Daniil Shalagaev: incendiary inferno

News:
02-06-2008:

Composed by Daniil Shalagaev, guitar piano style tapping

Daniil Shalagaev solo (Inferno)


Etude


Daniil Shalagaev - Happy Zhorka


Daniil Shalagaev - Wind


Background:
Daniil Shalagaev was 12 when he started guitar. His early compositions were instrumental and mainly for his band - Aktsent, but with time his music got heavier and there appeared to be a room for vocals. Right now he is studying at Georg Otsa music school and is working as a music teacher.

Check out the music from Estonian's finest female fronted prog rock band!

Influences: Evergrey, Nightwish, Steve Vai, Jeff Beck, Michael Angelo, Michael Romeo, Symphony X, etc.

Jeff Kollman: interview for fpe tv

News:
02-06-2008:
Kudos once again to Rich Murray over at the guitar channel for spotting the next instalment of the FPE tv interview with Jeff Kollman.

FPE-TV Guitarist Jeff Kollman Part Two


Guitarist Jeff Kollman on FPE-TV

Niko Tsonev: black feather

News:
01-06-2008:
Niko Tsonev has released a new CD Black Feather:



1. It Sounds Prettier In French
2. Black Feather
3. The Barbarian
4. The Dance Of The Rooster
5. Blowtorch
6. Oily Finger
7. The Great Hawaiin Extravaganza
8. Rye
9. Samurai Gitarisuto
10. Rum And Ukulele

Background:
Bulgarian born Niko Tsonev is a guitarist combining the soulful depth of Blues and Country, the sophistication of Fusion and the ferocity of Shred.

Niko likes to combine a killer performance with strong song writing, and one listen to his boundary stretching playing and compositions explains why players such as Ron Thal, Mr. Fastfinger and other great name guitarists are all impressed by his approach. As well as his work as a solo artist, he has several projects like his gypsy band The Death Orchestra.

Niko has featured on records and live shows as a producer, arranger, vocalist and MD. Since arriving in London in 1996 Niko has played on shows/tours/sessions for acts as diverse as Mark Owen-Take That, Richard Ashcroft, S-Club, Toby Smith-Jamiroquai, producer Youth, producer Mushtaq (Madonna, Sugababes, Liberty X, Terry Hall, Big Brovaz and many others.

Since 2004 Niko has also scored music for movies like Romans 12:20, The Bridge (2005, starring Andrea Corr) which won awards at the Hollywood and Sundance Film Festivals.

Niko will be taking the show on the road in 2008 to promote his debut solo album "Black Feather". CDs : Black Feather ( 2008 )

Influences include Steve Vai, Jeff Beck, Scott Henderson, Richie Kotzen and Albert Lee.

Andy James: blistering winds

News:
02-06-2008:
Andy James is back with some more new demo material posted on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/andyjamesf1 More rock solid melodic guitar with his own crisp hypershred technique.

In the meantime Andy has been busy delivering learn to play DVD's for lick library, proving that Andy is a man for all seasons.

Learn To Play Joe Satriani - www.licklibrary.com


Learn To Play Steve Vai Volume 3 - www.licklibrary.com


Learn To Play Slayer - www.licklibrary.com


Learn To Play Motorhead - www.licklibrary.com

Jeyson Zimerer: tribute to kiko

News:
01-06-2008:
The unorthodox lefty returns with a tribute cover to one of Jeysons favourite players Kiko Loureiro. This guy has serious amounts of rippage, in a kind of George Lynchian way.

Moment of Truth

Vinnie Moore: live in chile and tour dates

News:
02-06-2008:
Vinnie Moore in fantastic form captured on his recent visit to Sanitago in Chile, not long until the new album is released.



more 2008 tour dates
21st June - Germany - Künzelsau - Würth Open Air
11th July - USA - Santa Fe - NM - Camel Rock Casino
12th July - USA- San Antonio - TX - South Texas Rock Fest
13th July - USA - Pryor - OK - Rocklahoma Festival
23rd August - Spain- Puerto de Mazarron (Murcia) Leyendas Del Rock

Orest Dziatyk: getting the george bellas seal of approval

News:
02-06-2008:
Orest Dziatyk got the seal of approval from George Bellas on his MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/13hawk13

George says:

Hi Orest,

It was cool running into you at the Uli Jon Roth concerts last fall. And it's been super cool getting together with you this year too.

