start last year of a reunion tour with original singer, and Hagar's predecessor, David Lee Roth.

Instead of waiting for that friendship to be repaired, Hagar has teamed with acclaimed guitarist Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Pepper drummer Chad Smith, and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony. The group, code-named Chickenfoot, will enter the recording studio just before Labour Day.

"We've written eight, nine songs. We just got to go in the studio Sept. 1," Hagar said.

"When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin. It's as good as that. I know that's a mighty bold statement... We could rival Zep."

Hagar, 60, stills looks remarkably like he did during his time with Van Halen - suntanned and goateed with that trademark mop of curly blonde hair.

In town following a show at Casino Rama, north of Toronto, with his "party band" The Wabos, Hagar took up residence for the day in a downtown hotel to promote his latest career turn as a spirits connoisseur.

Halen fans are no doubt familiar with the song "Cabo Wabo", a track from the multi-platinum 1988 album "OU812" that sang the virtues of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Hagar's love of all that is Cabo has seen him open cantinas bearing the name, and now he's spending the summer selling Cabo Wabo Tequila.

The brand, with its origins in Hagar's desire to serve a local, high-end tequila at his cantina in Cabo San Lucas, grew over the years, eventually gaining recognition and robust sales in the United States. Last year, Hagar sold an 80 per cent stake in the company to multinational spirits company Campari for a reported US$80 million.

"It wasn't planned. All this happened step by step. Every time I turned around there was a new opportunity for it," Hagar said.

"Everyone thought it was a gimmick. It's an expensive tequila (a 750 ml bottle retails for $71.20 in Canada). They thought, what does this guy know about premium tequila?"

Apparently Hagar has even convinced bassist Anthony, who was known for drinking Jack Daniels whisky straight from the bottle onstage during his Van Halen years, to quaff his tequila while performing.

The two have remained close, and perform together often, since the Hagar incarnation of Halen finally folded after a reunion in the late 1990s.

When the band reunited last year to tour with original singer David Lee Roth, Anthony was replaced by Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang.

Although it's "great that they finally did the reunion with Dave," Hagar said he had no desire to take in the show.

"Mikey should have been there. It's ridiculous," he said.

"(Seeing the show) just wouldn't interest me in the least, all the hoopla and all that around something without it being the original."

As for the Van Halen vs. Van Hagar debate, Hagar is content to let the fans choose their favourite and listen to the old recordings.

"I'm really not interested in being in that band right now. I'm so much more interested in our little Chickenfoot project," Hagar said.

"To me that's 10 times Van Halen, because it's functional, we all like each other."
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Mario Parga: full cd available at last fm

News:
24-05-2008:
You can now listen to Mario Parga's Entranced in it's entirety FOR FREE at Last FM!



Don't forget that the album is available on CD for only $19.99! (price includes free worldwide shipping!) or High Quality Download (320 kbps MP3) for only $14.99! from the Online Store!



Plus The new CD single by Mario Parga and Tony Martin, pre-order your signed copy now!

The vocal version of Mario's popular 'Spirit of Night' from Entranced, featuring the amazing voice of Tony Martin (Black Sabbath/Tony Martin Band).

The single is scheduled for release on June 27th, and will be on retro-look black vinyl CDs. All pre-ordered copies between now and June 14th will be signed by both Mario & Tony.

Track listing: 1. Spirit of Night (vocal version), 2. Spirit of Night (original instrumental version), 3. Spirit of Night (Chilled Solo version).

Paul Clark: curses to the curses!

News:
24-05-2008:
Paul Clark has noted that the concert in London on Friday 30th of May has been cancelled.

Paul says:

We are sorry to say that due to circumstances beyond our control, the Curse of the 9th concert in London on Friday 30th of May has been cancelled. Don't worry though, we are talking to the promoter to arrange another show in London as soon as is possible. You ain't getting rid of us that easily. Clarky and the boys from the 9th. cheers Paul

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Kostas Karamitroudis: gus g and firewind japanese release date

News:
24-05-2008:

“The Premonition” Japanese release date announced! "The Premonition" will be released in the land of the Rising Sun on June 25th through King Records! The album will be released also as limited edition CD + DVD including 4 songs from the band's acclaimed home town show in Thessaloniki on January 12, 2008 plus in-depth interviews with each band member. In addition to that, the album will contain 3 bonus tracks:

Ride to the Rainbow's End
Spirits in a Digital World
Mercenary Man (acoustic version)

News: videos for musicians by musicians

News:
24-05-2008:
Is my job over here? A new web 2.0 web which coordinates posted videos of great musi under the following headings. http://www.killerchops.tv/



* Bands-Electronic
* Bands-Funk
* Bands-Heavy
* Bands-Jazz
* Bands-Other
* Bands-Rock
* Bass Players
* Drummers
* Funny
* Guitar Players
* Instructional
* Keyboard Players
* Zeuhl-Progressive