One thing that really sets your talent apart from the crowd is your composition skills, and ongoing determination to strive for excellence and further improvement. Highly commendable.

I send to you my very best and most sincere wishes. See you soon bro!

- George Bellas

Hawk improv solo 4min shred#3 different than #2

Steve Lukather: europe more details

News:
01-06-2008:

Confirmation that Steve Weingart will be touring with Steve Lukather. Having recently returned from international tours with Simon Phillips, Victor Wooten and Warren Hill,Steve Weingart will be touring across Europe, Japan and USA with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, alongside fellow LA band members Eric Valentine, Carlitos Del Puerto and Arkasnsas blues guitarist Tony Spinner, in support of Lukather's “Ever Changing Times" CD. Billed as the “No Jazz Tour"--tickets.

Steve Lukather (Toto): Guitar, vocals
Steve Weingart (El Grupo, Dave Weckl): keyboards
Carlitos Del Puerto: bass, vocals
Eric Valentine (T-Ride, Joe Satriani): drums, vocals
Tony Spinner (Toto): guitars, vocals

Meanwhile Tony Spinner, as featured on Paul Gilbert's Alligator farm, has additional tour dates later in the year.

Tony Spinner Band

September 28, 2008 Bonbonniere Maastricht Netherlands
September 27, 2008 Estrado Harderwijk Netherlands
September 22, 2008 Rockhouse Salzburg Austria
September 21, 2008 Sinkkasten Frankfurt Germany
September 16, 2008 FZW Dortmund Germany tell
September 14, 2008 Plein 79 (Show starts at 4 pm) Den Bosch Netherlands
September 13, 2008 Oosterhout Blues Oosterhout Netherlands
September 8, 2008 Zeche (With Devon Allman) Bochum Germany

Vivian Campbell: day of the dio white leppard

News:
02-06-2008:
No one done a Vivian Cambell shreds yet.... here's a couple of videos to practice on.

Vivian Campbell - Lead Master Class DVD


Vivian Campbell - Closing Statement


More recently Vivian released Two Sides of If



1. Messin' with the Kid
2. I'm Ready
3. Calling Card
4. Come on in My Kitchen
5. Hunter
6. Like It This Way
7. I Ain't Superstitious
8. Spoonful
9. Reconsider Baby
10. Good or Bad Times
11. 32/20 Blues
12. Willin' for Satisfaction

Ricky Graham: audio scribbler

News:
02-06-2008:
Ricky Graham experimenting with guitar sounds, movie style.

audio scribbles

Bo Diddley: rock pioneer dies at age 79

News:
02-06-2008:
Bo Diddley died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida, his management agency, Talent Consultants International, said in a statement. RIP...

Bo Diddley

Rob Marcello: marcello vestry out side japan release

News:
02-06-2008:
Rob Marcello has posted that you can now get the latest CD outside Japan at www.nehrecords.com includes samples.

If you are a fan of AOR rock with great vocals, this is the CD for you.



Band
Frank Vestry (vocals)
Rob Marcello (guitar, keyboards)
Bruno Ravel (bass, backing voclas)
Kory Young (guitar)
Lynn D. Ruhms (drums)

Track listing
1. Fireworks
2. Ready Or Not
3. All I Wanna Do Is U
4. Gone
5. Without You
6. Live Life
7. What You Mean
8. Love Injection
9. Gangster Of Love
10. One More Night

Dimos Stathoulis: play for me II

News:
02-06-2008:
Dimos has added his own competition to the Greg Howe Play for me II competition. There are only a couple of days left to get yours in.

Anyway here's Dimos song. Dimos says:

This is a theme i made in order to participate to the Greg Howe's competition for July 08. At the end you can see my wife closing the door( not a big fun i guess :) Hope you like it. Wish me luck!!

Vg 99 - Greg Howe Theme for the Play For Me contest


Vg 99 lead sounds


Major mixed scales with my vg 99


Background:
Dimos Stathoulis, is based in Ksanthi, Greece. He is almost 29 years old and currently makes a living from playing music and teaching guitar. He is also an Engineering Electrician, but music plays the major roll in his life. He is primarily self taught, so incorporates his own ideas in his playing style.

Influences include Joe Satriani, Steve, Morse, John Petrucci and Greg Howe!